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Books - I
http://www.themasonictrowel.com/indexes/index_books.htm
A Basic Historico-Chronological Model OF THE Western Hermetic Tradition,
by Frater Trevor Stewart [a very interesting ‘dissertation']
Introduction
An Alternative Thematic Model of the Western Tradition
Masonic Initiation in the English-speaking World
Some Evidence of Early Masonic Involvement in Hermeticism
The General Hermetic Features of the Masonic Rituals
Masonic Initiation of Today Viewed as a Process
Some European Initiations Today
Future Prospect
BEYOND THE NORTHEAST CORNER by Richards H. Sands
Foreword
Chapter 1 - And Then There Was Light
Chapter 2 - The Origin Of Freemasonry And The Early Years Of The British
Grand Lodges
Chapter 3 - A Brief History Of Freemasonry In Michigan - Early Michigan
Masonry
Chapter 4 - The Greatest And Best Of Men Have Been Promoters Of The Art
Chapter 5 - The Landmarks
Chapter 6 - Our Masonic Ritual What Are We To Believe?
Chapter 7 - Six Hundred Years Of Craft Ritual
Chapter 8 - On Symbols And Allegory
Chapter 9 - The Three Degrees
Chapter 10 - The Entered Apprentice Degree
Chapter 11 - Passing To The Second, Or Fellowcraft Degree
Chapter 12 - The Master Mason Degree
Chapter 13 - Religion And Freemasonry
Chapter 14 - Masonic Clothing And Other Symbols Not Mentioned In The Work
Chapter 15 - The Organization And Operation Of Lodge And Grand Lodge
Chapter 16 - Freemasonry And The World-Wide Web
Chapter 17 - Masonic-Related Organizations
Chapter 18 - The Challenge Of Freemasonry
Chapter 19 - For Further Study: A List Of Books
Appendix A - Possible Answers To Test Questions On “…And Then There
Was Light!”
Appendix B - Possible Answers To Test Questions On The Entered Apprentice
Degree
Appendix C - Possible Answers To Test Questions On The Fellowcraft Degree
Appendix D - Possible Answers To Test Questions On The Master Mason
Degree
BROTHERS AND BUILDERS by Joseph Fort Newton
Introduction
Chapter 1 - The Altar
Chapter 2 - The Holy Bible
Chapter 3 - The Square
Chapter 4 - The Compasses
Chapter 5 - The Level And The Plumb
Chapter 6 - The Master's Piece
HIRAM BOOK by Wayne T. Adams
To Be A Good Leader
How to Establish Goals & Objectives
How to Organize Lodge Financial Resources
How to Prepare a Lodge Budget
How to Put a Team Together
Suggested Duties for Lodge Officers
How to Get New Members Involved
How to Communicate
How to Write Good Letters
Trestleboard
Telephone Tree
Business Meeting
Deputy District
Interesting Programs
Lodge Activities
Event Checklist
Fellowship Night
Masonic Relief
Conduct Memorial Service
Appendices
History of Freemasonry by H. L. Haywood
Origins and Intimations
Legend and Romance
Primitive Rites and Symbols
The Ancient Mysteries
The Roman Collegia
The Gothic Builders
The Gothic Cathedrals
The Comacine Masters
The Old Charges
The Guild System
The Operative Masons
Transition
The First Grand Lodge
The Great Division
Masonry Reunited
ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY by William Preston
Preface
Introduction
Book 1 - The Excellency Of Masonry Displayed
Chapter 1 - Reflections On The Symmetry And Proportion In The Works Of
Nature, And On The Harmony And Affection Among The Various Species Of
Beings
Chapter 2 - The Advantages Resulting From Friendship
Chapter 3 - Origin Of Masonry, And Its General Advantages
Chapter 4 - Masonry Considered Under Two Denominations
Chapter 5 - The Government Of The Fraternity
Chapter 7 - The Rite Of Destitution
Chapter 8 - The Inn Of The Year's End
Chapter 6 - Reasons Why The Secrets Of Masonry Ought Not To Be Publicly
Exposed; And The Importance Of Those Secrets Demonstrated
CRAFT, TRADE MYSTERY by Dr. Bob James
Chapter 6 - Reasons Why The Secrets Of Masonry Ought Not To Be Publicly
Exposed; And The Importance Of Those Secrets Demonstrated
Chapter 7 - Few Societies Exempted From Censure. Irregularities Of Masons
No Argument Against The Institution
Chapter 8 - Charity The Distinguishing Characteristic Of Masons
Chapter 9 - The Discernment Displayed By Masons In The Choice Of Objects
Of Charity
Chapter 10 - Friendly Admonitions
Chapter 11 - Eulogium
Book 2 - General Remarks Including An Illustration Of The Lectures
Chapter 12 - General Remarks
Chapter 13 - The Ceremony Of Opening And Closing A Lodge
Chapter 14 - Remarks On The First Lecture
Chapter 15 - Remarks On The Second Lecture
Chapter 16 - Remarks On The Third Lecture
Chapter 17 - Of The Ancient Ceremonies Of The Order
Book 3 - The Principles Of Masonry Explained
Chapter 18 - A Letter From The Learned Mr. John Locke, To The Right Hon.
Thomas Earl Of Pembroke, With An Old Manuscript On The Subject Of FreeMasonry
Chapter 19 - Remarks On The Preceding Manuscript, And On The Annotations
Of Mr. Locke
Book 4 - The History Of Masonry In England
Chapter 20 - Masonry Early Introduced Into England
Chapter 21 - History Of Masonry In England Under St. Austin
Chapter 22 - History Of Masonry In England, During The Reigns Of Edward I
Edward II Edward III Richard II Henry V And Henry VI
Chapter 23 - History Of Masonry In The South Of England From 1471 To 1567
Chapter 24 - Progress Of Masonry In The South Of England From The Reign
Of Elizabeth To The Fire Of London In 1666
Chapter 25 - The History Of Masonry In England From The Fire Of London, To
The Accession Of George I
Chapter 26 - History Of The Revival Of Masonry In The South Of England
Chapter 27 - History Of Masonry From Its Revival In The South Of England Till
The Death Of King George I
Chapter 28 - History Of Masonry In England During The Reign Of King George
II
Chapter 29 - History Of Masonry In The South Of England From The Accession
Of George III, To The End Of The Year 1779
Chapter 30 - History Of The Most Remarkable Events In The Society From
1779 To 1791 Inclusive
Chapter 31 - History Of Masonry From The Installation Of The Prince Of Wales
As Grand Master, To The Grand Feast In 1795 Inclusive
Anthems
Odes
Songs
Preface
When Is A Trade Union Not A Trade Union
Fraternalsim Before 1717
18th Century The Age Of Faith Collides With The Age of Reason
When Is A Friendly Society Not A Friendly Society
The 19th Century - Or How Respectability Came To The Labour Movement
DE ARCHITECTURE by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
Introduction
De Architectura - Book I
De Architectura - Book II
De Architectura - Book III
De Architectura - Book IV
De Architectura - Book V
De Architectura - Book VI
De Architectura - Book VII
De Architectura - Book VIII
De Architectura - Book IX
De Architectura - Book X
Landscape architecture
Materials
Temples Part I
Temples Part II
Public Spaces
Private dwellings
Finishes and colours
Water Supply
Sundials and clocks
Mechanical Engineering
FREEMASONRY: ITS HIDDEN MEANING by George H. Steinmetz
Preface
Chapter 1 - By Way Of Introduction
Chapter 2 - Freemasonry - Religion
Chapter 3 - Mental Science
Chapter 4 - Evolution
Chapter 5 - The Secret Doctrine
Chapter 6 - Entered Apprentice
Chapter 7 - Entered Apprentice Lecture
Chapter 8 - Fellow-Craft
Chapter 9 - Middle Chamber Lecture
Chapter 10 - Master Mason
Chapter 11 - The Great Moral Lesson
Chapter 12 - Master Mason Lecture
FREEMASON'S MONITOR by Thomas Smith Webb
Preface : Introduction
Chapter 1 - Origin Of Masonry And Its General Advantages
Chapter 2 - The Government Of The Fraternity Explained
Chapter 3 - The Importance Of The Secrets Of Masonry Demonstrated
Chapter 4 - General Remarks
Chapter 5 - The Ceremony Of Opening And Closing A Lodge
Chapter 6 - Charges And Regulations For The Conduct And Behavior Of
Masons
Chapter 7 - Prerequisites For A Candidate
Chapter 8 - Remarks On The First Lecture
Chapter 9 - Remarks On The Second Degree
Chapter 10 - Remarks On The Third Degree
Chapter 11 - Funerals, Ceremony Of Constitution And Consecration
Chapter 12 - Ceremony Of Installation
Chapter 13 - Ceremony Of Laying The Foundation Stones Of Public Structures
Forms Most Commonly Required
Freemasonry and Catholism by Max Heindel
Part I: Lucifer, the Rebel Angel
Part II: The Masonic Legend
Part III: The Queen of Sheba
Part IV: Casting the Molten Sea
Part V: The Mystery of Melchisedec
Part VI: Spiritual Alchemy
Part VII: The Philosopher's Stone--What Is It and How It Is Made
Part VIII: The Path of Initiation
Part IX: Armageddon, the Great War, and the Coming Age
Summary
Is It True What They Say About Freemasonry by Art deHoyos
Chapter 1: The Methods of Anti-Masons
Chapter 2 - Anti-Masonry In The Electronic Age
Chapter 3 - John Ankerberg And John Weldon
Chapter 4 - The Reverend Ron Carlson
The Reverend James Dayton Shaw
Cornerstone Correspondence
Falsus In Multis, Falsus In Omnibus
Epilogue: The Fruits Of Anti-Masonry
Addendum: Please Take A Closer Look
Works Cited
Acknowledgment
Mark History by George Woolmer
Introduction - Origin
Part I - Origins - Operatives and Mark Masonry
Part II - Early History - Mark Masonry before 1813
Part III - Mark masonry between 1813 and 1856
Part IV - The Grand Mark Lodge of England
Part V - The Grand Mark Lodge of England 1857 - 1998
Contact
Gary L. Heinmiller, Director
boazz@bluefrognet.net