Freemasonry and the Ancient Gods (Paperback) by J S Ward

9781564591333. New condition. Trade paperback. Revised ed. Language: English. Pages: 496. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 496 p. Freemasonry and the Ancient Gods is a book written by J.S.M. Ward that explores the relationship between Freemasonry and ancient religions. The author delves into the history of Freemasonry and its roots in ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman religions. The book also discusses the symbolism and rituals used in Freemasonry and how they relate to the worship of ancient gods. Ward explores the influence of these ancient religions on the development of Freemasonry and the impact they continue to have on the organization today. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry and the role of ancient religions in shaping modern society.A Similar System Exists Among the Mohammedans; Freemasonry and the Ancient Gods of India; Symbolic Conception of FM and India; R.A. Proves the Truth of this Contention; Brief Summary of Hindoo and Other Eastern Doctrines Traceable in Freemasonry; Lost Sign in Masonry and the Operative Masons; Letter G ; Mark Degree; Masonic Signs and Grips the World Over; Our Signs and Grips in Africa; America and Australasia; Ancient Europe; Origin of Freemasonry; Mythos; When Did the Purely Jewish Influence Enter? Brief Summary of the True Line of Descent of Modern Freemasonry; Comacines; Ancient Charges and What They Tell Us; Decline of the Guilds; Darkness Before the Dawn; Formation of Grand Lodge; Early History of Grand Lodge; So-Called Higher Degrees; Ancient and Accepted Rite; Remaining Degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Rite; Cross and the Vesica Piscis; Two Kinds of Cross; Crosses in the Craft; Vesica Piscis; Rose Croix and Kindred Degrees; So-Called York Rite and Allied Degrees; Knights Templars; What Were the Beliefs of the Templars? Are There Any Traces of the Old Templar Ceremonies in the Masonic Templar Ritual? Other Chivalric Degrees in Freemasonry; Iconoclasm in Freemasonry; Brief Summary of Evidence as to the Antiquity of our Signs; Grand Ideal; The First Steps; Ancient Wisdom and Modern Masonry; The Bora Ceremony.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.