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A Masonic Compendium to the Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East

A Masonic Compendium to the Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East

Plummer, George Winslow

Hardcover

Literary CriticismComparative ReligionGeneral Eastern Religions

ISBN10: 116135364X
ISBN13: 9781161353648
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Masonic Compendium to the Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East by George Winslow Plummer is a comprehensive guide to the religious and philosophical texts of the East, as they relate to the teachings and practices of Freemasonry. Plummer, a noted Masonic scholar and historian, provides detailed analysis and commentary on a wide range of texts, including the Hindu Vedas, the Buddhist Sutras, the Taoist Tao Te Ching, and the Islamic Quran. He explores the common themes and symbols found in these works, and how they have influenced the development of Masonic philosophy and ritual over the centuries. The book also includes a discussion of the historical context in which these texts were written, and their significance for understanding the cultural and spiritual traditions of the East. With its in-depth analysis and scholarly approach, A Masonic Compendium to the Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East is an invaluable resource for Masons and anyone interested in the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the East.1918. This book is a guide to the 14 volumes of the Sacred Books of the East. In these books are to be found the fundamentals of all the great world religions, sciences, and philosophies extant. The Sacred Books are books of Magic and when the Masonic student realizes this, he will more fully understand his ancient rituals, rites, and symbolism. See our catalog for the 14 volume set by Horne.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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