Author: Oscar Patterson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0761869611
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Modern Freemasonry in the United States and Great Britain celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2017 tracing its direct history from the Grand Lodge of England founded in 1717. This text is intended to provide a theory of origin for the Fraternity. It is based on available sources, many of which are not Masonic in nature, but cover the disciplines of history, religion, ethics, economics, politics, and labor development. The book begins with an overview of how the Fraternity initiated members in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, and includes the ancient Legend of Noah. It then reviews how history is written and exams the utilization of Biblical and legendary accounts in the development of a country’s, peoples’, or organization’s history. The text moves on to the transition from craft guild to fraternal organization and gives the full text of Freemasonry’s four oldest documents: Regius Poem, Cooke Manuscript, Graham Manuscript, and Schaw Statutes. This is followed by a description of the London Masons’ Company based on the assumption that this city-wide organization of craftsmen chartered in 1481 may have been the administrative precursor of the Grand Lodge of England. The author then reviews the demise of craft guilds and the rise of fraternal societies in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Additional chapters review the Masonic approach to ritual, education, and ethical decision making. The text closes with a discussion of the philosophy of Freemasonry as well as comments and suggestions regarding Freemasonry’s future. The last chapter is a Scottish Charge appropriate to all men, not just Freemasons.
Rough Mason, Mason, Freemason, Accepted Mason
Author: Oscar Patterson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0761869611
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Modern Freemasonry in the United States and Great Britain celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2017 tracing its direct history from the Grand Lodge of England founded in 1717. This text is intended to provide a theory of origin for the Fraternity. It is based on available sources, many of which are not Masonic in nature, but cover the disciplines of history, religion, ethics, economics, politics, and labor development. The book begins with an overview of how the Fraternity initiated members in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, and includes the ancient Legend of Noah. It then reviews how history is written and exams the utilization of Biblical and legendary accounts in the development of a country’s, peoples’, or organization’s history. The text moves on to the transition from craft guild to fraternal organization and gives the full text of Freemasonry’s four oldest documents: Regius Poem, Cooke Manuscript, Graham Manuscript, and Schaw Statutes. This is followed by a description of the London Masons’ Company based on the assumption that this city-wide organization of craftsmen chartered in 1481 may have been the administrative precursor of the Grand Lodge of England. The author then reviews the demise of craft guilds and the rise of fraternal societies in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Additional chapters review the Masonic approach to ritual, education, and ethical decision making. The text closes with a discussion of the philosophy of Freemasonry as well as comments and suggestions regarding Freemasonry’s future. The last chapter is a Scottish Charge appropriate to all men, not just Freemasons.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0761869611
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Modern Freemasonry in the United States and Great Britain celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2017 tracing its direct history from the Grand Lodge of England founded in 1717. This text is intended to provide a theory of origin for the Fraternity. It is based on available sources, many of which are not Masonic in nature, but cover the disciplines of history, religion, ethics, economics, politics, and labor development. The book begins with an overview of how the Fraternity initiated members in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, and includes the ancient Legend of Noah. It then reviews how history is written and exams the utilization of Biblical and legendary accounts in the development of a country’s, peoples’, or organization’s history. The text moves on to the transition from craft guild to fraternal organization and gives the full text of Freemasonry’s four oldest documents: Regius Poem, Cooke Manuscript, Graham Manuscript, and Schaw Statutes. This is followed by a description of the London Masons’ Company based on the assumption that this city-wide organization of craftsmen chartered in 1481 may have been the administrative precursor of the Grand Lodge of England. The author then reviews the demise of craft guilds and the rise of fraternal societies in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Additional chapters review the Masonic approach to ritual, education, and ethical decision making. The text closes with a discussion of the philosophy of Freemasonry as well as comments and suggestions regarding Freemasonry’s future. The last chapter is a Scottish Charge appropriate to all men, not just Freemasons.
Is it True What They Say About Freemasonry?
Author: S. Brent Morris
Publisher: Government Institutes
ISBN: 1590771567
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
For as long as there have been Freemasons, there has been a calculated effort to disparage and their practices. In this insightful text, masons de Hoyos and Morris explore the origins of the anti-Masonic mindset and delve into the falsehoods on which critics have based these perennial sentiments. Confronting opponents one at a time, the authors methodically debunk the myths that have surrounded Freemasonry since its establishment, investigating the motives and misconceptions that derive antagonists to spread deceit about Masonic traditions.
Publisher: Government Institutes
ISBN: 1590771567
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
For as long as there have been Freemasons, there has been a calculated effort to disparage and their practices. In this insightful text, masons de Hoyos and Morris explore the origins of the anti-Masonic mindset and delve into the falsehoods on which critics have based these perennial sentiments. Confronting opponents one at a time, the authors methodically debunk the myths that have surrounded Freemasonry since its establishment, investigating the motives and misconceptions that derive antagonists to spread deceit about Masonic traditions.
Rough Mason, Mason, Freemason, Accepted Mason
Author: Osc Patterson, III
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780761869603
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
This book examines the history of Freemasonry beginning with the medieval guilds and tracing it through the formation of the first Grand Lodge. Included are chapters on the nature of history, education, ethics, and ritual.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780761869603
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
This book examines the history of Freemasonry beginning with the medieval guilds and tracing it through the formation of the first Grand Lodge. Included are chapters on the nature of history, education, ethics, and ritual.
Transactions of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Michigan
Author: Freemasons. Grand Lodge
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 992
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 992
Book Description
Freemasonry in Black and White
Author: Charles Harper
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304346544
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304346544
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York
Author: Freemasons. Grand Lodge of the State of New York
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
The Character, Claims, and Practical Workings of Freemasonry
Author: Charles G. Finney
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Freemasonry
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Freemasonry
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
The Exoteric Or Monitorial Portion of the Ritual Or Standard Work of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York
Author: Freemasons. Grand Lodge of the State of New York
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Freemasonry
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Freemasonry
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Who's Afraid of Freemasons?
Author: Aleksandr Moiseevich Pi︠a︡tigorskiĭ
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Freemasonry
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
An outline of Masonic history and mythology from its foundation in 1717 up to the present day; describes Freemasonry's rituals and symbolism.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Freemasonry
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
An outline of Masonic history and mythology from its foundation in 1717 up to the present day; describes Freemasonry's rituals and symbolism.
A Pilgrim's Path
Author: John J. Robinson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 087131732X
Category : Freemasonry
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The author of Born in Blood: The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry describes the history and principles of the world's largest secret society, and then takes on those who have condemned it, refuting their fabrications and misstatements. An eye-opening book for those interested in the mysteries of Freemasonry--and disturbed by the rise of the Fundamentalist Right.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 087131732X
Category : Freemasonry
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The author of Born in Blood: The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry describes the history and principles of the world's largest secret society, and then takes on those who have condemned it, refuting their fabrications and misstatements. An eye-opening book for those interested in the mysteries of Freemasonry--and disturbed by the rise of the Fundamentalist Right.