This new book by Darren Lorente-Bull The Other Brotherhood: When Freemasonry Crossed the English Channel is an excellent book, being perfect for Freemasons and non-Freemasons alike who want to explore the origins of Freemasonry and to examine how it influenced French thought in the eighteenth century to become a unique but equally diverse society. Lorente-Bull also discusses the Grand Orient de France and the development of Co-Masonry, esoteric and philosophical elements, and the many transitions that the society has gone through. In short, this book is a must for everyone with an interest in Freemasonry, and even rounds off with a collection of insightful interviews with present day Freemasons, which give a contemporary view of Masonry. A great book.
Dr David Harrison
CHAPTER 1
Seeking a definition
What is Freemasonry?
CHAPTER 2
The Origins
Where did Freemasonry come from?
The Operatives
The Ancient Charges
The transition from Operative Freemasonry to Speculative Freemasonry
The United Grand Lodge of England
CHAPTER 3
French Freemasonry
Some early Fringe orders
French or continental Freemasonry
Philosophical and literary influences
Mystical and Chivalric influences
The French Revolution
CHAPTER 4
The birth of Liberal Freemasonry
The Grand Orient of France
The Grand Lodge of France
Le Droit Humain
Le Droit Humain in Great Britain
CHAPTER 5
The uses of Freemasonry
Political Freemasonry
Esoteric Freemasonry
Philosophical Freemasonry
CHAPTER 6
Universalism
The Appeal of Strasburg
CHAPTER 7
Conclusion
APPENDIX I
RITUALS
A note on Ritual
The Emulation Ritual
The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
The French Rite
Lauderdale Ritual
APPENDIX II
INTERVIEWS
Javier Otaola, former President of CLIPSAS
Julian Rees: Between Masonic Worlds
Philippe Bodhuin, Grand Orient of France
Lorena Clara: The female perspective
REFERENCES
ONLINE RESOURCES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
| ISBN | 9788417732592 |
| Pages | 206 |
| Width | 5.5 in |
| Height | 8.5 in |
