The Masonic Magician: The Life and Death of Count Cagliostro and His Egyptian Rite
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (692 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1786780135 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She has edited many books in the course of her work as Publishing Manager of a medium sized publishing house. She has written eight books, including the best-selling The Masonic Magician: the Life and Death of Count Cagliostro and his Egyptian Rite (Watkins Publishing, 2008) A Handbook for the Freemason's Wife, The
This book examines the case made against him, that he was an impostor as well as a heretic, and find that the Roman Church, and history itself, have done him a terrible injustice.. Tells Cagliostro's extraordinary story, with an English translation of his Egyptian Rite of Freemasonry
About the AuthorPHILIPPA FAULKS is an author, ghost writer, freelance editor and journalist. . She has edited many books in the course of her work as Publishing Manager of a medium sized publishing house. She has written eight books, including the best-selling The Masonic Magician: the Life and Death of Count Cagliostro and his Egyptian Rite (Watkins Publishing, 2008) A Handbook for the Freemason's Wife, The Secrets of Meditation, Henna Magic, Modern Man
"A Life Misunderstood--Or Perhaps Understood Too Well!!" according to Ex Libris GM. The book presents a nice balance between the biography of Cagliostro and a discussion of the alchemical and arcane lore (particularly that of ancient Egypt) which resulted in the development of his Egyptian Rite of Freemasonry. The book also demonstrates how the thinking of other mystics and Age of Englightenment philosophers with whom he interacted and studied shaped his own opinions and world view. The book treats the Count with objectivity, leaving it to the reader to form his own opinions as to whether o. Reviewed by a Master Mason, Martinist Initiate, 20+ year Rosicrucian student, and former Associate member of the OTO. WOW!!! Freemasons, Martinists, Rosicrucians, Gnostic students, Alchemy students, Hermetic students, and Cabalistic students, you must buy this book, now! Why? For two reasons. One, because this is currently the best book in the world written on the life and times of one the Occult's and Initiactic fraternal world's most enigmatic characters. And two, because chances are high you will meet the enigmatic Count Cagliostro somewhere in your studies or be involved in a rite or two which has been directly or indir. "Fascinating take on a little known historical figure" according to Matthew Bailey. This history of Count Cagliostro was not only informative but a joy to read. It dove tails well with other reference materials, not only for Freemasonry but, in the historical, political, occult and religious topics of the period. There is something for every reader to enjoy here in this well researched and entertaining book.