Next part 2 produced by distributed proofreaders transcribers notes. He is best known for his writing many books and articles about freemasonry, particularly the masonic landmarks. Sacred texts freemasonry the symbolism of freemasonry by albert g. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Albert mackey is considered one of the most important masonic writers of all time. Its legendary origins, is to present a complete survey of the mythical and allegorical narratives of freemasonry and to show that these masonic legends contain the germs of historical truth often mingled with a symbolic idea, and almost always reflect in their. This set deals with prehistoric masonry, including its legendary history.
But i was also led to the prosecution of this work by a higher consideration. It also utilizes this system within the courtroom to obtain favourable judgments that would not otherwise be. Mackey and freemasonry originally sourcing the virtues from platos scheme, discussed in republic book iv. Apr 20, 2019 in this edition of freemason informations symbols and symbolism we consider, together, the four cardinal virtues of freemasonry as gathered form albert mackeys encyclopedia of freemasonry. If it does not interest the learned, it may instruct the ignorant. See nonesynches in,mackeys encyclopzedia of freemasonry. Illustrating and explaining its science and philosophy, its legends, myths and symbols. A treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks of freemasonry, by. Mackey s history of freemasonry in south carolina, are we indebted for what is now considered a. This being said let us examine the portions of the statement.
Freemasonry but as one leading masonic writer has said no onehas been able, or ever will be able, to compile a list of landmarks that will prove to be acceptable or. The symbolism of freemasonry esprios classics by albert. Mostly known as a masonic historian, author, and scholar, mackey was also an educator and a medical doctor prior to his lifting the masonic pen. If so, i shall not regret the labor and research that have been bestowed upon its composition. Was the divine cagliostro nothing more than the charlatan mackey and others1 made him out to be. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the symbolism of freemasonry.
In masonic circles, few names carry the weight that comes with the eminent that of albert gallatin mackey. It is signed below yours paternally albert g mackey this signature has not been authenticated, could be an original or a reproduction i do. Grand lodge of ancient free masons of south carolina, 1979. His largest and most important contribution to masonic literature. Mackey listed in an encyclopedia of freemasonry 1858. The union of speculative and operative masonry at the temple of. Hutchinson, speaking of the letter g, says that it denotes. In this edition of freemason informations symbols and symbolism we consider, together, the four cardinal virtues of freemasonry as gathered form albert mackeys encyclopedia of freemasonry. Covers the symbolism of freemasonry and the history surrounding why symbolism. History literature music art architecture documents rituals symbolism.
Mackey, an encyclopedia of freemasonry 1878 is the verdict in. Preface i once delivered an address before a lodge on the subject of the external changes which freemasonry had undergone since the period of its revival in the commencement of the eighth century. History of freemasonry by albert mackey part one prehistoric masonry chapter i tradition and history in masonry in the study of freemasonry there are two kinds of statements which are presented to the mind of the inquiring scholar, which are sometimes concurrent, but much oftener conflicting, in their character. The theory which assigns the introduction of freemasonry into scotland to the workmen who came over from england or from the continent in the 12th century, and erected the religious buildings at kilwinning, melrose, glasgow, and other places, is a much more plausible one. Browse the encyclopedia by clicking on any of the letters below.
Albert gallatin mackey, 33, was a native of charleston, south carolina, and a graduate of the medical college in charleston. If it is now becoming elevated and popular in the estimation of. It us es a secret system of communication to identify its members towards obtaining preferential treatment in business, politics and every walk of life. It uses some terminology that educated people would never use, such as jewish church and misspelled the word hindu. Freemasonry is a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. The symbolism of freemasonry by albert mackey, free ebook. Freemasonry is a science of symbols, in which, by their proper study, a search is instituted after truth, that truth. Mackey, in the preface to his valuable work on symbolism of freemasonry, says. An encyclopaedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences. It is our hope that this web site will assist you in your research into freemasonry.
Included is his classic 7 volume set entitled the history of freemasonry. Albert gallatin mackey, born in charleston, south carolina, march 12, 1807 june 20, 1881 was an american medical doctor and author. Gourdin, from which we have quoted, we derive the principal sources of our information, and also from the address of the grand master of templars to the grand encampment august, 1883, as well as from companion albert g. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by albert c. The object of this book, albert gallatin mackeys the history of freemasonry. Albert g mackey 18071881 was the man responsible for it. Many historical figures such as voltaire, wolfgang amadeus. If freemasonry was not at one time patronized by the learned, it was because the depths of its. Footnotes have been renumbered and moved to the end of the work. It is useless to look for it elsewhere, because the symbolism of freemasonry is derived altogether from the. Albert g mackey his complete works internet archive. Dec 04, 2015 the symbolism of freemasonry mackey, albert g.
Mackey 1882 title page and front matter preface contents i. Mackey is the author of the symbolism of freemasonry 3. I had myself learned, from the experience of my early masonic life, that the character of the institution was elevated in every ones opinion just in proportion to the amount of knowledge that he had acquired of its symbolism, philosophy, and history. Mackey, albert gallatin, edward l hawkins, and william j hughan. Mackeys history of freemasonry in south carolina, are we indebted for what is now considered a. As this is the most universally diffused of all symbols, it is strange that it has found no place in the symbolism of freemasonry, which deals so much with the doctrine of the resurrection, of which the egg was. Masonic author and scholar who lived from 1807 1881. The paperback of the the symbolism of freemasonry esprios classics by albert g. The history of freemasonry, 1898 by albert gallatin mackey. Mackey, in the clerks office of the district court of. If freemasonry was not at one time patronized by the learned, it was because the depths of its symbolic science and philosophy had not been sounded. The history of freemasonry, 1898 by albert gallatin mackey with symbols of free masonry and the history of the a. But the most important advantage derived from the long antagonism was the development of the science of symbolism, which has given to the institution a just claim to the title of speculative masonry, which it had long before assumed, and elevated it to the rank of a system of moral.
Knowing what an important part the legends and symbols of. His list gave other masonic thinkers a solid foundation from which to take off on expeditions into what was then an unexplored masonic field. The symbolism of freemasonry esprios classics by albert g. The history of freemasonry, 7 volumes, albert mackey. The symbolism of freemasonry the symbolism of freemasonry is a fairly interesting book but i wonder how accurate it is. The mosque of the mohammedan and the church or the chapel of the christian are but embodiments of the same idea of temple worship. Mackey and freemasonry originally sourcing the virtues from platos scheme, discussed in. Its legendary origins by mackey, albert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 01, 1994 the symbolism of freemasonry the symbolism of freemasonry is a fairly interesting book but i wonder how accurate it is. While this statement is certainly true it is not the entire answer to the question, what is freemasonry. The fraternal order of freemasons has been a mysterious organization since its origins centuries ago.
Previous part 1 next part 3 edifice which is now the subject of our contemplation. It will show that there are in freemasonry the germs of profound speculation. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by. Entered, according to act of congress, in the year 1869, by albert g. Robert clegs revised edition of mackeys encyclopedia suggests a more charitable viewpoint by replacing and omitting the overtly opiniated phrases.