What Masonic Truths Are Concealed in the Desert of The Alchemist?

October's will be conducted by Bro. Benjamin Hartle in a study of Freemasonry, discusses the topic: "What Masonic Truths Are Concealed in the Desert of The Alchemist?"

Synopsis:
Why has Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist captivated readers across the globe, from casual seekers to serious students of wisdom traditions? Beneath its simple story of a shepherd pursuing his treasure lies a timeless allegory of the spiritual path. Santiago’s encounters with teachers, omens, and alchemy mirror the ancient initiatory journey: leaving the familiar, passing through trials, and discovering that true treasure is found within. When read through a Masonic lens, the novel’s symbols of the desert, the Philosopher’s Stone, and the language of the world resonate with the stages of initiation and the universal search for Light. Could The Alchemist be retelling the very same journey at the heart of Freemasonry?

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