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ABOUT MASONIC REFERENCES
These references will be very beneficial to those doing research
but cannot fit the category of books
A
Dictionary of Freemasonry by Robert Macoy / Hardcover
Here is a remarkable history, encyclopedia and symbolic dictionary of
Freemasonry all in one convenient volume and attractively illustrated with 300
nineteenth-century engravings. From Aaron, the Abelites, and the All-Seeing Eye
to the Year of Masonry, Zenith, and the Rite of Zinnendorf, this is a remarkable
book on a subject that runs through the course of human history.
A
New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry: Their Rights, Literature, and History, by
Arthur Edward Waite.
Mr. Waite is the author of many books on mysticism as well
as Freemasonry. He gives a sometimes unique view as to the origins of
Freemasonry and its symbology. A
New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry /2 Vols in 1 by Arthur Edward Waite, Weathervane Books, New York, 1970.
Waite provides his view of the history, literature, and myths surrounding
Freemasonry. Comprehensive explanations are included of their secret rituals and
symbolism, such as alchemy, astrology, Kabbalism, ceremonial magic, and animal
magnetism Ancient and Early Medieval
Historical Characters in Freemasonry by John H. Van Gorden, Supreme Council A.A.S.R., N. M.
J., 1986.
Coil's
Masonic Encyclopedia by Henry Wilson Coil, Allen E. Roberts, ed. 1961/ Hardcover
Henry Wilson Coil's "Coil's Masonic Encyclopedia" is the most up to date of
Masonic Encyclopedias. This second edition, edited in 1996 by the late Allen
Roberts, it is a treasure trove of important Masonic information and features
over 1750 articles. No serious Masonic student should be without this book.
Encyclopedia
of Freemasonry by Albert G. Mackey / Paperback
This book is so absorbing you could sit and read it from cover to cover. It also
serves as a handy reference guide for most any Masonic question that may arise.
Freemasons' Guide and
Compendium by Bernard E. Jones, 1950, 1956
Handbook of Freemasonry by Earl K. Dille
Little Masonic Library, Vols. I - V, byMacoy
Publishing Co.
Five volumes of essays on many aspects of Freemasonry. Articles by Claudy, Pike, Pound, etc.
Mackey's Encyclopedia of Freemasonry by Albert G. Mackey Masonic Philanthropies - A Tradition
of Caring by Brent Morris, 2nd. Edition. Masonic World Guide by Kent Henderson, 1984
Not a book to read but one that
gives detail and addresses of Grand and local lodges worldwide, plus what to
expect if visiting internationally. A directory of rules for visitations to
lodges worldwide and tips for the traveling Mason.
Medieval Historical Characters in
Freemasonry by John H. Van Gorden, Masonic Book Club, 1987
Biographies of forty-seven historical individuals.
Modern
Historical Characters in Freemasonry by John H. Van Gorden
New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry
by A.E. Waite The Bible
Who Is Who in Freemasonry by Allen E. Roberts.
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