The Lost Keys of Freemasonry

By: Manly P. Hall

Narrated by: Jim D Johnston

Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

Freemasonry, though not a religion, is essentially religious. Most of its legends and allegories are of a sacred nature; much of it is woven into the structure of Christianity. We have learned to consider our own religion as the only inspired one, and this probably accounts for much of the misunderstanding in the world today concerning the place occupied by Freemasonry in the spiritual ethics of our race. A religion is a divinely inspired code of morals. A religious person is one inspired to nobler living by this code. He is identified by the code, which is his source of illumination. Thus we may say that a Christian is one who receives his spiritual ideals of right and wrong from the message of the Christ, while a Buddhist is one who molds his life into the archetype of morality given by the great Gautama, or one of the other Buddhas. All doctrines that seek to unfold and preserve that invisible spark in man named Spirit are said to be spiritual. Those which ignore this invisible element and concentrate entirely upon the visible are said to be material. There is in religion a wonderful point of balance, where the materialist and spiritist meet on the plane of logic and reason. Science and theology are two ends of a single truth, but the world will never receive the full benefit of their investigations until they have made peace with each other, and labor hand in hand for the accomplishment of the great work - the liberation of spirit and intelligence from the three-dimensional prison-house of ignorance, superstition, and fear.

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R. Orisus Bey

Very good read and needed especially if you are doing research. Islam, Peace & Blessings.

fluffy but very insightful

Now on second listen at 75% speed. Lots of intricate details. Very well written and narrated..

Must listen

If you truly listen, Manly's words will unlock the door to Freemasonry. He merely give you the key and it's what you do with it that matters.

The answer to the greatest question is:

IS LOVE. A great friend of mines who has now passed away from this plane of existence would always tell me this whenever I came to him with matters of concern in my mind and heart. This would annoy me so much, lol. I would be hoping for some great words of wisdom that would solve my issues…
With all that being said, I would like to say that this book is quite awesome in describing the keys to true illumination. In my opinion, even better when mediated upon with a humbled heart. I am learning everyday just how important what my good friend would tell me the answer to all my problems…and that is LOVE.

In conclusion, a great book for those who have been practicing patience and seeking the keys to true wisdom and understanding. P.s: the guy reading has a great voice and tone as well.

Thank you

Beautiful Metaphors

As leadership is understood through reading the writings of great leaders so also of the things of spiritual enlightenment.

Great listen and very informative

Also great narrative voice! Makes it easy to listen to when the voice is easy and smooth.

Brief yet In-Depth

It does touch on a few Masonic subjects, yet they're most know, but yet also not know, They Intwine expertisely.

great insight

lots of great insights into the history and philosophy of freemasonry. hall is the best

The narrator whistles when pronouncing “s”

And it about drove me crazy while listening. Don’t listen on a Bluetooth speaker if you have a dog. Great material though!

Loved every minute of this!

The ideals laid out and the pure pursuit of eternal truths are just two of the many gems found in these pages.