Our categories: (1) Introductions to Freemasonry, (2) Books Presented to New Masons, (3) Deeper Dives into Freemasonry, (4) The Resurgence / Revival / Renaissance of Freemasonry, (5) Masonic Symbolism, (6) Prince Hall Freemasonry, (7) Appendant and Concordant Bodies and Rites, (8) Esoteric Freemasonry, (9) Ritual Exposures, (10) Responses to Anti-Masonry, (11) Plays and Performance Pieces, (12) Fiction and Poetry, and (13) Video. See also our page on Masonic History.
What Freemasonry is--and is not--and an introduction to Masonry's meaning, purpose, symbolism, and customs. These books are good choices, not only for new Masons and non-Masons, but for any Mason seeking to learn more about the inner fundamentals of the Craft.
In one or more Grand Lodges, these books (sometimes in earlier editions) have been presented to newly raised Masons.
More about the spiritual, ethical, and moral side of Freemasonry
The need for Freemasonry in society has never been greater--but with membership declining, Masons need to work on Masonic Resurgence. These books speak to this vital issue.
Different approaches to the vast symbolism of the Order. We begin here with two Monitors, which give some generally accepted interpretations of the symbolism of the three degrees of Craft Freemasonry. Note: See Section 6, "Appendant and Concordant Bodies and Rites," for their symbolism. See also Section 7, "Esoteric Freemasonry."
Albert G. Mackey, H. L. Haywood, Frank C. Higgins, David Harlow, & Robert Smailes
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Albert G. Mackey, William Harvey, H. L. Haywood, Thomas Troward, W. L. Fawcette
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Books about what we now call the Prince Hall Affiliation, and the long journey to the fraternal recognition of Prince Hall Masonry by other American Grand Lodges.
Books about the Scottish Rite and the York (or American) Rite.
Connections between Freemasonry and the esoteric traditions of humanity through the ages: intriguing, yet often speculative and highly controversial.
Gregory B. Stewart
(2nd subtitle: "The World and the Universe as One")
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Gregory B. Stewart ("By Wisdom a House is Built")
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Gregory B. Stewart ("The Reason of Being")
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W. L. Wilmshurst (edited and expanded by Shawn Eyer)
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W. L. Wilmshurst (original text, with modern retelling by Robert Lomas)
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JB Kerning & Ian H. Gladwin
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Ritual exposures are useful for studying the nature and history of ritual. BUT NOTE: The ritual of modern Freemasonry often varies quite widely from that in published exposures.
The world has been awash in anti-masonic accusations for centuries. It is important to know how to respond to such allegations accurately.
Arturo de Hoyos & S. Brent Morris
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These works are meant to be performed in the Lodge or Chapter. Some are also appropriate to be performed for the public.
There is more than one might think! But please note: in some of these works, Freemasonry is only mentioned here and there; in others, another group is mentioned that seems to stand in for Freemasonry. In addition, there is much artistic license taken here regarding depictions of the Craft.
More coming soon!
Featuring: Stephen Bullock, Arturo de Hoyos, Akram Elias, S. Brent Morris
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Featuring: Mark Koltko-Rivera, Alice Von Kannon, Robert Hieronimus, Christopher Hodapp, Mark A. Tabbert, S. Brent Morris
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