The Hidden Life in Freemasonry by C. W. Leadbeater

Description

The Hidden Life in Freemasonry is an illustrated book by C. W. Leadbeater, first published in 1926. Written from a theosophical and esoteric standpoint, the work examines Masonic ritual, symbolism and lodge practice with the aim of revealing the “hidden” or inner meanings that, in Leadbeater’s view, underlie outward forms. The tone is instructive: ceremonial elements and the layout of the lodge are described in practical detail, then interpreted as stages in an inward path of moral and spiritual development. Leadbeater approaches Freemasonry as a sympathetic insider with a clairvoyant, theosophical framework, so the book sits at the intersection of fraternal history, ritual studies and occult commentary. It has appealed chiefly to readers interested in Masonic symbolism, esotericism and comparative ritual, and has been influential within certain theosophical and co-masonic circles while remaining controversial to those who prefer strictly historical or secular treatments of Freemasonry.

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Formats: PDF, epub, AZW3
Page Count (PDF): 160
Word Count: 93,979
Illustrations: Yes
Footnotes: 59
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