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In this section of this website you will find many eBooks,
mostly in ".pdf" format, for your reading pleasure, that I have found
in the internet. If you do not have
Acrobat Reader, look at the above-box.
I added this section so you may enjoy these readings as I do not
have the time to convert them into ".html" format.
It has been grouped according to their contents. See below
table for further information.
I added some non-masonic books as it could serve as an excellent
source of research as well as those who are seeking further light.
If you have other e-books that I do not have and wish to share
with others, or if an e-books is not under the correct category, please
email me.
Thanks.
Lastly, if you are the author of any of these articles and wish
to have the article removed, pleas let me know. As stated earlier, these
e-books were found in the internet so they are know widely spread.
Below table expands a little on definitions of the
following terms.
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ALCHEMY
Alchemy covers several philosophical traditions spanning some four
millennia and three continents. These traditions' general penchant for
cryptic and symbolic language makes it hard to trace their mutual influences
and "genetic" relationships. One can distinguish at least three major
strands, which appear to be largely independent, at least in their earlier
stages: Chinese alchemy, centered in China and its zone of
cultural influence; Indian alchemy, centered around the Indian
subcontinent; and Western alchemy, which occurred around the
Mediterranean and whose center has shifted over the millennia from
Greco-Roman Egypt, to the Islamic world, and finally medieval Europe.
Chinese alchemy was closely connected to Taoism and Indian alchemy with
the Dharmic faiths, whereas Western alchemy developed its own philosophical
system that was largely independent of, but influenced by, various Western
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Freemasonry
Papers under this category
fall under the theme of the Masonic stream of the Western Esoteric
Tradition. This tradition formalized itself in England in 1717 but no doubt
existed prior to that event. Although Freemasonry includes elements from
other traditions such as Hermeticism, Rosicrucianism and Chilvalry, it has
many unique elements that distinguish it. Some papers explore the
various symbolism found within the great resources of the Fraternity. |
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GNOSTIC
It is the teaching based on Gnosis, the knowledge of
transcendence arrived at by way of interior, intuitive means. A collection
of ancient religions that taught that people should shun the material world
created by the demiurge and embrace the spiritual world. |
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Hermetic
Hermeticism is
the ancient philosophy, theory and practice of the inner secrets of man,
nature and spirit. It's origins are lost in the mists of prehistory. Its
revivals in the Hellenistic, Renaissance and modern times have often been
pale reflections of its real nature. Though much of its records are lost, it
has re-risen from the flames like the Phoenix under many different guises.
Fragments of this great primal teaching are distributed throughout the
world. |
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Kabbalah
The Jewish mystical tradition
known as the Kabbalah formulated in Spain in the late 12th century. It has
been called the heart of Jewish mysticism. We know by the late 14th century
its influence had spread to other areas of Europe and by the late 15th
century studied deeply by the Careggi circle of Marcilio Ficino in Italy. It
was Giovanni Pico and later his associate Johann Reuchlin who are credited
with incorporating the Kabbalah into a Neoplatonic Christian framework that
has lead to the form used today in Hermeticism, Rosicrucianism, Tarot and
Freemasonry. |
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Freemasonry
Papers under this category
fall under the theme of the Masonic stream of the Western Esoteric
Tradition. This tradition formalized itself in England in 1717 but no doubt
existed prior to that event. Although Freemasonry includes elements from
other traditions such as Hermeticism, Rosicrucianism and Chilvalry, it has
many unique elements that distinguish it. Some papers explore the
various symbolism found within the great resources of the Fraternity. |
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Rosicrucian
Papers under this category are
concerned with the Rosicrucian stream of the Western Esoteric Tradition.
This movement arose in Germany in the early 17th century with the
publication of the two Rosicrucian manifestoes. In short, it represents the
fusion of several mystical schools of thought. The symbol of the Rose and
Cross conjoined has always represented this tradition. |
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Thelema
Papers under this category
fall under the Thelemic stream of the Western Esoteric Tradition. This
school of magic and mysticism originated and centers upon Aleister Crowley,
an occultist and writer who had a huge impact upon modern esoteric thought.
His studies covered most of the mystical and theurgical systems in the
world. His personal practices and experiences were just as extensive. The
result of such concentrated and dedicated Work developed into its own unique
system. |
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