Masonry and Its Symbols, in Light of Thinking and Destiny

by Harold W. Percival

Within the covers of this little book lies the very heart and soul of a most worthy Brotherhood of humanity, Freemasonry. Its sacred purpose exudes with the sublime spirit of inner freedom, Truth, and spiritual reality and depicts the attainment of the greatest and most exulted hope of Man: Self-Knowledge, Regeneration, and Conscious Immortality. The foundations of Masonic Symbolism are universal, eternal, and timeless. This the Order has existed under one name or another, since earliest origin of Man, making Masonry the oldest as well as the largest bodies in the world which are outposts to prepare possible candidates for an inward life. The history and the potential, esoteric spiritual development of the conscious self in the human body, are depicted and clearly laid our in the rituals, symbols, and teachings of Masonry. This valuable little book should be in the possession of every sincere Mason who desires more light on and a truer understanding of the symbols of Masonry, of the ceremonies in which he takes part, and of their deep esoteric significance. Herein is shown that Masonry is for humanity, the conscious self in every human body - not for any special race, religion, or clique. New light is shed on great truths locked up in many symbols, emblems, tools, landmarks, obscure and seemingly inexplicable terms and phrases which abound in Masonic writings , the teachings and exalted purposes of Freemasonry.

Paperback

First published June 1, 1979

Reviews

[Caleb Stott · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read The Secret Teachings of All Ages and loved it. I found this at Goodwill and thought it could add to the conceptualization and power of symbols but it was mostly disappointing. It seemed so fragmented and incomprehensible overall. Id compare it to a poor translation and really… maybe for me… that’s exactly what it was. I don’t have plans to keep this on my shelf.

[Lili · Rating 5 out of 5]

Food for thought...
Certainly will read Thinking and Destiny next!

[Lili · Rating 5 out of 5]

Food for thought.... A feast of high concepts meant to be chewed slowly and thoroughly.

I picked this book on a whim, and now I hope the author has achieved the immortality of his triune self, beaucouse I have all these questions I wish someone could answer... Man, do I have questions...

That's why "Thinking and Destiny" might be next. I think.

[Michael Gardner-Bey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is what I call a pragmatic absolute!