Title:
The complete idiot's guide to Freemasonry / by S. Brent Morris.
ISBN:
9781615642373
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Edition:
Second edition.
Publication Information:
New York, N.Y. : Alpha Books, [2013]
©2013
Physical Description:
xii, 340 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Contents:
The basic organization of Freemasonry. What is Freemasonry? ; The birth of the Masonic fraternity ; The beginnings of American Freemasonry ; African American Freemasonry ; Masonic regularity -- The Eastern Star, the York Rite, and the Scottish Rite. Women and Freemasonry ; The York Rite ; The Scottish Rite -- Building higher, having fun, and doing more. Even more Masonic organizations ; Masonic "fun" and youth groups ; Masonic philanthropies -- Masonic myths and misunderstandings. Albert Pike : Sovereign Pontiff of Masonic mythology ; Searching for hidden Masonic symbols ; Masonry in plain sight in Washington ; Masonic mythology : Knights Templar and Egypt ; Religious concerns about Freemasonry -- A field guide to Masonic symbols and jewelry. Masonic symbols ; Masonic regalia -- Appendixes. Masonic rituals ; Famous Freemasons ; Freemasonry in books, plays, and movies.
Summary:
Recent novels and films about the ancient society of Freemasons have increased interest and raised a lot of misconceptions about this mysterious fraternity. This guide gives you everything you need to know, from its beginnings to how it is organized and operates today.
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OCLC Number:
ocn825109037
Availability:
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