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FREEMASONS FOR DUMMIES   #M724                                                                                $19.99

          

By Christopher Hodapp               

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This is your plain-English introduction to this ancient organization. This balanced, eye-opening guide demystifies Freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites to the veiled symbols and their meaning, without giving away actual ritual. You will understand the Freemasonry philosophy, meet famous Masons through out history, explore the many controversies and conspiracy theories that swirl around the organization, and discover the changes coming to the Craft. The author, Christopher Hodapp, is a Master Mason and Past Master of Broad Ripple Lodge No. 643 and Vitruvian Lodge No. 767, both F. & A.M. in the state of Indiana. He is also a Royal Arch Mason, Cryptic Mason, Knights Templar, Scottish Rite Mason, and a Shriner, who has traveled extensively reporting on Masonic practices in Great Britain and France. He was honored in 2003 with the Philalethes Society Award of Merit. He has written for the “Indiana Freemason” magazine.


A DAILY ADVANCEMENT IN MASONIC KNOWLEDGE:  THE COLLECTED BLUE FRIAR LECTURES   #M062                                                                $17.50

By Wallace McLeod, Editor   and  S. Brent Morris, Associate Editor

          

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THE CRAFT AND ITS SYMBOLS,  #M321                                                                                       $9.50

By Allen E. Roberts               

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THE NEWLY RAISED MASTER MASON should have it.  Because it explains meanings of the initiation ceremonies he has just gone through which he probably did not grasp at the time.  HIS WIFE?  WHY?  Because she will gain an understanding of the new avenues opening for a better and fuller life for the entire family.  Also, a must for SPEAKERS, LEADERS, THE NON-MASON, AND EVERYBODY WHO NEEDS A "LIFT" FOR A BETTER WAY OF LIVING WITH HIS FELLOWMAN.

Hard cover, 104 pages. (English version)


THE CRAFT AND ITS SYMBOLS   (Spanish version)     #M330                                   $9.50

By Allen E. Roberts

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Hard cover, 104 pages. (Spanish version)


THE MEN'S HOUSE                #M086                                                                                                    $12.95

By Joseph Fort Newton                                           

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To the Freemason, be he only beginning his work in the quarries of the Craft, or a laborer of many years standing, these inspring writings and addresses from one of the Craft's most eloquent authors, will bring joy and meaning.  Perhaps most quoted of all Dr. newton's messages is "When is a man a Mason?"  He gives thought for a lifetime of study.

Hard cover with jacket.  253 pages.


SHORT TALKS ON MASONRY         #M085                                                                               $10.00

By Joseph Fort Newton                                   

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Whether one is seeking information or inspiration, or material for a series of talks before Masonic audiences, the topics covered in this book will prove valuable.  Universal ideals are beautifully explained by the author.  You will find many references to the Holy Bible, great masons, a lucid description of Masonic emblems, and much light on the symbolism, history, and philosophy of Freemasonry.

Soft cover, 255 pages.


THE NEWLY MADE MASON         #M080                                                                                        $15.95

By H. L. Haywood                                                

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What He and Every Mason Should Know About Masonry.  For the newly-made Mason, but is chock full of Masonic facts for all, and covers the origin, history, philosophy, symbolism, organization and operation of the Order.  Divided into 5 parts:  Operative Freemasonry, The Petition, The Great Symbols, Religion and Masonry, and Visiting Masons.

Cover, 234 pages, Illustrations.


A MODERN MASON EXAMINES HIS CRAFT        #M325                                                             $6.95

By L. C. Helms                                                  

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Fact versus Fiction.   Curiosity about the history of certain practices utilized in Masonic Lodges, concern about the confusion and misinformation that is prevalent even among tenured Freemasons--resulted in the writing of this informative volume.  Why was Freemasonry considered by many individuals to be anti-Catholic?  Why is there such an emphasis on secrecy in a day and age when every aspect of the Craft's ceremonies can be obtained by the curious non-Mason in 100 different books??  Any other questions.

Soft cover, 96 pages.


MORE ABOUT MASONRY                #M081                                                                  $7.50

By H. L. Haywood  

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This is a companion to Haywood's The Newly-made Mason and is intended for the one who wishes to advance in Masonic information and become adept and take an active part in lodge work.  Gives the origins of the Craft, its history, organization into lodges and Grand Lodges, its relation to the civil government, and more.

Soft covers, 236 pages.


FREEMASONRY:  ITS HIDDEN MEANING          #M309                                                           $12.50

By George H. Steinmetz                                

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The spiritual interpretation of the esoteric work of the Masonic lodge systematically analyzes the lectures and symbol of the first three degrees so that the reader can really understand them.  You will have a better, a more understandable knowledge of what Freemasonry teaches and know how to make your masonry a workable, a live, an  interest6ing, and a satisfying way of life.

Hard cover with jacket, 215 pages.  Illus., Indexed.


THE MASONIC LETTER G                #M326                                                                                 $8.50

                                                            By Paul Foster Case                                    

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Explores the link between the Masonic degrees, rituals and Qabalistic tradition.  Masonry cannot be appreciated or understood without the knowledge of the Qabalistic Tree of Life and its insight into the nature of man and the Cosmos.  Develops the relationship between the Geometry upon which the building and architectural symbolism of Masonry are based and the Geomatria of the Qabalists, a system of number correspondences to words and phrases that reveals the meanings of the numbers, measurements and geometrical proportions in the Old and New Testaments.

Soft cover, 96 pages.


THE GREAT TEACHINGS OF MASONRY        #M090                                                             $12.95

By H. L. Haywood                                                  

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This classic work has recently been reprinted and enlarged to include a chapter on Ancient Mysteries and Masonic Symbolism.  Of special interest is the addition of a Tribute to Harry Leroy Haywood by Ralph Whipple.  What is Masonry, what does it stand for, what are its purposes and doctrines, its history, and much more??


MASONIC LIFELINE:  LEADERSHIP             #M711                                                                   $12.50

By Allen E. Roberts                                       

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A ten-lesson manual loaded with plans and goals for Masonic leadership and education with hundreds of questions and answers.

Soft cover, 160 pages.


THE FREEMASON AT WORK                    #L352                                                     $42.00

By Harry Carr                                                 

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During his term as editor of the Transactions of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge of Research, one of the author's most important and constant duties was to answer questions on every aspect of Freemasonry from members all over the world.  This book is a collection of the best of those twelve years of questions and answers.  This is an invaluable reference for the Master, Secretaries and Preceptors.

Hard cover with jacket, 448 pages, index and illus.


THE MYSTIC TIE                         #M331                                                                                  $16.50

By Allen E. Roberts                                            

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From the first page to the last, the reader is in for an adventure--one that will take him through the centuries of recorded history. Read about Plato, the Civil War, the "Lodge of confusion," Prince hall Freemasonry and more.

Hard cover, jacket, 312 pages. Index.


SOURCES OF MASONIC SYMBOLISM               #M064                                                      $13.50

By Alex Horne                                                          

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The wide use of symbols in Freemasonry is the characteristic that distinguishes it from all other organizations.  The author examines the use of symbols in Freemasonry.  He looks at symbolism in the Bible, Heraldy, Religious Art as well as the Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences.  Nicely produced with illustrations.

Hard cover with jacket. 98 pages.


POUND'S MASONIC ADDRESSES AND WRITINGS         #M068                                $15.95

 

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Dean Pound is recognized as one of the leading Masonic scholars and his inspiring addresses on the subject of Freemasonry have excited the admiration of students of the Craft throughout the world.

Cloth, 384 + xiii pages.


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