As a kid, i had read everything i could about the organization, after a girlfriend told me in secret that her father was a freemason. Masonic book club, 2001, by jivanji jamshedji modi and masonic book club page images at hathitrust. Family night designed for wives of masons my freemasonry. This book is my story, my ideas, and my vision to a better social climate within the. Popular masonic books meet your next favorite book. 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. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced. Jul 28, 2015 the secret social order of neglected and underappreciated masonic widows. Robinson, the hiram key by christopher knight, morals and dogma of th. Over a sevenyear period, i served in all the leadership positions including master of the lodge.
Us access only masonic code of the district of columbia. Masonic symbols, philosophy, etiquette and clothing are all discussed along with everything from masonic relief to record keeping for the lodge secretary. The grand lodge office provides several titles of masonic publications. Masonic ritual books four assorted pocket beautiful masonic egiptian sphinx ritual chalice. The rough ashlar is a stone, rough and unhewn as taken from the quarry until, by the industry and ingenuity of the workmen, it is modelled, wrought into due form, and rendered fit for the hands of the more expert craftsman. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. The symbolism of freemasonry illustrating and explaining its science and philosophy, its legends, myths and symbols by albert g. It is with great pleasure that i have accepted major sandersons invitation to write an. Masonic writers over the years have tried to claim a venerable lineage, associating the craft with the knights templar, the roman colleges of artificers, the essenes, the dionysian and eleusinian mystery schools, mithraic mystery schools, king solomon and, even more fantastical, noah and adam. He was a promulgator of mystic and theosophical philosophies and despite the claims of antimasons, his writings have not received official sanction by any masonic body. Its is in a nice question and answer format, similar to what i do here on occasion. Alexander in the late 1800s is being donated to the george washington masonic memorial library in august of 2012. The purpose of the following is to serve as an aid in using the code and in following the instruction notes contained in the ritual and the. Books that can be utilized as references or research on masonic topics located in someone elses website.
Desaguliers is often described as the father of modern freemasonry. Masonic symbolism is that which is used to illustrate the principles which freemasonry espouses. My grandfather held the title of worshipful master akin to a president at a new york city lodge near the turn of the century and had some fascinating clothing and accessories his ring was beyond cool. History of masonic ritual dating back to the establishment of the united grand lodge of england 1n 18. Masonic books for sale in uk 61 used masonic books. The books are full text and readable online free of charge. The educational committee of the grand lodge of florida has crystallized its findings in a method that is without doubt the best that has yet been devised. Duncan and explained and interpreted through copious notes. Well, the homoerotic sexual humiliation, branding, the sacred and holy application of whipped cream and strawberries to the genitals, simulated oral sex to the genitals, feet and posterior, the holy and sacred dog urination ritual, and the stripping, blindfolding and simulated oral sex with a hot dog, while being jabbed in the ass with a sharp object are all holy and sacred rituals specific. The collection of rare masonic books compiled by j. Lift for lifelites returns nottinghamshire masons support the rainbow parents carers forum.
In the early morning hours of september 12, 1826, a batavia, new york stoneworker named william morgan went missing from the local jail. The book was printed and was purchased by brethren in england also, used as a source for various lodges who adopted this nigerian ritual. He is the coauthor of its business time adapting a corporate path for freemasonry and is currently working on a book of masonic essays and one on occult anatomy to be released soon. Platos philosophy is at the core of modern freemasonry. There are striking similarities between the rituals. By contrast, however, the anti masonic book by world war i german general erich ludendorff sold over 100,000 copies. If you know of others books out there, please email me so they can be added. Then call or get together with a ritualist or a reliable past master, and talk through it, reading out of the book slowly. Written in the western country by albert pike, porch and the middle chamber. Masonic books for the new mason freemason information. The secret social order of neglected and underappreciated masonic widows. Masonic ritual for sale in uk 34 used masonic rituals. Narrated through the words of a young boy who details his fathers masonic experience, the son explains what a freemason is, what ritual initiations and lodge meetings are. Up for auction is a fantastic masonic books and is in as new condition.
There are many themes that are adopted in emulation ritual from platos writings. The first degree by meredith sanderson introduction. Jul 01, 2015 a handbook for the freemasons wife by philippa faulks and cheryl skidmore, though made for a uk audience, is a wonderful companion for any masons lady. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. The ritual, though effectively emulation, does have subtle differences in its language and presentation. The book organizes masonic teachings in a very helpful and illuminating way. 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. We have an unwavering reputation for supplying over 500 masonic titles covering ritual books for all degrees, general books, books of constitutions, masonic humour, handbooks and esoteric. Haywood gives a good, brief history of freemasonry and then takes us from the petition to freemasonrys place in the world. May 26, 2015 the book of ruth is read for a few reasons.
To enhance lodgeroom store and to make the site as interesting as possible we have support sites are as follows. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. A great addition to any masonic library, a perfect accessory for all masons, or these pocket books would make a great gift for any student of masonry. When i was still a christian in name only, i was also a freemason. Christians shouldmust pray the our father and put on the whole armor of god. Narrated through the words of a young boy who details his fathers masonic experience, the son explains what a freemason is, what ritual initiations and lodge meetings are like, and what activities freemasons are involved in. The purpose of this webpage is not to support any particular book or any particular publisher or any particular seller of masonic books. Please feel free to come along and bring your wives and girlfriends, just not both at the same time as one of our pms is so fond of saying please see the attached flyer for date, time and rsvp info or feel free to send me a pm for more info. After i was born again the lord told me to leave the masonic lodge so i did. Masonic ritual history the educator an introduction. Masonic ritual has appeared in a number of contexts within literature including in the man who would be king, by rudyard kipling, and war and peace, by leo tolstoy. There is an implied obligation that officers memorize all work, lectures, charges and grand lodge instructions associated with their office and that of the next office. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of.
It comes with everything you need this is a great masonic books and you wont be disappointed in the quality. The first half of the book goes over general information and commonly asked questions about freemasonry. Basic understanding of freemasonry north raleigh masonic lodge. For too long have the norms of society found its way into freemasonry and. The masons who do not read will know nothing of the interior beauties of speculative masonry, but will be content to suppose it to be something like odd fellowship, or the order of the knights of pythias only, perhaps, a little older. In 17th and 18th century england, masons defined their fraternity as a system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. 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. He is a husband and father of four, works full time in the executive medical industry. The relationship between mormonism and freemasonry began early in the life joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, as his older brother hyrum and possibly his father were freemasons while the family lived near palmyra.
The gematria numerical value of ruth is 606, the number of commandments given at sinai in addition to the 7 noahide laws already given, for a total of 6. These would make a perfect holiday christmas gift check my auctions often as new items are added all the time. This is an outstanding masonic book for the new or experienced mason. Goudielock 4 book set ritual freemasonry masonic lodge. Masonic collection is a onestop destination for all kinds of masonic books. King david, one of ruths desendants, was born and died on shavuot. Nov 26, 2015 the book was printed and was purchased by brethren in england also, used as a source for various lodges who adopted this nigerian ritual.
It is coming from the private collection of daniel and penelope hood, and will be available to all masons and the public to enjoy. Miramon nuevos blog a masonic website of the freemasons, by a freemason, for the freemasons whithersoever dispersed. Book of constitutions craft rules july 2019 586 kb. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor internet archive. Store top offers masonic regalia regalia cases lodge furnishings masonic books general best sellers new book titles the treasures of english freemasonry 1717 2017 the lost rites and rituals of freemasonry ritual handbooks esoteric humour talks speeches general titles banners clothing jewellery. Before his book could be published, william morgan was dragged away by a group of masons, never to be seen again.
My dad is a freemason is the first book ever written for children about freemasonry. The history of freemasonry encompasses the origins, evolution and defining events of the. Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in resolving the questions which continually arise, and as a monitor of the various ceremonies. Freemasons seek to become better people by memorising the moral lessons contained in these ritual books. A handbook for the freemasons wife by philippa faulks and cheryl skidmore, though made for a uk audience, is a wonderful companion for any masons lady. Unfollow masonic books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Any category ritual general constitutions and yearbooks humour esoteric handbooks knights templar talks and speeches the canonbury papers ars quatuor coronatorum square magazine dvds and cds special offers forthcoming gifts. He also owned a writing table and six english books, making him comfortably welloff and literate.
New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964. Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternity known. Next, go through your cypher or code book carefully, and see how much you can read. Websites to publishers are supplied only to permit internet viewers to obtain more information about publishers of masonic books.
Click on located to the left of the book title you wish to read. Learning masonic ritual can be challenging and i am sure we will get more articles and good advice on it. He is also a cohost of the masonic roundtable, a masonic talk show. Freemasons for dummies is the internationally bestselling introduction to the masons, the oldest and largest secret society in the world. This balanced, eyeopening guide demystifies freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites, to its curious symbols and their meanings. The sixteenth edition has been printed without the digest of decisions. Posts about masonic prayers written by miramon nuevo freemasonry etc. The author has isolated them and provided evidence of these. Warning to all parents about the freemasons, co masons and eastern star female masons by. By contrast, however, the antimasonic book by world war i german general erich ludendorff sold over 100,000 copies. Lot of 7 masonic mason freemason freemasonry lodge ritual master books etc. You will pay the same price here as direct from the manufacturer. A group of master masons talk about topics of masonic interesteach from their own unique perspective. O lord, our heavenly father, the high and mighty ruler of the universe.
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