Prominent masonic scholars discuss the meaning and symbolism behind the common stone and its placement, which is frequently encountered, in a variety of different ways, throughout the masonic journey. Presented here are the essays: Symbolism of the Corner Stone by Albert G. Mackey, The North-East Corner by William Harvey and Religious & Masonic Symbolism of Stones by William Wynn Westcott.

A collection of seven essays exploring the symbolism behind two of freemasonry's most prominent symbols. Included here are: The Apron, The Masonic Apron, The Rite of Investiture, The Apron, Symbolism in the Apron, The Altar of Freemasonry and The Altar.

Prominent masonic scholars explore how the religion of the Druids played a role in the history of the masonic fraternity. Included here are: Druidism and Freemasonry, The Druidic Mysteries of Britain and Gaul, The Druidical Mysteries and Freemasonry and the Druids.m

The Symbolism of Freemasonry by Albert Mackey is about the symbolism involved with the Masonic order. Excerpt: "Of the various modes of communicating instruction to the uninformed, the masonic student is particularly interested in two; namely, the instruction by legends and that by symbols. It is to these two, almost exclusively, that he is indebted for all that he knows, and for all that he can know, of the philosophic system which is taught in the institution. All its mysteries and its dogmas, which constitute its philosophy, are entrusted for communication to the neophyte, sometimes to one, sometimes to the other of these two methods of instruction, and sometimes to both of them combined."

Prominent masonic scholars explore the history, myth and symbolism behind Freemasonry's twin pillars. Included here are: The Two Great Pillars, Pillars of the Porch, The Dual Unity of Jachin and Boaz, The History of the Two Pillars and The Pillars of Freemasonry.

Uncover the fascinating truth behind Freemasonry and incorporate symbolic rituals into your life with this remarkably detailed and comprehensive insider's guide. Jean-Louis de Biasi, a 32nd Degree Freemason who's been involved in the order for over twenty years, offers a candid look at the essential aspects of Freemasonry. Basing his work on original texts and archaeological findings, de Biasi details the Masonic tradition's history, the degree-based system of the Scottish Rite, and their ethical teachings and philosophies. He provides evidence of Freemasonry's origination in the Ancient Western Mysteries and its Hermetic and Qabalistic underpinnings, and then traces how the Founding Fathers used this knowledge to embed sacred symbolism into the U.S. Capitol and throughout Washington, DC. From the power-charged grids within architecture to Albert Pike's highly influential teachings, from the Rose-Cross mysteries to the Masonic themes in Dan Brown's popular books, Secrets and Practices of the Freemasons shines a revelatory light on this captivating subject. Also featured: genuine Masonic meditations and individual rituals with easy-to-follow instructions, plus interviews with scientists who lend their perspectives on Freemasonry as it is viewed and practiced today.