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Masonic Books & Editor Reviews For reader reviews click on cover and scroll down the new page The other book pages are being updated, and will be online as soon as possible. In the meantime, here are the most popular Masonic and Masonic- related books drawn from all categories.
Freemasonry by Arthur Edward Waite (1921) This is a far-ranging and detailed look at Freemasonry and its traditions, including some obscure areas not usually examined. It originally appeared in two volumes, but has now been reprinted in one book of 1024 pages. The author was a Mason, and formed the Fellowship of the Rosy Cross.
by John J. Robinson (1989) Seeks to trace Freemasonry back to the Knights Templar via the 1381 Peasant's Revolt in England. Reads like a detective story. Author was not a Mason when he wrote the book, but joined a lodge later.
by Christopher Hodapp (2006) Follows Freemasonry through the American Revolution, the Founding Fathers and the design of Washington, DC. Author also wrote Freemasons for Dummies.
by Robert L. D. Cooper (2007) Looks into Masonic structure, culture, connections, sites, and famous members. The author is curator of the Masonic museum and library in Scotland.
Philosophy, History and Wisdom of Freemasonry by Michael R. Poll, editor (2006) A series of articles by various authors on aspects of Freemasonry, including jurisprudence, spiritual significance, Rosicrucianism, and world peace.
by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh (1989) Looks for links between the Knights Templar and Freemasons, via Robert the Bruce, Scots Guard, and Rosslyn Chapel. The authors also wrote Holy Blood, Holy Grail.
Freemasonry by S. Brent Morris (2006) An introduction to Freemasonry, its organization and practices, and includes illustrations. Author is the managing editor of the Scottish Rite Journal.
by Robert Lomas (2007) Follows a proposed path from Knights Templar to Freemasons, but that route did not produce evidence of connection. Author also wrote Freemasonry and the Birth of Modern Science.
by Malcolm Barber (1995) Covers the history of the Knights Templar at a good level of detail from their origin to the end of the Order. Author also wrote The Trial of the Templars.
Scotland's Century by David Stevenson (1990) Presents activities in Scotland during the 1600's which may have been linked to Freemasonry. Author also wrote The Scottish Revolution 1637-1644.
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Arthur Edward Waite Author (1857-1942)
John J. Robinson Author (c.1918-1996) Book Reviews Other books about Freemasonry and all its aspects, including the Knights Templar: The Craft and Its Symbols (1985) by Allen Roberts. Holy Blood, Holy Grail (1982) by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, Henry Lincoln. The Secret Architecture of Our Nation's Capital (2002) by David Ovason. Freemasons for Dummies (2005) by Christopher Hodapp. Freemasonry: A Journey Through Ritual and Symbol (1991) by W. Kirk MacNulty. The Trial of the Templars (1978) by Malcolm Barber. The Rosslyn Hoax? (2006) by Robert L. D. Cooper. The Meaning of Masonry (1922) by W. L. Wilmshurst. Freemason's Guide and Compendium (1950) by Bernard E. Jones. A Dictionary of Freemasonry (ca. 1890) by Robert Macoy.
Benjamin Franklin's reprint of Anderson's Constitutions
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