Ceremony of Passing - Hardcover

Ceremony of Passing is a book written by W.L. Wilmshurst that delves into the world of Freemasonry. The book is a detailed exploration of the rituals and ceremonies that take place within the organization, as well as the symbolism and meaning behind them. It is an in-depth look at the philosophy and teachings of Freemasonry, and how they apply to the individual Mason and the world at large. The book covers topics such as the initiation process, the symbolism of the apron, the importance of the Masonic Lodge, and the role of the Master Mason. It also explores the history of Freemasonry and its place in modern society. The Ceremony of Passing is a comprehensive guide to the world of Freemasonry, written for both Masons and non-Masons alike.We are to examine now a Ceremony which, because it is less dramatic and spectacular than that of the First Degree, is often regarded as a somewhat colourless interlude between the impressive surprises of the one which precedes and the awesome grandeur of the one which follows it. Being a 'veil of allegory' the Ceremony must not only be looked at but looked through, if its significance is to be realized. The Ceremony is called one of 'passing', since it relates to a midway, transitional phase of personal experience through which every aspirant to perfection must inevitably pass before he can think of attaining the ultimate degree of soul-development and mastership to which our system leads.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.