General Statutes Of The Freemasonry Of The Knights Elected Coëns

Transcription and translation of the original manuscripts from the Municipal Library of Lyon. Statutes of the Masonic Order of the Knights Elect Coëns of the Universe, presenting the original structure as conceived by Martinès de Pasqually in 1767. The Order of the Elect Coëns (or Cohen) brings together, in its high degrees, a Freemasonry focused on humanity's moral and spiritual improvement through prayers and practices within a Christian esotericism. This book presents copies of some original documents, such as Martinès' records, a translated copy of his Letters Patent into English, and the organizational composition of his order, including class divisions and descriptions of original temples, jewels, and regalia. Valuable information made available for the first time in English.