Freemasonry: A Very Short Introduction by Andreas Onnerfors (English) Paperback

Description: Freemasonry by Andreas Onnerfors Freemasonry is one of the oldest and most widespread voluntary organizations in the world. Andreas Önnerfors sorts the facts from the colourful fictions surrounding this organization and outlines how the organization works, its rituals and symbols, its values, and the work it does in modern society. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Freemasonry is one of the oldest and most widespread voluntary organisations in the world. Over the course of three centuries men (and women) have organized themselves socially and voluntarily under its name. With a strong sense of liberation, moral enlightenment, cosmopolitan openness and forward-looking philanthropy, freemasonry has attracted some of the sharpest minds in history and has created a strong platform for nascent civil societies across the globe. Withthe secrecy of internally communicated knowledge, the clandestine character of organization, and the enactment of rituals and the elaborate use of symbols, freemasonry has also opened up feelings ofdistrust, as well as allegations of secretiveness and conspiracy. This Very Short Introduction introduces the inner activities of freemasonry, and the rituals, symbols and practices. Looking at the development of the organizational structure of masonry from the local to the global level, Andreas Önnerfors considers perceptions of freemasonry from the outside world, and navigates through the prevalent fictions and conspiracy theories. He also discusses howfreemasonry has from its outset struggled with issues of exclusion based upon gender, race and religion, despite promoting tolerant openness and inclusion. Finally Önnerfors shines a light on the rarely discussed buthighly compelling history of female agency in masonic and para-masonic orders. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Author Biography Andreas Önnerfors is Associate Professor of the History of Sciences and Ideas at the University of Gothenburg. Prior to that he was Director of the Centre for Research into Freemasonry and Fraternalism at The University of Sheffield from 2007-2010. There, he published three academic volumes and launched the first academic journal in the area, the Journal for Research into Freemasonry and Fraternalism. He is a leading expert in freemasonry and hasplayed a key part in the development of the research area during the last fifteen years. He has written several articles in peer reviewed journals and a chapters in edited books including a chapter on Illuminism in TheOccult World (by Christopher Partridge ed, Routledge, 2015). Table of Contents IntroductionThree centuries of FreemasonryHistorical legaciesEnlightenment foundationsFrom darkness to lightOrganizational cultureBrotherhood challengedPerceptions, prejudices and persecutionsTimelineReferencesFurther ReadingIndex Review Well-written, interesting, and informative. * Jorge Luis Romeu, REHMLAC+. Revista de Historia de la Masonería *An engrossing, lucid and authoritative interpretation of a social and cultural phenomenon which has been a source of widespread fascination for over 300 years. International in scope and packed with compelling vignettes, this book clearly and engagingly explains every aspect of freemasonry, including its origins, secret rituals, womens freemasonry and anti-masonic conspiracy theories. * Andrew Prescott, University of Glasgow *Freemasonry has occupied a liminal place in modern historiography. Often approached by conspiracy theorists or true believers, it has finally been rescued by a new generation of scholars.This book offers the latest scholarship and a clear understanding of the historical significance of freemasonry as well as a careful treatment of its guild origins. * Margaret C. Jacob * Promotional Outlines how the Freemasonry works, its rituals and symbols, its values, and the work it does in modern society. Long Description Freemasonry is one of the oldest and most widespread voluntary organisations in the world. Over the course of three centuries men (and women) have organized themselves socially and voluntarily under its name. With a strong sense of liberation, moral enlightenment, cosmopolitan openness and forward-looking philanthropy, freemasonry has attracted some of the sharpest minds in history and has created a strong platform for nascent civil societies across the globe. Withthe secrecy of internally communicated knowledge, the clandestine character of organization, and the enactment of rituals and the elaborate use of symbols, freemasonry has also opened up feelings of distrust, as well as allegations of secretiveness and conspiracy. This Very Short Introduction introduces the inner activities of freemasonry, and the rituals, symbols and practices. Looking at the development of the organizational structure of masonry from the local to the global level, Andreas Review Quote "Freemasonry has occupied a liminal place in modern historiography. Often approached by conspiracy theorists or true believers, it has finally been rescued by a new generation of scholars. This book offers the latest scholarship and a clear understanding of the historical significance of freemasonry as well as a careful treatment of its guild origins." - Margaret C. Jacob "An engrossing, lucid and authoritative interpretation of a social and cultural phenomenon which has been a source of widespread fascination for over 300 years. International in scope and packed with compelling vignettes, this book clearly and engagingly explains every aspect of freemasonry, including its origins, secret rituals, womens freemasonry and anti-masonic conspiracy theories." - Andrew Prescott, University of Glasgow "Well-written, interesting, and informative." - REHMLAC + Feature Introduces freemasonry, covering its three hundred year history and its position in our world todayDiscusses the organization, secrecy, rituals and symbols of freemasonryUnpacks the most common conspiracy myths and fictions surrounding freemasonry, and their historyExplains the most important concepts and lines of ideas that have shaped freemasonry and its distinct featuresSheds light on the participation of women in freemasonryPart of the Very Short Introductions series - over eight million copies sold worldwide Details ISBN0198796277 Author Andreas Onnerfors Publisher Oxford University Press Series Very Short Introductions Year 2017 ISBN-10 0198796277 ISBN-13 9780198796275 Format Paperback Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 366.1 Media Book Pages 160 Affiliation Associate Professor of the History of Sciences and Ideas, University of Gothenburg Language English Publication Date 2017-08-24 UK Release Date 2017-08-24 NZ Release Date 2017-08-24 Illustrations 10 black and white images Audience General AU Release Date 2017-09-06 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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