{"product_id":"2026200011748-secondhand-freemasonry-of-the-ancient-egyptians","title":"Freemasonry Of The Ancient Egyptians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Very good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew writers have bridged the ancient and esoteric world with the authority of Manly P. Hall, and Freemasonry of the Ancient Egyptians stands as one of his most ambitious and illuminating works. This scholarly treatise argues that the origins of Freemasonry are deeply rooted in the mystery schools of ancient Egypt, tracing the philosophical and ritual lineage from the initiatory rites of Isis and Osiris through to the symbolic language of modern Masonic tradition. Hall presents a meticulous reconstruction of Egyptian theological thought, examining figures such as Hermes Trismegistus and the priesthood of Memphis, and reveals how their secret doctrines formed the bedrock upon which Western esoteric fraternities were built.\n\nHall's prose is characteristically encyclopedic yet accessible, blending classical scholarship with a reverence for the mystical that has made him an enduring voice in occult literature. The work draws on Hermetic philosophy, ancient texts, and comparative religion to construct a compelling — and often provocative — thesis about the hidden continuity of wisdom traditions across millennia. For students of esotericism, Egyptology, and Masonic history alike, this volume remains an indispensable key to unlocking the deeper symbolic architecture of one of the world's most enduring secret societies — leaving the reader to wonder how much of this ancient wisdom still quietly endures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130862149851,"sku":"2026200011748-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/b48a89b7-ce32-4503-942d-12e9efe2efb9.png?v=1786591316","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200011748-secondhand-freemasonry-of-the-ancient-egyptians","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}