Amir D. Aczel - Descartes's Secret Notebook: A True Tale of Mathematics, Mysticism, and the Quest to Understand the Universe
René Descartes (1596–1650) is one of the towering and central figures in Western philosophy and mathematics. His apothegm “Cogito, ergo sum” marked the birth of the mind-body problem, while his creation of so-called Cartesian coordinates have made our physical and intellectual conquest of physical space possible.
But Descartes had a mysterious and mystical side, as well. Almost certainly a member of the occult brotherhood of the Rosicrucians, he kept a secret notebook, now lost, most of which was written in code. After Descartes’s death, Gottfried Leibniz, inventor of calculus and one of the greatest mathematicians in history, moved to Paris in search of this notebook—and eventually found it in the possession of Claude Clerselier, a friend of Descartes. Leibniz called on Clerselier and was allowed to copy only a couple of pages—which, though written in code, he amazingly deciphered there on the spot. Leibniz’s hastily scribbled notes are all we have today of Descartes’s notebook, which has disappeared.
Why did Descartes keep a secret notebook, and what were its contents? The answers to these questions lead Amir Aczel and the reader on an exciting, swashbuckling journey, and offer a fascinating look at one of the great figures of Western culture.
288 pages, PDF, 18.3 MB
http://rapidshare.com/files/90612141...t_Notebook.pdf
Harun Yahya - Those Who Plot Evil Actions: Templars and the Freemasons
The Knights of the Temple—or Templars, for short—an organization that arose in the Middle Ages, but whose activities and supporters changed over the course of time. The Knights Templar first emerged after the First Crusade, rapidly adopted a political identity and became one of the greatest financial powers of the ages.
Initially portraying themselves as devout, they made use of the prestige and esteem they thus acquired. But statements from the Templar trials that began in 1327 revealed the organization’s true face: Shortly after its formation, it had adopted a form of satanic teaching and also acquired one of the greatest fortunes in Europe.
How did the Templars amass this financial power? How vast was their wealth? And now, who controls that sinister fortune they amassed, and to what ends is it being used?
To answer these questions, this book reconsiders the Knights Templars—whose history was dealt with in our earlier book on the subject—and their successors, the Freemasons, and shows how the Templars continue to be financed by illicit funds.
178 pages, PDF, 3.83 MB, full of beautiful illustrations.
http://rapidshare.com/files/90613152...Freemasons.pdf
Phil Hine - Prime Chaos: Adventures in Chaos Magic
"Prime Chaos" continues the exposition of the fastest-growing school of modern occultism - Chaos Magic. The author presents simple, yet effective techniques for becoming proficient in practical magic, including an exhaustive breakdown of the possibilities offered by ritual magic, sorcery, invocation, possession and evocation. The resurgence of interest in magic has led to a new interest in magical groups, and Phil Hine brings a wealth of experience in groups to an exploration of the advantages - and disadvantages - of working magic with other people. "Prime Chaos" also explores some of the lighter - and darker - aspects of modern occultism, and presents new ideas for developing magical techniques for the 21st Century.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword by Grant Morrison
PART I - CHAOS is EVERYWHERE
Adventures In Magic
The Dynamics of Sorcery
Initiation
Experiments in Belief
Microaeonics
PART II - DYNAMIC RITUAL
Introduction
Core Elements of Ritual
The Components of Ritual
Example Types of Ritual
Invocation
Evocation
Astral Magics
PART III - GROUP EFFECTS
Introduction
What is a Group ?
Stages of Group Development
Issues Specific to Magical Groups
Running Groups
PART IV - LIBER NICE & LIBER NASTY
Liber Nice
Liber Nasty
Further Reading
145 pages, PDF, 889 KB
http://rapidshare.com/files/90615433...rime_Chaos.pdf
Montalk - Fringe Knowledge for Beginners
Here is a lucid primer on metaphysics, cosmology, human origins, alien agendas, the matrix control system, and how to spiritually empower ourselves. Montalk presents this timely book for anyone desiring an easy-to-understand, balanced, and concise overview of the “bigger picture.” Fringe Knowledge for Beginners is filled with practical wisdom to assist budding truth-seekers on their path of awakening.
128 pages, PDF, 608 KB
http://rapidshare.com/files/92837343..._beginners.pdf
An Open Entrance to the Closed Palace of the King by
An Anonymous Sage and
Lover of Truth
Alchemical writing from 1645 by some unknown mystic and philosopher.
Table of Contents
The Author's Preface
Of the need of Sulphur for producing this Elixir.
Of the Component Principles of the Mercury of the Sages.
Of the Chalybs of the Sages.
Of the Magnet of the Sages.
Of the Chaos of the Sages.
Of the Air of the Sages.
Of the first Operation-Preparation of Mercury by means of the Flying Eagles.
Of the Difficulty and Length of the First Operation.
Of the Superiority of our Mercury over all Metals.
Of the Sulphur which is in the Mercury of the Sages.
Concerning the Discovery of the Perfect Magistery.
The Generic Method of Making the Perfect Magistery.
Of the Use of Mature Sulphur in the Work of the Elixir.
Of the Circumstantial and Accidental Requisites of our Art.
Of the Incidental Purgation of Mercury and Gold.
Of the Amalgam of Mercury and Gold, and of their respective Proportions.
Concerning the Size, Form, Material, and Mode of Securing the Vessel.
Of the Furnace, or Athanor of the Sages.
Of the Progress of the Work during the First 40 Days.
Of the Appearance of Blackness in the Work of the Sun and Moon.
Of the Caution required to avoid Burning the Flowers.
Of the Regimen of Saturn.
Of the Different Regimens of this Work.
Of the First Regimen, which is that of Mercury.
Of the Regimen of the Second Part, which is that of Saturn.
Of the Regimen of Jupiter.
Of the Regimen of the Moon.
Of the Regimen of Venus Of the Regimen of Mars.
Of the Regimen of the Sun.
Of the Fermentation of the Stone.
The Imbibition of the Stone.
The Multiplication of the Stone.
Of Projection.
Of the manifold Uses of this Art.
20 pages, PDF, 108 KB
http://rapidshare.com/files/92837722...f_the_King.pdf
Acharya S - The Origins Of Christianity And Quest For Historical Christ
Short book explores the Christ myth, explains the pagan roots of christianity and questions the historical existence/non-existence of Jesus figure.
27 pages, PDF, 268 KB
http://anonym.to/?http://rapidshare....ristianity.pdf
Paul Sedir - History and Doctrine of the Rose-Croix
Originally written in Paris, 1910, on French. Very rare book. I found it by chance when surfing on some underground occult website. Information on author biography or bibliography is almost impossible to dig out.
Those of you interested in western mysteries and occult tradition will certainly enjoy this little known book.
Contents
Preface
Chapter I: The Rose-Croix
Chapter II: The Members Of The Rose-Croix
Chapter III: The Precursors
Chapter IV: Symbolism Of The Rose-Croix Rules Of The Order
Chapter V: Fundamental Documents
Chapter VI: The Rosicrucian Manifestation Of The 17th Century
Chapter VII: The Rosicrucian Manifestation Of The 18th Century And Now
Chapter VIII: Rosicrucian Initiation
Chapter IX: Theology
Chapter X: Cosmology
Chapter XI: Sociology
Chapter XII: Alchemy
Chapter XIII: The Essential Rose-Croix
Chapter XIV: How To Become Initiatable To The Fraternity Of The Rose-Croix
References Of Quoted Works
Some Bibliographical Suggestions
119 pages, 625 KB, PDF
http://rapidshare.com/files/99260857...Rose-Croix.pdf
Edouard Blitz - Ritual and Monitor of the Martinist Order (1896)
Doctrine and Rituals of the Martinist Order.
About Martinism:
Martinism is a form of mystical or esoteric Christianity, which envisions the figure of Christ as "The Repairer" who enables individuals to attain an idealised state such as that in the Garden of Eden before the Fall. As an informal practice, Martinism dates back to late 18th Century France. In the late 19th Century it was established in France and elsewhere as a formal order meeting in lodges. During the 20th century there has also been a revival of some of the practices which pre-date Martinism proper and which directly inspired it.
Martinism involves masonic-type rituals with Rosicrucian and Kabbalistic tenets, practices and symbolism.
Edouard Blitz - General Delegate of the Supreme Council of the Martinist Order for the U.S. of A, Order Kabbalistique de Rose-Croix
58 pages, 824 KB, PDF. Including emblems, signs and symbols.
http://rapidshare.com/files/99270770...nist_Order.pdf
Michel de Saint Martin - Revelations
Written in form of dialog between the spiritual Master and neophyte.
Generally unknown book of Martinism in English speaking countries.
Contents
Commentary
Preface
Chapter I - The Meeting
Chapter II - The Second Visit
Chapter III - At Saint-Martin. Genesis
Chapter IV - Redemption
Chapter V - Destiny, Free Will
Chapter VI - Sickness
Chapter VII - The Blessed Virgin
Chapter VIII - The Septenary
Chapter IX - Questions and Answers
Chapter X - Heaven's Soldiers
Chapter XI - Meditations
Chapter XII - After Christmas
113 pages, 576 KB, PDF.
http://rapidshare.com/files/99277928...evelations.pdf
Robert Ambelain - Spiritual Alchemy
Contents
PART ONE
Warning to the Reader
Introduction
Hermetic Diagrams
Glossary of Alchemical and Hermetic Terms
I. General Observations on Alchemy
II. Spiritual Alchemy
III. Putrefaction
PART TWO
IV. Philosophical Vitriol
V. Elements of the Great Work
VI. The Philosophers’ Fire: Prayer
VII. The Elixir of Life
VIII. Universal Reintegration
PART THREE
IX. The Technique of Prayer
X. Postface
103 pages, 1.15 MB, PDF
http://rapidshare.com/files/99280216...al_Alchemy.pdf
Ordo Ab Chao
Original and complete rituals of the Supreme Council 33°
Copied from unknown masonic manuscripts from 1835, New York. Complete disclosure of masonic rituals, degrees, signs, grips, lectures, etc...
Recently made known to the public.
Vol.1 - Masonic Degrees from 4-18
232 pages, 2.5 MB, PDF. The illustrations of the emblems, signs and symbols included.
http://rapidshare.com/files/99286697...grees_4-18.pdf
Vol.2 - Masonic Degrees from 19-33
210 pages, 2.45 MB, PDF. The illustrations of the emblems, signs and symbols included.
http://rapidshare.com/files/99287372...rees_19-33.pdf
Jason Augustus Newcomb - The New Hermetics: 21st Century Magick for Illumination and Power
The New Hermetics is a powerful spiritual technology of the mind. It is a course of study and practice that teaches the science of illumination and the ability to alter reality. The ancient Egyptian form of Hermetic philosophy was that the mind shapes reality. The New Hermetics extends that philosophy—the universe is a great mind or consciousness, and we are a part of that consciousness; therefore by learning to control the mind, we learn to control our part of the universe.
With updated versions of the ancient Rosicrucian brotherhood’s 10 levels of initiation, combined with ancient and modern mind-expanding techniques such as visualization and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), The New Hermetics progressively gives initiates power over their minds and world. Practicing these elements simultaneously makes it possible to undergo initiation into the mysteries of consciousness in a fraction of the time it was ever before possible. The course offered in the book lets practitioners master their minds in such a way that they will be able to achieve anything and everything they want in life, spiritually and physically.
The New Hermetics offers 10 levels of instruction to control the mind and control reality:
Level 1—The Initiate teaches mastery over behavior and visualization in the Ether.
Level 2—The Zealot bestows mastery over emotions, breathing, and Etheric energy.
Level 3—The Practitioner gives mastery over mind, beliefs, and the ability to project Etheric energy.
Level 4—The Philosopher masters creativity, values, and the ability to direct Etheric energy.
Level 5—The Adept develops relationship with cosmic consciousness.
Level 6—The Advanced Adept offers the power to direct the forces of cosmic consciousness.
Level 7—The Perfect Adept gives wisdom and the ability to share these forces with others.
Level 8—The Master bestows mastery of cosmic consciousness.
Level 9—The Mage gains mastery of universal power.
Level 10—The Ultimate Master obtains mastery over the universal self.
The New Hermetics is a powerful course of instruction that can help anyone master themselves to rule their world.
High resolution scan, 240 pages in original, double-sided pages in PDF, 32.9 MB
http://rapidshare.com/files/10638399..._and_Power.pdf
Pat Zalewski - Kabbalah of the Golden Dawn
How the ancient and mystic wisdom of the Kabbalah impacts on the Order of the Golden Dawn is the focus of this inter-disciplinary book. A true melding of ideology. Great kabbalistic and magickal studious work!
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE - A history of the Kabbalah including a breakdown of the Talmud, Mishnah and Ghemarah.
CHAPTER TWO - A history of the formation of the Hebrew script from its inception to the present day. A lecture on the 22 letters of the Hebrew Alphabet.
CHAPTER THREE - A Schemhamphoresh Lecture of the Golden Dawn.
CHAPTER FOUR - A discussion of the early books of Kabbalistic teachings; the Sepher Yetvrah; Bahir; Zahar; Hecaloth texts.
CHAPTER FIVE - The Four Worlds; Three Veils of Negative Existence; The Ten Sephiroth, 32 Paths of Wisdom; Four Color Scales.
CHAPTER SIX - The Macroprosopus and Microprosopus or Countenance Theory.
CHAPTER SEVEN - The Soul of the Kabbalah in its divisions and its analogy to Eastern Subtle Body anatomy.
CHAPTER EIGHT - The Garden of Eden before, during and after the Fall.
CHAPTER NINE - The Qlippoth lecture by Mathers for Golden Dawn initiates.
CHAPTER TEN - The Seven heavens of Assiah, Yetzirah, and Briah: The Functions of the Seraphim; The Serpent of Brass,
CHAPTER ELEVEN - Alchemy and the Kabbalah applied to the Sepher Yetzirah; The Aesch Mezareph, The 50 Gates of Understanding and Homer's Golden Chain.
CHAPTER TWELVE - Golden Dawn lecture on the twelve Tribes and Astrology.
CHAPTER THIRTEEN - The Literal Kabbalah and its various divisions.
APPENDIX - The Seals of the Angels of the Schemphamphoresch.
237 pages, 9.36 MB, PDF. Many diagrams and symbols. High resolution scan.
http://rapidshare.com/files/10638671...olden_Dawn.pdf
Joseph Lisiewski - Kabbalistic Handbook for the Practicing Magician
For the practising Magician, there is no more crucial working knowledge than the Kabbalah. This complex structure serves as the backdrop against which the magician's thoughts, ideas, ritual and ceremonial work are placed, and is the archetype which breathes life into secret occult practices. Yet, none of the numerous books on 'Qabalah' give those 'on-the-spot' attributions, correspondences and key concepts in a 'user-friendly' style. Until now."The Kabbalistic Handbook" gives you even more. It includes never-before-published techniques that enables Western Magic - including Golden Dawn Magic - to work flawlessly every time! Never again will you need to wade through voluminous chapters of many different books looking for the Kabbalistic information you need. In addition, you will have a course of instruction that will enable that knowledge to work for you as never before. The field is cleared for your main objective: the realization of your desires, manifested through properly executed ritual and ceremonial work.
189 pages, 6.33 MB, PDF.
http://rapidshare.com/files/10639013...g_Magician.pdf
Captain William Morgan - The Mysteries of Freemasonry
This is the only book that contains a revision of the Rite Perfection (4th-14th degrees). Containing all the degrees of the Order conferred in a Master's Lodge, as written by Captain William Morgan, All the degrees conferred in the Royal Arch Chapter and Grand Encampment of Knights Templar-Knights of the Red Cross-of the Christian Mark-and of the Holy Sepulchre. Also, the Eleven Ineffable Degrees conferred in the Lodge of Perfection-and in the still higher degrees of Prince of Jerusalem-Knights of the East and West-Venerable Grand Master of Symbolic Lodges-Knights and Adepts of the Eagle or Sun-Princes of the Royal Secret-Sovereign Inspector General, etc. Revised and corrected to correspond with the most approved forms and ceremonies in the various Lodges of Freemasons throughout the United States.
There is a controversial theory that captain Morgan lost his life for revealing the secrets of Freemasonry. Allegedly, he was murdered by his fellow craftsmen.
187 pages, 805 KB, PDF. All degrees covered.
http://rapidshare.com/files/10827816...reemasonry.pdf
The Beginning of Freemasonry by unknown
Contents:
Frontispiece-Zodiac of 4000 BC
Avant Propos
First Books of Masonry, by Victor Hugo
Beginning of Masonry
Theosophy and Masonry
The Ancient Mysteries
The Secret Doctrine
The Hermetic Philosophy
Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry
God and Masonry
Masonry's Real Secret
Pythagoras and Freemasonry
The Forty-seventh Problem
The Number-Letter System
Three Times Three
Gematria (Table of Number-Letters, Greek and Hebrew)
The Number "Seven "
The "Pi" Proportion and Genesis
Masonry in a Snowflake
King Solomon's Temple
The Working Tools of E. A
The Middle Chamber
Dedication of the Lodge
Pillars of the Porch
The Lodge Room Floor
The Candidate
Whom Does the Candidate Represent
The Widow's Son
The Lodge Heads
Our Three Grand Masters
The Twelve Fellowcrafts
The Cable Tow
Angles
Signs
Circumambulation
Origin of the Sabbath
The Letter "G "
The East
The Lodge on High
Clothing of a Master Mason
The Symbolic Trowel
The Lion in Freemasonry
The Acacia
Color in Masonry
Light in Masonry
124 pages, 5.93 MB, PDF. Scanned file. Great illustrations and explanations!
http://rapidshare.com/files/10828243...of_Masonry.pdf
Thomas Paine - Origin of Freemasonry
11 pages, PDF. A short essay on ancient masonry.
http://rapidshare.com/files/10828388...ee_Masonry.pdf
Robert Ambelain - Freemasonry In Olden Times
Ceremonies and Rituals from the Rites of
Mizraïm and Memphis
Contents :
Introduction
Resolution of the Convent on Ritual for 1976 E V
FIRST PART: THE RITE OF MEMPHIS
1. The Rite of Memphis-Mizraïm
2. Affiliation Ritual
3. Masonic Triangle Ritual
4. Ceremony of Foundation of a Masonic Lodge Ritual
5. Installation of the Worshipful Master and Officers of the Lodge Ritual
6. First Degree Ritual
7. Second Degree Ritual
8. Third Degree Ritual
9. Table Lodge Ritual
10. Ceremony of Conjugal Recognition and Presentation of the Spouse to the Brothers of the Mason
11. Ritual for the Reception of a Louveteau
12. Funeral Service
13. Ritual for an Open “White” Meeting
14. On Masonic Justice
SECOND PART: THE RITE OF MIZRAÏM
15. Apprentice or First Degree
16. Companion or Second Degree
17. Master or Third Degree
THIRD PART: ON THE SUCCESSION OF THE SOVEREIGN GRAND
AUTHORITY OF THE RITE
226 pages, 5.45 MB, PDF.
http://rapidshare.com/files/10828648...lden_Times.pdf
A.E.Waite - Some Deeper Aspects Of Masonic Symbolism
Arthur Edward Waite's "Some Deeper Aspects of Masonic Symbolism" is a must read for those Freemasons interested in a better understanding of the Masonic degrees that make up the Craft Lodge of Masonry. Waite covers such topics as, the meaning of initiation, the Third Degree, the Christian Mysteries, Operative Masonry, The Old Charges and a host of other topics. Also included in this small volume is "An Appreciation of Arthur Edward Waite" by Joseph Fort Newton and an afterward by Stephen Dafoe on the importance of Pythagorean Symbolism in Masonry unique to this volume. Templar Books is pleased to bring this lecture by the late Arthur Edward Waite to the Masonic Fraternity once again.
12 pages, 446 KB, PDF.
http://rapidshare.com/files/10828939..._Symbolism.pdf
Charles H. Vail - Ancient Mysteries and Modern Masonry
In the early ages occult knowledge was taught openly, as the sciences are taught in our colleges to-day. But in the course of time many allowed their selfishness to rule and so abused their power that it became necessary to withhold such knowledge from the unworthy. This was the condition of religious affairs when the Mysteries were necessarily established by the King-Priests of the Divine Dynasties, in the early days of Atlantis. -from "The Origin of the Mysteries" Though the author cannot, alas, "lift the veil from the secrets of the Order," 32nd-degree Freemason Charles H. Vail endeavors to lead the curious toward a more complete understanding of the ancient knowledge of the eternal truth of the universe of which the Masons are the keepers. From the great antiquity of Masonic symbols and traditions to the formation of the organization with their perpetuation as its goal, this 1909 book is an intriguing glimpse inside one of the most secretive fraternities in existence. It is required reading for those fascinated by arcane wisdom and secret societies.
115 pages, 240 KB, PDF.
http://rapidshare.com/files/10829169...rn_Masonry.pdf
Unknown - The Mysticism of Masonry
82 pages, 182 KB, PDF. Unknown writer but excellent resource of real masonic education!
http://rapidshare.com/files/10829757...of_Masonry.pdf
Albert Pike - Morals And Dogma
Albert Pike, the Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite from 1859 to 1891, is one of the most honored and influential American Freemasons of all time. The Supreme Council exalts Pike by saying: Albert Pike remains today an inspirations for Masons everywhere. His great book, Morals and Dogma endures as the complete exposition of Scottish Rite philosophy. He will always be remembered and revered as the Master Builder of the Scottish Rite. Often referred to as the "Masonic Bible".
CONTENTS: Apprentice; Fellow-craft; Master; Secret Master; Perfect Master; Intimate Secretary; Provost and Judge; Intendant of the Building; Elu of the Nine; Elu of the Fifteen; Elu of the Twelve; Master Architect; Royal Arch of Solomon; Perfect Elu; Knight of the East; Prince of Jerusalem; Knight of the East and West; Knight Rose Croix; pontiff; Master of the Symbolic Lodge; Noachite or Prussian Knight; Knight of the Royal Axe or Prince of Liabanus; Chief of the Tabernacle; Prince of the Tabernacle; Knight of the Brazen Serpent; Prince of Mercy; Knight Commander of the Temple; Knight of the Sun or Prince Adept; Scottish Knight of St. Andrew; Knight Kadosh; Inspector Inquisitor; Master of the Royal Secret. IF YOU READ ONLY ONE BOOK ON FREEMASONRY, THIS IS IT!
574 pages, PDF, 2.49 MB
http://rapidshare.com/files/57030550..._And_Dogma.pdf
Robert Hewitt Brown - Stellar Theology and Masonic Astronomy
This incredibly detailed book reveals the hidden meanings behind occult signs and symbols from ancient times, found in what should be termed stellar theology, and then carried over into our modern world. Also reveals how Freemasonry is connected to Judaism, Christianity and the Bible. Lastly, it shows what the ancients knew about astronomy and how it became incorporated into the various religions of the world. Brown explores the world's legends, emblems and symbols and how they were all connected to ancient astronomical systems.
254 pages, PDF, 2.58 MB. Including diagrams and symbols involved in secret masonic teachings.
http://rapidshare.com/files/57664125..._Astronomy.pdf
Prentiss Tucker - The Lost Key
Symbols play a big part in our lives, but we often take them for granted. To illustrate the meaning of symbols this book uses the example of the American flag, and explains what the symbols found on the flag really mean. The important point is that without an understanding of American history we'd not know how to interpret the symbols on our flag. The same holds true for all symbols. Lacking enough background information causes us, many times, to miss their full meaning.
The Lost Key is a book for Freemasons, and explains the meanings of their symbols. Masons are members of a longstanding fraternal order that functions along the lines of a mystical brotherhood. A number of rituals are performed as one progresses up the ranks, usually in the form of an initiation. Often times Masons themselves do not know what the symbols within these rituals truly mean while they are being performed -- so therefore do not fully understand what they are really doing and the true purpose of the initiation.There are thirty-three degrees, or levels, in Freemasonry. This particular book covers the symbols found within the first three degrees of Freemasonry, making this an excellent guidebook for the beginning Mason, as well as providing a more complete understanding for those in the higher levels who administer or oversee their rituals.In recent years statistics show that Freemasonry has begun to lose some of its members. The older books like The Lost Key have gone out of print and younger Masons may not have fully understood the purpose of their initiations -- at least enough to hold their interest. The symbols found within Freemasonry operate on a number of different levels. Now that The Lost Key has been "found" and is back in print once again, it may help to enrich an organization that traditionally attracts high-standing members of communities across North America and the rest of the world.
120 pages, 475 KB, PDF. Unconventional approach to masonic symbolism. A must!
http://rapidshare.com/files/58000752...e_Lost_Key.pdf
Richard Carlile - Manual Of Freemasonry
Here is Light! This book is the CLASSIC EXPOSITION OF ENGLISH FREEMASONRY. Originally published in 1825, just twelve years after the organization of the United Grand Lodge of England, this works boasts the most complete collection of early versions of the English masonic rituals available under a single cover. Contains early versions of the three Craft degrees, the Royal Arch, Knight Templar Druids, Mark Man, Mark Master, Architect, Grand Architect, Scotch Master or Superintendent, Secret Master, Perfect Master, Intimate Secretary, Intendant of the Buildings, Past Master, Excellent Masons, Super-Excellent Masons, Nine Elected Knights, Elect of Nine, Peregnon, Elect of Fifteen, Priestly Order of Israel, Irish Master, Noahites or Prussian Knights, Red Cross Sword of Babylon, Knights of the Sword of the East, Red Cross of Rome and Constantine, Knights of the White Eagle or Pelican, Knights of the Eagle and Rosicrucian or Ne Plus Ultra.
Illuminating study for Masons and nonmembers.
330 pages, 1.09 MB, PDF.
http://rapidshare.com/files/58002004...reemasonry.pdf
Castells - The Apocalypse of Freemasonry
1943. Interpretation of the symbolism of the Masonic Lodge. Contains considerations of the sources of these symbols. Underlying the ceremonies practiced by the Freemasons of the present day, there is a system of philosophy which is based on the lofty conception of the Most High God as a Being who indwells the Light, and is Himself "light." Those who are in fellowship with Him, enjoy His light, even in the dark. If, therefore, we would grasp the meaning and purpose of what is said and done in the Lodge, we must keep this fundamental thought uppermost in our mind. In His light shall we see light.
230 pages, 369 KB, PDF.
http://rapidshare.com/files/58003545...reemasonry.pdf
Ambelain - Le Martinisme (Occult And Mystical Freemasonry)
Martinism is a form of mystical or esoteric Christianity, which envisions the figure of Christ as "The Repairer" who enables individuals to attain an idealised state such as that in the Garden of Eden before the Fall. As an informal practice, Martinism dates back to late 18th Century France. In the late 19th Century it was established in France and elsewhere as a formal order meeting in lodges. During the 20th century there has also been a revival of some of the practices which pre-date Martinism proper and which directly inspired it.
Robert Ambelain is a French author. He in particular wrote the Gold Dragon, The Magic Crystal, the Crowned Magic and Jesus or the Secret Mortal Of Templiers.
It is an author esoteric, freemason, founder of an association of occultists and martinists.
Born on September 2, 1907 in Paris (10h20), he was man of letters, historian and member member of the Men of letters, of the association of the writers of French language “sea overseas”. he is the author of 42 works. He dies in 1997 at the 90 years age.
184 pages, 1.78 MB, PDF with some illustrations.
http://rapidshare.com/files/58683877...eemasonry_.pdf
Charles W. Leadbeater - The Hidden Life in Freemasonry
Written for the handful of Masons who seek to understand the true occult-theosophical workings of Freemasonry.
Contents: History of Masonry; The Lodge; The Fittings of the Lodge; Preliminary Ceremonies; The Opening of the Lodge; Initiation; The Second Degree; The Third Degree; The Higher Degrees; Two Wonderful Rituals; Closing the Lodge.
Leadbeater reveals how the Masonic ritual is a scientific way of energizing the Masonic lodge and its faithful members so as to bring about an attunement with the Great White Lodge. (Another book we publish by Leadbeater, "Glimpses of Masonic HIstory" is part two of the "Hidden Life in Freemasonry.")
254 pages, 1.4 MB, PDF with some illustrations.
http://rapidshare.com/files/66761359...reemasonry.pdf
Albert Pike - The Book Of The Words
Here's Pike at his best! Masonry is permeated with powerful symbolism-both verbal and pictorial-that arouses the mental, spiritual, and intellectual life of those who use them. This extremely interesting study, once limited to 150 copies, gives the correct spelling of, and analyzes all the "significant words" (pass words, etc.) in, the Scottish Rite from the 1st through 30th degrees inclusive. In addition to being an etymological dictionary Pike explains WHY any given word was chosen for a given degree thereby revealing THE HIDDEN SYMBOLISM OF EACH WORD. Illustrated and highly recommended!
177 pages, 5.82 MB, PDF. Incredible literal accomplishment of brother Pike!
http://rapidshare.com/files/63922150..._The_Words.pdf
Anonymous - The Regius Manuscript (1390 AD?)
According to a philosophical study undertaken by British Museum experts, the Manuscript dates from approximately 1390 . Published by James O. Halliwell in 1840, it was mentioned in an inventory of John Theyer’s library in 1670. The latter was sold to Robert Scott, with a new inventory dated 1678. The Manuscript then became the property of the Royal Library until 1757 (hence its name Regius), at which time it was donated to the British Museum by King George II.
The Regius Manuscript is made up of several sections as follows:
- Foundation of Masonry by Euclid in Egypt
- Introduction of Masonry into England under King Athelstane
- The Moral Duties, fifteen articles
- The Moral Duties, fifteen points
- Another ordinance of the art of geometry
- The story of the Four Crowned Ones
- The Tower of Babylon
- The Seven Liberal Arts
- An admonishment about Mass and how to behave in Church
- An instruction on Good Manners
The oldest known Masonic Document in Poetic Meter.
34 pages.
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Some masonic tutorials:
Templum Sion Primer on the Entered Apprentice Degree
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Pansophic Entered Apprentice Study Guide
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J.S.M. Ward - The Entered Apprentice Handbook
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J.S.M.Ward - The Fellow Crafts Handbook
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J.S.M.Ward - The Master Masons Handbook
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J.S.M.Ward - The Higher Degrees Handbook
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John Yarker - Lectures of the Antient and Primitive Rite of Freemasonry
CONTENTS
MASONIC CHARGES AND LECTURES
FIRST SERIES: CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX
Second Class: College
4° Masonic Science as Related to the Temple of Jerusalem 1
5° The Mason, a Son of God
6° History of the Sacred Vault of Enoch
7° The Ineffable Name
Third Class: Chapter
8° Mission of the Knights of the Sword
9° Captivity of the Israelites
10° The Temple of Jerusalem as a Masonic Type
11° Instruction of the Degree of Rose Croix
History of the Degree of Rose Croix
SECOND SERIES: SENATE OF HERMETIC PHILOSOPHERS
Fourth Class: Senate
12° The Cabirian Mysteries
13° Moral Geometry
14° The Tabernacle and the Temple
15° Serpent Worship
16° The Magian Mysteries
17° The Hermetic Cross
Fifth Class: Areopagus
18° Masonry and the Crusades
19° Masonry and the Eastern Philosophy
20° Extension of Masonic Principles
THIRD SERIES: SUBLIME COUNCIL
Sixth Class: Consistory
21° On Symbols
22° Sapenath Penach
23° The Spiritual Faith of Ancient Egypt
On Atheism
24° The Pyramid of Cheops
25° Astronomical Symbolism
26° Symbolical Numbers
Seventh Class: Council
27° The Egyptian Mysteries
28° The Osirian Legend
29° History of the Rite of Memphis
30° On Esoteric and Exoteric Masonry
FOURTH SERIES: OFFICIAL GRADES
31° On Justice
Allegorical Discourse
32° The Mysteries and their Masonic Perpetuation
33° On the Duties and Instructions of the Various Grades
A note on the assignment of discourses to degrees
LECTURES OF A CHAPTER, SENATE AND
COUNCIL ACCORDING TO THE FORMS OF THE
ANTIENT AND PRIMITIVE RITE
Preface
Chapter
Lectures of a College 4° to 8°–11°
Lectures of a Chapter 9° to 11°–18°
Senate
Lectures of a Senate 12° to 17°–29°
Lectures of an Areopagus 18° to 20°–33°
Council
Lectures of a Consistory 21° to 26°–68°
Lectures of a Council 27° to 30°–90°
Grand Book of Maxims
305 pages, 1.03 MB, PDF.
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A. E. Waite - Templar Orders In Freemasonry
An Historical Consideration of their Origin and Development.
16 pages, 103 KB, PDF.
http://rapidshare.com/files/12096772...reemasonry.pdf
W. L. Wilmshurst - The Meaning of Masonry
Although the Freemasons number over six million members worldwide, they are a very secretive organization. the general public today thinks of them as a social fraternity like the Rotary Club, but that is hardly the whole truth. By mysterious coincidence, it seems, many Masons have been major figures in modern history. many of the Founding Fathers of the United States—including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere—were Freemasons. Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Italian freedom fighter, was also one, as were the composers Franz Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and writers François Marie Arouet de Voltaire and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The Meaning of Masonry explores the beliefs behind the order, its cryptic rites and symbols, and uncovers its ultimate purpose.
This book discloses the real purpose of modern Masonry, and clearly states the true body of teaching and practice concerning the Esoteric meaning of Masonic Ritual. Written by a great mystic to promote a deeper understanding of the Fraternity.
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter I. The Deeper Symbolism of Freemasonry
Chapter II. Masonry as a Philosophy
Chapter III. Further Notes on Craft Symbolism
Chapter IV. The Holy Royal Arch of Jerusalem
Chapter V. Freemasonry in Relation to the Ancient Mysteries
133 pages, 803 KB, PDF.
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John R. Bennett - The Origin of Freemasonry and Knights Templar (1907)
234 pages, 11.1 MB, PDF, containing beautiful illustrations.
http://rapidshare.com/files/12234864...ts_Templar.pdf
William Bond - Freemasonry And The Hidden Goddess
142 pages, 17.5 MB, PDF, enormous amount of pictures and diagrams.
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Joseph Fort Newton - The Builders (A Story and Study of Masonry)
Contents:
The Anteroom
Part I Prophecy
Chapter I. The Foundations
Chapter II. The Working Tools
Chapter III. The Drama of Faith
Chapter IV. The Secret Doctrine
Chapter V. The Collegia
Part II History
Chapter I. Free-masons
Chapter II. Fellowcrafts
Chapter III. Accepted Masons
Chapter IV. Grand Lodge of England
Chapter V. Universal Masonry
Part III Interpretation
Chapter I. What is Masonry
Chapter II. The Masonic Philosophy
Chapter III. The Spirit of Masonry
Bibliography
A Story and Study of Masonry- what it was, whence it came, what it teaches, and what it is trying to do in the world'.
131 pages, 461 KB, PDF.
http://rapidshare.com/files/12235609...f_Masonry_.pdf
John Fellows - An Exposition of the Mysteries (1835)
An Exposition of the Mysteries, or Religious Dogmas and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians, Pythagoreans, and Druids. Also: an Inquiry into the Origin, History and Purport of Freemasonry.
424 pages, 23.1 MB, PDF. Scanned.
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Albert G. Mackey - A Lexicon of Freemasonry (1860)
Containing a Definition of all its Communicable Terms, Notices of its History, Traditions, and Antiquities, and an Account of all the Rites and Mysteries of the Ancient World.
355 pages, 14.6 MB, PDF. Scanned.
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George H. Steinmetz - Freemasonry Its Hidden Meaning
A spiritual interpretation of the esoteric work of the Masonic lodge, analyzes the lectures and symbols of the three degrees. (1948)
Contents:
Preface
Foreword
Chapter 1 - By Way of Introduction
Chapter 2 - Masonry - Religion
Chapter 3 - Mental Science
Chapter 4 - Evolution
Chapter 5 - The Secret Doctrine
Chapter 6 - Entered Apprentice
Chapter 7 - Entered Apprentice Lecture
Chapter 8 - Fellow-Craft
Chapter 9 - Middle Chamber Lecture
Chapter 10 - Master Mason
Chapter 11 - The Great Moral Lesson
Chapter 12 - Master Mason Lecture
57 pages, 384 KB, PDF.
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Albert G. Mackey - The Symbolism of Freemasonry (1882)
ILLUSTRATING AND EXPLAINING
Its Science and Philosophy, its Legends, Myths, and Symbols.
Contents:
Preface
I. Preliminary. The Origin and Progress of Freemasonry
II. The Noachidæ
III. The Primitive Freemasonry of Antiquity
IV. The Spurious Freemasonry of Antiquity
V. The Ancient Mysteries
VI. The Dionysiac Artificers
VII. The Union of Speculative and Operative Masonry at the Temple of Solomon
VIII. The Travelling Freemasons of the Middle Ages
IX. Disseverance of the Operative Element
X. The System of Symbolic Instuction
XI. The Speculative Science and the Operative Art
XII. The Symbolism of Solomon's Temple
XIII. The Form of the Lodge
XIV. The Officers of a Lodge
XV. The Point Within a Circle
XVI. The Covering of the Lodge
XVII. Ritualistic Symbolism
XVIII. The Rite of Discalceation
XIX. The Rite of Investiture
XX. The Symbolism of the Gloves
XXI. The Rite of Circumambulation
XXII. The Rite of Intrusting, and the Symbolism of Light
XXIII. Symbolism of the Corner-Stone
XXIV. The Ineffable Name
XXV. The Legends of Freemasonry
XXVI. The Legend of the Winding Stairs
XXVII. The Legend of the Third Degree
XXVIII. The Sprig of Acacia
XXIX. The Symbolism of Labor
XXX. The Stone of Foundation
XXXI. The Lost Word
177 pages, 1.08 MB, PDF.
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Philosophic Lodge of the Knights of the Eagle or Sun
23th degree Freemasonry; the Key of Masonry.
48 pages, 4.35 MB, PDF. Filled with alchemical tenets and teachings.
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Albert Churchward - The Arcana Of Freemasonry
The secret history of the Freemasons is revealed in this detailed account of its symbols, depicted here in over 100 illustrations. The author, a Masonic scholar in his time, used solid scholarship to trace the origins and development of masonic signs from ancient Egypt to the present day, showing how the secret order has changed world history.
Egyptian hieroglyphics, Mayan carvings, and Greek mathematical notations figure prominently in this spellbinding true story of a mysterious order's secret history. A renowned symbologist offers illustrated explanations of the meanings behind Masonic symbols, revealing the messages hidden -- in plain sight -- within works of art, architecture, geometry, and literature.
380 pages, 11.2 MB, PDF. Scan.
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Robert Freke Gould - The History of Freemasonry. It's Antiquities, Symbols, Constitutions, Customs, Etc. (1885)
An investigation of the records of the organizations of the fraternity in England, Scotland, Ireland, British Colonies, France, Germany, and the United States. Derived from official sources. Grandly illustrated. Contents of this volume: Early British Freemasonry (England) - Masonic tradition - Sir Christopher Wren - Papal bulls - annual assemblies - Cabbala - mysticism - Rosicrucians - Elias Ashmole - Masons' company - Plot - Randle Holme - "Old Charges" - legend of the craft - light and darkness - gothic traditions; Early British Freemasonry (1688-1723); History of the Grand Lodge of England (1723-60); Freemasonry in York; History of the Grand Lodge of England "according to old institutions"; History of the Grand Lodge of England (1761-1813).
298 pages, 21.2 MB, PDF. Scan.
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Herbert Allen Giles - Arcana Saitica Briefly Discussed in Three Essays on the Masonic Tracing Boards (1879)
Explanation of three degrees of Blue Lodge masonry through tracing boards.
60 pages, 6.89 MB, PDF. Scan.
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William G. Sibley - The Story of Freemasonry (1904)
Originally published in 1904, The Story of Freemasonry by W.G. Sibley is one of those classic sources of Masonic history that should be in every Mason and history buff's library. Unlike treatments of Masonic history by the likes of Mackey, Waite and Gould, Sibley covers the subject in an easy to digest and conversational manner that leaves the reader wanting more. Sibley looks at such topics as the legend of Hiram, the attempts to exterminate Freemasonry, the mystery of the William Morgan affair to name a few. However, it is his explanation of the origin and structure of the Scottish and York Rites and their relationship to Craft Masonry that is perhaps worth the price of the book alone.
CONTENTS:
I
The Initiation into the Ancient Persian Magi, and a Curious Legend of Hiram
Abif, Solomon, and the Queen of Sheba.
The Ordeal of Probation
A Candidate in a Den of Wild Beasts
The Serpent in His Bosom
Hiram Abif meets the Queen of Sheba
Hiram in Love
Solomon Plots Hiram's Death
II
Attempts to Exterminate Freemasonry
Early Governments Hostile to Masonry
Presbyterian Opposition
The Order Ridiculed
So Called Exposures of Freemasonry
Roman Catholic Hostility
Horrible Torture of John Coustos in 1743
by the Spanish Inquisition
Edicts of Roman Popes against Masonry
Leo Taxil's Remarkable Books about Murder, the Devil, Women, & the Black Mass, in the High Degrees of Masonry
III
Leo Taxil's Early Career
Begins Writing anti-Masonic Books
Charges all Masons with Murder
Describes Masonic Meeting Attended
by the Devil
Diana Vaughn and Luciferan Masonry
The Revolting "Black Mass"
Anti-Masonic Congress at Trent in 1896
Collapse of Taxil's Extraordinary Tales
IV
The Disappearance of William Morgan & the Anti-Masonic Excitment which Followed All Over the United States
Disappearance of William Morgan
Anti-Masonry in American Politics
John Quincy Adams's Denunciation
Recent Criticisms of Masonry
V
The Tradition and the Evolution of the First Three Degrees of Freemasonry
Freemasonry Defined
The Tradition of its Ancient Origin
Historical Masonry
One Degree Expands into Three
Freemasonry's Evolution from Masonry
A Unique Masonic Law
VI
The Origin and Structure of the York and Scottish Rites, and Their Relations
York Rite Degrees
Advent of Masonry into America
First Lodge under American Authority
Historical Royal Arch Degree
Origin of Council Degrees
Templar Masonry
Scottish Rite Degrees
Modern Growth of Freemasonry
Negro Masonry in America and Liberia
VII
The Fundamental Principles and Moral & Religious Teachings of Freemasonry
Fundamental Principles of Masonry
Deportment Required of Masons by the
Ordinances of 1388, 1462, 1563 and 1586
The Famous Ancient Charges
Why Women are Excluded from Masonry
Women who Knew One Masonic Degree
Benjamin Franklin on Freemasonry
Burial of a Master Mason
Burial of a Knight Templar
VIII
The Landmarks of Masonry Defined, & Its Universality as a Secret Fraternity
The Landmarks of Masonry
The Universality of the Institution
Its Benevolences
Suggestion for Masonic Reading
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Norman Frederick De Clifford - What is Freemasonry
There have been numberless books written upon Masonry and Free-Masonry, and yet none of these authors have given us any definite or positive information in relation to these subjects as the author of this little volume, "What is Free-Masonry?"
Brother de Clifford has gone out of the beaten path of all other writers, and as a result he has acquired a fund of information that is needed to enable a writer and instructor to give the "LIGHT" to illumine the pathway of those Master Masons who are searching and hungering for a knowledge of "LIGHT AND TRUTH" themselves.
The author of this little volume has given years of untiring zeal and energy in many lands. He has searched diligently for data in relation to the Origin and antiquity of Masonry, what it stands for and what it teaches. He has spent years of personal investigation among the archives of the nations of the East and the sacred writings of the world, and he has given to us in his "EGYPT THE CRADLE OF ANCIENT MASONRY" more Light than any other work that was previously written on Masonry.
182 pages, 18.1 MB, PDF. Scan.
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