Hiramic Tradition

The Hiramic Tradition is a book written by W. W. Covey-Crump that delves into the origins and significance of the Hiramic legend in Freemasonry. The book explores the story of Hiram Abiff, the master builder of King Solomon's temple, who is said to have been murdered and subsequently resurrected. Covey-Crump examines the various interpretations of the legend, including its historical, symbolic, and mystical meanings. He also provides a detailed analysis of the rituals and symbolism associated with the Hiramic legend in Freemasonry, and how they have evolved over time. The book is a comprehensive study of one of the most important and enduring legends in Masonic tradition, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of Freemasonry.A Surbvey of Hypotheses Concerning It. Contents: When was the Tradition Introduced into Craft Ritual? Did it Originate in Rosicrucianism; The ""Hiram"" of the Biblical Story; Adoram, Adoniram, Abel, Zechariah and Abdemon; Was the Tradition a Variant from the Osirian Mystery? Myths of Persephone, Hecate, Orpheus, Iacchos, Adonis, Tammuz and Mithra; William of Colchester, Roger de Alomali and Reynaud of Cologne; Thomas a Becket and Fulk Le Nerra; Jacques De Molay and the Templars; King Charles I and the Jacobites; Compagnonnage Legend; The Fall of Man and Death of Jesus.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.