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The Lost Keys of Freemasonry (Also Includes: Freemasonry of the Ancient Egyptians / Masonic Orders of Fraternity)

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Have you ever noticed the strange symbols on the back of the US dollar bill? Have you wondered about the origins of those symbols and how our Founding Fathers ever came up with them? You are looking at symbols related to the ancient Fraternity of Freemasonry. Many of the Founders of our Constitution were members of that mysterious order. If you have ever wondered about that secret society, now is your chance to find out. The three works published together for the first time in this volume will push aside the veil of the inner temple and lead you into its mysteries.
Freemasonry is a spiritual philosophy with its roots in antiquity. These roots are rumored to extend back to the Ancient Egyptians who were the builders of the pyramids and the sacred temples at Thebes and Luxor. It is about the spiritual journey of the soul and the effort to defeat the negative influences that seek to overcome it and release the magnificence of the soul's true splendor. The philosophy is about the spiritual journey and, yet, is attached to no specific religion. Masonic Orders have been comprised of members of all faiths.
As you step into this book, you become the Initiate who is led through many trials to attain the various levels of self-knowledge and ultimately, enlightenment and the true knowledge of his own Divine nature. The journey is fraught with perils both of the Master's devising and those of the Initiate's own shortcomings.
Once you read this book, you will see the world differently. Hidden symbols that you barely noticed before will leap out at you alive with meaning. This book will reveal a world of mystery surrounding you that you never saw before.

Manly P. Hall is an amazing author. He is a 33 degree Freemason and he takes you through the basis of the 3 degrees and in depth of the philosophy of Egypt. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in philosophy and Egypt.

I have several of Manly P Halls books , which I consider a privilege to have in my possession. Manley P Hall is a very underestimated writer who has not received the acclaim that he so diligently deserves, this book is a very informative addition to own. it goes into the ROOTS of masonry, in explicit Hall style format. a great read!

This book is a must read for all Freemasons! Manly P. Hall has pieced together the essence and history of the craft in a very intelligent and esoteric fashion, which gives the initiated much insight into the deeper symbolism and origins behind the rituals performed in the Blue Lodge. Much insight and history concerning the Ancient Egyptian Mystery Schools and how they are relevant still today is captured beautifully throughout the book. The general history behind the fraternities and how it was all culminated by the founders of the craft of Freemasonry and similar societies is brilliantly defined in a very logical and well structured format. Priceless knowledge for a small sum of money.

Although this book is almost 90 years old it is vastly superior to masonic overview books printed in the last 20 years. It is a wealth of information to the casual reader, mason or student of esoteric wisdom. Hall was a mason after the book was written, had it been otherwise he would not have revealed so much.

I haven't gotten to read very much of the book, thanks to things always distracting me, but I feel I've gotten far enough in the book to write a review. The original author, he sounds like he was an amazing man. He speaks very much the truth. The book is full of honesty, for instance what possibly stands in our way of acceptance and finding what we currently cannot find. When I bought this book I thought it would just be about the ancient pyramids and basically architecture, but wow, from this book I have learned what Freemasonry is, its not quite a religion but it certainly isn't just building. Its like a group, a family, searching for and pleasing God. The book seems very similar to the bible (from my point of view) but with an ancient Egypt twist. If anyone thinks Freemasons are evil but aren't quite sure that they are, they should read this book, though I can't guarantee it can change your mind. It does however show the truth about Freemasons, from what I've read they seem like very wise, kind, and accepting people. You must read this book if you're someone who loves researching religions.

This book will make you think. It is not for everyone, but if it reaches you, it truly touches you.

Also important is the Large Print edition of this work. The Lost Keys of Freemasonry: Large Print Edition

So far my husband loves this book! He is excited about the information being shared and is looking forward to finishing it in a couple of days.

This would be of interest to persons interested in Freemasonry: Morals and Dogma; or interested in Rosicrucian studies

Excellent book , very informitive and concise. Manly Palmer Hall at his best...