Masons, Rosicrucians, Kabbalists. A Realistic Picture of Secret Societies and Their Historical Influence

Secret societies of Masons, Rosicrucians, and Kabbalists number tens of thousands of adepts today. They organize meetings, practice strange rituals, and surround themselves with mysterious symbols — it is no wonder that they are shrouded in numerous myths. Conspiracy theorists still believe that such unions strive for world domination. Hannes Kohlmaier has managed to gain the trust of participants in influential lodges and obtain exclusive access to a sphere that remains closed to the uninitiated. This study and a kind of insider report trace the activities of secret societies, reveal the secret of their allure, and analyze their influence in the fields of politics and economics, which they still exert today…
“What do these unions and secret societies conceal? Scholars have meticulously studied the ceremonies of most esoteric associations over the past decades. The lodges do not devise plans for world domination, nor do they hide the Ark of the Covenant or the legendary treasures of the Templars. However, there is a treasure that the members of the societies guard zealously — a precious experience that irrevocably changes their lives. I sought to reach the roots of this phenomenon — with all possible objectivity and professional skepticism.” (Hannes Kohlmaier)