Robert Lomas' Forthcoming Book

[synchronicity]

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Another book by Robert Lomas is due for release in early November 2008. Both its title and subject matter are tantalising to say the least!

The Secret Science of Masonic Initiation
by Robert Lomas (Author)

Product details

* Paperback: 96 pages
* Publisher: Lewis Masonic (6 Nov 2008)
* Language English
* ISBN-10: 085318318X
* ISBN-13: 978-0853183181
* Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,269,057 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Product Description
Freemasonry has a deep purpose which can be overlooked in the rush of the modern world. Its ritual says it is a high and serious subject. But how can an individual discover the truths it outlines? How do you become an Initiate and a Master? A new, spiritually-aware generation is asking this question and demanding answers. This book responds in an unexpectedly visual way. Using words and images it leads you through the spiritual stages of Masonic knowledge. The Craft teaches that each new apprentice shall find a teacher to gain instruction.The open Lodge is not the place for instruction but a place for living out truths which should be taught privately by contemplation of symbols. Robert Lomas has spent thirty years as a University teacher, and twenty years studying Freemasonry and its ritual. In this book he shares his personal insight into the Craft, explains his understanding of its ritual and outlines the steps a Mason must take to find self-knowledge. His words are illuminated by the unique symbolic drawings of two masters of Masonic Tracing board design. The purpose of Freemasonry is to help its members become Initiates in the science of Life. If you want to know yourself, then Freemasonry offers a path to that knowledge. It is a spiritual adventure, fit for the athletic and adventurous mind. "The Secret Science of Masonic Initiation" reveals that path.

Has anyone had a preview?

[Tamrin]

I have the impression that Robert Lomas has matured as an author since The Hiram Key and look forward to obtaining a copy.

[synchronicity]

Let's face it, if the book were by another author I would probably dismiss it as yet another attempt to cash in on people's morbid curiosity, but Lomas is different because:

1) he has devoted a lot of time to studying WL Wilmshurst's work;

2) he has devoted a lot of time to studying Nikola Tesla's work;

3) he has devoted a lot of time to studying Michael Faraday's work;

4) he holds a degree in Electrical Engineering;

5) in one of his books he describes a mystical experience he had, which involved an electric storm.

I have a feeling that electricity will feature prominently in this new book. In fact, it might shed some light on what Wilmshurst briefly touched upon in Ch. 4 of The Meaning of Masonry when he wrote:

Physiological processes are involved which cannot be discussed here, beyond saying that in such a man the entire nervous system contributes to charge certain ganglia and light up certain brain-centres in a way of which the ordinary mind knows nothing. The nervous system provides the storage-batteries and conductive medium of the Spirit's energies just as telegraph wires are the media for transmitting electrical energy.

[Azaziel]

Hi, thanks for informing us of new book, i have enjoyed most of his books, although his thoughts on rosslyn chapel differ from mine,I look forward to reading it

Regards
Terry

[QUEST]

I like Rob and Chris's books. But I have noticed that some masons DO NOT like them. Anyone know why?

[Tamrin]

Oct 9, 2008 13:48:06 GMT 10 QUEST said:

I like Rob and Chris's books. But I have noticed that some masons DO NOT like them. Anyone know why?

IMO, there were too many obvious factual errors in The Hiram Key, compounded by speculations subsequently built upon, as if they had been established facts.

[maximus]

I recommend, if you havent read it, Uriel's Machine, by the same author (with Christopher Knight. Very intriguing.

Didn't Chris Knight pass on not long ago, or am I imagining reading about it?

[QUEST]

Oct 12, 2008 6:00:12 GMT 10 @maximus said:

I recommend, if you havent read it, Uriel's Machine, by the same author (with Christopher Knight. Very intriguing.

Didn't Chris Knight pass on not long ago, or am I imagining reading about it?

I am currently reading that one. It is good, but to me, it has alot of dry spots. When I am wondering were are they going with what they are talking about.

[maximus]

Oct 12, 2008 11:09:27 GMT 10 QUEST said:

Oct 12, 2008 6:00:12 GMT 10 @maximus said:

I recommend, if you havent read it, Uriel's Machine, by the same author (with Christopher Knight. Very intriguing.

Didn't Chris Knight pass on not long ago, or am I imagining reading about it?

I am currently reading that one. It is good, but to me, it has alot of dry spots. When I am wondering were are they going with what they are talking about.

Keep at it, it all ties together. The information builds upon itself.

[synchronicity]

Oct 12, 2008 6:00:12 GMT 10 @maximus said:

I recommend, if you havent read it, Uriel's Machine, by the same author (with Christopher Knight. Very intriguing.

Didn't Chris Knight pass on not long ago, or am I imagining reading about it?

Yes, Uriel's machine is an interesting-sounding book. When I read references to it in Lomas' Turning the Hiram Key I made a mental note to read it when I got a chance. As you're confirming what I thought, I really must read it now!

No, it's not Chris Knight that's passed away but Richard Leigh. RIP.

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