New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry and of Cognate Instituted Mysteries : Their Rites Literature and History, Two Volumes in ONE BOOK, Combined Edition , Encyclopedia

by Arthur Edward Waite

Provides a complete view of the history, literature and myths surrounding Freemasonry. Comprehensive explanations of their secret rituals and symbolism. Including alchemy, astrology, Kabbalism, ceremonial magic, animal magnetism and more.

Genres: Reference, Occult, Religion, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1970

About the author

Arthur Edward Waite was a scholarly mystic who wrote extensively on occult and esoteric matters, and was the co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. As his biographer, R.A. Gilbert described him, "Waite's name has survived because he was the first to attempt a systematic study of the history of western occultism viewed as a spiritual tradition rather than as aspects of proto-science or as the pathology of religion."

Reviews

[Reader]

This Encyclopedia is a must read for any history buff on Masonic traditions, rites, members, symbolism, etc.

It is a thick book that might intimidate some readers whom think "I'll never read it all", but it is actually quite a page turner once you begin reading it.