Freemasonry In The Ottoman Empire

Author : Dorothe Sommer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857725547

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Freemasonry in the Ottoman Empire by Dorothe Sommer Pdf

The network of freemasons and Masonic lodges in the Middle East is an opaque and mysterious one, and is all too often seen - within the area - as a vanguard for Western purposes of regional domination. But here, Dorothe Sommer explains how freemasonry in Greater Syria at the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth century actually developed a life of its own, promoting local and regional identities. She stresses that during the rule of the Ottoman Empire, freemasonry was actually one of the first institutions in what is now Syria and Lebanon which overcame religious and sectarian divisions. Indeed, the lodges attracted more participants - such as the members of the Trad and Yaziji Family, Khaireddeen Abdulwahab, Hassan Bayhum, Alexander Barroudi and Jurji Yanni - than any other society or fraternity.

Author : Dorothe Sommer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857739186

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Freemasonry in the Ottoman Empire by Dorothe Sommer Pdf

The network of freemasons and Masonic lodges in the Middle East is an opaque and mysterious one, and is all too often seen – within the area – as a vanguard for Western purposes of regional domination. But here, Dorothe Sommer explains how freemasonry in Greater Syria at the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth century actually developed a life of its own, promoting local and regional identities. She stresses that during the rule of the Ottoman Empire, freemasonry was actually one of the first institutions in what is now Syria and Lebanon which overcame religious and sectarian divisions. Indeed, the lodges attracted more participants – such as the members of the Trad and Yaziji Family, Khaireddeen Abdulwahab, Hassan Bayhum, Alexander Barroudi and Jurji Yanni - than any other society or fraternity. Freemasonry in the Ottoman Empire analyses the social and cultural structures of the Masonic network of lodges and their interconnections at a pivotal juncture in the history of the Ottoman Empire, making it invaluable for researchers of the history of the Middle East.

Author : Barbara De Poli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 8869693392

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Freemasonry and the Orient. Esotericisms Between the East and the West by Barbara De Poli Pdf

Author : Jason T. Eberl,Kevin S. Decker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781119038085

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The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy by Jason T. Eberl,Kevin S. Decker Pdf

Does it take faith to be a Jedi? Are droids capable of thought? Should Jar Jar Binks be held responsible for the rise of the Empire? Presenting entirely new essays, no aspect of the myth and magic of George Lucas’s creation is left philosophically unexamined in The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy. The editors of the original Star Wars and Philosophy strike back in this Ultimate volume that encompasses the complete Star Wars universe Presents the most far-reaching examination of the philosophy behind Star Wars – includes coverage of the entire film catalogue to date as well as the Expanded Universe of novels, comics, television series, games and toys Provides serious explorations into the deeper meaning of George Lucas’s philosophically rich creation Topics explored include the moral code of bounty-hunter favourite Boba Fett, Stoicism and the Jedi Order, the nature of the Dark Side, Anakin and Achilles in a nihilism face-off, feminism and being chained to a giant slug, cloning, de-extinction, fatherhood, Wookiees, loyalty, betrayal, guardians, republics, tyrants, terrorism, civic duty, friendship, family, and more! Publishing in time for the global release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens on December 18, 2015 – hotly anticipated to become the first film to top $3 billion in worldwide box office sales

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789004273122

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Handbook of Freemasonry by Anonim Pdf

Freemasonry is the largest, oldest, and most influential secret society in the world. The Brill Handbook of Freemasonry is a pioneering work that brings together, for the first time, leading scholars on Freemasonry. The first section covers historical perspectives, such as the origins and early history of Freemasonry. The second deals with the relationship between Freemasonry and specific religious traditions such as the Catholic Church, Judaism, and Islam. In the third section, organisational themes, such as the use of rituals, are explored, while the fourth section deals with issues related to society and politics - women, blacks, colonialism, nationalism, and war. The fifth and final section is devoted to Freemasonry and culture, including music, literature, modern art, architecture and material culture.

Author : John Dickie
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781541724679

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The Craft by John Dickie Pdf

Insiders call it the Craft. Discover the fascinating true story of one of the most influential and misunderstood secret brotherhoods in modern society. Founded in London in 1717 as a way of binding men in fellowship, Freemasonry proved so addictive that within two decades it had spread across the globe. Masonic influence became pervasive. Under George Washington, the Craft became a creed for the new American nation. Masonic networks held the British empire together. Under Napoleon, the Craft became a tool of authoritarianism and then a cover for revolutionary conspiracy. Both the Mormon Church and the Sicilian mafia owe their origins to Freemasonry. Yet the Masons were as feared as they were influential. In the eyes of the Catholic Church, Freemasonry has always been a den of devil-worshippers. For Hitler, Mussolini and Franco, the Lodges spread the diseases of pacifism, socialism and Jewish influence, so had to be crushed. Freemasonry's story yokes together Winston Churchill and Walt Disney; Wolfgang Mozart and Shaquille O'Neal; Benjamin Franklin and Buzz Aldrin; Rudyard Kipling and 'Buffalo Bill' Cody; Duke Ellington and the Duke of Wellington. John Dickie's The Craft is an enthralling exploration of a the world's most famous and misunderstood secret brotherhood, a movement that not only helped to forge modern society, but has substantial contemporary influence, with 400,000 members in Britain, over a million in the USA, and around six million across the world.

Author : Alan Butler
Publisher : Watkins Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : City planning
ISBN : 1780280297

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City of the Goddess by Alan Butler Pdf

This book goes further than any other in its deconstruction of the design of Washington, DC, and its obvious link to Freemasonry and the sacred feminine - showing how the world's most powerful capital city was specifically planned and created to embody and venerate a female deity .

Author : Christopher Hodapp
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781118412107

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Freemasons For Dummies by Christopher Hodapp Pdf

Take the mystery out of the Freemasons Fascinated by Freemasons? Freemasons For Dummies is the internationally bestselling introduction to the Masons, the oldest and largest "secret society" in the world. This balanced, eye-opening guide demystifies Freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites, to its curious symbols and their meanings. With new and improved content, including updated examples and references throughout, this new edition of Freemasons For Dummies provides the most straightforward, non-intimidating guide to the subject on the market. Updated expert coverage of the basic beliefs and philosophy behind Freemasonry Revised information on the history of the society, including updates concerning its founding, famous historical members, and pivotal events New coverage devoted to the recent influx of younger membership The latest and ongoing controversies and myths surrounding Freemasonry The role of women in a Masonic organization, including opportunities for women to participate in Freemasonry The effects cultural and political changes and worldwide events are having on the organization If you're intrigued by the mystery that surrounds the Masons, get ready to learn the facts about this ancient order in Freemasons For Dummies.

Author : Angel Millar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0999324705

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The Crescent and the Compass by Angel Millar Pdf

A timely survey of radical spirituality and political activism in Islam and the West over the last century and a half, The Crescent And The Compass uncovers numerous previously unknown and unexplored connections between European, American, and Middle Eastern movements, organizations, secret societies, and thinkers. Subjects covered include Sufism and Islamic Gnosticism; Muslim revolutionaries and Freemasons; Rene Guenon, fringe Masonry, Traditionalism, and Islam; the early history of the Shriners; the Ancient Order of Zuzimites; Charles, Prince of Wales and Islamic spirituality; and militant anti-Freemasonry.

Author : Michelle Campos
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9780804770682

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Ottoman Brothers by Michelle Campos Pdf

Ottoman Brothers explores Ottoman collective identity, tracing how Muslims, Christians, and Jews became imperial citizens together in Palestine following the 1908 revolution.

Author : Marc Baer
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780804768672

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The Dönme by Marc Baer Pdf

This is the first study of the modern history, experience, and ethno-religious identity of the Dönme, the descendants of seventeenth-century Jewish converts to Islam, in Ottoman and Greek Salonica and in Turkish Istanbul.

Author : M. Sukru Hanioglu
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1995-03-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195358025

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The Young Turks in Opposition by M. Sukru Hanioglu Pdf

In 1908, the revolution of the Young Turks deposed the dictatorship of Sultan Abdulhamid II and established a constitutional regime that became the major ruling power in the Ottoman empire. But the seeds of this revolution went back much farther: to 1889, when the secret Young Turk organization the Committee of Union and Progress was formed. M. Sukru Hanioglu's landmark work is the story of the power struggles within the CUP and its impact on twentieth-century Turkish politics and culture. At once an in-depth history of an ideological movement and a study of the diplomatic relationships between the Ottoman Empire and the so-called great powers of Europe at the turn of the century, it analyzes the influence of European political thought on the CUP conspirators, and traces their influence on generations of Turkish intellectual and political life.

Author : Matt Gallagher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578993864

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Practical Freemasonry by Matt Gallagher Pdf

Practical Freemasonry presents the symbolic working tools of the Masonic blue lodge in a vibrant new way to help new and old Masons alike understand them both in more depth and in practical, actionable terms.

Author : John J. Robinson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Freemasonry
ISBN : 9781590771488

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Born in Blood by John J. Robinson Pdf

Its mysterious symbols and rituals had been used in secret for centuries before Freemasonry revealed itself in 1717. But where had this powerful organization come from and why had Freemasonry been attacked by the Roman Catholic Church? Robinson answers those questions and more.

Author : Edhem Eldem,Daniel Goffman,Bruce Alan Masters
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1999-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 052164304X

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The Ottoman City Between East and West by Edhem Eldem,Daniel Goffman,Bruce Alan Masters Pdf

Studies of early-modern Islamic cities have stressed the atypical or the idiosyncratic. This bias derives largely from orientalist presumptions that they were in some way substandard or deviant. The first purpose of this volume is to normalize Ottoman cities, to demonstrate how, on the one hand, they resembled cities generally and how, on the other, their specific histories individualized them. The second purpose is to challenge the previous literature and to negotiate an agenda for future study. By considering the narrative histories of Aleppo, Izmir and Istanbul, the book offers a departure from the piecemeal methods of previous studies, emphasizing their importance during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and highlighting their essentially Ottoman character. While the essays provide an overall view, each can be approached separately. Their exploration of the sources and the agendas of those who have conditioned scholarly understanding of these cities will make them essential student reading.