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The Masonic Magician: The Life and Death of Count Cagliostro and His Egyptian Rite
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Product Description
"The Masonic Magician" tells Cagliostro's extraordinary story, complete with the first English translation of his "Egyptian Rite of Freemasonry" ever published. The authors examine the case made against him, that he was an impostor as well as a heretic, and find that the Roman Church, and history itself, have done him a terrible injustice. This engaging account, drawing on remarkable new documentary evidence, shows that the man condemned was a genuine visionary and true champion of Freemasonry. His teachings have much to reveal to us today not just of the secrets of the movement, but of the mysterious hostility it continues to attract.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #46964 in Books
- Published on: 2008-09-15
- Original language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- 368 pages
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Philippa Faulks is a writer of alternative history, mystery and religion with a special interest in the magical life of ancient Egypt. She lives in Suffolk.Robert L D Cooper FRSA BA FSA (Scot) is a historian and leading Freemasonry scholar. He is curator of the Grand Lodge of Scotland.
Customer Reviews
A proper new analysis of Cagliostro
This book is a real triumph. It does not hide its authors' passion for the subject - Cagliostro and his ritual. However, it is not a biased effort: it is wonderfully transparent and well-referenced, and enables the reader to make up his or her mind.
Personally, I consider this to be first and foremost a biography. It is a fascinating tale worthy of the best of fiction; and it is beautifully written. The language is involving and the authors' enthusiasm and expertise, as well as thoroughness, constantly shine through.
It was about time that this subject was brought up to date, and I am pleased that it has been done so in such a high calibre fashion. This book eclipses the earlier monograph by Trowbridge. Buy it, and read it.
The Masonic Magician Wonder
As a non mason I found this book facinating. A masonic ritual designed to summon angels and to take control of the mystical powers of the planets. I think i may go to the Grand lodge of scotland to see the orignial manuscript of the ritual.
