The Star in the East: Shewing the Analogy which Exists between the Lectures of Freemasonry, the Mechanism of Initiation into its Mysteries, and the Christian Religion is a fascinating study of the connections between two seemingly disparate systems of belief and ritual. Written by George Oliver, a prominent freemason and Christian scholar, this book argues that the principles and symbols of masonry are in fact consistent with the teachings of the Bible, and that masonry offers a legitimate and beneficial path to spiritual enlightenment and moral improvement. With its lucid arguments, rich historical context, and generous spirit of ecumenism, this book offers a fresh and persuasive voice in the ongoing conversation between faith and reason. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.