Builders A Story and Study of Masonry

Name: Builders A Story and Study of Masonry
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ISBN: 9781456591977

ISBN-10: 1456591975

ISBN-13: 9781456591977

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Authors: Joseph Newton

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This is a general survey of Masonic origins, history and philosophy. Newton is a rationalist and deflates claims of an ancient origin for Masonry per se; rather he illuminates the historical precedents of the group. He starts with ancient Egypt, not because he believes that the Egyptians had functioning Masonic lodges, but because that is where monumental architecture began. He covers the ancient mystery religions, and the true origin of Masonry in organizations of medieval stone-masons. After a period of decline, a London meeting held in 1717 at the Goose and Gridiron Alehouse united the remaining four Lodges of England, and started modern Freemasonry. The two-tier organization…

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List price: $11.93
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 2/3/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 148
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English