The Arcane Schools

a review of their origin and antiquity; with a general history of Freemasonry and its relation to the theosophic, scientific, and philosophic mysteries

by John Yarker

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20th century
Language: English

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Arcane Schools is a book by English Freemason and occultist John Yarker, first published in 1909. Yarker's ambitious work aims to provide an extensive account of the history of Masonry and Masonic rites, using tradition and seniority as evidence for their legitimacy. He locates the origins of Masonry in an elusive race he terms the Aryans, who were skilled in the early human arts, such as stoneworking, metalworking, and agriculture. Yarker then outlines how this civilization gave rise to societies of specialized knowledge, including the mathematical and philosophical schools of ancient Greece, from which he traces the symbolism of modern Freemasonry. The Arcane Schools is an impressive synthesis of human history, drawing from various societies and periods to create a coherent narrative. Readers interested in the arcane, occult, or symbology will find Yarker's book captivating and informative.

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a review of their origin and antiquity; with a general history of Freemasonry and its relation to the theosophic, scientific, and philosophic mysteries Wellcome Collection bibliographic record xi, 566 pages ; 23 cm	1909	W. Tait	English	—	Public digitized item	Wellcome Collection (opens in a new tab) Wellcome Collection (opens in a new tab)