Catholic answers is pleased to provide this unabridged entry from the original catholic encyclopedia, published between 1907 and 1912. Were the accomplishment of such an herculean task possible, except after years of intense and unremitting labor, the unwieldy size of the book produced, and the heterogeneous nature of its contents, so far from inviting, would rather tend to distract attention, and the object of communicating a knowledge of the principles of masonic law, would. The passive apprenticeship and initiation, but after the participle of this was acceptus. A complete history of freemasonry is beyond the scope of a single article. Click download or read online button to get a library of freemasonry book now. Where a member has himself no personal or acquired knowledge of the qualifications of. This dictionary has been compiled from multiple sources to better illustrate the meaning of a word or phrase that is used in the entered apprentice, fellowcraft or master mason degrees,also known as the symbolic degrees. But it is only in keeping with the antiquity of the teachings of freemasonry. Encyclopedia of freemasonry download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Ebook mackey s jurisprudence of freemasonry as pdf. Share the lexicon of freemasonry freemasons new zealand.
Books, publications, resources for freemasons grand lodge of. Masonic dictionary alphabetical listing of articles. Resources for masonic historians, researchers, brethren, lodges, libraries. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. This beautiful book contains definitions of all freemasonry s terms, notices of its traditions and antiquities, together with an account of all the rites and mysteries of the ancient world. Author op lexicon op peeemasojfet, a textbook op masonic. A lexicon of freemasonry by albert g mackey abebooks.
This book is the classic exposition of english freemasonry. Manual of the lodge wikisource, the free online library. Freemasonry and the biblefrom the first hebrew texts. Lexicon of freemasonry, 1860 first english ed from 5th american ed 384. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Subsequently, enlarged and revised by other authors into several volumes after his death. Viii, rune magic symbolism, and many more programs. Freemasonry is called a craft, partly for historical reasons, partly because, unlike so many fraternities, it requires a training given in the form of initiation ceremonies of those seeking its membership. An interesting and important symbol in freemasonry. In doing so assist them to better understand the learnings in the three degree ceremonies. It is a valuable resource for subjects related to theology, philosophy, history, culture, and more. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. This article traces the early development of freemasonry from organised bodies of operative stonemasons to the modern system of speculative lodges organised around regional or national grand lodges. Page 236 and the lord sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people.
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This beautiful book contains definitions of all freemasonry s terms. Masonic dictionary accepted the latin accipere, receive, was from ad, meaning to, and capere, meaning take, therefore to take, to receive. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. Mackey s jurisprudence of freemasonry start download portable document format pdf and ebooks.
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The bible in the foreground of the picture, above, is a geneva bible from 1581. Masonry like all religions, conceals its secrets from all except the adepts and sages, or the elect and uses false explanations and misinterpretations of its symbols to mislead. In freemasonry, the hand is a symbol of human actions. The origin of these terms, descriptive of speculative freemasons, goes back into the very beginnings of the history of the order. A lexicon of freemasonry 1869 top results of your surfing a lexicon of freemasonry 1869 start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. Thats an additional 28 titles made available only on presentation of a recently paid dues card. Originally published in 1914 for the leeds association of installed masters, f. A lexicon of freemasonry containing a definition of all its communicable terms, notices of its history, traditions, and antiquities, and an account of the rites and mysteries of the ancient world. Share the lexicon of freemasonry freemasons ceremonies use many terms words which are unfamiliar to most brethren. Mackey, also the author of the lexicon of freemasonry appears as author of this encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences, which, being a library in inself, superseded most of the masonic works which have been tolerated by the craftchiefly because none better could be obtained. Prolific as an author his books included the history of freemasonry in seven volumes, the encyclopedia of freemasonry in two volumes, symbolism of freemasonry, masonic jurisprudence, manual of the lodge, book of the chapter, principles of masonic law, lexicon of freemasonry and the mystic tie. Ebook a lexicon of freemasonry 1869 as pdf download. Deacon despite the fact that the bloom has been rubbed off by our slangy use of it, this is one of the most beautiful words in our language. Why therefore is the grand lodge of scotland selling a standard ritual.
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Mackey, also the author of the lexicon of freemasonry appears as author of this encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences, which, being a library in inself, superseded most of the masonic works. A lexicon of freemasonry livros na amazon brasil 9780217431019. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book without typos from the publisher. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. Lexicon of freemasonry 1869 by albert g mackey internet archive. Masonic lexiconpart 2 by missouri freemasons issuu. Cal chemy, declaring that one of the objects of initiation was the possession. The ashlar company masonic shop for the good of the craft. Please selcect from the alphabetical listing below, or use our seach engine to find what you are looking for. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by. If you want to download any of these ebooks directly, rather than using the regular search system you may. Abbreviations are much more in use among french than among english or american masons. Mackey a lexicon of freemasonry freemasonry scribd.
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