Abstract The subject of this book lies at the intersection of several academic fields, necessitating an introductory overview of the pertinent domains: Freemasonry, Kabbalah, and Western esotericism. Chapter I provides a foundational background to support the reader’s understanding of the subsequent investigations by exploring the central concepts and historical trajectories of these fields, as...
Abstract Chapter V provides an in-depth exploration of the visuality of Rosenberg’s Masonic-Kabbalistic art, which lies at the intersection of Masonic, Jewish, and esoteric traditions. The chapter begins by examining the two main visual traditions that influenced his works: Masonic and Jewish. This includes the study of tracing boards (visual educational tools in ritual work) and other symbolic...