The lodge in friendship village and other stories, masonic book club, 1987. Masonic ritual from having read their descriptions in books and on the internet would still not be initiated in any wayfor the personal. We encourage you, in your journey into freemasonry, to explore the many written works about the fraternity to broaden your understanding of the symbols, history and meaning of the masonic tradition. Thats an additional 28 titles made available only on presentation of a recently paid dues card. Freemason ritual learning the ritual within the degrees. Equally with those who have not seen the light, and who therefore could not understand its contents, for you there will be nothing in it. A series of enjoyable and interesting stories that will make one think of the way lodges operated in a more relaxed day in small communities. The york rite, or more correctly the american rite, is a collection masonic bodies and degree systems which would otherwise operate independently and individually. This book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. Masonic books free, downloadable public domain books related to freemasonry. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. Masonic ritual is intended to be performed in a solemn manner to.
History of freemasonry in the state of new york ossion lang. Includes numerous images and reproductions of important scottish rite documents. A man of tremendous talents, strongpassions, and curious contradictions, folger was twice expelled from masonry by the grand lodge of new york and participated in at least six clandestine supreme councils, but died a. As a donor, you also get free access to the restricted section of this library. Books on scottish rite masonry freemason information. Proceedings the grand lodge masons state of new york 1988 freemason masonic book.
New masonic soft faux leather ritual book cover, lodge. Duncans ancient, free, and accepted masonic ritual and monitor. As representations of king solomons temple in ancient jerusalem erected in almost every american town and city, masonic temples provided specially designed spaces for the enactment of this influential fraternitys secret rituals. The york rite is one of several masonic organizations or paths a master mason may choose to join in. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. One of the worlds foremost repositories of masonic books, artifacts, and ephemera. This book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and. This is an interesting look at the development of the scottish rite northern masonic jurisdiction as told by william homan, a deputy of the northern masonic jurisdiction for the state of new york. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor, or, guide to the three symbolic degrees of the ancient york rite. Buy products related to york rite masonic products and see what customers say about york rite masonic products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Secret high degree rituals masonic rite memphis by j yarker. If the holy book within your religion is the bible, you may wish to begin by.
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. Huge range in stock all ready for immediate dispatch quality masonic soft faux. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. The grand lodge of new york officially, the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of the state of new york is the largest and oldest independent organization of freemasons in the u. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. The initiation rituals at the masonic lodge here had been bathed in secrecy. History of freemasonry in the state of new york ossion lang signed. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia.
Photographic reproduction of the 1905 edition of this work. Given that all masons profess beliefs in a monotheistic god, it makes sense that rituals are an essential part of the culture. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor, or, guide to the three symbolic degrees of the ancient york rite third edition, 1866, by malcolm c. Bentley wrote in his 1874 book history of the abduction of william morgan and the anti masonic excitement of 182630, the two men entered into partnership to print a book. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor index sacred texts. Kipling, rudyard, the man who would be king, dover, new york, 1994. A ritual gone fatally wrong puts light on masonic secrecy the. Another primary authoritative masonic teaching method is through small books which. The book of the lodge was printed in 1855, by robert macoy b. Using new york state as a case study, moore not only analyzes the design and construction of masonic structures. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Rituals of american freemasonry the masonic trowel. 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.
It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced. Masonic book club, 2001, by jivanji jamshedji modi and masonic book club page images at. Masonic ritual is the scripted words and actions that are spoken or performed during the degree. Masonic ritual has appeared in a number of contexts within literature including in the man who would be king, by rudyard kipling, and war and peace, by leo tolstoy. Within the artifact collection of the livingston masonic library of the grand lodge of new. If, on the contrary, you are zealous for the purity of masonic ritual you may find a few hints worthy of your attention. 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. Folger went on to prepare at least two other books of rituals. Standard history of freemasonry state of new york by p ross. The story told in the ritual for the red cross acts as a link between the cryptic degrees and the ones that follow, and bridges the period between the old and new testaments. Masonic rituals for the entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master masons. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The general ahiman rezon and freemasons guide new york.
The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. This painting by paul orban shows the 1880 cornerstonelaying ceremony for. Keep in mind, that at this time, all ritual work was mouthtoear, there were few instructors of masonic ritual. Macoy has over 10,000 items serving freemasonry including prince hall and york rite. Get the best deals on masonic ritual book when you shop the largest online selection at. It was at one time the largest grand lodge in the world in terms of membership. Duncan illustrated html at the general ahiman rezon and freemasons guide new york. Rituals help people connect to themselves, their chosen communities, and their gods. Using this key, the conservator ritual could be read by anyone. Bentley wrote in his 1874 book history of the abduction of william morgan and the anti masonic excitement of 182630, the two men entered into partnership to print a book which the.
Conservator movement was based, on a book called mnemonics which was a key to all the esoteric and exoteric work. If you can not sympathise with that object cast the book aside, it will not interest you. Masonic leaders statewide were quick to disavow the incident, saying it was not masonic custom to shoot guns at other members. Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic supply company, 4549 john st. New masonic soft faux leather ritual book cover, lodge freemasons ritual book. Enrollment in a reading course is open to master masons who are members in good standing of a lodge under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of state of new york. Despite the overall similarity to the emulation ritual, there are archaic elements in the york ritual. Masonic ritual is the scripted words and actions that are spoken or performed during the degree work in a masonic lodge. The york working was finally put to print in 1924, and the present revised ritual book was printed in 1981. Celeste ng, ann patchett, min jin lee and others on the books that. Brothers may participate in the courses by visiting the librarys manhattan branch, or by borrowing books through the mail.
Publication date 1870 topics freemasonry rituals publisher new york. There are initiation rituals and ceremonies to commemorate a members advancement to new masonic. New freemasons would like to learn masonic ritual in the most expedient manner. Freemasonry, ritual architecture, and masculine archetypes. Masonic symbolism is that which is used to illustrate the principles which freemasonry espouses. Print, book of the lodge, 1855 grand lodge of new york.