The Secret History of Freemasonry : Its Origins and Connection to the Knights Templar by Paul Naudon (2005, Trade Paperback)

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Explores the hidden history of Freemasonry from ancient Rome, through the Middle Ages, to the present * Shows the close connection between medieval masons and the Knights Templar * Illustrates the sacred nature of Roman and medieval trade associations * Reveals the missing link that connects the lodges of modern Freemasonry to the medieval brotherhoods of builders Historians often make a sharp distinction between the operative Masonry of the Middle Ages and the speculative Masonry of modern times, emphasizing that there is no direct bridge connecting the two. Modern historians also have scoffed at Masonic claims concerning the close relationship between the Lodge and the Temple. Using medieval archives housed throughout Europe, historian Paul Naudon reveals that there was in fact a very intimate connection between the Masons and the Knights Templar. Church records of medieval Paris show that most, if not all, the Masons of that time were residents of the Templar censive, which allowed them to enjoy great exemptions and liberties from both church and state as a result of the protection afforded them by this powerful order. Naudon shows that the origins of Freemasonry can be traced back to the collegia of ancient Rome. He traces the evolution of organizations such as the Comacine Masters, the Arab turuqs, and the brotherhoods of builders created under the aegis of the Benedictines and the Knights Templar, all of which provide the vehicle for the transmission of a sacred tradition from pre-Christian times to the modern era. This tradition is the source of Masonic ritual and symbolism, and it provides the missing link in the transformation of the operative Masonry of the medieval cathedral builders to the spiritual principles of modern speculative Masonry.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Inner Traditions International, The Limited
ISBN-10
159477028x
ISBN-13
9781594770289
eBay Product ID (ePID)
27038646556

Product Key Features

Book Title
Secret History of Freemasonry : Its Origins and Connection to the Knights Templar
Author
Paul Naudon
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Freemasonry & Secret Societies, Economic History, Popular Culture, Europe / Medieval, Occultism
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Business & Economics, History, Social Science
Number of Pages
320 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
13.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Hs403.N3413 2005
Reviews
. . . examines both Freemason history and spiritual concepts and how they changed form early to modern times. . . . fascinating and informative chapters covering everything from cooperative masonry associations to speculative masonry rituals., A fascinating book for those with more than a passing interest in architecture as the conscious act of creating sacred space as well as an appreciation of Freemasonty as symbolising man's spiritual quest to build the unseen Temple of the Lord on earth., Readers interested in secret societies and Freemasonry will enjoy this well-written account. Those interested in the connection to the Knights Templar will find this must-reading! Highly enjoyable!, Naudon's book is an impressive work of scholarship grounded in fascinating ideas about sacred space, the rituals of building churches, cathedrals and temples, as well as the varied brotherhoods established to conduct what was once considered a divinely inspired activity., Naudon's book is a historic tour-de-force . . . . Those intrigued with such books as The DaVinci Code will find in The Secret History of Freemasony the historic truths which underlie the novelists' free-wheeling sspeculations., I learned more about the facts underlying Freemasonry in this one book than in a dozen others I have read. I highly recommend it to those who wish to learn more about this fascinating topic., For hardcore aficionados of architecture and academics interested in the creation of social sacred space across time, this book is a must-read.
Table of Content
Preface Introduction Part 1--The Origins of Freemasonry from Ancient Times to the Middle Ages 1--The Ancient Corporations: Colleges of Builders in Rome 2--The Collegia and the Barbarian Invasions 3--Ecclesiastical and Monastic Associations 4--Secular Brotherhoods: The Germanic and Anglo-Saxon Guilds 5--The Crusades and the Templars 6--The Templars, the Francs Métiers, and Freemasonry 7--The Templars and the Parisian Builders Part 2--From the Art of Building to the Art of Thinking 8--Mason Corporations in France 9--Builders Corporations in Italy, Germany, and Switzerland 10--The Corporative Masonry of Great Britain 11--Universal Freemasonry 12--Speculative Freemasonry 13--The Grand Lodges and Modern Freemasonry Conclusion Notes Index
Copyright Date
2005
Lccn
2004-029773
Dewey Decimal
366/.1/09
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22