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The symbolism of Freemasonry

Albert Gallatin Mackey

  • Essays
  • Book language: English
  • 296 pages

The Symbolism of Freemasonry by Albert Gallatin Mackey is a collection of essays that explains the symbols, legends, myths, and philosophical system of Freemasonry. It describes how Masonic teaching is communicated through allegory and emblem, making it worthwhile for listeners interested in the interpretation of Masonic ritual and thought.

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[Transcriber's Note: Footnotes have been renumbered and moved to the end of the work.]

The Symbolism of Freemasonry:

Illustrating and Explaining

Its Science and Philosophy, its Legends,

Myths and Symbols.

By

Albert G. Mackey, M.D.,

"Ea enim quae scribuntur tria habere decent, utilitatem praesentem, certum finem, inexpugnabile fundamentum."

Cardanus.

1882.

Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1869, by

ALBERT G. MACKEY,

In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of South Carolina.

To General John C. Fremont.

My Dear Sir:

While any American might be proud of associating his name with that of one who has done so much to increase the renown of his country,

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Contents

  1. The Symbolism of Freemasonry:
  2. Illustrating and Explaining Its Science and Philosophy, its Legends, Myths and Symbols.
  3. Albert G. Mackey, M.D.,
  4. To General John C. Fremont.
  5. Preface.
  6. Contents.
  7. I.
  8. II.
  9. III.
  10. IV.
  11. V.
  12. VI.
  13. VII.
  14. VIII.
  15. IX.
  16. X.
  17. XI.
  18. XII.
  19. XIII.
  20. XIV.
  21. XV.
  22. XVI.
  23. XVII.
  24. XVIII.
  25. XIX.
  26. XX.
  27. XXI.
  28. XXII.
  29. XXIII.
  30. XXIV.

and 10 more chapters

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