Freemasonry And The Vatican: A Struggle For Recognition
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, Internally sound.
At the intersection of two of history's most secretive and powerful institutions lies a conflict that has shaped the religious and political landscape of the Western world for centuries — Freemasonry and the Vatican: A Struggle for Recognition presents a rigorous and unflinching examination of the prolonged ideological war between the Roman Catholic Church and the Masonic brotherhood. Translated from the French by Timothy Tindal-Robertson, this work chronicles the theological condemnations, covert maneuverings, and doctrinal clashes that have kept these two formidable forces in perpetual opposition, drawing on primary sources and historical records to construct a compelling narrative of institutional rivalry. Vicomte Léon de Poncins writes with the authority of a seasoned Catholic intellectual and polemicist, presenting his argument with clarity and conviction. The work illuminates the broader tensions between sacred tradition and Enlightenment-era secularism, arguing that the struggle between the Church and Freemasonry is not merely ecclesiastical but fundamentally civilizational. Rich in historical detail and ideological analysis, this text remains a landmark work for those seeking to understand the deep structural antagonisms that continue to influence Western religious and political thought — leaving the reader to wonder whether a true reconciliation between these ancient rivals is ever truly possible.
Author: Vicomte Léon De Poncins
Format: Paperback
Published: 1968
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, Internally sound.
At the intersection of two of history's most secretive and powerful institutions lies a conflict that has shaped the religious and political landscape of the Western world for centuries — Freemasonry and the Vatican: A Struggle for Recognition presents a rigorous and unflinching examination of the prolonged ideological war between the Roman Catholic Church and the Masonic brotherhood. Translated from the French by Timothy Tindal-Robertson, this work chronicles the theological condemnations, covert maneuverings, and doctrinal clashes that have kept these two formidable forces in perpetual opposition, drawing on primary sources and historical records to construct a compelling narrative of institutional rivalry. Vicomte Léon de Poncins writes with the authority of a seasoned Catholic intellectual and polemicist, presenting his argument with clarity and conviction. The work illuminates the broader tensions between sacred tradition and Enlightenment-era secularism, arguing that the struggle between the Church and Freemasonry is not merely ecclesiastical but fundamentally civilizational. Rich in historical detail and ideological analysis, this text remains a landmark work for those seeking to understand the deep structural antagonisms that continue to influence Western religious and political thought — leaving the reader to wonder whether a true reconciliation between these ancient rivals is ever truly possible.