Author: J. S. Ward
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
Keywords: ideals, aims, freemasonry
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 1993-09-21
List price: $26.95
ISBN-10: 1564593878
ISBN-13: 9781564593870

Contents: The Ideals which draw men into Freemasonry; Former Ideals; Political Ideal; Social Ideal; Ritualistic Ideal; Archaeological Ideal; Mystical and Religious Ideal; What Mysticism is; Great Ideal; Problems Which Must be Faced; Exclusion of Women, etc.; Are we Justified in Excluding women or a man because of his color?; Doctrinal Beliefs and Freemasonry; Is Freemasonry a Religion; The Great Ideal.

Author: John T. Lawrence
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Keywords: freemasonry, byways
Number of Pages: 324
Published: 2005-05-30
List price: $30.95
ISBN-10: 1417954396
ISBN-13: 9781417954391

A Series Of Essays Descriptive Of Various Features Of Masonic Practice And Policy.

Author: Martin L. Wagner
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
Keywords: interpretation, freemasonry
Number of Pages: 560
Published: 2003-08-14
List price: $42.95
ISBN-10: 0766180301
ISBN-13: 9780766180307

1912. In this interpretation the writer has been animated neither by a spirit of curiosity nor of animosity, but by a sincere desire to ascertain, if possible, from the recognized and official Masonic publications the true nature, essence and doctrines of the institution, and to present them to the reader in intelligible and unveiled language. The book is divided into four Parts entitled: Freemasonry a Religious Institution; Freemasonry is an Esoteric Institution; Masonic Hieroglyphs; Ethics of Freemasonry.

Author: Albert G. Mackey
Publisher: BiblioBazaar
Keywords: freemasonry, symbolism
Number of Pages: 346
Published: 2006-11-14
List price: $24.99
ISBN-10: 1426457235
ISBN-13: 9781426457234

Illustrating and Explaining Its Science and Philosophy, its Legends, Myths and Symbols.

Author: Albert Churchward
Publisher: Weiser Books
Keywords: freemasonry, arcana
Number of Pages: 318
Published: 2005-02-20
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1578633389
ISBN-13: 9781578633388

The Freemasons have changed the history of the world. Their belief in liberty and equality for all people profoundly affected both the French Revolution and the founding of the United States, as evidenced in part by the symbols on our currency. In The Arcana of Freemasonry, first published in 1915, symbol expert and renowned author Albert Churchward traces and reveals the history of this very secret order. Churchward weaves a tale of Masonry’s origins in ancient Egypt and its continuance through history--all told via Masonic symbols and symbolism. From Egyptian history and Mayan be

Author: Melvin M. Johnson
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
Keywords: america, freemasonry, beginnings
Number of Pages: 458
Published: 1942-05-31
List price: $37.95
ISBN-10: 0766107655
ISBN-13: 9780766107656

1924. Containing reference to all that is known of Freemasonry in the Western Hemisphere prior to 1750, and short sketches of the lives of some of the Provincial Grand Masters. Partial Contents: Authorities; Earliest Traces in the West; Founding of Duly Constituted Freemasonry in America; Franklin’s Appointment; Arcana of the Period.

Author: Capt William Morgan
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
Keywords: freemasonry, exposition
Number of Pages: 116
Published: 2003-01-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0766126951
ISBN-13: 9780766126954

1827. Illustrations of Masonry by One of the Fraternity Who has Devoted Thirty Years to the Subject. Contents: A Description of the ceremonies used in opening a Lodge of Entered Apprentice Masons; which is the same in all upper degrees, with the exception of the difference in the signs, due guards, grips, pass grips, words and their several names; all of which will be given and explained in their proper places as the work progresses.