Have a look at our collection of masonic books and enjoy. Wynne, 1865, by freemasons grand lodge of virginia. Masonic books for sale in uk 61 used masonic books. Robinson was an american author and historian, best known as the author of born in blood. Perhaps i need to inquire a masonic historian to grasp the full nature of this book. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor, or, guide to the three symbolic degrees of the ancient york rite. It is coming from the private collection of daniel and penelope hood, and will be available to all masons and. Retaining all the traditional charm of mckays standard edition, this gift volume includes both the guide to the three symbolic degrees of the ancient york rite and to the degree of mark master, past master, most excellent master, and the royal arch, as written by malcolm c. Maine masonic text book masonic grand lodge of maine. I have no qualms about revealing the truth behind the secrecy because the truth is that as an organization our secrets are kept in plain sight.
Go behind closed doors with unprecedented access to the secrets of the masonic order. If you did find one, though, and you read through it eagerly, skipping all that stuff about moral lessons and history, looking for the big secrets. The first edition of the first masonic book published in america was printed by brother benjamin franklin in philadelphia in 1734. If you wish to defend your lodge, please do so by explaining what you think albert pike and albert mackey meant in the books quoted. The earliest book referenced in my possession would indicate masonry as a social gathering, and evolving over the years to a more victorian or church ritual in orientation.
Nonmasonic books located at this site although it can be utilized as reference as it has to do informally with masonry. Featuring books, masonic symbols, secret masonic rituals, novels, manuscripts, manuals, handbooks, guides, constitutions and more. A history of the worlds most powerful secret society 2nd revised ed. Albert gallatin mackey wrote his history of freemasonry in 1898, but its still an excellent book, with lots of good information. From learning the meaning of the masonic language, to being an officer in your lodge to the history or philosophy of our order, cornerstone has books designed to help you in your area of study and need. Masons have existed for centuries and if we are to believe their claims, theyve existed covertly for even longer. Masonry and geometry are sometimes used as synonymous terms in. The lost secrets of freemasonry, which was originally intended as a book about the peasants revolt of 81, but instead traced the fall of the knights templar, which he connected to the rise of freemasonry. All though i was offered 100,000 for each, i care not about the money. Written by an active freemason, this book comprehensively explains freemasonry through its fascinating visual culture, rich in mysterious and arcane symbols of life, death, and morality that have evolved over centuries of secrecy and that have profound philosophical. Several masonic scholars were asked to list the 10 best books for the new or average mason. Curtis list richard curtis is the editor of the northern light books listed. The present work is a rare anthology of charges and lectures collated from unspecified masonic rituals by john yarker 183319, one of the most enigmatic yet bestinformed freemasons that graced the rolls of the united grand lodge of england.
Duncan and explained and interpreted through copious notes. My grandfather was a master mason,but he died when i was young,so i never got to discuss freemasonry with him. Discover masonic symbols, knights templar lodges and masonic reglia rituals rings illuminati. The curious may find clues lurking in the orders lavish lodges and. Masonic books that are located in someone elses website. The official monitor of the grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons, state of texas 1922. In that time, i have learned much regarding freemasons secrets. A guidebook to signs, symbols, and ceremonies at the origin of americas capital. List of rare freemasonry books o 120 masonic secrets. A set of ritual books, all in a used but good condition, to be sold as a set. The secrets of freemasons with 120 freemasonary books.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. We carry books on masonic history, philosophy, ritual, lodge procedures and more. Masonry unmasked an insider reveals the secrets of the. Here you will find books that are part of this website. An encyclopedic outline of masonic, hermetic, qabbalistic and rosicrucian symbolical philosophy. After he died and my grandmother was moved to a nursing home, i was told that my uncle had thrown all his books out at the curb.
Alexander in the late 1800s is being donated to the george washington masonic memorial library in august of 2012. Exposed freemasons secrets with 120 freemasonary books. The historical illustrations of masonic tracing boards are a rare find, and the. I found his masonic texts, including morals and dogma and the three volumes of the h. Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in. Although there are secrets to being a mason, the boundaries of secrecy of masonry arent very clear, says jay kinney, author of the masonic myth. Masonic secrets revealed containing all the degrees of the order conferred in a masters lodge, as exposed by captain william morgan. Websites to publishers are supplied only to permit internet viewers to obtain more information about publishers of masonic books. I quit reading before the 60% read point, which is totally unusual for me since, im prone to stick in there until the bitter end. Plus 401 masonic photographs, slides, posters, certificates, handbooks, postcards, speeches and catalogue pages. Their rite flags have been to the moon and back, and aldrin seems to have claimed the moon for his masonic lodge in texas.
Masonic library 793 books freemasonry freemason secrets mysteries 4 dvds c51518. More often than not, if one looks carefully into the masonic past, he will discover that there exists a holy union between the approved ritual and the esoteric knowledge it is intended to convey. Im not interested in selling them, i view them as priceless. Oct 21, 20 ancient secret symbols o 120 masonic secrets and freemasonry rare book collection with. The strange history of masons in america jstor daily. An encyclopedic outline of masonic, hermetic, qabbalistic and. Written by an active freemason, this book comprehensively explains freemasonry through its fascinating visual culture, rich in mysterious and arcane symbols of life, death, and morality that have evolved over centuries of secrecy and that have profound. Salza is a popular speaker and writer, and has his own daily radio feature on relevant radio called relevant answers. Consider these ten masonic activities as provisional facts we dont know for sure, but its always an interesting exercise to imagine what might be going on behind our backs. Years of research went into the making of this collection.
I have placed, in this article, multiple quotes from books considered sacred by masons. At present i am researching the evolution of masonry using masonic song and hymn books. Discover masonic symbols, knights templar lodges and masonic reglia rituals rings. All the degrees conferred in the royal arch chapter and. Full text of the rare books of freemasonry see other formats brock university library presented by mr. I would prefer that people not argue with me about the masonic religion. Michael johnstone, the freemasons, arcturus, 2005, pp 101120.
But the group, with its secret symbols and handshakes, was not always so harmless. In the course of three degrees, new masons will promise to keep the secrets of. The collection of rare masonic books compiled by j. Whatever their history, speculation has always been an enjoyable pastime and this is especially true in the case of the masons more scandalous secrets.
In progressive continental freemasonry, books other than scripture are. Exploring the secrets of ancient and sacred geometry and its use. Key verifiable facts on other top secret societies also presented. Report of the committee under the resolutions of 1862, grand lodge of virginia in reference to our relations as masonic bodies and as masons, in the north and south, growing out of the manner in which the present war has been prosecuted richmond. Lodgequatuorcoronati, authorofthestoryofthecraft,etc.
Brethren, many of you will know that i travel vast distances in the course of my lecture duties and the further i go the more astonished i am to see how many brethren believe, quite genuinely, that our masonic ritual came down straight from heaven, directly into the hands of king solomon. While this is an extensive collection, it by no means represents a full and complete list and new editions and materials will be added as time progresses. Maine masonic text book for use of lodges originally drummonds monitor sixteenth edition copyrighted 1923 maine printing exchange, inc. Oct 21, 20 ancient secret symbols o 120 masonic secrets and freemasonry rare book collection with saved from. A window for freemasonry, the official publication of the scottish rite, northern masonic jurisdiction, in its issue for may 1995 vol. He has two novels, crown of serpents and map of thieves.
Rare masonic books there are hundreds of thousands of masonic books, however, rare masonic books are very difficult to find. Non masonic books located at this site although it can be utilized as reference as it has to do informally with masonry. I just want to gain further insight on these books. The tragic consequences of violating gods plan, playing with fire, psychic healing, and one world. Secrets of the freemasons pageperfect nook book by. Freemasons society revealed on msnbc, including history and key symbols of the masons and their secret society.
Some of my favorite masonic oriented historical fiction, is written by brother michael karpovage. There are many many books printed which contain them. It is coming from the private collection of daniel and penelope hood, and will be available to all masons and the public to enjoy. A speculative history of the fraternity as crafted and told by harry carr. The craft, with an estimated four million freemasons worldwide, remains the largest fraternal organization in the world. Secrets of the freemasons pageperfect nook book by michael.
Throughout history some members of the fraternity have made no secret of. Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges daily chapel spring 2012. Indeed, a mason may actually discover new joys in attending ritual performances once he learns more about the. Some of these strange and scandalous secrets of the freemasons are obviously urban legends, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that exists in a number of forms worldwide. Im more interested in why there is an apparent masonic symbols in the book. Freemasonry ritual secret code book masonic 2 books 1944 1896. Its not so secret bestselling author dan browns latest novel, the lost symbol, draws on the lore and mystique of the freemasons. Author of the constitutions of the free masons 1723 and the new book of constitutions of the. Masonic books herein are an assortment of masonic book recommendations, books about freemasonry, texts about its kindred sciences and materials about or relating to fraternity. Reading is essential and its part of your obligation to make a daily advancement so get reading now. The purpose of this webpage is not to support any particular book or any particular publisher or any particular seller of masonic books.
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