The Secrecy of Evil, the Qabala and its Followers: the Knights Templars, Illuminati, Freemasonry, and other Secret Societies from Early to Modern Times [Paperback]

Mohammed Alomari (Author), M. Alomari (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 111 pages
• Publisher: Azimuth Systems; 1 edition (April 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967355907
• ISBN-13: 978-0967355900
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,205,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What a crock, October 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Secrecy of Evil, the Qabala and its Followers: the Knights Templars, Illuminati, Freemasonry, and other Secret Societies from Early to Modern Times (Paperback)

There is no book called Qabala. Qabala (also spelled Cabala, Kabbalah) is a SYSTEM of philosophy which tries to understand the metaphysics of God. It's practioners study ancient texts, LIKE THE TORAH OR OLD TESTAMENT.
And for the other reviewer who mentioned George Bush; it's common knowledge both he and his dad were members of Yales Skull and Bones society. The building which houses the society has many decorative and architectural symbols that are derived from Freemason symbology. The US system of government was created by many who were Freemasons, and they belief of equality, freedom, democracy were Masonic goals. I suggest if you don't like this than you can emigrate to some country that still has a working monarchy.
If you want to know more about Kabbalah you're much better off getting a scholarly work by a religious scholar like Gershom Scholem.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars an idiotic book, October 19, 2004

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Sancho Panza "Sancho" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secrecy of Evil, the Qabala and its Followers: the Knights Templars, Illuminati, Freemasonry, and other Secret Societies from Early to Modern Times (Paperback)

I read this "book"(tract) from cover to cover.After doing so I came to the conclusion that I, a none Moslem, know more about the Islamic Faith, the faith of such great thinkers as Avicena, Al Ghazali and Mohammed Abu Nasr El Farabi,than Alomari knows about the Jewish Faith.Yet, I would never have the monumental chutzpa to presume to write a book about Islam or its mystical Sufi manifestation, because of my meager knowledge. Alomari writes that the holy martyr, Rabbi Akiva,was a devil worshiper. Rabbi Akiva was crucified by the Romans in the year 135, almost 500 years before the birth of the Founder of the Islamic Faith. He died on the cross proclaiming the oneness of G-d.( Tawhid?) And, indeed, Jews had been worshipping the one true G-d for thousands of years before Rabbi Akiva. This is an anti semitic book,combining anti-semitism with stale conspiracy theories,that have been around for years and are all over the web.Playing silly semantic games will not change the definition of anti-semitism. It is the philosophy that led to the slaughter of over 6 million Jews, just 50 years ago. The fact that several of the reviewers feel that this vile, odious screed is a true representation of Judaism tells us little about this book, but much about the depth of their ignorance and hatred. Devil worshippers, indeed!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very thin scholarship, September 29, 2001

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Doulos (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secrecy of Evil, the Qabala and its Followers: the Knights Templars, Illuminati, Freemasonry, and other Secret Societies from Early to Modern Times (Paperback)

I was excited to get this book - I mean for [amt.]+ shipping and a long title it should have some solid writing, information and references.

Boy, what a mistake!

The subject is interesting, and Alomari does hit the high points of the topics. But, that's where it ends! The writing is very thin, and nonsubstantial. The pages (only 111 of them) have very large type and empty pages between the chapters.

Truth is, I did not even finish the book! I got 2/3 's of the way through and found it was like reading a final history paper written by the student the night before it was due.

I gave the book 2 stars only because the subject itself is facinating. And, the book could be helpful for someone trying to get an overview on the subject. On the plus side, it is very readable.

But, it isn't worth the [amt.] plus shipping for that. You can get this info. off the web in a few hours. Save you money and check into some of the other books on the subject.