ISBN: 9780259863045 - adoptive rite ritual: a book of instruction in the organization, government and ceremonies of chapters of the order of the eastern star (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of the Adoptive Rite and the Order of the Eastern Star with this meticulously crafted ritualistic guide. The author, a devoted advocate for the order's principles, unveils the historical roots, symbolic significance, and organizational structure of this unique fraternity. Emerging in 18th-century France, the Adoptive Rite offered women with Masonic connections a parallel path to participate in the values and ideals of Freemasonry. This book delves into the evolution of this practice, tracing its spread to the United States and the establishment of the Order of the Eastern Star in 1855. Through vivid descriptions of initiation ceremonies, regalia, and the roles of key figures like the Worthy Matron and Patron, readers gain insight into the order's core principles of charity, truth, and loving-kindness. The book explores the five heroines ââ â Jephthah's Daughter, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa ââ â who exemplify virtues central to the order's teachings. This comprehensive guide serves as a testament to the enduring power of female solidarity and the pursuit of moral excellence, offering a profound exploration of an often-overlooked facet of fraternal history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…