by Martin L. Wagner
originally published in 1912
paperback; 563 pages
Quoting profusely from the writings of the leading Masonic authorities such as Albert Pike and Albert Mackey, this book demonstrates that Freemasonry is not merely an imitation but a complete restoration of the pagan mysteries of the ancient fertility and sun-worship cults in its essential religious teachings and symbolism. The author concludes that the "Great Architect of the Universe" honored by Freemasons is merely a personification of the "generative principle" in nature and that the numerous symbols of the Lodge are all phallic in nature.
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