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Signs And Symbols.'
rian of Belus—Venus—Thammuz ; the Celtic of Hu—Ccridwcn—Creirwy ; The Gothic of AA ^ odcn—Friga—Thor : the Peruvian of Tangatanga , or Three in One and One in Three ; and the Mexican of Altzliputzli—Tlaloc—Tesealipuca . "—p . 1-1 , 2 . The remaining lectures on the Masonic Ladder ; the Point within a Circle ; the Apron ; and the government of the Lodge , and the many truly Masonic subjects embodied in the closing lecture , are of too much T
weight to he disposed of in the narrow limits which remain . We shall therefore devote another article to their consideration in our next number , because we consider them of vast importance to the dearest interests of Masonry . The Author in another Masonic Publication , already quoted , speaks of " the extreme utility , in these times of superior light , of investigating a subject of such extensive application and high importance , towards elucidating many abstruse points in the history and mythology
of the ancient world which are at present wrapt up in the mantle of obscurity , and need this Master-Key to bring them into light . The Casket , which contains a splendid collection of antique jewels of inestimable value , has long been closed , and its riches inaccessible to the eager eye of curiosity ; but hy the prudent use of this talismanic key , the bolts may be withdrawn , and the contents exposed to the penetrating gaze of antiquarian research . "
To furnish this Master-Key is the object of the Doctor s two great works ; but although the history of Initiation displays extensive learning and profound research , we , as Practical Masons , prefer the " Signs and Symbols" which convey all the general information that can safely be committed to paper , on the subject . The arrangement is scientific , and the execution such as might be expected from the Author ' s welhknown zeal in the cause of Freemasonry . The numerous additions in the the Masonic which has
shape of notes , and an entire essay on AA and , been incorporated into the concluding lecture in the present edition , are extremely valuable , and distinguished in the index by a different type . On the whole , we only do the Author common justice when we say , that he has succeeded in embodying and reducing into form and order , the pure and eternal principles of Masonry ; and every newly-initiated candidate will do well to provide himself with a as we know of no other
copy , means , by which he can , with so little labour , gain an insight into our mysteries . Even the experienced Mason would derive an essential benefit from the careful perusal of its diversified pages . Indocti discant , et anient meminisse perili . AVe subscribe ex ammo to the opinion of one of the learned Author ' s correspondents , prefixed to his history of Initia tion ; who says , " I have no hesitation in asserting that the ' Signs and Symbols is decidedly the best Masonic work ever published in this and research than have usuallbeen
country ; and exhibits more learning y bestowed on works purporting to illustrate our Order . " voi ,. IV . ' '
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Signs And Symbols.'
rian of Belus—Venus—Thammuz ; the Celtic of Hu—Ccridwcn—Creirwy ; The Gothic of AA ^ odcn—Friga—Thor : the Peruvian of Tangatanga , or Three in One and One in Three ; and the Mexican of Altzliputzli—Tlaloc—Tesealipuca . "—p . 1-1 , 2 . The remaining lectures on the Masonic Ladder ; the Point within a Circle ; the Apron ; and the government of the Lodge , and the many truly Masonic subjects embodied in the closing lecture , are of too much T
weight to he disposed of in the narrow limits which remain . We shall therefore devote another article to their consideration in our next number , because we consider them of vast importance to the dearest interests of Masonry . The Author in another Masonic Publication , already quoted , speaks of " the extreme utility , in these times of superior light , of investigating a subject of such extensive application and high importance , towards elucidating many abstruse points in the history and mythology
of the ancient world which are at present wrapt up in the mantle of obscurity , and need this Master-Key to bring them into light . The Casket , which contains a splendid collection of antique jewels of inestimable value , has long been closed , and its riches inaccessible to the eager eye of curiosity ; but hy the prudent use of this talismanic key , the bolts may be withdrawn , and the contents exposed to the penetrating gaze of antiquarian research . "
To furnish this Master-Key is the object of the Doctor s two great works ; but although the history of Initiation displays extensive learning and profound research , we , as Practical Masons , prefer the " Signs and Symbols" which convey all the general information that can safely be committed to paper , on the subject . The arrangement is scientific , and the execution such as might be expected from the Author ' s welhknown zeal in the cause of Freemasonry . The numerous additions in the the Masonic which has
shape of notes , and an entire essay on AA and , been incorporated into the concluding lecture in the present edition , are extremely valuable , and distinguished in the index by a different type . On the whole , we only do the Author common justice when we say , that he has succeeded in embodying and reducing into form and order , the pure and eternal principles of Masonry ; and every newly-initiated candidate will do well to provide himself with a as we know of no other
copy , means , by which he can , with so little labour , gain an insight into our mysteries . Even the experienced Mason would derive an essential benefit from the careful perusal of its diversified pages . Indocti discant , et anient meminisse perili . AVe subscribe ex ammo to the opinion of one of the learned Author ' s correspondents , prefixed to his history of Initia tion ; who says , " I have no hesitation in asserting that the ' Signs and Symbols is decidedly the best Masonic work ever published in this and research than have usuallbeen
country ; and exhibits more learning y bestowed on works purporting to illustrate our Order . " voi ,. IV . ' '