Founding Fathers, Secret Societies: Freemasons, Illuminati, Rosicrucians, and the Decoding of the Great Seal

by Robert Hieronimus, Laura E. Cortner (Primary Contributor)

An exploration of the influence of secret societies on the formative documents and symbols of the United States

• Reveals the Founding Fathers’ spiritual vision for America as encoded in the Great Seal

• Traces the influence of the Iroquois League of Nations upon the Constitution

• Exposes the deep connections the Founding Fathers had with the Freemasons and other secret societies

All children growing up in America learn who the Founding Fathers were. Most, however, never learn of the founders’ connections to the Freemasons, the Rosicrucians, and other esoteric orders. In Founding Fathers, Secret Societies Robert Hieronimus investigates these important connections and how their influence can be traced throughout our most significant national documents and symbols, especially the Great Seal. He reveals in detail how the reverse of the Great Seal--which appears on the back of the one-dollar bill--is a blueprint that conveys the secret destiny of America. By understanding the kabbalistic meaning of the Great Seal’s reverse, he shows how our current era presents unique opportunities for the fulfillment of our Founding Fathers’ spiritual vision.

Genres: History, Conspiracy Theories, Nonfiction, American History

256 pages, Paperback

First published December 28, 2005

About the author

Robert R. Hieronimus, Ph.D. has been an acknowledged pioneer in the "New Paradigm" movement for over 45 years. After traveling with numerous rock and roll bands in the 1960s to share information about esoterica and design posters and album covers, Bob began a long career as a muralist and painter. His highly acclaimed occult and symbolic artcars and murals include the 2,700 square foot prophetic "Apocalypse" at the Johns Hopkins University, which led to Dr. Bob being called "one of this country's best muralists" (Forecast Magazine). Dr. Bob’s most famous Artcar, the Volkswagen bus known as “the Woodstock bus”, was photographed by the Associated Press and Rolling Stone at the original 1969 Woodstock, and is still seen today regularly reprinted in media all over the world. In 1969 Bob founded AUM, the first state approved school of esoteric studies in the country which granted certificates in the occult sciences, mystic arts and religious metaphysics. PBS documented his leadership and contributions in 1971 with the feature, "The Artist of Savitria" produced by Maryland Public Television and seen nationwide.

Dr. Bob received his Ph.D. from Saybrook Graduate School in 1981 for the doctoral thesis, An Historic Analysis of the Reverse of the American Great Seal and Its Relationship to the Ideology of Humanistic Psychology. His research on the Great Seal has been used in the speeches, literature, and libraries of the White House (1976, 1982), the State Department (1978), and the Department of Interior (1982). His Independence Hall speech on the Great Seal's bicentennial was published in the Congressional Record (1983, 1984), and his research was shared in a personal meeting with the late Egyptian President Anwar El-Sadat.

Dr. Bob has been a frequent guest on radio and television talk shows across the country since 1967 sharing his research in metaphysical symbolism, the founding fathers, America's Great Seal, UFOs and the paranormal, and even synchronistic methods for picking winning lottery numbers. Since January 1988 he has hosted 21st Century Radio®, featuring interviews with the leading experts in many alternative fields and mythological history. He has been featured in documentaries on the National Geographic, Discovery, and History Channels as well as on Syfy, Fox, BBC, FOX, Der Speigel, and Russian TV, and his books have been translated into German, French, Russian, Japanese, and Spanish.

Reviews

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another peek at our forefathers and their beliefs. It is sometimes difficult to understand why such as these men belonged to such an organization when they put "In God We Trust" as a basis for our country.

[Vanessa · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read 144 out of 200 pages and had to throw in the towel. I should have known this book was bunk when the author started going through the astrological signs of Washington, Jefferson and Franklin. This book is written like a high school term paper/academic essay. Every "fact" or item of proof is an opinion or quote from someone we are supposed to believe is an expert. Perhaps this book is meant for academics in the field of conspiracy theorists. This was not what I expected at all.

[Bob Bingham · Rating 1 out of 5]

I made it as far as page 116 and decided this book was not worth any more of my time. I did scan through the remainder of the book just to make sure. It is essentially a promotion of the idea that Freemasonry with its symbols and hidden secrets is the key to man ushering in a wonderful world. There are a few interesting historical items, but don't expect to gain an understanding of Freemasonry.

[Ramona · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the sections on the North American Indians contributions to the constitution fascinating, but the rest unfortunately has been spoken about enough that I found it tedious... I will further my interest in 6 nations, the first multi-tribal governing body!!! That bit of information made reading this book invalueable!!!

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

A few of the chapters were really interesting and very thought provoking. But others I found to be rather dull. The book did pique my interest and made me want to do further research into some of the topics discussed.

[Curtis Glenn Heath · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm a sucker for this stuff so it's hard to be objective. This one differs from the other fraternal/conspiracy books in that it covers such a wide range of orders allowing cross-reference.

[Matt B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty interesting stuff.

[Joshua Deaver · Rating 3 out of 5]

The League of the Iroquois is fascinating. The rest was decent. Essay heavy, enjoyable at times.