Brotherhood: The Secret World of the Freemasons (Hardcover)

by Stephen Knight (Author)

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"Top on the list of prohibited subjects is Freemasonry... A barrier of secrecy surounds it. It has been breached in several places by Stephen Knight... Some of my best friends are Freemasons. I wish they would read this book... a revelation" -- Richard Kelly, The Guardian

"Valuable testimony... impressively researched... He most certainly has not been wasting his time" -- Observer --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Description

What does it mean to be 'On the Square'?

700,00 Freemasons, all male, probably make the largest secret society in Britain today. What exactly are they? Why are they so incredibly secretive? Is Freemasonry a positive, charitable organization which incorporates a certain amount of harmless mumbo-jumbo, or does it in fact represent something more sinister?

Stephen Knight's impartial - but highly controversial - investigation addresses these vital questions and asks:

DOES FREEMASONRY INFLUENCE OUR POLICE AND JUDICIARY?

CAN A CHRISTIAN BE A FREEMASON?

HAVE THE KGB PENETRATED THE FREEMASONS?

DOES FREEMASONRY LEAD TO CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC LIFE

Freemasons are all bound to silence, but now some of them have felt impelled to break ranks and reveal part of the truth... --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 326 pages
• Publisher: Stein & Day Pub (November 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812829948
• ISBN-13: 978-0812829945
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,695,615 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Examines the threat of Masonic Loyalty within society, April 16, 2008

By	Scott George Mccombe (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Brotherhood: The Explosive Expose of the Secret World of the Freemasons (Mass Market Paperback)

Unlike other expositions of Freemasonry, 'The Brotherhood' by Stephen Knight does not focus upon any ideological goal of the Masonic hierarchy, nor on their very existence, save a brief description of the full thirty-three degrees of Freemasonry. Instead, Mr. Knight explores Freemasonry in the lower ranks, describing the effect that ordinary Freemasons have upon various sectors of British society, particularly in the City of London. Much time is spent examining the influence of Freemasonry in legal fields, such as the police service, the courts and the Government and, through many 'inside' interviews, detailing the corrupting effects of the Brotherhood in these organizations. Despite the shrill claims of Masonic apologists to the contrary, Mr. Knight has clearly done extensive research into the subject, and the many interviews conducted with Freemasons dispel the claim that a membership of the Fraternity will not enable a speedier advancement in life; nor opposition to this set-up result in any negative consequences, something that should provide consternation for all non-Masonic readers. Further chapters describe the possible results of unchecked Masonic affiliations within the legal system, such as the infamous P2 scandal in 1980s Italy. Another chapter discusses the spiritual aspects of Freemasonry, describing their beliefs and practices, and their compatibility with Christianity.

It should be noted that, unlike other anti-Masonic literature, `The Brotherhood' is not an assault on Freemasonry itself. Indeed, the author often goes out of his way to stress, what he sees as, positive elements to Freemasonry and the good character of many members. However, his findings insist that a society operating in secrecy within the very heart of British society, and any other national society, should be considered a threat worthy of notice.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great scholarship, January 17, 2008

By	GangstaLawya (TimBuckToo) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Brotherhood: The Explosive Expose of the Secret World of the Freemasons (Mass Market Paperback)

Knight does a fantastic job exposing the sinister activity of freemasons. Freemasonry by design is a guild and secret. By its very nature it practices favoritism and deceit. It reminds me of a title from Al Hirt "The brotherhood of man (or how to get rich without really trying)." Freemasons constantly get caught in mischief and they rant and rave when you call them on it. Freemasons have no credibility. My only criticism is that Knight doesn't point out the masonic preoccupation of freemasonry with cabala. I suppose this is because Knight was a member of Rajneesh's group, which was gnostic to the core and borrowed heavily from cabala. Ironically, Rajneesh was a freemason. Knight was a little naive in this respect.

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4.0 out of 5 stars History of Freemasonry, November 11, 2008

By	Richard L. Eger "Richard" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Brotherhood: The Explosive Expose of the Secret World of the Freemasons (Mass Market Paperback)

I bought to find out how the free masonry order works and the information is there. The only draw back is you have to wade through much anecdotage on English police corruption to get to the picture. It was worth purchasing.