Wallace Books

Tim Wallace-Murphy provides an illuminating sweep through masonic history, viewing the past through the lens of the craft, providing sketches of personages of note and various movements and even schisms that have been made manifest in the 'world's oldest secret fraternity', or as Wallace-Murphy highlights, a peculiar organization that makes good men better by means of allegory and ritual.

The author begins in Greece, citing the general move toward understanding the cosmos in a rational manner, and as the focal beginning of the mystery cults which were characterized by initiatory rites. The mystery cults are carried forward to Rome, where they flourished.

Wallace-Murphy then seques to the beginning of the common era after the execution of Jesus the Teacher on grounds of sedition. The author throws light on the Desposyni, those blood relatives of Jesus who at the formation of Christianity, held positions of power in the early Jerusalem Church. James the Just, or Jesus's brother, is highlighted as the receiver of the Gnosis his brother imparted to him before his brother's passing. This bloodline, these Desposyni, are shown to preserve the ancestry as well as the inner teachings of Christianity until 70 C.E., at the destruction of the second Temple in Jerusalem. At this crucial point in history, the Desposyni flee Jerusalem, some just a little east to their homeland, others to Europe. The bloodline, as well as the teachings, survive in families, now called Rex Deus. The bloodline survives by inter-marrying while the inner teachings survive by oral tradition. This Gnosis in turn is passed on to the Knights Templar, which many masons claim as their secretive forebears.

Such is, the author states, the existential and spiritual conduit through which the Gnosis of freemasonry has travelled.

The author travels through history and continents, tracing the spiritual legacy of the freemasons through it's antagonism to the Holy Mother Church, and various political upheavals, culminating in the French Revolution and eighteenth century Enlightenment. Throughout the text, we are reminded freemasons are not the precursors, originators, or manipulators of such historical events as the French Revolution or the formation of the American Republic. But the author does show that masons were indeed participants in said world events, falling on both sides of the political coin, those of loyalty to the crown, those others calling for freedom, and that they did contribute to various hinge world events. I would say that the author reveals that the American Constitution, and therefore the American Republic, was the culmination of freemason thought in it's distibution of powers and embodiment of democratic principles. Masonic leaders, for example, had been elected by it's members for centuries before democracy flourished in America.

The book itself is handsome and contains colorful and relevant illustrations throughout.

I highly recommend this for anyone interested in esotericism, world history, or more obviously and more specifically, freemasonry.

Enigma, The Game is a terrific read with adventure, excitement, spiritual insight and a glimpse at another reality. I couldnt put it down. I bought a few as gifts and everyone loves it. This is Aguirre's first novel, and I look forward to more from her.

I am a Pediatric Neurology nurse coordinator. Many of our patients suffer from intractable epilepsy. This British-based text includes some very detailed articles on childhood epilepsy syndromes and suggested treatment. It is readable and in good usable format.

A wonderful and marvelous closing to the 4 years at Foresthill High. I am looking forward to Kim Wallace's future works.

Love these old time radio shows, even the commercials. Great entertainment. I'm a Secret Agent in disguise.

This book is full of magnificent photos, on the history of the nascar.
For a Frenchman as I, who do not speak English, this is very well.
In France it is very dificile of informed on the race of nascar, and if the publishers(editors) Amércain, could publish us French publishing of their books we would be delighted.
Patrick

This is beyond doubt the best text book of microbiology for dental students. It is informative, illustrative, and enriched with very clear illustrations, photos, and tables. Moreover it is very helpful for dentists who are applying for postgraduate studies and degrees. Its language is easily understoodand it is well organized.

I read this books several years ago, and found it very amusing. It not only tells Barnum's story, but it also gives background on the lives of the different people associated to him, like midget Tom Thumb. Recommended.

positively beautiful. I've loved this book since i was five years old. Because it is out of print it is a shame that not everyone can own it. The illustrations are superb and magickal. I think i like them even better than the poems. Everyone who enjoys the company of faeries should own a copy of this book, so search for it to the ends of this earth and realms beyond if you must. It is a must have!

The cover blurb from the publisher proclaims that FATAL OUTCOME will provide "medical terror in the tradition of Robin Cook". This book does do that--and so much more! This is a haunting story of good and evil, loss and redemption, hope and faith. Once again, Ms. Wallace creates a hospital setting that is so believable that you might assume that she is herself a doctor. She's not. She's a wonderful writer who does her homework and is able to blend in all the technical details without letting them overwhelm her story.

The scenes with Naoka are particularly heart-wrenching.

FATAL OUTCOME is a book to read and reread. Be sure to read Ms. Wallace's other excellent novels, which include those in the Sydney Bryant mystery series.