Secrets of Masonic Washington by James Wasserman
A fully illustrated guide to the Masonic origins and present-day Masonic sites of Washington, D.C. - Provides a walking tour of the Masonic sites and symbols of the city - Explores the critical role of Freemasonry in the founding of the United States - By the author of The Templars and Assassins In this guide to the Masonic underpinnings of America's capital, James Wasserman reveals the esoteric symbols and the spiritual and visionary ideas that lie hidden in the buildings, monuments, and physical layout of Washington, D.C. His walking tour of these Masonic sites includes both the expected and unexpected--from the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol Building to the Federal Reserve complex, National Academy of Sciences, and the Library of Congress. Each location includes descriptions, interpretations, and explanations of the Masonic symbols and ritualistic meanings hidden within its structure, all illustrated with contemporary color and historic black-and-white photographs. Wasserman explains the purpose behind putting these symbols and Masonic designs into the capital and how all these monuments fit into the spiritual vision held by the founding fathers. He reveals the prominent role that Freemasonry played in the 18th-century Enlightenment movement and shows how in the New World of America, free of monarchy and aristocracy, the ideas of the Enlightenment were able to flourish. This illustrated guidebook to the Masonic secrets of Washington, D.C., provides valuable insights on the founding of America. It will be welcomed by students of esoteric art and symbolism, admirers of American history, and devotees of Dan Brown novels and National Treasure movies.Nancy Wasserman is a seasoned occultist who has spent years studying and practicing Aleister Crowley's magical system. She has written for the O.T.O. on multiple occasions. Aleister Crowley's Pathworking is one of his most well-known works. James Wasserman, her husband and editor, lives with her in New York City. James Wasserman has been studying esotericism for as long as he can remember.
The Mystery Traditions: Hidden Symbols and Sacred Art, as well as Aleister Crowley and the Practice of the Magical Diary, are among his works. The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Walking Forth by Day, published by Chronicle Books, includes a full-color Papyrus of Ani with an integrated English translation. The Militia of Heaven: The Templars and the Assassins has been published in six languages thus far. Political liberty is defined as a spiritual value in his controversial book The Slaves Shall Serve: Meditations on Liberty.
An Illustrated History of the Knights Templar is his most recent work. He is now editing The Weiser Concise Guides, a series of books on Western occultism. www.studio31.com is where you can find him online. He and his wife, Nancy, live in New York City.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781594772665 |
| ISBN 10 | 1594772665 |
| Title | Secrets of Masonic Washington |
| Author | James Wasserman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Year published | 2008-12-10 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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