Travis Simpkins: "Founding Fathers, Secret Societies" by Robert Hieronimus, Ph.D.

Founding Fathers, Secret Societies

Freemasons, Illuminati, Rosicrucians

and the Decoding of the Great Seal

by Robert Hieronimus, Ph.D.

Destiny Books, 1989/2006

Notes by Travis Simpkins

Concise yet detailed, Founding Fathers, Secret Societies by Robert Hieronimus, Ph.D. takes an in depth look at one of the more enigmatic emblems of our nation: The Great Seal of the United States. On page 4, Hieronimus writes, "The reverse of the Great Seal is reminding us that the true destiny of America is to spread the transformation of human consciousness beyond our individual country and to the planet, for when 'thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light' (Matthew6:22)." Beginning with the Native American influence on the democratic views of our Founding Fathers, the book then launches into the bulk of the text which illustrates each and every detail of the long process of multiple committees designing the Great Seal… with a particular focus on the symbolism contained within the reverse image of the unfinished pyramid and all-seeing eye. Input by Freemasons is discussed as well as contributions from other sources. In addition to Masonic elements, there are numerous pages devoted to New Age paradigm viewpoints as well. All in all, the book is worth the cover price and makes for an informative 205-page read.