The Freemason at Work

The Freemason at Work
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Publisher : Lewis Masonic Pub
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0853181896
ISBN-13 : 9780853181897
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis The Freemason at Work by : Harry Carr

This is one of the most successful Masonic Publications in recent times due to the immense knowledge of the late Harry Carr and his entertaining writing style. If you enjoy your masonry then this book will bring a new delight to all that you see and hear in lodge. When Harry Carr became secretary and editor of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge of Research, the answering of lodge questions became a major part of his duties. In a style that became a hall mark of all his masonic writing, he always answered a little more than the original question. In response to hundreds of requests from all over the world, the answers he gave to questions during his twelve years office as editor of Quatuor Coronati Transactions have been collected together in this book. Only the best and most interesting subjects are included and every question will be relevant to most brethren in the course of their work in the lodge ? hence the title The Freemason at Work This book was substantially revised by Frederick Smyth, the eminent Masonic author and Past Master of Quatuor Coronati Lodge, in 1992; brining the text right up-to-date for much had change since the book was first published in 1976. This is a book to be treasured, one that will provide a wealth of knowledge in an easy to read style. A collection of more than 200 questions with comprehensive answers to all manner of masonic subjects.

Freemason's Book of the Royal Arch

Freemason's Book of the Royal Arch
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 228
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ISBN-10 : 9780359701292
ISBN-13 : 0359701299
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Freemason's Book of the Royal Arch by : Bernard E. Jones

The Freemasons

The Freemasons
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Publisher : Arcade Publishing
Total Pages : 386
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015054147080
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis The Freemasons by : Jasper Godwin Ridley

A British historian who is not a Freemason debunks myths about Freemasonry being a threat to civilization as he traces this secret brotherhood's origins in Medieval building guilds, role in the French and American Revolutions, scandals, anti-Mason sentiment, spread worldwide, and modern presence in Britain and the US. This is a reprint of a 1999 book. c. Book News Inc.

The Freemason's Bedside Book

The Freemason's Bedside Book
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Publisher : Lewis Masonic Pub
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0853184259
ISBN-13 : 9780853184256
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis The Freemason's Bedside Book by : John Mandleberg

Take your Masonry seriously but don't take it solemnly', has been one of the author’s tenets throughout his many years as a Freemason. The Freemason’s Bedside Book is an accessible collection of articles, poems, letters and other bite-sized material from a respected scholar of Freemasonry which will illuminate the subject for those who do not have the time to plough through more lengthy and learned articles or research original documents in which this material is buried. Readers will find the books shows how Freemasonry has developed in the way that it has, bringing to life what people were thinking, believing and wanting in the past, and showing the human face of many of the revered figures in the history of Freemasonry, often with humor. The content varies from poems, short stories and anecdotes to historical extracts and other documents—each chosen for the quality of their writing and the entertainment of the reader as well as their insight into Freemasonry.

Guide to the Tylers Work

Guide to the Tylers Work
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Publisher : Lewis Masonic Pub
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0853181721
ISBN-13 : 9780853181729
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis Guide to the Tylers Work by : Duncan Adams

This is an entirely different type of ritual guidance manual, aimed at assisting the officer tot understanding his existing ritual book more fully, and as an aid to learning. It is taken for granted that the Lodge will have adopted one of the standard working rituals, and that the Tyler will be equipped with a copy of the same ritual.

Freemasonry and Ritual Work

Freemasonry and Ritual Work
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Publisher : Collected Works of Rudolf Stei
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0880106123
ISBN-13 : 9780880106122
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis Freemasonry and Ritual Work by : Rudolf Steiner

Letters, documents, ritual texts, and lectures from the Cognitive-Ritual Section of the Esoteric School: 1904-1919 + Documents of a new beginning after the First World War: 1921-1924 (CW 265) To ground his project of founding the new mysteries of Anthroposophy in spiritual history, Rudolf Steiner always sought to unite with and transform where possible the older initiatory streams such as Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism. In November 1905, both Steiner, who was General Secretary of the German Section of the Theosophical Society and Arch Warden of its Esoteric Section, and Marie von Sivers were invited to "join," in a purely formal way, the Order of Ancient Freemasons of the Memphis and Misraim Rite, allowing him to form his own Mystic Temple, Mystica Aeterna, in Berlin. On this basis, Steiner created--freely and out of his own spiritual experience and inspiration--the Cognitive-Ritual Section, or Misraim Service, of the Esoteric Section. "Everything was done as it must be when spiritual reality is to be investigated directly and experienced in full consciousness." Though outwardly similar to existing Masonic rituals, forms, and legends, the spiritual content Steiner gave was new and vital. Especially important was the ritual work, reverently undertaken with a deep sense of responsibility and of the sacramental nature of all human activity. This astonishing volume of rich, primary materials contains letters, documents, ritual texts, meditations, and lectures pertaining to Steiner's teaching of the Misraim Service. Ritual symbols (such as the mallet, the triangle, the right angle, the compass, the rule, the Rose Cross, and the pillars of Jachin and Boaz), as well as the Temple Legend of Hiram Abiff and Solomon and the story of Cain and Abel, all find their place here. The ritual texts are given in full, with illustrations and descriptions of making the ritual objects. There are numerous fictional and superficial books available on Freemasonry, but this unusual volume reveals the deep, esoteric nature of true Masonic rituals and practices and how they form some of the roots of Anthroposophy. C O N T E N T S Introduction by Christopher Bamford Preface to the German Edition by Hella Wiesberger Introduction to the German Edition by Hella Wiesberger 1. The Introduction of the Misraim Service into the Esoteric School 2. The Contents of the Cognitive-Ritual Section - Preparation for Admittance - Ritual Texts - Notes and Parts of Ritual Texts - Explanation of the Ritual Texts - Sketches and Explanations of Ritual Objects - Explanation of the Temple Legend 3. Documents of a New Beginning after the First World War Freemasonry and Ritual Work contains an introduction, a brief chronology of Rudolf Steiner's life, and an index. It is the first complete English translation of « Zur Geschichte und aus den Inhalten der erkenntniskultischen Abteilung der Esoterischen Schule 1904-1914 » (GA 265).

Freemasons For Dummies

Freemasons For Dummies
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 61
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ISBN-10 : 9781118412107
ISBN-13 : 1118412109
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Freemasons For Dummies by : Christopher Hodapp

Take the mystery out of the Freemasons Fascinated by Freemasons? Freemasons For Dummies is the internationally bestselling introduction to the Masons, the oldest and largest "secret society" in the world. This balanced, eye-opening guide demystifies Freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites, to its curious symbols and their meanings. With new and improved content, including updated examples and references throughout, this new edition of Freemasons For Dummies provides the most straightforward, non-intimidating guide to the subject on the market. Updated expert coverage of the basic beliefs and philosophy behind Freemasonry Revised information on the history of the society, including updates concerning its founding, famous historical members, and pivotal events New coverage devoted to the recent influx of younger membership The latest and ongoing controversies and myths surrounding Freemasonry The role of women in a Masonic organization, including opportunities for women to participate in Freemasonry The effects cultural and political changes and worldwide events are having on the organization If you're intrigued by the mystery that surrounds the Masons, get ready to learn the facts about this ancient order in Freemasons For Dummies.

Mozart the Freemason

Mozart the Freemason
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Publisher : Inner Traditions
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 1594771286
ISBN-13 : 9781594771286
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Mozart the Freemason by : Jacques Henry

An exploration of Mozart’s strong ties to Freemasonry and how its principles profoundly shaped his musical work • Reveals how Mozart structured his music on Masonic ritual and ceremony to provide a musical lexicon of Masonic symbols • Shows that Freemasonry plays the same role in Mozart’s work as Lutheran Christianity plays in that of Bach Thanks to recently discovered documents, we now have a fuller picture of the esoteric influences on the life and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Musicologist Jacques Henry shows that the Masonic influence on Mozart goes beyond those pieces, such as The Magic Flute, that fulfilled a ritual purpose for the composer. His works actually provide a complete musical lexicon of Masonic symbols inspired by the principles of the craft and the spirit of the Masonic quest. Mozart constructed his Masonic compositions by creating auditory correspondences to the symbols present in the rituals, choosing keys and tempos that transpose their content into harmony. His understanding of the use of symbol allowed him to create music that would lead the listener into a harmony that transcended earthly existence. A number of musicologists believe that the place of the Masonic spiritual vision in Mozart’s work is comparable to that held by Lutheran Christianity in the work of Johann Sebastian Bach. Mozart wed his deep understanding of music to the esoteric wisdom he gained as a Freemason. He shows that when we lose ourselves in the expression of pure harmony, it is the same as the symbol being lost in what it symbolizes. Jacques Henry provides a rigorous and original analysis of Mozart’s works that reveals their inner meaning as shaped by the composer’s profound embrace of the spiritual principles of Freemasonry.

Freemasons

Freemasons
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Publisher : Citadel Press
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 0806526629
ISBN-13 : 9780806526621
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis Freemasons by : H. Paul Jeffers

Jeffers delves into Masonic history to reveal the surprising and controversial truths behind this ancient and secretive order, from its mystery-shrouded origins in medieval Europe through its rise in America, where Benjamin Franklin founded the first lodge.

A Brief History of the Freemasons

A Brief History of the Freemasons
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Publisher : Brief Histories
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1845296788
ISBN-13 : 9781845296780
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis A Brief History of the Freemasons by : Jasper Ridley

This book separates myth from truth and describes the development of the society from its origins amongst the masons working upon the great cathedrals of the Middle Ages.