Some Deeper Aspects Of Masonic Symbolism [Paperback]

Arthur Edward Waite (Author), Stephen Dafoe (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 24, 1999

Long out of print, Arthur Edward Waite's "Some Deeper Aspects of Masonic Symbolism" is a must read for those Freemasons interested in a better understanding of the Masonic degrees that make up the Craft Lodge of Masonry.

Waite covers such topics as, the meaning of initiation, the Third Degree, the Christian Mysteries, Operative Masonry, The Old Charges and a host of other topics.

A lso included in this small volume is "An Appreciation of Arthur Edward Waite" by Joseph Fort Newton and an afterward by Stephen Dafoe on the importance of Pythagorean Symbolism in Masonry unique to this volume. Templar Books is pleased to bring this lecture by the late Arthur Edward Waite to the Masonic Fraternity once again.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Templar Books; 1 edition (June 24, 1999)
• ISBN-10: 0968356753
• ISBN-13: 978-0968356753
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,008,422 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stephen Dafoe is the author of several books on the Knights Templar and the Freemasons.

Dafoe's latest book, Morgan: The Scandal That Shook Freemasonry is a look at the abduction and probably murcer of William Morgan in 1826.

Stephen's research has been published in The Scottish Rite Journal, Heredom (the Transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society), The Scottish Rite Journal, Templar History Magazine, Knight Templar Mgazine and Masonic Magazine.


Dafoe was born in Belleville, Ontario in 1962 and spent the first 40 years of his life in that province. He moved to Alberta in November of 2002 and now resides in a rural community north of Edmonton.

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Blast from the Past, March 8, 2000

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This review is from: Some Deeper Aspects Of Masonic Symbolism (Paperback)

Waite was once widely read by freemasons who were fascinated by his personal reflections on Christianity and stonemasons. This book provides a valuable insight into the ideas and value systems of a forgotten world.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Brain Teaser, December 3, 2001

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This review is from: Some Deeper Aspects Of Masonic Symbolism (Paperback)

A simplistic presentation that presents some powerful ideas. A useful tool for Masonic leaders and teachers. Definitely not aimed at the general public.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone interested in Freemasonry Symbolism will enjoy this book!, October 3, 2005

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Waite, a prolific writer of the occult was also a dedicated mason. He shares his knowledge of ancient wisdom and Symbology to shed light on the more mystical aspects of Freemasonry and in so doing, describes a path that is not only spiritual but beautifully humanitarian.