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FREEMASON BOOKS
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Western Esotericism and Rituals of Initiation
By Henrik Bogdan
For more than 300 years the practice of Masonic rituals of initiation has been part of Western culture, spreading far beyond the boundaries of traditional Freemasonry. Henrik Bogdan explores the historical development of these rituals and their relationship with Western esotericism. Beginning with the Craft degrees of Freemasonry--the blueprints, as it were, of all later Masonic rituals of initiation--Bogdan examines the development of the Masonic High Degrees, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn--the most influential of all 19th-century occultist initiatory societies--and Gerald Gardner's Witchcraft movement of the 1950s, one of the first large-scale Western esoteric New Religions Movements.
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Isaac Newtons Freemasonry:
The Alchemy of Science and Mysticism
By Alain Bauer
Freemasonry, as a fraternal order of scientists and philosophers, emerged in the 17th century and represented something new- an amalgam of alchemy and science that allowed the creative genius of Isaac Newton and his contemporaries to flourish. In Isaac Newton's Freemasonry, Alain Bauer presents the swirl of historical, sociological, and religious influences that sparked the spiritual ferment and transformation of that time. His research shows that Freemasonry represented a crossroads between science and spirituality and became the vehicle for promoting spiritual and intellectual egalitarianism. Isaac Newton was seminal in the "invention" of this new form of Freemasonry, which allowed Newton and other like-minded associates to free themselves of the church's monopoly on the intellectual milieu of the time. This form of Freemasonry created an ideological blueprint that sought to move England beyond the civil wars generated by its religious conflicts to a society with scientific progress as its foundation and standard. The "science" of these men was rooted in the Hermetic tradition and included alchemy and even elements of magic. Yet, in contrast to the endless reinterpretations of church doctrine that fueled the conflicts ravaging England, this new society of Accepted Freemasons provided an intellectual haven and creative crucible for scientific and political progress. This book reveals the connections of Rosslyn Chapel, Henry Sinclair, and the Invisible College to Newton's role in 17th-century Freemasonry and opens unexplored trails into the history of Freemasonry in Europe.
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The Secret Founding of America:
The Real Story of Freemasons, Puritans, & the Battle for The New World
By Nicholas Hagger
Ask most Americans where the country's origins lie and they'll point to the Mayflower and its settlers—whom we often think of as the earliest arrivals to our shores. But something existed even before that: Jamestown. Its founders had thoroughly different values than the Puritans, and their Masonic beliefs indelibly shaped America's future. This authoritative, accessible, and absorbing history takes a fresh look at the past to reveal the truth about why the United States is now run by Freemasons who are Christians, too. Drawing on original findings, and exhibiting a rich, in-depth understanding of the political and philosophical realities of the time, acclaimed author Nicholas Hagger argues that the new nation, conceived in liberty, was the Freemasons' first step towards a new world order. He charts the connections between secret societies and libertarian ideals, explains how the influence of German Illuminati worked on the framers of the new republic, and shows the hand of Freemasonry at work at every turning point in America's history—from the Civil War to the Cold War to today's global struggles for democracy. It's a fascinating subject, and one that will also be at the center of Dan Brown's next book—so interest is sure to be high and the tie-in potential immense.
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Secret Societies:
Illuminati, Freemasons, and the French Revolution
By Una Birch, James Wasserman
The greatest success of the Bavarian Illuminati conspiracy was the French Revolution of 1789. The profound impact of that Revolution is felt to this day in the political destinies of billions of people worldwide. The Illuminati had declared war against Church and State a decade earlier and worked feverishly to spread their new gospel of Liberty and Reason. Although the Order was officially suppressed on the eve of the Revolution, its efforts do not appear to have been in vain. The recruiting program of Illuminati founder Adam Weishaupt was focused on attracting the powerful and influential government ministers, educators, the press, authors and philosophers, booksellers and publishers, even religious leaders open to agnostic or atheist views. Many such men belonged to the masonic lodges of Germany, Austria, and France. The wider masonic network offered Weishaupt a respectable vehicle by which he was able to propagate his clandestine doctrines. What message does the triumph of these secret societies carry for the modern world? English historian Una Birch attempts to answer this question from the point of view of the early twentieth century. Writing just a hundred years after the event, her closeness in time, and sympathy for the Revolution, offer a unique perspective to the modern reader. Editor James Wasserman adds a contemporary perspective that takes into account the events of the twentieth century that occurred after Ms. Birch wrote. He has also added a guide to the history and personalities of the French Revolution to help clarify the text.
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Builders of Empire:
Freemasonry and British Imperialism, 1717-1927
By Jessica L. Harland-Jacobs
They built some of the first communal structures on the empire's frontiers. The empire's most powerful proconsuls sought entrance into their lodges. Their public rituals drew dense crowds from Montreal to Madras. In this first study of the relationship between Freemasonry and British imperialism, Harland-Jacobs takes readers on a journey across two centuries and five continents, demonstrating that from the moment it left Britain's shores, Freemasonry proved central to the building and cohesion of the British Empire. As Freemasonry spread to Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australasia, and Africa, the group's claims of cosmopolitan brotherhood were put to the test. Harland-Jacobs examines the brotherhood's role in diverse colonial settings and the impact of the empire on the brotherhood; in the process, she addresses issues of globalization, supranational identities, imperial power, fraternalism, and masculinity.
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Conspiracy And the Freemasons:
How the Secret Society And Their Enemies Shaped the Modern World
By J. Madison Davis
In 1752, at the age of twenty, George Washington paid what was then a very handsome sum of twenty-three pounds to join a new Lodge of Masons in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It began as a network of friendships and influences that would affect not just the man destined to be called the Father of his Country, but the nation itself. Among the Masons were many of our nations founding fathers, including Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, John Paul Jones, and Paul Revere. But what was the Masons agenda? How did the Masons influence the shape of our country? What dark secrets does the Mason-influenced architecture of our nations capital hold? And lastly, what exactly is the Solomon Key? Conspiracy and the Freemasons takes you on an enlightening and entertaining journey through the connections between the Masons, the founding fathers, and the secret architecture of our nations capital (major aspects of The Solomon Key), while examining the historical, international, and apocryphal conspiracies long associated with the secret society of the Freemasons.
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Knights Templar Encyclopedia:
The Essential Guide to the People, Places, Events, and Symbols of the Order of the Temple
By Karen Ralls
Today, as never before, interest in the Knights Templar is growing exponentially, especially since The Da Vinci Code. But who were these powerful knights of the Crusades? What is fact and what is fiction? And how did they become the wealthiest multinational corporation in the medieval West? A first of its kind, Knights Templar Encyclopedia presents in convenient, readable, A-to-Z format, the fascinating history behind the most famous military religious order of the Crusades--the Knights Templar. Written by leading Templar authority and medieval historian Dr. Karen Ralls, this authoritative sourcebook of hundreds of entries features a wealth of information on the key Templar people, places, events, symbols, organization, daily life, beliefs, economic empire, trial, and more. The product of more than a decade of meticulous, scholarly research, this indispensable resource is for the general reader and specialist alike--for anyone, in fact, who is interested in the history and legacy of the powerful Knights Templar (1119-1312). Knights Templar Encyclopedia includes photos and illustrations, an extensive bibliography, a historical time line, and a list of major European Templar sites.
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Opening the Ark of the Covenant: The Secret Power of the Ancients, the Knights Templar Connection, And the Search for the Holy Grail
By Frank Joseph, Laura Beaudoin
The Ark of the Covenant is at once the most famous and baffling article in history. Although it is cited more often than any other object throughout the Old Testament and was described as the ancient Hebrews' most precious possession, its real meaning and ultimate fate were utterly unknown…until now. During his worldwide research into its disappearance, author Frank Joseph learned that the Ark was not a mere legend; nor was it just an elaborate box used to store the original Ten Commandments. It was, he asserts, purpose-built to harness the powers of the Earth for humanity's continued physical existence and spiritual evolution. As such, it is the single most priceless fortune mankind has ever possessed. Following the Ark through the Book of Exodus, he discovered its lineage pre-dated the Bible, extending back in time to ancient Egypt and stories of lost Atlantis. Joseph traced the exact circumstances of the Ark's rediscovery under Jerusalem's Temple Mount by the Knights Templar. Having found the precious object, they returned with it to France, where its clandestine journey across Europe would last for the next 800 years. Opening the Ark of the Covenant is the result of a quarter-century-long investigation. It leads from the sea-bottom off the coast of Florida to the remote heights of France's Pyrenees Mountains and Japan's secret shrines; from the Nile Valley to the Valley of Mexico. This uniquely far-flung, in-depth hunt for the truth about mankind's most valuable possession reveals the Ark's actual function, purpose and location. Opening the Ark of the Covenant is a fact-based examination of the Arks real origins, manufactured purpose, historical application, and present whereabouts. Revealing its genuine nature and ultimate destiny represents the most profound disclosure of its kind, powerful enough to shake the foundations of established religions and modern science alike.
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Solomon's Builders:
Freemasons, Founding Fathers and the Secrets of Washington D.C.
By Christopher Hodapp
Solomon's Builders transports the reader back to the birth of a radical new nation and tells how a secretive society influenced and inspired the formation of what would become the most powerful nation on earth. A history that reads like a thriller, it follows George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and the other Founding Fathers who transformed the lessons of their Masonic lodge rooms into models for a new democracy. In the process, it pieces together the still-visible clues of the Freemasons as it uncovers the mystical Masonic symbolism hidden in the design of the city and in its monuments, statues and buildings. From "all-seeing eyes," pentagrams, and Egyptian-inspired obelisks to the imposing and mysterious Masonic temples of the "Widow's Sons," Solomon's Builders guides readers on a Freemason's tour of Washington, D.C. as it separates fact from myth.
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The Enigma of the Freemasons:
Their History and Mystical Connections
By Tim Wallace-Murphy, The Disinformation Company
Tim Wallace-Murphy, a Freemason himself and an established authority and author in this field, has written what is perhaps the clearest and most accessible guide to Freemasonry yet. A beautifully illustrated hardcover with full color throughout, the book covers all of the key areas of interest in Freemasonry: Origins and evolution * History and legend, the Solomon connection, and the Templar connection * Inside Freemasonry: Precepts and beliefs, Blue Lodge Freemasonry, Masonic practice, rituals of the lodge, and symbols and allegories * Masonry universal: Freemasonry and society, anti-masonry, North American Freemasonry, and Masonry across the world.
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Masonic Temples:
Freemasonry, Ritual Architecture, and Masculine Archetypes
By William D. Moore
William D. Moore introduces readers to the structures American Freemasons erected over the 60 year period from 1870 to 1930, when these temples became a ubiquitous feature of the American landscape. As representations of King Solomon's temple in ancient Jerusalem erected in almost every American town and city, Masonic temples provided specially designed spaces for the enactment of this influential fraternity's secret rituals. Using New York State as a case study, Moore not only analyzes the design and construction of Masonic structures and provides their historical context, but he also links the temples to American concepts of masculinity during this period of profound economic and social transformation. By examining edifices previously overlooked by architectural and social historians, Moore decodes the design and social function of Masonic architecture and offers compelling new insights into the construction of American masculinity. Four distinct sets of Masonic ritual spaces - the Masonic lodge room, the armory and drill room of the Knights Templar, the Scottish Rite Cathedral, and the Shriners' mosque – form the central focus of this volume. Moore argues that these spaces and their accompanying ceremonies communicated four alternative masculine archetypes to American Freemasons—the heroic artisan, the holy warrior, the adept or wise man, and the frivolous jester or fool.
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Turning the Solomon Key:
George Washington, the Bright Morning Star, and the Secrets of Masonic Astrology
By Robert Lomas
 An exhilarating quest to discover the Masonic influences which George Washington brought to bear on the layout of the Federal City. Using Masonic rituals and Washington's own diaries Lomas uncovers the symbolic reasoning behind the sitting of the White House and the Capitol, and in the process disposes of many anti-Masonic urban myths. This exciting detective story also investigates the sources of creative behavior, to reveal an until now unsuspected secret science of Masonic astrology which underpinned Washington's actions. The rising of the Bright Morning Star, so celebrated in Masonic ritual, does have a measurable effect on creativity and achievement in a society. Lomas's previous book Turning the Hiram Key is the first of a trilogy investigating the purpose of three ritual keys to Freemasonry.
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Turning the Hiram Key:
Rituals of Freemasonry Revealed
By Robert Lomas
 New in Paperback!
Learn about the rituals of this fascinating society. This book takes readers beyond The Hiram Key to reveal the secrets of the actual Masonic rituals. By deconstructing these rituals, Lomas discovers the true message behind the message that is as valid today as it was when the rituals were created. Not only will readers get a step-by-step, insiders look at each of these timeless rituals, they'll learn how they can benefit from them in today's world. Turning the Hiram Key also explores how these rituals have helped history's most accomplished men to reach their goals - from Louis Armstrong and Charles Lindbergh to George Washington and Franklin D. Roosevelt to John Wayne and Buzz Aldrin.
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Freemasonry: Symbols, Secrets, Significance
By W. Kirk MacNulty
The ultimate book on Freemasonry, with a rich collection of symbols and lore that illuminate the famous fraternal society.
"The Craft," with an estimated four million Freemasons worldwide, remains the largest fraternal organization in the world. Written by an active Freemason, this book comprehensively explains Freemasonry through its fascinating visual culture, rich in mysterious and arcane symbols of life, death, and morality that have evolved over centuries of secrecy and that have profound philosophical meaning. Ceremonial regalia, paintings, manuscripts, tracing boards, ritual swords, furniture, prints, ephemera, and architecture: the book is copiously illustrated with many specially researched items from Freemasonry archives. This unrivaled compendium will appeal both to Freemasons wishing to learn the full story of their order and to a general audience that is intensely curious about this traditionally secretive and closed movement. The coverage includes: the historical and philosophical background of the order, including the Knights Templar, the medieval stonemasons' guilds, and esoteric traditions such as Kabbalah and Hermeticism * its history from the earliest Masons to the present day, including famous members and scandals * its geographical spread from Japan to California, Sweden to South Africa * 300 illustrations, 200 in color.
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The Book of Fate
By Brad Meltzer
 In six minutes, one of us would be dead. None of us knew it was coming... So says Wes Holloway, a once-cocky and ambitious presidential aide, about the day that changed his life forever. On that Fourth of July, Wes put Ron Boyle, the chief executive's oldest friend, into the presidential limousine. By the time the trip came to an end, Wes was permanently disfigured, and Boyle was dead, the victim of a crazed assassin. Eight years later, Boyle is spotted, alive and well, in Malaysia. In that moment, Wes has the chance to undo the worst day of his life. Trying to figure out what really happened takes Wes back to a decade-old presidential crossword puzzle, mysterious facts buried in Masonic history, and a two-hundred-year-old code invented by Thomas Jefferson. But what Wes doesn't realize is that The Book of Fate holds everyone's secrets. Especially the ones worth dying for. The Book of Fate. What does it say about you?
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Royal Art:
Three Centuries of Freemasonry
By Stevan V. Nikolic
 Are Freemasons a secret society, with a dangerous agenda, as their enemies would like to present or a philanthropic association of good men (and women) trying to become better and improve the society they live in? Can we subscribe to the controversial idea that the phenomenon of Freemasonry has a life of its own within our collective unconscious that sustains itself regardless of human destiny? Enter into this mysterious world of symbols, bizarre rituals, secret words, signs and handshakes and learn first hand what it is all about, where it is coming from and where it is going.
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Freemason's Guide and Compendium
New and Revised Edition
By Bernard E. Jones
First published in 1950, the Freemasons' Guide and Compendium is filled with authentic, detailed information on a wide variety of subjects related to masons and masonry. Written by an experienced Freemason with the interests of rank-and-file members of the ordinary lodge in mind—especially the young Craftsman who wishes to learn the nature of Freemasonry's claim to have a history that goes back to ancient days—it provides key facts about masonic history, tradition, and lore. In doing so, the book offers a far greater scope of information than any other comparable work. And Bernard E. Jones critically examines conflicting ideas about how some of the traditions came to be, coming to conclusions of his own.
The early chapters of Freemasons' Guide and Compendium describe how the masonic guilds arose in eleven-century England after the Norman conquest. From there Jones moves into the emergence of speculative Freemasonry in the late medieval period and exlpores its amazing growth as an esoteric system during the 18th century. The major part of the book consists of a comprehensive, systematic presentation of information about masonry's customs, principles and tenets, words and phrases, lodge appointments and working tools, symbols and emblems. With the help of the guide and compendium, the Craftsman will have no difficulty in making daily progress in masonic knowledge, and the thorough, exhaustive index will help him to access a great story of knowledge.
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The Meaning of Masonry
By W. L. Wilmshurst
 The papers here collected have been written with a view to promoting the deeper understanding of the meaning of Masonry; to providing the explanation of it that one constantly hears called for. The meaning of Masonry, however, is a subject usually left entirely unexpounded and that accordingly remains largely unrealized by its members save such few as make it their private study. It seems taken for granted that reception into the Order will automatically be accompanied by an ability to appreciate forthwith and at its full value all that one there finds. The contrary is the case, for Masonry is a veiled and cryptic expression of the difficult science of spiritual life, and the understanding of it calls for special and informed guidance on the one hand, and on the other a genuine and earnest desire for knowledge on the part of those seeking to be instructed. Contents: The Position and Possibilities of the Masonic Order; Deeper Symbolism of Freemasonry; Masonry as a Philosophy; Further Notes on Craft Symbolism; The Form of the Lodge; Holy Royal Arch of Jerusalem; Freemasonry in Relation to the Ancient Mysteries.
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The Brotherhood:
Inside the Secret World of the Freemasons
By Tom Dedopolus
 The Freemasons are the world's best-known fraternity. Famous for their secretive nature and impressive roster of historical members, they are often regarded as a sinister force operating behind the scenes. Some dismiss them as a group of old men who dress up to play games and indulge in a convivial dinner. Others believe they are a corrupting network of avid nepotists and political dabblers, pulling society's strings for their own dark ends. This is a long way from the Order's original reputation as a force of enlightenment, social responsibility, and scientific awareness. Behind the rumors, hearsay, and façade of secrecy, Freemasonry resonates with a beautiful tradition of philosophical symbolism. The journey through the degrees of Masonry is the journey through life itself. Written by the grandson of a very high-ranking Mason, The Brotherhood is a fascinating look inside an enigmatic institution. Starting with the visible structure of international Freemasonry and the myths and legends that surround it, the book moves on to examine the true meaning of Freemasonry—its mythological and real history, its social context, and the symbolism and philosophy that illuminates every aspect of the Craft, with a look at the current state of Freemasonry today.
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Mozart the Freemason:
The Masonic Influence on His Musical Genius
By Jacques Henry
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. 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.
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The Secret History Of Freemasonry:
Its Origins And Connection To The Knights Templar
By Paul Naudon
 Historians often make a sharp distinction between the operative Masonry of the Middle Ages and the speculative Masonry of modern times, emphasizing that there is no direct bridge connecting the two. Modern historians also have scoffed at Masonic claims concerning the close relationship between the Lodge and the Temple. Using medieval archives housed throughout Europe, historian Paul Naudon reveals that there was in fact a very intimate connection between the Masons and the Knights Templar. Church records of medieval Paris show that most, if not all, the Masons of that time were residents of the Templar censive, which allowed them to enjoy great exemptions and liberties from both church and state as a result of the protection afforded them by this powerful order. Naudon shows that the origins of Freemasonry can be traced back to the collegia of ancient Rome. He traces the evolution of organizations such as the Comacine Masters, the Arab turuqs, and the brotherhoods of builders created under the aegis of the Benedictines and the Knights Templar, all of which provide the vehicle for the transmission of a sacred tradition from pre-Christian times to the modern era.
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Traveling East
By Dr. Ronald E. Young 33·
 Freemasonry has been around for a long time, and it has not yet been clearly explained until now. Traveling East brings Blue Lodge Masonry into the 21st Century. No longer will Young Masons not know what is expected of them, no longer will a young Mason not know how to bury a brother Mason. Through the years all the knowledge of Masonry was kept by the elders, they only told you what they wanted you to know, this kept you coming back for more, as Masons would say this kept you craving for more light. Traveling East explains it all, with very easy to learn terms, but no pictures, that is where the elders will come in. Traveling East has something for all Masons to learn, remember when you were told that you will never know it all well…Traveling East will get you real close to the real truth about that which was lost, and never found, or was there ever anything lost? Traveling East takes you back to where it all started.
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Cracking the Freemason's Code
By Robert L.D. Cooper
In "Cracking the Freemason's Code", Robert Cooper explains exactly who the Freemasons are and what they do. As the Curator of the Scottish Masonic Museum and Library, the author is in a unique position to reveal the secret history of this elect brotherhood. Prompted by growing public interest and provoked by the controversial stories that circulate about Freemasonry, this is the first time that he has chosen to do so. "Cracking the Freemason's Code" is written with an insider's knowledge and privileged access to archive material, including never-before published images. It lays bare the intriguing symbolism, beliefs and history of the Masons, and explains the structure of Freemasonry, its ethos and connections to other covert societies. It also discloses the identities of famous Masons and the locations of important Masonic sites. This is the book that answers once and for all any questions readers may have about what Freemasonry is and the role it has played in shaping our society.
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1000 Famous Masons
By Cyril Sinclair
 In addition to George Washington, all of the following Presidents of the United States were Masons: Madison, Monroe, Jackson, Polk, Buchanan, Johnson, Garfield, McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, Taft, Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Truman, Lyndon Johnson and Ford. (Thomas Jefferson was never a "joiner"-he invented his own form of masonry.) Examples of some of the less well known members of this "secret society" include W.C. Fields, Clark Gable, Conan Doyle, W.E.B. DuBois and hundreds more.
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The Temple That Never Sleeps
Freemasons And E-masonry Toward a New Paradigm
By Josh Heller, Gerald Reilly
 A revolutionary book for every Freemason. The two authors, American and UK Masons, present a radical view of Freemasonry for both today and tomorrow. In addition to their ideas are those of numerous Internet Masons (E-Masons) from around the world who, by sharing the experience of their own Masonic journey, have provided stunning personal insight into the viability of the Craft in the Internet Age. This book will challenge your understanding of Freemasonry today and how it might transform for future generations.
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The Secret History of Freemasonry
By Jeremy Harwodd
The Freemasons is one of the world's oldest secular fraternal societies. Its membership is made up of a society of men who declare their concern with moral and spiritual values. The origins of the society are uncertain, but it is thought that the organization evolved hundreds of years ago from travelling stone masons who made the medieval cathedrals and castles. As well as exploring the history and legends of the Freemasons, this book also delves into the analysis and illustration of the signs and symbols of the Freemasons. Symbols such as the all-seeing eye, the five-pointed star, the sun and the moon, the mason's square. Beautifully illustrated with over 300 fine art images, this book will appeal to anyone interested in finding out the meaning of the symbolism of the past.
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American Freemasons:
Three Centuries Of Building Communities
By Mark A. Tabbert
 Volunteer associations of all varieties form the foundation of American history and culture. By far, the oldest and largest of all American volunteer associations is Freemasonry, but what exactly is Freemasonry? Why have three centuries of American men--from Paul Revere and Ben Franklin to Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, Harry Truman and Thurgood Marshall--been drawn to its rituals, symbols and precepts? And why did John Quincy Adams call it "a seed of evil,which can never produce any good?" Published in conjunction with the National Heritage Museum, this extravagantly illustrated volume offers a brief overview of Freemasonry's origins in 17th-century Scotland and England before exploring its evolving role in American history, from the Revolution through the labor and civil rights movements, and into the 21st century. American Freemasons explores some of the causes for the rise and fall of membership in the fraternity and why it has attracted men in such large numbers for centuries. Tabbert also examines the relationship between the privacy of a Masonic lodge and the public environment of the American community. American Freemasons is the perfect introduction to understanding a society that, while shrouded in mystery, has played an integral role in the lives and communities of millions of Americans.
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Secret Societies Of The Middle Ages: Assassins, Templars, And Westphalian Tribunals
By Thomas Keightley
 Secret Societies of the Middle Ages explores the foundations of modern secret societies, examining the history and known facts of three very different organizations:
1. The Assassins of the Middle East--how they evolved from an Islamic religious sect into one of the most feared groups in all the world and how the very name of this ancient order became the word used for political killings of this nature.
2. The Templars of Europe--from a pious group of protectors and dedicated crusaders to their bitter end persecuted as heretics, they introduced the concept of banking to the world while amassing a fortune of incalculable wealth.
3. The Secret Tribunals of Westphalia--the feared and self-appointed judicial group who passed judgment and performed executions in a time of lawlessness in Germany. They enjoyed popular support, providing a rudimentary and vigilante law at a time when warlords ruled and the emperor was ineffective.
The echoes of these particular societies are still heard today--from presidential offices to battlegrounds in the Middle East. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages, originally published in 1846, was the first book to gather information on these secret orders. This foundational reference work, upon which many contemporary histories have relied, is now back in print with an introduction by James Wasserman, author of The Templars and the Assassins: The Militia of Heaven.
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The Lost Keys of Freemasonry
Also Includes: Freemasonry of the Ancient Egyptians & Masonic Orders of Fraternity
By Manly P. Hall
Here is Manly P. Hall's classic work on history's most secretive brotherhood- reset and collected with two additional celebrated Hall volumes on occult Masonry. Freemasonry is the subject of perennial fascination-recently the cover story of a national newsmagazine, the premise of the movie National Treasure, and the anticipated basis of a forthcoming novel by Dan Brown. The twentieth century's great scholar of occult and esoteric ideas, Manly P. Hall was a Mason himself and nurtured a lifelong interest in the secret fraternal order, making it the focus of one of his earliest and best-loved books, The Lost Keys of Freemasonry. In this celebrated work, he examines the ethical training required of a Freemason, and the character traits a Mason must "build" within himself. Hall's 1923 volume is now reset and made available exclusively in this new edition, along with the author's two further classics on Masonry: Freemasonry of the Ancient Egyptians (1937), which explores the roots of Freemasonry in the initiatory temple rites of Pharaonic Egypt * Masonic Orders of Fraternity (1950), a fascinating work of short history that chronicles the reemergence of Freemasonry in Europe in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It surveys the lives of Masonry's modern architects and the secretive organizations that immediately preceded the brotherhood. This three-in-one volume features the original illustrations of each book, for a total of nearly thirty images, including recreations of scenes and rites from Masonry's unusual history. It also includes a new index encompassing all three titles.
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African Origins Of Freemasonry:
Treatise Of The Ancient Grand Lodge Of Khamet
By Zachary P. Gremillion
 Did the Knowledge of the Craft Originate in Africa? This is a great book all Black Freemasons should read it! We all know about Worshipful Prince Hall, but why did he become a mason? Why do white Masons segregate from black Masons? This book answers not only the Masonic Question,but the real esoteric purpose for separation of the race in the Order. It goes into great detail about the Masonic Orders origin in Africa, and how Europeans received it. GOOD BOOK. It deals with figures such as Marcus Garvey, Noble Drew Ali, Elijah Muhammad, and there knowledge of the origin of masonic knowledge and origins.
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Arcana Of Freemasonry
A History Of Signs And Symbols
By Albert Churchward
 From Egyptian history and Mayan relief work, through Greek mathematicians, philosophers and metaphysicians, Churchward traces the most basic symbols of Freemasonry to the hidden symbolism found in the signs and tools of Freemasonry today. With such knowledge, readers may find hidden meanings in all walks of life - hidden in great works of art, architecture, geometry, poetry, and especially contemporary novels that lean on Masonic mysteries as plot devices.
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 Detroit's Masonic Temple
By Lundberg, Kowalski
The largest Masonic temple in the world, Detroit's Masonic temple is a monumental structure with a rich and colorful history, befitting one of the most historic organizations in the world. Encompassing more than 1,000 rooms and more than a million square feet, the temple has served Masons since 1926 and provides a venue for many leading entertainers and theater productions. Its lodges, chapels, and ballrooms are masterpieces of architecture rich with the symbolism of Freemasonry, evident even in the smallest details. The temple stands as an artistic work of architecture and as the physical embodiment of the history, traditions, and symbolism of Freemasonry. What are the secrets of the craft? Just look; they are carved into the walls, inlaid in the marble floors, and depicted in woodcuts on every floor.
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Robert's Rules of Order
New Masonic Edition
 This revised edition is a work that has been custom tailored for use in Masonic lodges. The valuable parliamentary procedures in the classic "Robert's" that apply to the lodge have been retained, while revising the problematic areas so that it will fall better in line with common Masonic practices. Many Masonic parliamentarians shudder at the thought of the original, classic "Robert's Rules of Order" being used in a Masonic lodge. The reasons for the disapproval are not hard to understand. The original work simply does not apply to the lodge in many important areas. While the proper operation of a Masonic lodge does employ basic parliamentary procedures, many aspects of a properly run club meeting simply do not apply to the lodge. Regardless of the many problems with the classic "Robert's Rules of Order", it enjoys use in many lodges. Some Grand Lodges even have the classic work as part of the suggested tools for proper lodge operation. The danger, of course, is that an inexperienced Mason could fail to separate the useful aspects of the work and put to use some parliamentary procedures that are wholly inappropriate for the lodge. Rather than fight the use of the very popular book, the decision was made to revise the work so that it would be better suited for the lodge.
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Golden Builders:
Alchemists, Rosicrucians, First Free Masons
By Tobias Churton
 In a breathtaking span of detailed research, Tobias Churton reveals, without resorting to mythology or pseudo-history, the most up-to-date knowledge on the development of Gnostic alchemy, the true origins of pre-Grand Lodge Freemasonry, and the mysterious Fraternity of the Rosy Cross (the Rosicrucians). Following the Hermetic spiritual and philosophical stream through 1,600 years of esoteric history, Churton introduces readers to great men of magic and wisdom- spiritual heroes and masters like Paracelsus, Caspar Schwenckfeld, Johann Valentin Andrae, and Elias Ashmole. The Golden Builders is an essential addition to any serious seekers' library. Presents a broad survey of the Hermetic current and its transmissions from Hellenistic Alexandria to the time of Paracelsus and focuses on the Rosicrucian movement as a vehicle of the Hermetic current. Debunking myths while revealing genuine mysteries, The Golden Builders is an enticing read that contains much spiritual wisdom. Explore the deeper meaning of magic and human existence, as revealed in the records and inspiring lives of the Golden Builders.
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The Virgin Mary Conspiracy:
The True Father of Christ and the Tomb of the Virgin
By Graham Phillips
 By skillful reading and brilliant exegesis, Phillips seems to have discovered that after the crucifixion, Mary and her second husband Joseph left the Middle East and traveled to England. This sounds a fantastic claim, but travel to all of Europe was well-established even then, and England was a major mining land, selling lead and iron to much of the world. The records show that St. Augustine traveled to Britain, and reported back that a thriving Christian community existed there, including several references to a mysterious Holy Grail. Unlike the myriad fabrications (e.g., Holy Blood, Holy Grail, The DaVinci Code) Phillips sticks to the facts. His central thesis: Mary, the mother of Jesus, traveled to Britain and died there. Her grave site is now known but as yet unexcavated. No one seems particularly interested to put the question to the test. No Catholic is interested because their 19th Century dogma asserts that Mary, too, ascended bodily into heaven, and you are not permitted to believe otherwise. Phillips' great strength is not in amassing large lists of footnotes-all the charlatans have discovered that trick. His skill is in thinking about what facts mean, rejecting those that don't fit, and placing the rest in the correct order. The result is so startling, the Orthodoxy will not even arch an eyebrow of interest. Meanwhile, the rest of us have an intellectual feast of epicurean proportions.
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Freemasons:
A History and Exploration of the World's Oldest Secret Society
By Christopher Knight, Robert Lomas
 Paul 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. Today, some four to five million Freemasons worldwide pledge to live their lives in accordance with principles of morality, charity, and loyalty—both to fellow Masons and to the order itself. But what exactly does Freemasonry entail, and what happens behind the lodges' closed doors? Discover the truth about: * Masonic Symbols—architectural symbolism, rings, pins, and other subtle indicators of membership * Rites and rituals—"Rite of Investiture" initiation ceremonies, the Apron Lecture, the Rite of Destitution and others * Hierarchy and organizational structure—including rules for advancement * Freemasonry's ancient and ongoing conflict with major religious institutions worldwide * Women and Freemasonry—including such groups as Eastern Star, Job's Daughters, and Amaranth * "Anti-Masons"—opposition groups, from the Catholic Church to conspiracy theorists * African-American Masonry—the "Prince Hall" Masonry alumni * Myths and conspiracies. Now, in this fascinating guide that explores the myths and reality of Freemasonry, the veil of secrecy is finally lifted...
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Book Of Hiram:
Freemasonry, Venus, Secret Key To Life Of Jesus
By Christopher Knight, Robert Lomas
 PAPERBACK! This is the extraordinary story of Knight and Lomas's fourteen-year quest to uncover the secret teachings buried beneath Roslin Chapel near Edinburgh. Their quest ends with startling revelations about early human history -- the origins of Christianity, of Freemasonry and of science. They show that all were charged with a belief in a secret cosmic code linking, for example, the Exodus from Egypt, the founding of Solomon's Temple and the Star of Bethlehem. This book reveals for the first time why there were such high expectations of a Messiah at the time of the birth of Jesus Christ. The Book of Hiram will change everything you thought you knew about both the Bible and Freemasonry.
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Turning the Hiram Key:
Making Darkness Visible
By Robert Lomas
 The latest book from Robert Lomas takes readers beyond The Hiram Key to reveal the secrets of the actual Masonic rituals. By deconstructing these rituals, Lomas discovers the true message behind them, a message that is as valid today as it was when the rituals were created. Not only will readers get a step-by-step, insider's look at each of these timeless rituals, they'll learn how they can benefit from them in today's world. With Lomas as their guide, readers will learn: the hidden meanings behind the rituals * the true purpose of the spiritual journey that is freemasonry. * the truth behind the postures, symbols, and tools of this fascinating craft * how to incorporate the inner mysteries of freemasonry into their daily lives. Turning the Hiram Key also explores how these rituals have helped history's most accomplished men to reach their goals, from Louis Armstrong and Charles Lindbergh to George Washington and Franklin D. Roosevelt to John Wayne and Buzz Aldrin.
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Talisman:
Sacred Cities, Secret Faith
By Graham Hancock, Robert Bauval
 What the authors have uncovered is a heretical tradition rooted in Hermeticism in Egypt which has, for the past thousand years, been a hidden opponent of the Christian Church. At many of the key turning points in Western history, this tradition bursts out into the open in strange ways. The first Renaissance Pope became fascinated by the Hermetic texts and their haunting desire for a new utopian city and had paintings of pyramids installed on his bedroom celling. The Masonic members of England's Royal Society, who also rebuilt London after the Fire of London, planned to turn it into a symbolic capital of this secret tradition; Louise XI specifically set out to make himself out to be the Sun King and to refashion the design of Paris to mimic Egyptian temples. The Founding Fathers, almost all Freemasons, left signs of this secret agenda in their architectural plans of Washington, D.C., and in the symbols of the new republic (e.g. the Masonic symbols on the dollar bill). It is impossible to avoid the symbolic challenge of the Washington Memorial and the new glass pyramid in the Louvre (the culmination of centuries of surrepetitious architectural manipulation of the city plan of Paris).
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The Merovingian Mythos and the Mystery of Rennes-le-Chateau
By Tracy R. Twyman
 Occult expert & historian Tracy R. Twyman has been investigating the Holy Grail and Rennes-le-Chateau, and has written extensively about it in Dagobert's Revenge Magazine. She discovered that the bloodline of the Merovingians stems not only from Christ and Mary Magdalene, but goes back to the god-kings of the antediluvian world. She has determined the nature of the physical object called "the Holy Grail" - a magnificent structure hidden beneath Rennes-le-Chateau. Within this structure is the greatest treasure of human history: the grave of a sacred king named Cain, who brought the wisdom of the gods down from Heaven. The Grail has inspired secret societies and the destiny of humanity. Twyman deciphers clues left by the Priory of Sion, the Knights Templar, and the Freemasons, found in history, mythology, scriptures, and the traditions of the occult, resulting in a reinterpretation of the story of civilization.
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