A Masonic Compendium to the Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East

""A Masonic Compendium to the Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East"" by George Winslow Plummer is a comprehensive guide to the ancient texts and literature of the East that have influenced the Masonic tradition. The book delves into the history, philosophy, and symbolism of these texts, providing a deeper understanding of their significance to Masonic teachings and practices. Plummer explores a wide range of texts, including the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Tao Te Ching, and the teachings of Confucius and Buddha. He also examines the connections between these texts and Masonic rituals, symbols, and beliefs. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of Masonry and its connections to ancient Eastern traditions.1918. This book is a guide to the 14 volumes of the Sacred Books of the East. In these books are to be found the fundamentals of all the great world religions, sciences, and philosophies extant. The Sacred Books are books of Magic and when the Masonic student realizes this, he will more fully understand his ancient rituals, rites, and symbolism. See our catalog for the 14 volume set by Horne.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.