The Facts on the Masonic Lodge

The Facts on the Masonic Lodge
Author: John Ankerberg
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2009-03-01
Genre: Freemasonry
ISBN: 0736939105

Well-known authors and researchers John Ankerberg, John Weldon, and Dillon Burroughs have updated and revised "The Facts on the Masonic Lodge, "a best-selling title from the popular Facts On Series (more than 1.9 million copies of books from this series sold). "The Facts on the Masonic Lodge" is filled with well-documented facts and comprehensive comparisons to biblical truths. Readers learn what Masonry (also known as Freemasonry or "the Lodge") is by discovering when it began, who has been involved, what its teachings are, and how it influences their lives and the Christian church today. "The Facts on the Masonic Lodge "provides concise, straightforward answers to questions that include: Is Masonry a religion? What do the Masons teach about Jesus, salvation, and life after death? What do Masonic symbols represent? Are Masonry and Christianity compatible? Why is understanding Masonry important today?

Masonic Trivia Amusements and Curiosities

Masonic Trivia Amusements and Curiosities
Author: Peter Champion
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-11-09
Genre: Freemasonry
ISBN: 9781466366299

A trivia treasure trove of the strange, curious, and whimsical oddities of Freemasonry is offered up for your amusement, with a ticklish dash of enlightenment. The stories include dwarfs, giants, pirates, a taxidermy-stuffed African man, a blood splattered Lodge Room, a fraternal mouse, a cod fish, a submarine that killed its crew, "Secret" American Presidents, bodies in a wooden pickle barrel, ghosts, chewing gum, a tattooed corpse, a Parisian hot air balloon, a woman dentist, duels, western outlaws, gunfights, racehorses, and the missing skull of a Presidential candidate. Each story is a thread in the tapestry of Masonic history and humor gleaned from newspaper accounts, court documents, Lodge archives, monthly trestleboards, and the traditions of Freemason Lodges from around the globe. Each page brings a head-scratching, "Wow, I didn't know that!"

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Freemasonry, 2nd Edition

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Freemasonry, 2nd Edition
Author: S. Brent Morris, Ph.D.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2013-02-21
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1615644075

Freemasonry is an ancient secret society shrouded in obscurity. Fascination with the mysteries of the Masons reached a fevered pitch after the release of Dan Brown’s novels Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code, and The Lost Symbol. But these novels and their related movies raised more questions than they answered. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Freemasonry, Second Edition, fills readers in on the truths behind the mysteries. In it, readers get: - A fact-filled overview of the birth and beginnings of Freemasonry, including its relationship to the Knights Templar and Egypt. - Fascinating facts about famous Masons. - An explanation of the various Masonic organizations, such as the York and Scottish rites, and the Shriners. - A behind-the-scenes look at what really goes on in a Masonic lodge, including initiations. - A new walking tour of Washington, DC, pointing out the hidden Masonic symbols featured in The Lost Symbol. - Scripts for Masonic rituals, giving a flavor of the language used in such ceremonies. - A field guide to Masonic symbols and regalia, with photos and explanations of significance. - The history behind Masonic philanthropic efforts and youth groups. - A history of African-American Freemasonry and the role of women in Masonic organizations.

The Lost Keys of Freemasonry

The Lost Keys of Freemasonry
Author: Manly P. Hall
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2012-03-07
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0486121038

A high-ranking Mason offers a fascinating glimpse into the secretive society. Manly P. Hall describes the ethical training of a Mason and the character traits he must "build" within himself.

The Masons and the Mysteries in 18th Century Drama

The Masons and the Mysteries in 18th Century Drama
Author: Matthew Leigh
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2019-12-02
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 3110676354

The fathers of modern freemasonry sought a classical pedigree for their rituals and forms of association. This volume offers the first academic study of how freemasons writing in the first half of the 18th century deployed their knowledge of antiquity to bolster this claim and how the creative literature of the period reflected their ideas. The scholarly investigation of freemasonry is a relatively new phenomenon. The writings of active freemasons tend either to generate new masonic myths or to focus on the minutiae of insignia, rank, and ritual. Only in the last 50 years have non-masons given serious thought to freemasonry as a social practice and to its place within the intellectual and political life of Enlightenment Europe and beyond. Study of masonic elements in literary texts lags much further behind. This volume offers the first English translations of three mid-18th century comedies on female curiosity about this exclusively male order and shows how they reflect contemporary attempts to forge a link with ancient mystery cult. The theatrical aspect of masonic ritual and the ancient mysteries is examined in depth. This volume opens up important new ground in classical reception and 18th century theatre history.