An Omnibus of Facts about Freemasonry
Author : Freemasons. Iowa. Grand Lodge. Iowa Committee on Masonic Education
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Page : 15 pages
File Size : 24,70 MB
Release : 1949*
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Author : Freemasons. Iowa. Grand Lodge. Iowa Committee on Masonic Education
Publisher :
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 24,70 MB
Release : 1949*
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Author : Iowa Committee On Masonic Education
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Page : 18 pages
File Size : 23,92 MB
Release : 2013-08
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ISBN : 9781258785710
Prepared For Use By The Lodges And Their Members.
Author : John Ankerberg
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 16,97 MB
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : 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?
Author : Christopher Hodapp
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 25,36 MB
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1119843421
Unravel the mysteries of the Masons All the myths and rumors about Masonic organizations probably have you wondering "what do Masons really do?" Questions like this one are a natural by-product of being the oldest and largest "secret society" in the world. This book is an ideal starting place to find answers to your questions about the secret and not-so-secret things about Freemasonry. Now in its third edition, this international best-seller peeks behind the door of your local Masonic lodge and explains the meanings behind the rituals, rites, and symbols of the organization. Along the way the book covers nearly 3,000 years of Masonic history, introduces you to some famous Freemasons you already know from history books, and explains the relationship with related groups like Knights Templar, Scottish Rite, Order of Eastern Star, and the beloved fez-wearing Shriners. Look inside the book to learn: What it takes to become a member of the Freemasons, and what you can expect when you join How Lodges are organized and what really goes on during Masonic ceremonies The basic beliefs and philosophies of Freemasonry, including how Masons contribute to charity, and society in general The origins behind some of the wild myths and conspiracy theories surrounding Freemasonry and how to debunk (most of) them Written by a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason and the Public Relations and Marketing Director for the Grand Lodge F&AM of Indiana, Freemasons For Dummies is a must-read guide for anyone interested in this ancient fraternal order, whether you're looking to join or are just curious about some of the more mysterious aspects of Freemasonry.
Author : Margaret C. Jacob
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 17,26 MB
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0812294246
Can the ancestry of freemasonry really be traced back to the Knights Templar? Is the image of the eye in a triangle on the back of the dollar bill one of its cryptic signs? Is there a conspiracy that stretches through centuries and generations to align this shadow organization and its secret rituals to world governments and religions? Myths persist and abound about the freemasons, Margaret C. Jacob notes. But what are their origins? How has an early modern organization of bricklayers and stonemasons aroused so much public interest? In The Origins of Freemasonry, Jacob throws back the veil from a secret society that turns out not to have been very secret at all. What factors contributed to the extraordinarily rapid spread of freemasonry over the course of the eighteenth century, and why were so many of the era's most influential figures drawn to it? Using material from the archives of leading masonic libraries in Europe, Jacob examines masonic almanacs and pocket diaries to get closer to what living as a freemason might have meant on a daily basis. She explores the persistent connections between masons and nascent democratic movements, as each lodge set up a polity where an individual's standing was meant to be based on merit, rather than on birth or wealth, and she demonstrates, beyond any doubt, how active a role women played in the masonic movement.
Author : John Ankerberg
Publisher : Fast Facts (Harvest House Publ
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,52 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736913430
Are Masonry and Christianity truly compatible? Using their concise question-and-answer style, noted researchers John Ankerberg and John Weldon look at the basics of the issue, examining Masons' claims and terminology and asking such critical questions as-- Is Freemasonry a religion? What do Masons teach about Jesus Christ? What do Masonic symbols represent? Is the God of the Bible also the God of the Masonic Lodge? Easy to follow and practical, this thought-provoking resource will help readers understand one of North America's most widespread organizations--and the beliefs of people belonging to it--in light of the clear teaching of the Bible.
Author : Harold Van Buren Voorhis
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Page : 276 pages
File Size : 14,11 MB
Release : 2011-05-01
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ISBN : 9781258018832
Author : Charles Van Cott
Publisher :
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 11,90 MB
Release : 1959
Category : Freemasonry
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Author : Freemasons. Grand Lodge of Michigan
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Page : 32 pages
File Size : 28,31 MB
Release : 1961
Category : Freemasonry
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Publisher : BRILL
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 43,72 MB
Release : 2014-06-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9004273123
Freemasonry is the largest, oldest, and most influential secret society in the world. The Brill Handbook of Freemasonry is a pioneering work that brings together, for the first time, leading scholars on Freemasonry. The first section covers historical perspectives, such as the origins and early history of Freemasonry. The second deals with the relationship between Freemasonry and specific religious traditions such as the Catholic Church, Judaism, and Islam. In the third section, organisational themes, such as the use of rituals, are explored, while the fourth section deals with issues related to society and politics - women, blacks, colonialism, nationalism, and war. The fifth and final section is devoted to Freemasonry and culture, including music, literature, modern art, architecture and material culture.