The original masonic degrees were apprentice and fellow. Emulation pocket edition first, second and third 2007, hb. Ritual tells us that order in architecture is an important aspect of our masonic understanding. Another book we publish by leadbeater, glimpses of masonic history is part two of the hidden life in freemasonry. Lodge state of california adopted july 2009, 2 the masonic ritual adopted by this mwphgl, 3 mackeys jurisprudence of freemasonry, and 4 macoys worshipful masters assistant. Freemason books help freemasons acquire the light of knowledge that they seek. Actual copies of forms have been published separately. Information was also gathered from other respected written references, as well as from. Without our beautiful ritual and the timehonored lessons it holds, our fraternity would be just another service club. Explain in general terms the history of masonic ritual. Books, publications, resources for freemasons grand lodge. This book serves as a study guide to help improve the proficiency of new members of the masonic blue lodge. Over the course of successive publications, carliles com.
Secretary and other frequent user of the blue book familiarize himself with each of the general sections, and thus, a thorough knowledge of masonic jurisprudence in michigan can easily be obtained by continual and careful examination of the blue book itself. Creating an atmosphere that may lead to a positive transformation of the individual is the goal of masonic ritual. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download. The blue master, or candidate, must be examined by an ex pert master in his. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. These links will help you better understand what ritual is and why it is used. The orders of architecture are replete with many beneficial masonic symbols. Another book we publish by leadbeater, glimpses of masonic history is part two of. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced. Masonic orders fight severely to the publication of these texts. A proper administration of the various ceremonies connected with our ritual is of. If your jurisdiction doesnt use this, youll have to adapt these lessons.
This 2015 edition of the indiana blue book of masonic law is a compilation of the 1993 edition, together with all changes thereto through and including the 2015 annual meeting of the grand lodge of indiana. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. Thee, o lord god, to bless our present assembling, and to illuminate our minds, that we may walk in the light of thy countenance. What many do not gather though is the significance of our development and success as masons is symbolized in this order. Another primary authoritative masonic teaching method is through small books which are given to men. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. However in the rest of the world there is a greater tendency to publish masonic books in general, similar to any other nonfiction topics. The local blue lodge is the place where you and your freemason neighbors begin your masonic careers. It contains hard to find information and is a perfect addition to the masonic scholar. Unfortunately pretty much every piece of every ritual of the blue lodge is available online cause someone found it and published it. Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of interesting books for masonic readers and researchers.
Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic. The three degrees of craft or blue lodge freemasonry are those of. The purpose of the following is to serve as an aid in using the code and in following the instruction notes contained in the ritual and the. This 2001 edition of the indiana blue book of masonic law is a compilation of the 1993 edition, together with all changes thereto through and including the 2001 annual meeting of the grand lodge of indiana. Time between degrees should be used for intellectual study. It also contains instructional rubric on ritual procedure and practice which are now and for the first time ever printed in red italics for easy discrimination as in the pocket. This book contains the large print edition of the official emulation versions of the three degrees of craft freemasonry and the installation of the master of the lodge. Much of the ritual of our church, even of our english church.
Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice. Leadbeater reveals how the masonic ritual is a scientific way of energizing the masonic lodge and its faithful members so as to bring about an attunement with the great white lodge. A blue lodge is a lodge of freemasons that confers the first three degrees. They are presented as a pdf of the original publication from the 1800s. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. While masonic lodges serve their communities, their most important. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain. By this, i dont just mean getting the words wrong i mean ritual that is drab and uninspiring, which fails to actually teach a candidate. Ritual is often mediocre, and it doesnt have to be. This 2001 edition contains a list of standard forms and other helpful information. This book, uniform in style and presentation with my earlier freemasons guide and compendium, which, in the main, dealt with craft masonry, is an attempt to provide a simple explanation of the origin, rise, and development, and the customs, ritual, and symbolism, of royal arch masonry so far.
Emulation ritual th edition large print lewis masonic. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in resolving the questions which continually arise. Black leather rigid cover for your ritual book, embellished with a discreet square and compasses design on the bottom right corner.
Kentucky ritual dark blue the grand lodge of kentucky f. If you are looking for the most accurate and user friendly masonic ritual study guide, this is. Ritual is the glue that holds a lodge together and binds freemasons throughout the world. Get the best deals on masonic ritual book when you shop the largest online selection at. This 2015 edition contains a list of standard forms and other helpful information. Suitable for most standard size rituals measuring 9cm x 14cm or 3 12x 5 12. A workbook to learn masonic ritual in 100 days and prepare for the worshipful masters chair by mr robert bone 30 mar 2017 4. The master mason degree was more or less settled in the 1720s and the royal arch arose in the 1730s, but all other degrees are more recent innovations and arose outside of the craft masonry setting. This collection is a partial representation of the masonic publications authored or edited by brother albert g. Within the blue lodge are conferred the craft degrees. For example, all masonic ritual makes use of the architectural symbolism of the. If you are looking for the most accurate and user friendly masonic ritual study guide, this is the book especially created for you. Fifteen points for masonic education grand lodge of iowa. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees.
Lot of 7 masonic mason freemason freemasonry lodge ritual master books etc. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide 78 tain prisoners. Dont waste your money on cheap reproductions of famous masonic books when you can download them here for free. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. The publishers introduction from that edition is omitted for reasons. Maine masonic text book for use of lodges originally drummonds monitor sixteenth edition copyrighted 1923 maine printing exchange, inc. Ritual and the masonic lodge ritual is the heart and soul of freemasonry. The masonic textbook of tennessee internet archive. Masonic ritual is intended to be performed in a solemn manner to provide the most meaningful experience possible for the candidates and the membership alike. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor illustrated malcolm c. The history and evolution of the american masonic ritual. Texas cipher only official ritual book approved by the grand lodge of texas a.
Mark waks one of the problems that most often plagues masonry is poor ritual. The ashlar company masonic shop for the good of the craft. This book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in. You can join other masonic organizations to earn further degrees. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. Masonic books in pdf my freemasonry freemason information. There is an implied obligation that officers memorize all work, lectures, charges and grand lodge instructions associated with their office and that of the next office. However these most often dont contain any masonic secrets, unless we are talking about old rites etc. New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964.