Golden Builders : Alchemists, Rosicrucians, and the First Freemasons

In a breathtaking span of detailed research, Churton reveals the crucial pre-history of Freemasonry, from its Alchemical & Hermetic roots in ancient Alexandria through the Rosicrucian Order of the 19th century. Debunking myths while revealing genuine mysteries, this book is an enticing read that explores the deeper meaning of magic & human existence as revealed in the records & actions of the Alchemists, Rosicrucians, & Freemasons. It is not only a thorough overview of the ideas & men that molded the Hermetic traditions, it is a highly readable journey through the sources of the Western spiritual sciences. Churton is a writer & is best known for his work on English TV¿s award-winning Gnostics series.Churton, Tobias is the author of 'Golden Builders : Alchemists, Rosicrucians, and the First Freemasons', published 2008 under ISBN 9781422392317 and ISBN 1422392317.