The Royal Arch of Enoch - 2nd Edition by Robert W Sullivan (Paperback)

About the Book

The Royal Arch of Enoch documents a previously undiscovered historical anomaly: how a high degree Masonic ritual incorporated elements of the lost Book of Enoch prior to the books official discovery in the West in 1773.

Book Synopsis

"And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him." - Genesis 5:24. The Royal Arch of Enoch: The Impact of Masonic Ritual, Philosophy, and Symbolism documents an undiscovered historical anomaly: how a high degree Masonic Ritual, developed in France in the mid 1700s, included elements of the Book of Enoch which was considered lost until Freemason and traveler James Bruce returned to Europe with copies from Ethiopia in 1773. These copies were not translated into English until 1821 at Oxford University. This high degree ritual, titled "The Royal Arch of Enoch," documents the recovery of the Lost Word of a Master Mason, the Name of God. It is this ritual in particular that has defined, among other things, the American national character. The Royal Arch of Enoch also documents the symbolic restoration of the sun as the premier icon in all of Freemasonry and as the supreme emblem of imperial administration and religiosity lifted from the Ancient Mysteries, incorporated into the Abrahamic Faiths, and carried on in both Blue Lodge and High Degree Masonry. This book presents a real life Da Vinci Code/National Treasure mystery which, until the publication of this book, was previously unknown to history and historians in both the East and West.

Review Quotes

"I enjoyed and appreciated Robert Sullivan's The Royal Arch of Enoch. His investigations into the religious, symbolic, philosophical, and mythic roots of Freemasonry are commendable. This book is a must read for anyone interested in a serious exposition on the philosophies behind Freemasonry and the way in which these ideas influenced Masons with regard to the evolution of the Fraternity as well as the greater historical and social implications. I don't know that I've ever read a book that was so detailed and well-researched in most of the areas that are covered. In many respects, the book reads like an academic treatise, but Sullivan also extends his exploration of Masonic symbolism into the present day, pointing out the ubiquitous nature of esoteric symbolism in mainstream culture, especially the entertainment industry. Sullivan's tremendous scholarship was apparent even before considering his main thesis - that the apocryphal Book of Enoch was the direct source for the Royal Arch degree(s) - which is definitely controversial. Whether or not you agree with Sullivan's conclusion is almost beside the point because the evidence he presents is so compelling and his argument so provocative. Even if you don't agree with him, the book is still fascinating and worthy of consideration. I also want to be clear that I'm not disputing Bro. Sullivan's evidence or conclusions. The point I'm trying to make, albeit clumsily, is that anytime a scholar presents an controversial argument for the first time, they're bound to encounter resistance. Bro. Sullivan is a vanguard, on the cutting-edge of Masonic research that is not sanctioned by any institution, so it's no surprise that this section of the book has raised alarms. Despite the uncertainties some may have about this aspect of the text, The Royal Arch of Enoch is still one of the most impressive books available about the philosophy, symbolism, and history of Freemasonry and is definitely worthy of a spot on your book shelf. Brother Sullivan has brought some very heavy research out of the halls of academia and official venues of Masonic scholarship to provide a volume that definitely delivers more Light. Highly recommended!" - Greg Kaminsky, Host of Occult of Personality Podcast.