Geographies of Freemasonry: Ritual, Lodge and City in Spatial Context - Hardcover

Kuhlke, Olaf

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0773451102 ISBN 13: 9780773451100

Publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr, 2008

Synopsis

Examines the ritual construction of sacred space on multiple spatial scales as practiced by the Fraternity of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. This study includes a history of Freemasonry and illustrations of the separation of Masonic space on larger scales, namely the Masonic Temples.

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About the Author

Dr. Olaf Kuhlke is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Minnesota - Duluth. He received his Ph.D in Geography from Kent State University.

Review

"As an established geographic scholar and educator, [Dr. Kuhlke] journeyed deeply into the accumulated ritual; and the philosophical as well as spiritual knowledge of Freemasonry.... In particular, Dr. Kuhlke's work examines one aspect of this great treasure - hermetic thought - and connects it the writings of the most recent philosophers and geographic thinkers." - Dr. Raymond G. Christenson Assistant Dean of Rural Health University of Minnesota - Duluth Grand Master of Masons "In this book Kuhlke persuasively argues that, while Freemasonry is not a formal organized religion, the use of space by this historical fraternal organization draws upon a myriad of ancient belief systems to guide its members toward an orderly and moral everyday life." - Dr. Robert J. Kruse II Assistant Professor of Geography West Liberty State College"

Edition details

• Publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0773451102
• ISBN 13: 9780773451100
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 133