This is an outstanding Masonic book for the new or experienced Mason. Haywood gives a good, brief history of Freemasonry and then takes us from the petition to Freemasonry’s place in the world. Masonic symbols, philosophy, etiquette and clothing are all discussed along with everything from Masonic relief to record keeping for the Lodge Secretary. An indispensable book for all Masons.
Table of Content
Preface. v
Foreword to the Cornerstone Edition. viii
Part One
Chapter I – Operative Freemasonry. 1
Chapter II – You and Your Masonry. 9
Chapter III – Transition. 16
Chapter IV – The First Grand Lodge. 24
Chapter V – ‘Ancient’ Masonry. 33
Chapter VI – Masonry as an Order. 42
Part Two
Chapter VII – The Petition. 51
Chapter VIII – The Symbolic Degrees. 56
Chapter IX – Symbols and Symbolism.. 66
Part Three
Chapter X – Great Symbols – (1st Group) 73
Chapter XI – Great Symbols – (2nd Group) 80
Chapter XII – Great Symbols – (3rd Group) 86
Chapter XIII – Great Symbols – (4th Group) 95
Part Four
Chapter XIV – Religion and Masonry. 103
Chapter XV – Philosophy. 111
Chapter XVI – Masonic Relief 119
Chapter XVII – Masonic Etiquette. 125
Chapter XVIII – Masonic Penalties – Symbolic Only. 132
Chapter XIX – Masonic Clothing. 140
Part Five
Chapter XX – Visiting by Masons. 147
Chapter XXI – Books – Records – History, Etc. 152
Chapter XXII – Monitor. 158
Chapter XXIII – Famous Masons. 165
Chapter XXIV – The Individual Lodge. 173
Chapter XXV – The Masonic Community. 180
Chapter XXVI – Freemasonry’s Place in the World. 187
Chapter XXVII – Members of Worldwide Masonry. 193
About the author
Michael R. Poll (1954 – present) is the owner of Cornerstone Book Publishers and editor of the Journal of The Masonic Society. He is a Fellow and Past President of The Masonic Society, a Fellow of the Philalethes Society, a Fellow of the Maine Lodge of Research, Member of the Society of Blue Friars, and Full Member of the Texas Lodge of Research.A New York Times Bestselling writer and publisher, he is a prolific writer, editor, and publisher of Masonic and esoteric books. He is also the host of the You Tube channel ‘New Orleans Scottish Rite College.’ As time permits, he travels and speaks on the history of Freemasonry, with a particular focus on the early history of the Scottish Rite. He was born in New Orleans, LA and lives a peaceful life with his wife and two sons.
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