Freemasonry and Rudolf Steiner: An Introduction to the Masonic Imagination

Freemasonry is a spiritual endeavor with over 7,000 Lodges and a quarter of a million members in Britain alone. Rudolf Steiner reconstructed it from 1906 to 1914 through his ritual work known as Mystica AEterna. N.V.P. Franklin uncovers the living heart of Freemasonry and reveals why it is still relevant to anthroposophy, with profound research into its older rituals and teachings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 19 November 2020
Publisher: Temple Lodge Publishing

Freemasonry, a centuries-old secret society, still attracts millions of members worldwide, practicing their rituals regularly. In Britain alone, there are over 7,000 Lodges with a quarter of a million members. This legacy has been reinterpreted or reconstructed by philosopher and spiritual scientist Rudolf Steiner, who revitalized the Royal Art of Freemasonry from 1906 to 1914 through his ritual work known as Mystica AEterna. Steiner aimed to empower committed and professional individuals to take responsibility for new initiatives, but this did not apply to the Masonic Order he founded, which he led himself. Even the celebration of his passing in 1925 was entirely Masonic in character. In the face of ongoing resistance and misrepresentation, N.V.P. Franklin delves into the living heart of Freemasonry and reveals its relevance to anthroposophy. This detailed and conscientious study is a unique contribution to understanding freemasonry and anthroposophy, both historically and in the present day.

Weight: 586g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912230556