Speculative Freemasonry and the Enlightenment: A Study of the Craft in London, P

Description: Speculative Freemasonry and the Enlightenment by R. William Weisberger Through ritualistic teachings and social activities, Masonic lodges and learned societies offered their quickly growing numbers of Protestant, Catholic and Jewish members an understanding of deism, Newtonian science, representative government, and literature and the arts. This book describes how Masons were, for the most part, either enlighteners, political reformers or moderate revolutionaries. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Freemasonry began with stonemasons in the Middle Ages experiencing the decline of cathedral building. Some guilds invited honorary memberships to boost their numbers. These usually highly educated new members practiced symbolic or "speculative Freemasonry." The new Masonic lodges and learned societies offered their growing numbers of Protestant, Catholic and Jewish members an understanding of deism, Newtonian science and representative government, and of literature and the fine arts. This work describes how Masons on both sides of the Atlantic were mostly either enlighteners, political reformers or moderate revolutionaries. They offered minimal support to radical revolutionary ideas and leaders. Author Biography R. William Weisberger has long been a professor of history at Butler County Community College in Pennsylvania and an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh. He has written articles for the East European Quarterly and Pennsylvania History and book reviews for The American Historical Review, The Journal of American History and The Journal of Social History. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsviiiPrefaceIntroduction1. Speculative Freemasonry in Early Hanoverian London2. Parisian Masonry, the Lodge of the Nine Sisters and the French Enlightenment3. Prague and Viennese Freemasonry, the Enlightenment and the Operations of the True Harmony Lodge of ViennaConclusion: An Evaluation of Eighteenth-Century Speculative Freemasonry in London, Paris, Prague and ViennaAppendix 1: LodgesAppendix 2: Benjamin Franklin: A Masonic Enlightener in ParisAppendix 3: Freemasonry as a Source of Jewish Civic Rights in Late Eighteenth-Century Vienna and Philadelphia: A Study in Atlantic HistoryChapter NotesBibliographyIndex Review "It is commonly accepted that the morals and lessons of early Freemasonry were inspired by the Enlightenment thought, but Weisberger looks to reverse the usual order of the relationship by showing how the goals of the Enlightenment were furthered by Freemasonry. His thesis is ambitious...[in] the sections about the Lodge of the Nine Sisters in Paris and the True Harmony Lodge in Vienna the book finally finds its footing and voice. I found these sections, as well as the appendix on how Freemasonry (and particularly the Philadelphia Lodge of Perfection) worked to secure civic rights for Jews following the American Revolution, to be fascinating reading."—The Northern Light; "a useful and thought-provoking exploration of our founding years...recommend"—The Ohio Beacon; "An important book for the serious Masonic scholar...the reader is provided insights uniquely Masonic; erudite and compelling."—Donald B. Reece, Past Master, Ohio Lodge of Research Review Quote "An important book for the serious Masonic scholar...the reader is provided insights uniquely Masonic; erudite and compelling."--Donald B. Reece, Past Master, Ohio Lodge of Research Details ISBN1476669139 Author R. William Weisberger Year 2017 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1476669139 ISBN-13 9781476669137 Format Paperback Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States DEWEY 366.1094 Pages 240 Short Title Speculative Freemasonry and the Enlightenment Language English AU Release Date 2017-11-18 NZ Release Date 2017-11-18 UK Release Date 2017-09-30 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Audience Age 18 Publication Date 2017-10-13 Subtitle A Study of the Craft in London, Paris, Prague, Vienna and Philadelphia, 2d ed. Illustrations appendices, notes, bibliography, index Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2017-10-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138997216;

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