Dr. Albert Churchward – Signs and Symbols of Primordial Man – 1913

'While it is frequently categorized or sold alongside occult books due to its heavy focus on ancient mysticism, sacred geometry, and esoteric history, the book's core objective is explicitly anchored in Masonic historiography.'Dedication:'This work to all my brother Masons in whatever clime and whatever creed who believe in and acknowledge the One Great Architect of the Universe.'Inhoud (sterk verkort samengevat, zie de foto's van de inhoudsbladen):Freemasonry generally, signs found the Mayas, Mexicans, Egyptians, Assyrians, etc., Masonic sign, Australians and other tribes, Totemism, Druids, Egyptians, Incas, Buddhists, Japanese, Jews and Moses, etc/ etc.Met 19 volpagina platen en 175 tekstillustraties.In de originele band. Dit is de tweede editie van 1913 (eerste uitgave 1910) - 501 pp. - 25 x 16 cm.Conditie: Goed+. De rug is verschoten en het achterplat heeft kleurverlies. Verder alleszins een goed+ exemplaar van een zeldzaam werk.'Written by a Masonic Historian: Albert Churchward was a dedicated, high-ranking British Freemason ("the Craft"). He wrote the book primarily to trace the historical origins of Masonic rituals, symbols, and architecture. Focus on Masonic Tools: He uses comparative archaeology to argue that core Masonic symbols—such as the square and compasses, the tessellated pavement, the double axe, and the three pillars (Wisdom, Strength, and... lees verder bij Catawiki