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The Winding Staircase - A Visual Journey Through the History and Symbolism of the Craft and Royal Arch Degrees (Paperback)
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The Winding Staircase - A Visual Journey Through the History and Symbolism of the Craft and Royal Arch Degrees (Paperback)
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Freemasonry is one of the world's oldest secular associations with
its modern origins dating to the remnants of the medieval
stonemasons' guilds in the late seventeenth century. Today it is a
major contributor to charities and promotes high levels of moral
conduct and integrity in its members, who number about 250,000 in
England and Wales. In the past, over-zealous notions of privacy
created an impression of secrecy and mystery which led to misplaced
accusations of corruption and improper behaviour by its members.
The resulting and very welcome official policy of openness and
transparency has led to a wider understanding of its aims and
ideals. One of the most important aspects of Freemasonry is to
provide its member with tools to enable them to embark on a voyage
of self-discovery and self-improvement, ultimately enabling them to
gain a better understanding of their spirituality. This book looks
at some of the images and objects used in Masonic ritual to
illuminate the Freemason's s journey of self-discovery and examines
how Freemasonry's use of symbolism and allegory can provide the
Freemason with tools to assist him in both facing the challenges of
his everyday life and in exploring his spirituality. By looking at
the development of these symbols and ritual objects and by the
examination of contemporary images it also sheds light on the
evolution of English freemasonry itself.
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