Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 1994 Mackey, Albert Gallatin 1807 1881 Mackey, Albert G. (Albert Gallatin) Mackey, A. G. (Albert Gallatin) The symbolism of Freemasonry : $b Illustrating and explaining its science and philosophy, its legends, myths and symbols Produced by Distributed Proofreaders "The Symbolism of Freemasonry: Illustrating and Explaining its Science and Philosophy, its Legends, Myths and Symbols" by Albert G. Mackey is a scholarly examination of Freemasonry, written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the intricate symbolism and philosophies underlying the Masonic tradition, discussing legends and historical contexts that contribute to its teachings. Mackey's work aims to elucidate the moral and philosophical lessons encapsulated within Masonic symbols and allegories, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the order's esoteric knowledge and traditions. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for an exploration of the origins and scientific foundations of Freemasonry. He distinguishes between the institution's historical context and its philosophical content, asserting that the essence of Freemasonry lies not in its rituals but in its teachings about the unity of God and the immortality of the soul. Mackey discusses the significance of legends and symbols as methods of communication within the Masonic tradition, emphasizing their role in conveying profound philosophical concepts rather than establishing historical fact. He prepares the reader for a deep dive into the intricate relationship between Freemasonry's rich history and the symbolic representation of moral truths it espouses, laying the groundwork for the analysis to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Freemasonry -- Symbolism HS Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 684845 2025-07-05T12:19:46.258527 text/html 664145 2024-10-28T18:59:58 text/html 776631 2025-07-05T12:19:58.946437 application/epub+zip 777681 2025-07-05T12:19:50.424456 application/epub+zip 353313 2025-07-05T12:19:48.499498 application/epub+zip 3890176 2025-07-05T12:20:05.029420 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3821860 2025-07-05T12:19:57.476450 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 448398 2022-09-06T17:53:06.216077 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 641889 2025-07-05T12:19:45.213502 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 622053 2024-10-28T18:59:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16494 2025-07-05T12:20:05.181367 application/rdf+xml 16957 2025-07-05T12:19:49.025493 image/jpeg 3673 2025-07-05T12:19:48.761496 image/jpeg 722999 2025-07-05T12:19:46.391493 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia