Ive added some books and things you may have not seen or heard of. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. Holy bible masonic edition 1957 freemasons bethlehem lodge no. Advise masons where to locate masonic books, providing names, addresses, and telephone numbers for various publishers. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. I dont know where it came from nor the owner, but it was proudly presented to a brother by his valley when he joined the scottish rite. For the warden preparing for his term as worshipful master. From sacred geometry to legendary masonic rites, author and freemason mark stavish divulges the philosophy of masonry and the moral code that all masons share. There are within this framework many different versions of masonic ritual. In the scottish rite, which comes to us from france via scotland, a man can go through 29 more degrees.
The symbolism of freemasonry is found throughout the masonic lodge, and contains many of the working tools of a medieval or renaissance stonemason. Halls an encyclopedic outline of masonic, hermetic, qabbalistic and rosicrucian symbolical philosophy. Ive spent years and thousands of hours researching and investigating the symbolism and craft of freemasonry. In many cases, such as the york rite, it can be a collection of separate masonic organizations that would otherwise operate independently. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor and millions of other books are available for. But, so much has remained unclear about its origins, its history and lineage.
An easy read which is currently available from the leading masonic publisher. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. Mans real genius and knowledge remains preserved in books albert pike. Mar 20, 2020 issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Proceedings of the supreme council of sovereign grand inspectorsgeneral of the thirtythird and last degree of the ancient accepted scottish rite of freemasonry for the northern masonic jurisdiction of the united states of america. In freemasonry, a rite is a series of progressive degrees that are conferred by various masonic. 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. Founded in 1801, the scottish rite of freemasonry is the premier international fraternal order of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. 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 interesting books for masonic readers and researchers. Mb361 masonic passport by ca publishing softcover, 5. Freemasonry books, rings and magical things masonic. Here you will find books that are part of this website. Workings the many versions of masonic ritual freemasonry. Freemasonry and the holy bible taking you through the internal workings of freemasonry from the first to the thirtythird degree.
May 25, 2019 once a man completes the first three degrees of masonry, becoming a master mason, he is eligible to join the york rite andor the scottish rite. The items im listing here are the best masonic books and rings and things that i personally own. They are entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and the highest rank that anyone can earn, master mason. Nowadays, there are many different kinds of degree systems all around the world, including symbolic degrees, chapter degrees, historic degrees, and more. The scottish rite store is here to provide members of the scottish rite fraternal organization a place to purchase scottish rite apparel, books, courses and other items. Morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of. Signature space for officers with box for official seal.
In freemasonry, a rite is a series of progressive degrees that are conferred by various masonic organizations or bodies, each of which operates under the control of its own central authority. Book of the a and a scottish rite by c t mcclenachan. Where do the prince hall affiliation rituals come from. Historical inquiry into the origins of the ancient and accepted scottish rite. Museum of freemasonry abbreviations antimasonry conspiracy theories social sciences. Poll gives his list of recommended scottish rite books for ritual, philosophy and history. Poll preface this book is james foulhouze s account of the events during the turbulent times in louisiana masonry of the 1840s and 50s and gives us his views on the nature and history of the aasr.
York rite is actually a descriptive term used for three cooperative groups which include the knights templar that confer a total of ten degrees in the united states. Talk about masonic research, particularly about the publications of the masonic service association, quatuor coronati lodge, scottish rite research society, masonic book club, and other reputable sources. An explanation of dates used in various masonic bodiessource graphics stephen mckim. Regrettably, their web site is a struggle to use for online purchasing and the search engine is as of july, 2012 and for all the time prior to that practically useless. Now, before talking about bibles and freemasonry, i first have to dispel a myth. Many books have been produced over the years on freemasonry, requiring the effort made here to sort through them by obtaining inputs from our readers. Cornerstone book publishers has an outstanding collection of scottish rite books on scottish rite history, scottish rite philosophy, rare scottish rite ritual, scottish rite procedures and more. You must already be a master mason before you can join the york rite. Unfortunately, masons do not like the fact that i quote from various grand lodge rituals throughout the united states. Masonic books that are located in someone elses website. Goulds history of freemasonry throughout the world, in the full 6 volume set. It is also stated that the jewish calendar is the calendar used in the ancient and accepted scottish rite jones, freemasons guide and compendium, p. Important to note that the two rites are actually similar to each other and their objectives are practically identical. Over time, a number of different masonic degree systems have been developed, some of which are in use or have now ceased to exist.
Freemasons seek to become better people by memorising the moral lessons contained in these ritual books. The degrees making up the york rite are considered concordant to the first three masonic degrees, meaning they confer additional masonic degrees that enlarge and expand on the first three lodge degrees. Poll preface this book is james foulhouze s account of the events during the turbulent times in louisiana masonry of the 1840s and 50s and gives us his views on the nature and history of. This year craft lodges date the year, 2008 as 6008, while knights templar refer to the same year as 890. 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. Dont waste your money on cheap reproductions of famous masonic books when you can download them here for free. Also, for those masonic authors with more prolific writing endeavors, we have assembled individual pages to better encapsulate their body of work. Being an interpretation of the secret teachings concealed by the rituals, allegories, and mysteries of all ages.
What are the differences between a kjv bible and the masonic. Those two are part of a list of different rites in freemasonry. Whats the difference between a 32nd degree mason and a. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry the northern masonic jurisdiction in the united states often omits the and, while the english constitution in the united kingdom omits the scottish, commonly known as simply the scottish rite or, in england and australia, as the rose croix although this is only one of its degrees, is one of several rites of freemasonry. However, individual copies of books, with interesting histories of ownership, like this one, can tell a story different from every other copy of this. Item does not have any stains or tears of the pages. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic. Macoy publishing one of the oldest and most popular sellers of masonic books and other masonic items, jewelry etc. The scottish rite journal calls this book, thoughtprovoking, well. Anderson jw masonic manual comprising dedicsions of the grand lodge of califor. Maine masonic text book cagliostros egyptian rite albert pike magnum opus albert g.
The scottish rite is often said to be the college of freemasonry. Battles over legitimacy have plagued this branch of freemasonry from its earliest days. Recommended reading list for masons this web page is designed to assist members of the masonic fraternity in selecting books which will make worthwhile additions to their masonic library. List of masonic rites last updated october 02, 2019. A masonic book club is a great way for your lodge to strengthen bonds. If a book makes this list, that means it already has a favorable rating from some readers. The books are suggested for beginning a sound scottish rite. One presents the best books in different masonic categories as voted by our readers see best books. Masonic ritual origins and meanings christian forums. This was subtitled, probably for easy pronunciation, the secret teachings of. Mb361 masonic passport george lauterer corporation.
A building devoted exclusively to scottish rite is a cathedral, not a temple. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain. All about freemasonry articles about freemasonry, movies about freemasonry, thousands of masonic links and more you will find on our website. Macoy publishes masonic catchekism, duncans ritual part 1, duncans ritual part 2, scottish rite illustrated 2 volumes, adoptive rite ritual 1998 revised edition, adoptive rite ritual 1952, 1980 editions for chapters under supreme grand chapter authority, starlight catechis, amaranth ritual. He must not suppose that certain usages and ceremonies, which exist at this day, but which, even now, are subject to extensive variations in different countries, constitute the sum and substance of freemasonry. 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. Books by scottish rite author of ancient and accepted. Called appendant bodies, some of these groups developed to confer moreinvolved. The templar system is about the same in usa and canada. While i had been publishing masonic and scottish rite books through cornerstone since the mid 1990s, the new orleans scottish rite college was designed to. The standard, widely accepted masonic rite has three degrees. Top 10 masonic esoteric authors southern california. Coils masonic encyclopedia by henry wilson coil 1961.
Caring for your masonic treasures by scottish rite of. Get the best deals on masonic ritual book when you shop the largest online selection at. The scottish rite organisation is a little different in canada, as are the capitular and cryptic systems often mislabeled, as above, as the york rite, while the allied masonic degrees is quite different. Books on scottish rite masonry freemason information. It is not intended that these be viewed as a top ten list. Further degrees have different underlying allegories, often linked to the transmission of the story of hiram. Participation in these is optional, and usually entails joining a separate masonic body. Morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry pike, albert, scottish rite masonic order. The rite offers 32 degrees, the first three of which are seldom given, as they are conferred in a blue lodge. Caring for your masonic treasures scottish rite masonic. I suspected that hindoo theology was another case of masons having some fun at disguising ritual books. Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic. The mid1800s saw the addition of more groups joining the masonic family, including groups for female relatives of masons, as well as their children.
The cover reads, presented by the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry valley of pittsburg, pennsylvania. Some of these went on to take their place among the notorious classics of freemasonry, but no other work of pike would gain the prominence of his 861 page book morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonrywritten in 1871, which haywood describes as the scottish rite bible haywood, famous masons and masonic. Freemasonry is described in its own ritual as a beautiful or peculiar system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. Learn how masonrys higher degrees, particularly scottish rite, were influenced by occult beliefs and practices, and how masonry is linked to king solomon, gothic architecture, magic. Many masons are curious as to the different dates used in freemasonry. The book of the scottish rite contains a slight abbreviation of the pre1946 edition, with one exception. Other keywords, such as masonic lodge blue books, cipher books, and other masonic pocket manuals from which to study ritual and ceremonies also turn up.
This rare edition is bound in contemporary kid, with a gold ornament on the front and back, and gilt edges. We carry books on masonic history, philosophy, ritual, lodge procedures and more. Its philosophy is old and profound with a clear templar influence. Masonic students are prepared to accept the fact that at one time and another there have been over one hundred rites, and at least fifteen hundred degrees or grades connected directly and indirectly with freemasonry. Freemasons are generally a social bunch who want more and more people to join in their love for their rituals. To him the idea that ritual could be stored in a form of memory other than that of. The other is a list of the latest books that have come out on freemasonry see latest books. When someone describes himself as an esoteric mason it often means that he perceives. New orleans scottish rite college videos posts facebook. What is the most requested or asked about book in the. The american fraternal sword reference book guide over 600 different swords. Books that are focused on the current ritual and workings of lodges as well as the administration of lodges and other masonic bodies. How is a scottish rite temple different from a freemason. Whats the difference between scottish rite and york rite.
List of masonic rites wikimili, the free encyclopedia. George lauterer corporation books for masonic body. Scottish rite is one of several masonic organizations. Have a look at our collection of masonic books and enjoy. This book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. Most masonic edition bibles, if not all, are the standard king james version of the bible some lodges have candidates take their obligations on a bible that is then given to them after they are raised to the master mason degree, while others h.
A pictorial look at the scottish rite of freemasonry. In something like the scottish rite, the same degree may have dramatically different rituals, depending upon the jurisdiction compare, for example, the southern jurisdiction with the northern masonic jurisdiction. Scottish rite freemasonry in americas southern jurisdiction, 18012001. For some reason, they manage foul up almost every order i. He must not confound the doctrine of freemasonry with its outward and extrinsic form. The degrees making up the york rite are considered concordant to the first three masonic degrees, meaning they confer additional masonic degrees that enlarge and. It was only after i took delivery of the book that i discovered that i had bought a ritual book with extensive anti masonic commentaries by the author, aimed at tarnishing the image and reputation of the masonic order and discouraging existing and. From learning the meaning of the masonic language, to being an officer in your lodge to the history or philosophy of our order, cornerstone has books designed to help you in your area of study and need. The only masonic editionof the bible with all these features. Masonic, scottish rite, and eastern star records masonic presidents.
If you are a christian, after reading this book, you will understand exactly why a christian cannot remain a mason. This 1944 revision of the 1897 masonic monitor is in excellent condition. Best masonic books on freemasonry 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. Im a master mason 32 in good standing and a member of a traditional u. Burt egyptian masonic history of the original and unabridged ancient and ninetysix 96th degree rite of memphis this book was written for the purpose of showing what the egyptian masonic rite of memphis really is. The top 10 masonic books for your winter book scottish rite, nmj. Fifteen points for masonic education iowa freemasonry. Mackey an encyclopedia of freemasonry 961 pages philosophic lodge of the knights of the eagle and some more, but these are rare to find anywhere on internet, except on some online archives. Some of these went on to take their place among the notorious classics of freemasonry, but no other work of pike would gain the prominence of his 861 page bookmorals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonrywritten in 1871, which haywood describes as the scottish rite bible haywood, famous masons and masonic.