The Mysteries of John the Baptist
His Legacy in Gnosticism, Paganism, and Freemasonry
$40.19
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
24 October 2012
Summary
The search for the real historical person known as John the Baptist and the traditions that began with him
- Explores why John the Baptist is so crucially important to the Freemasons, who were originally known as “St. John’s Men”
- Reveals how John and Jesus were equal partners and shared a common spiritual vision to rebuild Israel and overcome corruption in the Temple of Jerusalem
- Explains the connections between John as lord of the summer solstice, his mysterious…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781594774744 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1594774749 |
| Author: | Tobias Churton |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 24 October 2012 |
| Weight: | 304g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 152mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
“In The Mysteries of John the Baptist, Tobias Churton has produced a remarkably fresh analysis of the “herald of the Messiah.” The great value of this book is that Churton provides not only a careful overview of the role of John, as handed down in Christian tradition, but gives us a unique and erudite reanalysis of the role of the Baptist using the lenses of Gnosticism, Freemasonry, and other esoteric traditions that have elevated John to a position equal to or superior to Jesus. This book is a truly invaluable addition to scholarly literature on John the Baptist.” * The Reverend Jefferey Bütz, S.T.M., Instructor of Religious Studies Penn State University, auth *
“The Mysteries of John the Baptist is a recommended coverage for any collection interested in the mystery of John in Freemasonry and the historical Baptist as presented in the gospels and early histories…a powerful spiritual and religious survey recommended for Christian and new age holdings alike.” * Midwest Book Review, February 2013 *
“Mr. Churton has a deep understanding of the Gospels thanks in part to his desire to ask questions that go well beyond the accepted creed. Add to that his desire to place the Gospels in real historic and esoteric contexts, and the result is a work that deserves a spot among the most sophisticated interpretations of Jesus’s era.” * Marc Star, New Dawn, July 2013 *
Tobias Churton
Tobias Churton is Honorary Fellow of Exeter University, where he is faculty lecturer in Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry. The founding editor of the magazine Freemasonry Today, he holds a master’s degree in Theology from Brasenose College, Oxford, and is the author of several books, including Gnostic Philosophy, The Magus of Freemasonry, and The Invisible History of the Rosicrucians. He lives in England.
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