An Historical Inquiry in Regard to the Grand Constitutions of 1786 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169234895)

""An Historical Inquiry in Regard to the Grand Constitutions of 1786"" is a book written by Albert Pike. It is a comprehensive study of the Grand Constitutions of 1786, which were a set of regulations governing the Masonic lodges in Europe at the time. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the historical context in which the Grand Constitutions were created, as well as their significance and impact on the development of Freemasonry. Pike explores the origins of the Grand Constitutions, their evolution over time, and the controversies surrounding them. He also examines the various interpretations of the Grand Constitutions and their continued relevance to modern Freemasonry. Overall, ""An Historical Inquiry in Regard to the Grand Constitutions of 1786"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of Freemasonry.1883. Contains the author's reasons for believing the Masonic Grand Constitutions of 1786 to be genuine. He does not assert, as the Supreme Council does not assert, that they are, as a known, proven, established fact genuine; but he does say that they have long been reputed to be so; that there is sufficient evidence to make their authenticity probable; that there is nothing in the grounds on which they have been impeached; and that it is not shown that they are not authentic, nor that they ought to be suspected and doubted.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.

Author: Albert Pike
ISBN-10: 1169234895
ISBN-13: 9781169234895
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 94
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.25d