The Keystone: And Other Essays On Freemasonry
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: faded and dulled spine.
At the intersection of ritual, brotherhood, and moral philosophy stands Freemasonry — and few writers have examined its inner architecture with the clarity and reverence of Rev. John T. Lawrence. The Keystone: And Other Essays on Freemasonry presents a collection of reflective and scholarly essays that illuminate the symbolic, spiritual, and historical dimensions of one of the world's most enduring fraternal traditions. Lawrence, writing with the authority of a seasoned Masonic scholar and clergyman, unpacks the layered symbolism of Masonic ritual, arguing that its teachings carry a timeless moral and philosophical weight that transcends the lodge room itself. Lawrence's prose is measured yet passionate, blending theological insight with historical rigour to produce a work that speaks equally to the initiated and the intellectually curious. Each essay stands as a discrete meditation, yet together they form a cohesive testament to the values of brotherhood, enlightenment, and self-improvement that define the Craft. Accompanied by a portrait of Sir Edward Letchworth, F.S.A., Grand Secretary of England, the volume carries an air of distinguished authority. For anyone seeking to understand what truly lies beneath the symbols and ceremonies of Freemasonry, this collection remains an indispensable — and quietly revelatory — guide.
Author: Rev. John T. Lawrence
Format: Hardback
Published: 1947, A. Lewis (Masonic Publisher) Ltd.
Genre: Essays
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: faded and dulled spine.
At the intersection of ritual, brotherhood, and moral philosophy stands Freemasonry — and few writers have examined its inner architecture with the clarity and reverence of Rev. John T. Lawrence. The Keystone: And Other Essays on Freemasonry presents a collection of reflective and scholarly essays that illuminate the symbolic, spiritual, and historical dimensions of one of the world's most enduring fraternal traditions. Lawrence, writing with the authority of a seasoned Masonic scholar and clergyman, unpacks the layered symbolism of Masonic ritual, arguing that its teachings carry a timeless moral and philosophical weight that transcends the lodge room itself. Lawrence's prose is measured yet passionate, blending theological insight with historical rigour to produce a work that speaks equally to the initiated and the intellectually curious. Each essay stands as a discrete meditation, yet together they form a cohesive testament to the values of brotherhood, enlightenment, and self-improvement that define the Craft. Accompanied by a portrait of Sir Edward Letchworth, F.S.A., Grand Secretary of England, the volume carries an air of distinguished authority. For anyone seeking to understand what truly lies beneath the symbols and ceremonies of Freemasonry, this collection remains an indispensable — and quietly revelatory — guide.