{"product_id":"the-life-and-death-of-john-yarker","title":"The Life and Death of John Yarker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy David Harrison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJohn Yarker was a Victorian Occultist, Freemason and esoteric Truth Seeker, who is now somewhat revered by both esoteric Freemasons and Occultists alike. He was born in Cumbria, but moved to Manchester, where he spent the rest of his life, and authored countless articles, short papers, and books that now fetch large sums at book auctions. He also collected together a number of Masonic and Oriental Orders, and he was said to have been the lynchpin for the founding of the O.T.O., a move that secured his Occult status. Indeed, Yarker was a strong influence on Aleister Crowley, introducing him to the Ancient and Primitive Rite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis work is the first extensive biography written of John Yarker's life, and explores his early life, his Masonic career, and his eclectic collection of Rites and Orders, which include the Society of Eight, the Sat B'hai, the Swedenborgian Rite, the Ancient and Primitive Rite, Martinism and the Adoptive Rite, to name but a few. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book also presents an examination of his extensive works, and looks at his legacy, focusing especially upon his collection of Rites and Orders, some of which survive today and are still practiced. The work highlights documents and letters from Yarker that have never before been published, including letters that chart the early beginnings of the Operatives and the O.T.O. The work also presents a deep insight into Yarker's life and legacy, especially examining how Yarker is still celebrated in certain esoteric lineages that exist today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHighlights include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYarker's Orders, Societies and Rites include the Society of Eight, Sat B'hai, the Swedenborgian Rite, the Celestial Brotherhood, the Ancient and Primitive Rite, Martinism and the Adoptive Rite, to name but a few. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncludes documents and letters never before been published and an extensive list of Yarkers known works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiscover Yarker's key role in the founding of the Order of the Operatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLearn about the mysterious order of the Sat B'hai, an Order that, like the Hermetic Brothers of Egypt, was inspired by the fashionable Orientalism of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExplore the PanSophic Rites, which celebrate a connection to Yarker through a lineage of Orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFind out all about the Order of Zuzamites, whose members included some of the first Muslim converts in England. The leader of the Order was actually the man who opened the first Mosque in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-empty=\"true\"\u003eOrders Covered in this volume include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe Adoptive Rite \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAncient and Primitive Rite (Memphis Misraim as 33°)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAncient and Accepted Scottish Rite (Yarker version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSwedenborgian Rite \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSat B'hai \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCelestial Brotherhood \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSociety of Eight \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMartinist Order (through Papus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Operatives \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Order of Zuzemites \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHermetic Brothers of Egypt \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrder of Elijah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRed Order of Eri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrater Lucis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSocietas Rosicruciana in Anglia (SRIA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Order of Ishmael, or of Esau, and Reconciliation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe August Order of Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Ancient Order of Zuzimites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMartinist Order of Papus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Grand College of England Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong fr-original-style=\"\"\u003eHardback Limited Edition with Embossed Cover - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong fr-original-style=\"\"\u003eOnly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong fr-original-style=\"\"\u003e 500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong fr-original-style=\"\"\u003e352 Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong fr-original-style=\"\"\u003eWhat others are saying about this book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'...a masterfully researched and thoroughly engaging biography that illuminates the fascinating life of John Yarker, a towering figure in the realms of Victorian occultism and Freemasonry.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Square\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The Life and Death of John Yarker is a delight of biographical writing, this is a work that is both a reliable resource and an engaging read which has both detailed historical research combined with a compelling narrative...'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoronatio Quadrans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lewis Masonic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56386710307201,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/1843\/2064\/files\/9780853186663_311723d086.jpg?v=1791590624","url":"https:\/\/ravenmasonicbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-life-and-death-of-john-yarker","provider":"Raven Masonic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}