Royal Art: Three Centuries of Freemasonry [Paperback]

Stevan Nikolic (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 2006

Are Freemasons a secret society, with a dangerous agenda, as their enemies would like to present or a philanthropic association of good men (and women) trying to become better and improve the society they live in? Can we subscribe to the controversial idea that the phenomenon of Freemasonry has a life of its own within our collective unconscious that sustains itself regardless of human destiny?

Enter into this mysterious world of symbols, bizarre rituals, secret words, signs and handshakes and learn first hand what it is all about, where it is coming from and where it is going.

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About the Author

Stevan V. Nikolic was born in Belgrade, Serbia. As a thirty-second degree Freemason and an Active member of the American Lodge of Research, he spent the last seven years studying Freemasonry and various forms of esoteric spirituality. His works were published in Ars Quatuor Coronatorum (London), Transactions of A.L.R. (New York), L: Singidunum Annual Transactions (Belgrade), and numerous other publications. A fluent speaker, he lectures on different Masonic traditions and history of Freemasonry in Eastern Europe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 222 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (February 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595387748
• ISBN-13: 978-0595387748
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,362,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book!, June 11, 2006

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John Freeman "John F." (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

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I have read many books about freemasonry and I would like to say Stevan Nikolic's Royal Art one of the best source of Light - Light that brings knowledge to everyone who willing to receive it. Book is impressive! Stevan did great job - he have accumulated almost all aspects of the freemasonry in very understandable form. I think everybody will find answers to many questions regarding Masonic brotherhood in the Royal Art.

So I have to recommend this book to any intelligent person who look for more education, to any man who provide interest in freemasonry, to any freemason who try to improve self in masonry.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Overview Of the World of Masonry, April 24, 2010

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As a neophyte student of Masonry, I found reading the Royal Art was like a breath of fresh air. Finally, a book that covers, what I consider, the more important aspects of Masonry not only in an in-depth manner but also, one that I can understand without a dictionary on my knee. I find my self going back to it as a reference time after time. Even the Appendix are full of good, detailed information. From Masonic Symbolism to the Origins of Freemasonry; a good read.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read for anyone who wants to understand Freemasonry and what it is all about., June 11, 2008

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Annika (Los Angeles, California, United States) - See all my reviews
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I have read a lot of books on Freemasonry but this one stands out. What a breath of fresh air compared to the mystifying and rather stuffy style of many other books. The Royal Art gives an excellent and concise overview over everything Freemasonry is about, from facts to controversies. It focuses on all the right things: the value of symbols as a tool of personal development and growth; the challenge to focus on content not just form, and on the future not just the past; the exclusion of women from American Freemasonry and why it is time to move on... Thank You, Mr. Nikolic.