The Original Writings Of The Order And Sect Of The Illuminati |best| 95%

To understand the writings, one must first understand their author. On May 1, 1776, Adam Weishaupt, a professor of canon law at the University of Ingolstadt, founded the Bund der Perfektibilisten (Association of the Perfectibilists). He later changed the name to the Order of the Illuminati.

This outlined the hierarchical structure of the sect. It emphasized absolute and obedience to superiors. Members were required to keep detailed "Quibus Licet" (journals) about their own actions and the characters of their peers. The Degrees of Initiation To understand the writings, one must first understand

His goal was not to rule the world through shadows, but to "enlighten" it. The original writings describe a society dedicated to: over superstition. This outlined the hierarchical structure of the sect

The Illuminati existed for just ten years. In 1784–85, the Bavarian Elector Charles Theodore issued three edicts (the Illuminatenverbot ) banning all secret societies. Possession of Illuminati writings became a capital offense. The Degrees of Initiation His goal was not

The most profound revelation hidden within is the irony of their survival. Weishaupt believed that printing his plans would ruin them. Yet, it was precisely the confiscation and publication of his words by his enemies that granted him immortality.