The Purpose Of Freemasonry: The Position And Perspectives Of The Ancient Order

The simplest questions often have the most complicated answers. Such is the case with the question of the nature of Freemasonry. What is its purpose and meaning? Is it a practical philosophical concept or a religion in disguise? Is it a secret society with a dangerous agenda or a philanthropic association of good men and women? What are the aims of the three million members of this ancient fraternity? In this carefully researched and thought provoking work you will find some of extremely controversial and very surprising conclusions that may change your understanding forever.

Stevan V. Nikolic was born in Belgrade, Serbia. As a thirty-second degree Freemason and an Active member of the American Lodge of Research, he spent the last ten years studying Freemasonry and various forms of esoteric spirituality. His works were published in "Ars Quatour Coronatorum" (London), "Transactions of A.L.R. (New York), "Singidunum Annual Transactions" (Belgrade), and numerous other publications. He is the author of the well received book "ROYAL ART: Three Centuries of Freemasonry", published in 2006. This book was translated into the Serbian language and published in Belgrade June 2007 under the title "Kraljevska Umetnost". A prolific lecturer, he lectures on various Masonic traditions and history of Freemasonry in Eastern Europe.