Book of the Words (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163581186)

Book of the Words is a literary work authored by Albert Pike. The book is a compilation of various literary pieces that are written in a poetic and philosophical style. The content of the book is divided into different sections, each exploring a different theme or topic. Some of the themes covered in the book include love, death, nature, and spirituality.The book is written in a language that is both accessible and profound, making it suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. The author's use of imagery and metaphor adds depth and richness to the text, making it a pleasure to read and contemplate.Overall, Book of the Words is a profound and thought-provoking work that offers insights into the human experience and the mysteries of life. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in literature, philosophy, or spirituality.Here's Pike at his best! Masonry is permeated with powerful symbolism�������both verbal and pictorial�������that arouses the mental, spiritual, and intellectual life of those who use them. This extremely interesting study, once limited to 150 copies, gives the correct spelling of, and analyzes all the �������significant words������� (pass words, etc.) in, the Scottish Rite from the 1st through 30th degrees inclusive. In addition to being an etymological dictionary Pike explains WHY any given word was chosen for a given degree thereby revealing THE HIDDEN SYMBOLISM OF EACH WORD. Illustrated and highly recommended!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: 1163581186
ISBN-13: 9781163581186
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 180
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d