But i was also led to the prosecution of this work by a higher consideration. Authored over 30 books, perhaps his most famous being the builders. About a dozen of the books listed are ritual descriptions issued by the freemasons. Originally published in 1825, just twelve years after the organization of the united grand lodge of england, this works boasts the most complete collection of early versions of the english masonic rituals available under a single cover. The blue lodge mason is taught that the g in the basic masonic symbol represents god. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h.
Another primary authoritative masonic teaching method is through small books which are given to men. Indiana blue book of masonic law octagon home masonic. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. 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. Abbreviated reporter names can be found in table t1 of the blue book. Since its a ton of information to take in read it from the beginning to the end. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry. Freemasonry has always been religious in character, though it subscribes to no particular orthodoxy. Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in. Supposedly, there are even phrases a freemason can utter when facing grave danger causing other members to rush to their aid. Maine masonic text book for use of lodges originally drummonds monitor sixteenth edition copyrighted 1923 maine printing exchange, inc. Additional lodge light handbook introduc tion on behalf of the grand lodge of texas and masons everywhere, we want to congratulate and welcome you into our great fraternity.
Not having the digest of decisions printed in the text book allows the book to remain current. Though some members deny it to the public, the freemasons have at least one secret masonic handshake. They cracked this 250yearold code, and found a secret society. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor index sacred texts. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by albert c. Freemasonry and the biblefrom the first hebrew texts. The below books are nearly all pdf files requiring the use of acrobat reader. Black book my freemasonry freemason information and. Citation format examples for footnotes general rules times new roman, size 10, 1 line spacing, justified.
Freemasonry in egypt broadbent gives us an insight on freemasonry in egypt during the 1880s when he differentiates between the principles and practice of freemasonry in england and on the continent in europe. In response to the national pandemic of the coronavirus, our brotherhood has put their commitment to caring for their communities across the state of ohio and the country fron. The code bookcipher book is printed by an outside company whose ritual books are the official ones in some states. Pdf 2,615 kb the book of the words by albert pike pdf.
This 2001 edition contains a list of standard forms and other helpful information. 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. Blue pages first section of rules for practitioners, organized as. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. Nineteenthcentury historians imposed the term guild on the fellowships of medieval tradesmen as an analogy with the. Whatever their history, speculation has always been an enjoyable. Freemason, mason, masonry, masonic, craft, initiation, secret societies, leadbeater, yarker, pike, albert pike.
Click on located to the left of the book title you wish to read. The freemasons are one of the most secretive and controversial religious groups in the world. This paper presents a viewpoint which supports that esotericism is a legitimate element of the craft and exists by design, and that freemasonry is the inheritor of a great wealth of secret knowledge which has been encoded in our rituals, symbols, and traditions. I think this is most probable, for it is clear that at the beginning of the 19th century a deliberate attempt was made to eliminate this emblem.
Freemason bluebook masonic lodge freemasonry scribd. A lodge of masons is initially organized by a minimum number of well qualified brethren, no fewer, at least, than eight including the tyler, in good standing, or holding demits from some other regular lodge. This 2015 edition contains a list of standard forms and other helpful information. Aug 20, 2014 since its a ton of information to take in read it from the beginning to the end. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice the sign of an entered apprentice represents the position of the hand when taking the oath of an entered apprentice, my left hand supporting the bible and my right hand resting thereon. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. This definition of the ancient craft means much more to the wellinformed freemason than to the initiate, to whom it can convey but little. Why this e book today many books exist on the subject of freemasonry available at a variety of retail outlets and libraries.
The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Former editions were prepared by right worshipful grand secretaries foster pratt 1874, william p. This book is the classic exposition of english freemasonry. Narendranath dutta 18631902 swami vivekananda was a hindu spiritual leader, he is considered a key figure in the introduction of the philosophies of vedanta and yoga into europe and the u.
The two difficulties facing historians are the paucity of written material, even down to the 19th century, and the misinformation generated by masons and nonmasons alike from the earliest years. It is a term used for the individual chapter, for a collected group of masons who meet together, for the chapter 1. Throughout the millenniums thousands of years, no other book has been reproduced and translated as many times as the bible. His writings represented his personal opinion only, and furthermore an opinion grounded in the attitudes and understandings of late 19th century southern freemasonry of the us. Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of. Bentley wrote in his 1874 book history of the abduction of. Too many anarchists in 19th century europebakunin, proudhon, salverio frisciawere masons for it to be pure chance. The code book cipher book is printed by an outside company whose ritual books are the official ones in some states. History of freemasonry united grand lodge of england. Masonic etiquette and instructions by authority of the grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of oregon 1.
Pike a morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemason. Why this ebook today many books exist on the subject of freemasonry available at a variety of retail outlets and libraries. It contains charges, grand officer reception instructions, etc and some plain text esoteric material that is not part of the ritual. Who can decipher these two pages from a freemason mnemonic. The founder of mormonism, joseph smith, is said to have uttered this phrase in the last moments before his death. The bible from the greek word, biblia is for all christians the most sacred of books, the source of truth and the revelation of gods word. The teachings of freemasonry enjoin morality, charity, and obedience to the law of the land. Lodges, blue lodges, craft lodges, and more the lodge is the most basic unit of freemasonry. No one voice has ever spoken for the whole of freemasonry. Coderitual books my freemasonry freemason information. 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. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced.
Masons have existed for centuries and if we are to believe their claims, theyve existed covertly for even longer. The site features general information on freemasonry for those interested in. Times new roman, size 10, 1 line spacing, justified. If there is a book you would like to recommend that is or is not on this list, feel free to email a few words to us on why it worked for you. I am a freemason because by dan ellnor hiram and the temple by c. A freemason ritual description from the 19th century is encrypted in two different ciphers. Keep in mind as you move into a position within the craft you will need to study that part so you can perform it when called upon. New listing antique book egyptian masonic history rituals ancient 96 degrees rite of memphis. While the british system embraced nothing more exciting than charity and goodfellowship, foreign masonry is almost avowedly. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. Underhill continued the committee and placed in its charge not only the revision of the blue book, but also, the cumulative supplement. Carlile, with a background in working class activism and radical publishing, which included several years of. Customer services be welcome to contact us, by email. You are now a member, with all the rights and privileges, of the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the history of the world.
Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons. He also owned a writing table and six english books, making him comfortably welloff and literate. Editorial note this electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila. Duncan and explained and interpreted through copious. Is a freemason bible any different than a regular bible.
Becoming an ohio freemason means upholding the values of brotherly love, relief, and truth through actions large and small. United grand lodge of england ugle was founded in 1717 and is the oldest masonic grand lodge in the world. Over the course of successive publications, carliles commentaries were revised significantly. Duncan and explained and interpreted through copious notes. In past formats, each grand masters decisions have had to remain unprinted until the supply of text books ran out, and a new edition was printed. See more ideas about masonic art, freemasonry and masonic symbols. This book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. 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. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has. In those volumes are a variety of specific details and research that delve to great depths on the subject matter, often looking to find its historical or symbolic roots lost in the passage of time.
A complete history of freemasonry is beyond the scope of a single article. Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that exists in a. This 2001 edition of the indiana blue book of masonic law is a compilation of the 1993 edition, together with all changes thereto through and including the 2001 annual meeting of the grand lodge of indiana. Freemason, mason, masonry, masonic, craft, initiation, secret societies, leadbeater, yarker, pike, albert pike online esoteric library note. I was told take your black book with you and read it as often as possible. If the newly initiated freemason is to become worthy of the title, he must be willing to spend time and energy learning about the history, symbolism, and philosophy of the fraternity of which he, of his own free will and accord, has become a member. It is important to publish the digest of decisions in a format which can be readily updated. Eventually, i will attached the pdf files of those books i have so you can download them as well. Claudy definition freemasonry is a system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols. Webbs freemasons monitor by thomas webb smith 1865. Notably, his book carries in the preface a form of disclaimer from his own grand lodge. Roynaynes hand book of freemasonry a complete manual. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by. Ward has lost no time in supplying his large circle of readers with this little book on the 3 degree.
Richard carlile manual of freemasonry here is light. 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. Actual copies of forms have been published separately. To become a freemason, the applicant has to be an adult male and must believe in the existence of a supreme being and in the immortality of the soul.
The history of freemasonry encompasses the origins, evolution and defining events of the. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. Freemasonry 101 15 no one speaks for freemasonry an important thing to understand about. It is difficult to look for long at the strange single eye crowning the pyramid which is found on every dollar bill and not begin to believe the story, a little. Long before the freemasons became a flashpoint in early 19th century. Within freemasonry, the color blue is a symbol of universal friendship and benevolence, as it is the. Holy bible masonic edition blue leather issued 1955 with extras. For nearly 250 years, this book concealed the arcane rituals of an ancient order. Over the course of successive publications, carliles com.
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