Download or read book The Lost Keys of Freemasonry or the Secret of Hiram Abiff: Foundations of Freemasonry Series written by Manly P. Hall and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-12-22 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manly P. Hall, masonic and esoteric scholar, traces the path followed by initiates to the ancient craft. Hall also recounts the ethical training required of a Freemason, and he profiles the character traits a Mason must "build" within himself. More than a mere social organization a few centuries old, Freemasonry can be regarded as a perpetuation of the philosophical mysteries and initiations of the ancients. This book reveals the unique and distinctive elements that have inspired generations of Masons. Thoughtful members of the craft, as well as outsiders, will appreciate its exploration of Masonic idealism and the eternal quest, from humble candidate to Entered Apprentice and eventually Master Mason.