Secret Societies: A Discussion of Their Character and Claims, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Wodell, Frederick William

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440065152 ISBN 13 : 9781440065156

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A sharp, accessible examination of secrecy, charity, and power in Masonry and related societies.

The book investigates how secret organizations present themselves as benevolent while enforcing exclusive membership. It shows how disability, poverty, or other disqualifications can bar worthy people, and how this exclusivity clashes with claims of universal brotherhood. It also explains how hidden practices and rituals can hide real purposes from the public. Drawing on historical documents, it argues that secrecy often goes hand in hand with deception and self-interest. The author discusses how these groups tout charitable acts yet limit who benefits and who can hold leadership. It also weighs Christian concerns about worship and allegiance, asking what true fellowship should look like when Christ is foregrounded.

• Examines exclusiveness in Masonry and similar orders and how it affects membership and leadership.
• Analyzes secrecy as a practice tied to false claims and the portrayal of generosity.
• Blocks the idea that secrecy is harmless, presenting a cautious view of open, accountable action.
• Considers the historical shift from working medieval craft societies to modern speculative orders.

Ideal for readers of history, religious studies, and critiques of fraternal organizations who want a clear, grounded overview without sensationalism.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440065152
• ISBN 13: 9781440065156
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
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