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Allsopp, Fred W., ALBERT PIKE A BIOGRAPHY, Pike
is the best loved of all Freemasons. Learn what
made him the remarkable man he was. Contents:
Struggle for an Education; First Adventure in
the West; Exciting Experiences; Returning North;
He Reaches Fort Smith; His Removal to Little
Rock; His Marriage; Enters Upon Practice of Law;
Unofficial Public Services; War With Mexico;
Duel With Colonel Roane; Pike's Scholarship;
Published and Unpublished Works; Confederate
Service; Order for His Arrest; Becoming a
Recluse; His Masonic Career; His Plea for
Fraternalism; Reply to Pope Leo XIII; Wake of
the Fine Arkansas Gentleman; Some Personal
Characteristics; Close of an Eventful Life. 370
pages, ISBN 1-56459-134-4
Anonymous, RITUAL OF THE ORIGINAL ROSE OF SEVEN
SEALS, This scarce book was originally prepared
for Masonic sisters who passed the Eastern Star,
Heroines of Jericho, Ladies of Knights, and
Daughters of Sphinx degrees. Its purpose was to
have a universal correspondence, affiliation for
conferring of degrees, rendering of assistance,
and charity. This is the complete ritual! 13
pages, ISBN 1-56459-473-4
Anonymous, RITUALS OF THE FRATRES LUCIS, The
'Brothers of Light'-also known as the Ritters
des Licht, or 'Knights of Light'-was supposed to
be a Masonic Rosicrucian splinter of the Order
of the Rosy Cross, but authentic information
concerning it is difficult to obtain. This book
includes the rituals of Knight Novice of the
Third year, Knight Novice of the Fifth Year,
Knight Novice of the Seventh Year, Knight Levite
and Knight Priest, as well as an introductory
chapter on the order from A.E. Waite's
Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross which comments on
its many Hermetic characteristics. 46 pages,
ISBN 1-56459-363-0
Anonymous, RITUALS OF THE SWEDENBORGIAN RITE OF
MASONRY, "The Swedenborgian Rite was revived in
the United States and Canada by Brother Samuel
Beswick. It consists of three elaborate and
beautiful ceremonies for which the Craft is
required. A Supreme Grand Lodge and Temple for
G[reat] B[ritain] & I[reland] was chartered by
Brother Colonel W.J.B. McLeod Moore, 33*, &c.,
of the Canadian body, on 1st October, 1875, with
Bro. John Yarker as G.M. A Charter has recently
been issued by this country for a body in Paris,
and previously to Roumania and Egypt" John
Yarker, -'The Arcane Schools.' We learn from
Liber LII, The Manifesto of the O.T.O. (Equinox
III:I:197-198), that the Swedenborgian Rite was
16th in a list of 18 bodies which contributed
its wisdom to this august order. Its rituals
provide an esoteric reinterpretation of the
Craft degrees. This book includes all three
degrees. 91 pages, ISBN 1-56459-362-2
Anonymous, SECRET RITUAL OF THE THIRTY-THIRD AND
LAST DEGREE SOVEREIGN GRAND INSPECTOR GENERAL OF
THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF
FREEMASONRY, This book includes the COMPLETE
TEXTS of two versions of this most secret
ritual: (1) a never-before-published c.1827
early American version and (2) the ritual used
by most Supreme Councils world-wide. The latter
is especially enlightening to those interested
in the "vengeance," Templar and Kadosh aspects
of Freemasonry. 20 pages, ISBN 1-56459-326-6
Anonymous, THE TEXT-BOOK OF ADVANCED
FREEMASONRY, Containing for the Instruction of
the Candidates, the Complete Rituals of the
Higher Degrees, viz., Royal Ark Mariners, Mark
Master, Royal Arch, Red Cross of Rome and
Constantine, and Perfect Prince Mason, Knights
Templar and Rose Croix; and also Monitorial
Instructions in the 30th to 33rd and Last Degree
of Freemasonry. Commenting on the accuracy of
this book in his recent history of the Ancient
and Accepted (Scottish) Rite, ROSE CROIX (1987),
Brigadier A.C.F. Jackson noted, "About 1870, or
possibly earlier, the Supreme Council issued
each Chapter with a hand-written ritual.... THE
TEXT BOOK OF ADVANCED FREEMASONRY, 1873, may
have been plagiarized from the official
manuscripts referred to above." The Rose Croix
ritual in this book convinced A.E. Waite that
high-grade Freemasonry is related to
Rosicrucianism. Read this important book and
find out why! This is a reprint of the rare
1873 (first) edition. Essential. 280 pages,
ISBN 1-56459-334-7
Bacon, Francis, NEW ATLANTIS, This is one of
Bacon's most mysterious and prophetical works.
References to the philosophy of the Rosicrucians
and Freemasons are abundant. It is maintained
that the New Atlantis was the blueprint for the
founding of America. "This fable my lord
devised, to the end that he might exhibit
therein a model or description of a college,
instituted for the interpreting of nature, and
the producing of great and marvellous works for
the benefit of man, under the name of Solomon's
House, or the College of the Six Days' Works."
This book must be read by anyone interested in
mystical history. 51 pages, ISBN 1-56459-230-8
Baigent, Michael & Leigh, Richard, TEMPLE AND
THE LODGE, Dispelling myth and reevaluating
European and American history, The Temple and
the Lodge is the most illuminating investigation
yet published into the evolution of Freemasonry.
The authors recount the events that led to the
strange and sudden disappearance of the Knights
Templar in the fourteenth century and their
reappearance in the court of excommunicate
Scottish king Robert the Bruce. Theorizing, and
documenting, the survival of Templar traditions
through the birth of the Masonic lodge, the
authors chart the history of Freemasonry through
its medieval roots and into the modern era.
They demonstrate the order's contribution to the
fostering of tolerance, progressive values, and
cohesion in English society, which helped to
preempt a French-style revolution in England.
In addition, they show how Freemasonry
contributed to the formation of the United
States as an embodiment of the ideal "Masonic
Republic". 306 pages, ISBN 1559701269
Bailey, Foster, THE SPIRIT OF MASONRY, Masonry
is much more than a social organization of
fraternal benefit to its members. It is a way
of life, and its destiny is to bring spiritual
benefits to all men. Contents: The Purpose of
Masonry; Origins; Symbolism; The Landmarks;
Building the Holy Temple; Masonry, a Spiritual
Asset; Masonry at the Crossroads; The
Unrecognized Masonic Crisis; The Future of
Freemasonry; Appendix. 153 pages, ISBN
0853301352
Baird, George W., GREAT AMERICAN MASONS,
Contents: Russell A. Alger, Lewis Cass, Henry
Clay, Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain), Henry
Dearborn, Josiah Hayden Drummond, Stephen
Girard, Jeremy Gridley, Alexander Hamilton, John
Hancock, Winfield S. Hancock, Nickolas Herkimer,
Sam Houston, Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson,
Elisha Kent Kane, Morgan Lewis, John A. Logan,
George B. McClellan, Hugh Mercer, John
Muhlenberg, Thomas Nelson, Robert T. Paine,
Robert E. Peary, William Pinkney, James K. Polk,
Raul Revere, Arthur St. Clair, Winfield S.
Schley, Richard W. Thompson, Stephen Van
Rensselaer, Joseph Warren, William Whipple,
David Wooster. 109 pages, ISBN 1-56459-053-4
Barber, Malcolm, THE TRIAL OF THE TEMPLARS,
Discover the amazing story of the trial of the
Knight Templars and their assassination. This
well-documented work also includes the Articles
of Accusation and Chronology of the trial.
Written by a professor of history, this
scholarly work brings ancient wrongs to the
examination of the modern day. Very detailed.
This is the most exhausting summary of the trial
of the Knight Templars that you will ever read.
315 pages, ISBN 0521457270
Barry, John W., MASONRY AND THE FLAG, Contents:
Freemasons Aid the Birth and Growth of America;
Military; Industry; Science; Education;
Entertainment; Our Legacy: A Source of Freedom
and Justice for All; Salute to the Scottish
Rite; Historical Facts; Educational Activities;
Printed Publications; Films; Scottish Rite
Hospitals; Supreme Council Foundation; Library,
Archives and Robert Burns Collection. 109 pages,
ISBN 1-56459-049-6
Baugh, Sue, ESSENTIALS OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR: A
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MASTERY OF ENGLISH,
Everything you need to know about grammar is
contained in this comprehensive, informative
book! This is the perfect book to help you with
all of the important rules of grammar, usage,
and style. Easy to understand and apply. Don't
be embarrassed. Read this book and convey to
others your competency in the English language.
200 pages, ISBN 08442582002
BERNARD, DAVID, LIGHT ON MASONRY, A Collection
of all the Most Important Documents on the
Subject of Speculative Free Masonry. This is
the single most important expose of Freemasonry
ever published on American soil. Long out of
print and difficult to obtain, this book was a
product of the "Morgan episode" and has since
become one of the most sought after items by all
students of Masonic ritual. Once dubbed "the
Bible of the anti-Masons," it includes hundreds
of pages of verbatim degree work copied from
rare manuscripts which are unobtainable
elsewhere. Henry W. Coil wrote in his Masonic
Encyclopedia that this book gives the Scottish
Rite rituals as they were worked before Albert
Pike revised them, and indeed, some of its
rituals are extremely similiar to those in the
1783 Francken Manuscript. Having studied both
Pike's rituals and those included in this book,
we believe that Pike used Light on Masonry to
help in writing his "Magnum Opus" because the
secret work in both books is too close to be
mere coincidence. RITUALISTIC CONTENTS: Entered
Apprentice; Fellow Craft; Master Mason; Mark
Master; Past Master; Most Excellent Master;
Royal Arch; Knight of the Red Cross; Knight
Templar and Kt. of Malta; Knight of the
Christian Mark and Guard of the Conclave; Knight
of the Holy Sepulchre; The Holy and Thrice
Illustrious Order of the Cross; Secret Master;
Perfect Master; Intimate Secretary; Provost and
Judge; Intendant of the Buildings, or Master in
Israel; Elected Knight of Nine; Elected Grand
Master, or Illustrious Elected of Fifteen;
Illustrious Knight or Sublime Knight Elected;
Grand Master Architect; Knight of the Ninth
Arch; Grand Elect Perfect and Sublime Mason;
Prince of Jerusalem; Knight of the East and
West; Knight of the Eagle and Sovereign Prince
of Rose Croix de Heroden; Grand Pontiff;
Venerable Grand Master of all Symbolic Lodges,
Sov. Prince of Masonry, Master Advitiam, or
Grand Pontiff; Knight of the Royal Axe, or Hache
(hatchet); Chief of the Tabernacle; Prince of
the Tabernacle; Knight of the Brazen Serpent;
Prince of Mercy, or Scotch Trinitarian;
Sovereign Commander of the Temple at Jerusalem;
Kt. Adept of the Eagle, or Sun; Knight of
Kadosh; Prince of the Royal Secret; Sovereign
Grand Inspector General; Circular of Grand
Inspectors; Elu de Perignan; Le Petit Architect;
Grand Architect, or Compagnon Ecossois; Le
Maitre Ecossois; Chevalier de l'Orient; Le
Chevalier Rose Croix; Chevalier Prussien. ALSO
INCLUDES the anti-Masonic committee reports,
convention proceedings, orations, essays, etc.
relative to the abduction of William Morgan, the
trial of Eli Bruce (and others) for conspiracy,
a History of Freemasonry and much more. This is
a facsimile of the third (and best) edition,
printed in 1829. 560 pages, ISBN 1-56459-361-4
Beswick, Samuel, THE SWEDENBORG RITE AND THE
GREAT MASONIC LEADERS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY,
Contents: Swedenborg's Initiation at Lund;
Royal University to Royal College of Mines;
Travels-Visits to Lodges; How the Rite began;
Swedenborgian Masons the Great Leaders of the
Eighteenth Century; Duke Charles, Grand Master
of Germany, King Gustavus III of Sweden, Prince
Charles of Sweden, Grand Commander of Scottish
Rite; Cardinal Prince de Rohn, Grand Commander
of Scottish Rite in France; Count A.J. Von
Hopken, Prime Minister of Sweden; C.F. and Aug.
Nordenskjold; M. Matheus, Grand Master of
France; Counsellor S. Sandel; Benedict
Chastanier; Count Zinnendord; Chevalier
Savalette de la Lange; Abbe Pernetti; Count
Cagliostro; Swedenborgian Rite in America;
Charles XII of Sweden; Illuminism. 210 pages,
ISBN 1-56459-424-6
Blanchard, John, THE MYSTIC SHRINE ILLUSTRATED:
THE FULL ILLUSTRATED RITUAL OF THE NOBLES OF THE
MYSTIC SHRINE, Contents: Origin and Object of
the Order; Furniture and Opening Ceremonies;
Initiation. 40 pages, ISBN 1-56459-444-0
Bromwell, H.P.H., RESTORATIONS OF MASONIC
GEOMETRY AND SYMBOLRY BEING A DISSERTATION ON
THE LOST KNOWLEDGES OF THE LODGE (1905), Here is
the most important work ever written on Masonic
Geometry! "This work is not designed to be a
history of Freemasonry but occupies an entirely
new field, Masonic Geometry and the conformity
of the Lodge in its degrees to the natural order
of the Universe and its forms and situation to
the form of the Earth as to the astronomical
lines represented on the terrestrial and
celestial globes." Contents: Design of this
Work; What is Masonry; What is the Lodge;
Government of the Lodge; Geometry; The Three
Great Lights; Form and Situation of the Lodge;
The 47th Problem of Euclid; The Floor of the
Lodge; The Entered Apprentices' Lodge; The
Globe; The Fellow Crafts' Lodge; Light; The
Master Mason's Lodge; The Royal Arch; The
Temple; The Two Great Pillars; The Four Cardinal
Points and Circumambulation Lavishly
Illustrated! Scarce! Essential for true
Masons. 617 pages, ISBN 1-56459-417-3
Brown, Robert Hewitt, 32*, STELLAR THEOLOGY AND
MASONIC ASTRONOMY, Contents: Ancient Mysteries
Described; A Chapter of Astronomical Facts; What
the Ancients Knew about Astronomy; Masonic
Astronomy; Astronomical Allegory of the Death
and Resurrection of the Sun; An Astronomical
Explanation of the Emblems, Symbols, and Legends
of the Mysteries, both Ancient and Modern, and
the Lost Meaning of many of them Restored;
Illustrations. 120 pages, ISBN 1-56459-357-6
Buck, J.D., CONSTRUCTIVE PSYCHOLOGY OR THE
BUILDING OF CHARACTER BY PERSONAL EFFORT,
"Constructive Psychology turns the thoughtful
and intelligent individual back upon himself and
undertakes to make exceeding plain those few
simple principles by which he may adjust himself
by personal effort and establish harmonious
relations to God to Nature and to his fellowmen.
He will find no necessity for consulting
libraries, philosophies, authorities, or
theologies, helpful as these may be at certain
times or under certain circumstances. He will
appeal solely to his own intelligence, his own
conscience and his own experience. This is the
only source for him of actual knowledge. He
knows only that which he has learned by
definite, personal experience." Contents: The
Meaning of Life, The Road to Knowledge, Growth
of the Soul; The Secret of Power; Constructive
Psychology; Education; Egomania, and the
Superman. 207 pages, ISBN 1-56459-206-5
Buck, J.D., GENIUS OF FREEMASONRY AND THE
TWENTIETH CENTURY CRUSADE, "Dedication: "for the
Good of Masonry" in the interest of freedom and
fraternity, Light, Liberty and Love, against-
Ignorance, Superstition and fear, Clericalism,
Despotism, and Jesuitism" "This little book has
been written in answer to the oft-repeated
question-'Has any brother anything to offer for
the good of Masonry?' The following pages are
the author's answer to that question. He can
hardly hope that every brother Mason will agree
with his views of either Freemasonry of
clericalism. All he asks is that they read and
consider the facts herein set forth and their
logical bearing on the signs of the times and
the living issues of the day." Contents: To
Catholics; The Grand Architect of the Universe;
The Genius of Freemasonry; Freemasonry as an:
Institution; Fraternity; Science of Ethics;
Philosophy of Life; Great School; Origin of
Freemasonry as a School of Progressive Moral
Science; Freemasonry as a Great Work;
Freemasonry as a World Power versus Clericalism;
Facts and References; Pope's Politics; Real
Issues, Balance of Power; Roman Clericalism-A
Menace to Civilization-The Worst Enemy of Man;
The Crusade. 339 pages, ISBN 1-56459-205-7
Buck, J.D., HOLY "ROMAN" EMPIRE, This article
was published in the July, 1907 issue of "New
Age" published by the Supreme Council of the
Southern Jurisdiction Scottish Rite and is about
the Holy Roman Church's aim and object to gain
political power in America. Freemasonry is a
bitter foe to all forms of tyranny and
oppression: religious, political, and social.
It's no surprise therefore, that the "Holy Roman
Church" has issued many "Papal Bulls" against
the Freemasons and has, through its army of
Jesuits, endeavored to suppress Freemasonry
around the world. Here's a 33* Mason who fights
back. 20 pages, ISBN 1-56459-207-3
Buck, J.D., LOST WORD FOUND, Freemasons have
been searching centuries for the "Lost Word."
In this small but essential work, J. D. Buck, a
33* Mason, clearly reveals what the word is and
what it means. 35 pages, ISBN 0-922802-14-9
Buck, J.D., MYSTIC MASONRY OR THE SYMBOLS OF
FREEMASONRY AND THE GREATER MYSTERIES OF
ANTIQUITY, "This Great Secret, this Master's
Word, was know to and preserved in the Mysteries
of Antiquity, and is embodied and preserved in
the traditions and symbols of Masonry today.
This fact has been stated repeatedly in the body
of this little book, the real purpose of which
was to set students, and particularly masonic
students, to searching for the real secret. It
is the reward of study and devotion, and has
never been obtained on any other terms. It has
never been conferred in the ritualistic degrees
of the lodge, and never will or can be. It is
the establishment of understanding in the soul
of man between that higher self in him, and the
More, and the Beyond self from which he draws
his life, and from which his intuitions spring.
This is real Initiation: Becoming: At-one-
ment." "There are thousands of Masons, who
realize that Masonry contains and implies far
more than appears in the ritual and ceremonies
of the Lodge. There is a very widespread and
growing interest in this direction, and it is
this that Mystic Masonry, above all else, is
designed to foster, encourage, and help."
Contents: Principles of Education and Ethics;
Genius of Freemasonry; The Secret Doctrine,
Science and Religion, The Septenary Nature of
Man, The Sign of the Master; The Great Lodge, An
Outline of Symbolism. 290 pages, ISBN 1-56459-
271-5
Buck, J.D., NEW AVATAR AND THE DESTINY OF THE
SOUL, The Findings of Natural Science Reduced to
Practical Studies in Psychology. "To the Great
Friends the Helpers-Visible and Invisible- Whose
deepest motive and highest aim are to encourage,
uplift, and inspire those who Need; That all, at
last, may stand together in the midst of the
Radiant Splendor of Eternal Truth." "At the age
of seventy-two, my egotism is at least softened
by the discovery of the many things I do not
know; and my dogmatism, so far as it ever
existed, is equally relaxed by the realization
that it is a bar to light and knowledge, which
rest so largely on demonstration. From first to
last, my 'Study of Medicine' has been
generically and specifically a 'Study of Man,'
physical, mental, ethical, and psychical."
Contents: Studies in Psychology:
Classification of Faculties, Capacities, and
Powers; Empirical and Scientific Evidence;
Mediumship, Seership, and Hypnosis; Measure of
Values; Summary & Conclusions; The Cross in
Religion and the Crux in Science; The Modulus of
Nature and the Theorem of Psychology; The New
Avatar of Natural Science: Our Indebtedness to
Ancient India; Hero Worship and Folklore;
Corroborative Evidence; Conceptions and Portents
of an Avatar; Portents of the Present Time; The
Separable Soul in Folklore; From Confusion to
Construction; Science of Psychology as a
Knowledge of the Human Soul; The New Avatar. 236
pages, ISBN 1-56459-196-4
Buck, J.D., THIRTY-THIRD AND LAST DEGREE:
MASONRY OR POLITICS?, Albert Pike was
responsible for the tremendous expansion of the
Scottish Rite because of his comprehension of
occult law. After his death, Christian
fundamentalist Masons, repudiated his
"esoterism" and sought to discredit his
teachings. This discourse also brings up the
interesting question of whether the Sovereign
Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite should hold
the office for life and what his qualifications
should be. Written 1907, it addresses the same
crisis that is facing Freemasonry today. "Are
we progressing? And in which direction? We are
facing a crisis. Increase of numbers in the
Order; ambition for active, life office; the
building of a great Temple that shall cost
nearly a million of dollars, and involve the
Order hopelessly in debt for generations to
come, more likely means ruin. In the meantime
the real spirit, aims and ideals of Masonry are
being lost in the rubbish or dying for lack of
support and appreciation." 12 pages, ISBN 1-
56459-208-1
Burman, Edward, THE TEMPLARS: KNIGHTS OF GOD,
For nearly 200 years, until their suppression in
1312 on charges of heresy and magical practices,
the Order of the Poor Knights of the Temple of
Solomon-better known as the Templars-were the
most formidable and feared fighting machine in
Christendom. Besides their military prowess
they also possessed immense wealth and political
power, becoming bankers and credit brokers to
medieval Europe and the allies of kings and
popes. The author paints a vivid picture of
this extraordinary organization of warrior monks
and its passage into myth and legend. 206 pages,
ISBN 0892812214
BURT, CALVIN C., EGYPTIAN MASONIC HISTORY OF THE
ORIGINAL AND UNABRIDGED ANCIENT AND NINETY-SIX
(96*) RITE OF MEMPHIS, "This book was written
for the purpose of showing what the Egyptian
Masonic Rite of Memphis really is; as some of
the Craft have not had the advantages of Masonic
libraries, and have been made to believe that it
is an innovation on the other Rites or
Systems.... The Masonic order of Memphis
is...the sole depository of high masonic
science, the true primitive rite, the supreme
rite, that which has come down to us without any
alteration.... In fine, the Rite of Memphis is
the true masonic tree, and all other systems,
whatever they may be, are only detached branches
of this institution, rendered respectable by its
vast antiquity." This book is THE ONLY
HISTORICAL WORK IN PRINT COVERING THE EVOLUTION
OF THE RITE OF MEMPHIS IN THE UNITED STATES by
one of its original members and leaders. It
inlcudes the complete texts of documents not
obtainable elsewhere and also fascinating
extracts from numerous rituals of the Rite of
Memphis (including the Rose Croix) before it was
abbreviated by Harry J. Seymour and/or John
Yarker. Also included are the complete texts of
the 43* Adept Installator, 44* Grand
Consecrator, and 45* Grand Eulogist rituals. 350
pages, ISBN 1-56459-341-X
Cagliostro, Comte de, CAGLIOSTRO'S SECRET RITUAL
OF EGYPTIAN RITE FREEMASONRY, So, you've read
about Count Cagliostro's "Egyptian Masonry" in
books by Manly P. Hall, W.R.H. Trowbridge, A.E.
Waite, John Yarker and others, but you've never
seen the rituals? Here they are! This book
includes THE COMPLETE RITUALS of all three
degrees, including the evocation of the
planetary angels. Very scarce. 60 pages, ISBN
1-56459-321-5
Carlile, Richard, MANUAL OF FREEMASONRY, "My
object is here to instruct Masons as well as
others, and not to give them offence. They ask
for light. Here is Light!" This book is the
CLASSIC EXPOSITION OF ENGLISH FREEMASONRY.
Originally published in 1825, just twelve years
after the organization of the United Grand Lodge
of England, this works boasts the most complete
collection of early versions of the English
masonic rituals available under a single cover.
Contains early versions of the three Craft
degrees, the Royal Arch, Knight Templar Druids,
Mark Man, Mark Master, Architect, Grand
Architect, Scotch Master or Superintendent,
Secret Master, Perfect Master, Intimate
Secretary, Intendant of the Buildings, Past
Master, Excellent Masons, Super-Excellent
Masons, Nine Elected Knights, Elect of Nine,
Peregnon, Elect of Fifteen, Priestly Order of
Israel, Irish Master, Noahites or Prussian
Knights, Red Cross Sword of Babylon, Knights of
the Sword of the East, Red Cross of Rome and
Constantine, Knights of the White Eagle or
Pelican, Knights of the Eagle and Rosicrucian or
Ne Plus Ultra. Illuminating study for Masons
and nonmembers. 311 pages, ISBN 1-56459-197-2
Carnahan, James R., SECRET RITUAL OF THE PYTHIAN
KNIGHTHOOD (1890), This is an obscure and
extremely interesting book on the Knights of
Pythias-a militant spiritual order. Contents:
Pythian Knighthood its History and Literature;
The Historic Damon and Pythias; The Poetic Damon
and Pythias; and The Secret Ritual. This may be
the only book available on this courageous
mystical order. 101 pages, ISBN 1-56459-383-5
Carr, Harry, EARLY FRENCH EXPOSURES, This book
includes the only English language translations
of many rare and extremely important Masonic
ritual exposures. For about twenty years (1740-
1762) there were no new exposures of Masonic
ritual in the English language. This book not
only helps to fill that gap but provides our
first descriptions of the high grades (haut
grades) of the Adoniramite system which worked
its way into the Scottish Rite rituals. There
are also some extremely beautiful woodcuts
depicting contemporary ritualistic procedures
(including a raising), tracing boards and charts
of Masonic ciphers. CONTENTS: Reception d'un
Frey-Macon [Reception of a Freemason] (1737), La
Reception Mysterieuse [The Mysterious Reception]
(1738), Le Secret des Francs-Macons [The Secret
of the Freemasons] (1742), Le Catechisme des
Franc-Macons [The Catechism of the Freemasons]
(1744), Le Parfait Macon [The Perfect mason]
(1744), La Franc-Maconne [The Lady Freemason]
(1744), Le Sceau Rompu [The Broken Seal] (1745),
L'Ordre des Franc-Macons Trahi [The Order of
Freemasons Betrayed] (1745), Les Franc-Macons
Ecrases [The Freemasons Crushed] (1747), La
Desolation des Entrepreneurs Modernes du Temple
de Jerusalem [The Desolation of the Modern
Builders of the Temple of Jerusalem] (1747),
L'Anti-Macon [The anti-Mason] (1748), Le Macon
Demasque [The Mason Unmasked] (1751). Extremely
valuable and highly recommended. Not for sale
outside the U.S.A. 510 pages, ISBN 1-56459-325-8
Case, Dr. Paul Foster, MASONIC LETTER G,
Analysis of the Masonic letter G, the three
supports of the temple (Wisdom, Strength and
Beauty) and how they relate to the Hermetic
Kabalah. 80 pages, ISBN 88053-066-9
Case, Dr. Paul Foster, TRUE AND INVISIBLE
ROSICRUCIAN ORDER, The first part of this book
includes the full transcripts and a detailed
study of the Rosicrucian FAMA FRATERNITATIS and
the CONFESSIO FRATERNITATIS, the documents which
announced the existence of the fraternity to the
world at large. The second part is a study of
the Rosicrucian grade system, how it relates to
the Hermetic Qabalah, the OTZ CHAIM (Tree of
Life) and the tarot deck. This is Paul Case's
most brilliant work and will fascinate members
of AMORC, the Golden Dawn, the OTO, and the
various Masonic, Co-Masonic and other esoteric
orders. Case makes extensive use of Masonic and
Golden Dawn symbolism. 331 pages, ISBN 87728-
621-3
Chailley, Jacques, THE MAGIC FLUTE UNVEILED,
This fascinating book reveals the esoteric
Symbolism in Mozart's Masonic Opera. Solving
one of music history's most elusive mysteries,
Jacques Chailley sets out to disprove the
enduring myth that the Magic Flute suffers from
an incomprehensible libretto. He establishes
the social, historical, and religious context of
Mozart's brilliant final opera, presenting
compelling evidence that the entire libretto,
sustained by the music, was fashioned according
to Masonic ritual! He relates each of these
elements to the esoteric tradition from which
they emanate and to Mozart's own involvement
with the Masonic brotherhood. 336 pages, ISBN
089281358X
Churchward, Albert, ARCANA OF FREEMASONRY, "I
dedicate this work to all my brother Masons of
whatever clime and whatever creed who take an
interest in Masonic research." Freemasonry-The
Bridge of History-Uniting the Past with the
Present; The soul of Masonry, The Divine Name;
Second Century of Modern Masonry; Origins of
Freemasonry; Freemasonry, Past and Future;
Origin and Explanation of some Masonic Signs and
Symbols; Egyptology and Masonry; Four Cardinal
Points; Operative Masonry. 327 pages, ISBN 1-
56459-106-9
Churchward, Albert, ORIGIN AND ANTIQUITY OF
FREEMASONRY, And its Analogy to the Eschatology
of the Ancient Egyptians, as Witnessed by the
"Book of the Dead," and the Great Pyramid of
Ghizeh, the First Masonic Temple in the World.
"Many Masons take great interest in the past
history of the craft; few, we believe, have any
idea of its real origin, and it is to these,
therefore, more especially that this discourse
is addressed." "After long investigation we are
able to throw a light on the Origin and
Antiquity of Freemasonry, and proofs of the
same." 75 pages, ISBN 1-56459-107-7
Churchward, Albert, ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF
FREEMASONRY, Connected With the Origin and
Evolution of the Human Race. "To all my brother
Freemasons throughout the world who are seeking
for the truth." "In order to gain a true
conception of the origin and evolution of
Freemasonry, its Signs, Symbols, and all its
Rituals and Ceremonies, one must have also a
knowledge of the origin and evolution of the
Human Race." Contents: Periodic Laws of the
Corpuscles and Socialists; Life and What It Is-
Material, Spiritual and Evolutional; Sign
Language; Creation and Evolution to Pygmies-Pre-
Totemic Homo, With Origin of the First Symbol;
Evolution of Totemic People and Origin of Some
of Our Signs, Symbols, Ceremonies, and
Explanations of the Same; Stellar Cult People
and Origin of other Signs and Symbols-Symbols-
The Seven Lesser Mysteries-The Initiatory
Ceremony-Written Language-Ancient Hittite
Inscription Translated-Origin of the Operative
and Speculative Masons and Differences; Lunar
Cult-Solar Cult-Origin of Other Signs and
Symbols-Origin of the Ten Greater Mysteries, or
Mysteries of Amenta-Their Perversion by the
Greeks and Other Nations; Horus of the Double
Horizon and Early Solar Cults; Mythical
Representations and Evolution of Religious
Ideas-Ten Greater Mysteries and Relations of the
Same; Universal Brotherhood of Freemasonry the
only Effective Means for Permanent peace
Throughout the World. 239 pages, ISBN 1-56459-
104-2
Churchward, Albert, ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF
RELIGION, Contents: Definitions of Religion;
Religious Cult of the Totemic People; Magic and
Fetishism; Hero Cult and Mythology; Sacred
Symbols; The Stellar Cult; Great Pyramid of
Ghizeh; Different Phases of the Stellar Cult;
Lunar Cult; Solar Cult; The Jews and Israelites;
Babylonian Cult; Buddhism; The Druids;
Mohammedism; Cult of Christianity. 422 pages,
ISBN 1-56459-203-0
Colville, W. J., ANCIENT MYSTERIES & MODERN
REVELATIONS (1911), Contents: Bibles Under
Modern Searchlight; Rivers of Life or Faiths of
Man in All Lands; Ancient and Modern Ideas of
Revelation; Various Spiritual Elements in the
Bible and Classic Literature; Creation Legends;
Egypt and Its Wonders Literally and Mystically
considered; The Philosophy of Ancient Greece;
The School of Pythagoras; The Delphic Mysteries;
Apollonius of Tyana; Five Varieties of Yoga;
Union of Eastern and Western Philosophy;
Ezekiel's Wheel-What it Signifies-Astrology in
Prophecy; Emanuel Swedenborg and His Doctrine of
Correspondences; The Book of Exodus-Its
Practical and Esoteric Teachings; The Story of
the Passover and the Pillar of Fire in the
Wilderness; The Message of Buddhism-Purity and
Philanthropy; Magic in Europe in the Middle
Ages; Ancient Magic and Modern Therapeutics-
Paracelsus and Von Helmont; Jeanne D'Arc, the
Maid of Orleans; Andrew Jackson Davis; Bible
Symbolism; Life and Matter; The Law of Seven and
the Law of Unity; Spiritualism and the Deepening
of Spiritual Life; The Esoteric Teachings of the
Gnostics; Halley's Comet; Psychopathic
Treatment. 366 pages, ISBN 1-56459-400-9
Covey-Crump, W.W., HIRAMIC TRADITION, A Surbvey
of Hypotheses Concerning It. Contents: When was
the Tradition Introduced into Craft Ritual? Did
it Originate in Rosicrucianism; The "Hiram" of
the Biblical Story; Adoram, Adoniram, Abel,
Zechariah and Abdemon; Was the Tradition a
Variant from the Osirian Mystery? Myths of
Persephone, Hecate, Orpheus, Iacchos, Adonis,
Tammuz and Mithra; William of Colchester, Roger
de Alomali and Reynaud of Cologne; Thomas a
Becket and Fulk Le Nerra; Jacques De Molay and
the Templars; King Charles I and the Jacobites;
Compagnonnage Legend; The Fall of Man and Death
of Jesus. 120 pages, 1-56459-294-4
CRAFTS, GEORGE, R. ed., THE MYSTERIES OF
FREEMASONRY (THE MORGAN EXPOSE), This is the
only book that contains a revision of the Rite
Perfection (4th-14th degress). Containing all
the degrees of the Order conferred in a Master's
Lodge, as written by Captain William Morgan, All
the degrees conferred in the Royal Arch Chapter
and Grand Encampment of Knights Templar-Knights
of the Red Cross-of the Christian Mark-and of
the Holy Sepulchre. Also, the Eleven Ineffable
Degrees conferred in the Lodge of Perfection-and
in the still higher degrees of Prince of
Jerusalem-Knights of the East and West-Venerable
Grand Master of Symbolic Lodges-Knights and
Adepts of the Eagle or Sun-Princes of the Royal
Secret-Sovereign Inspector General, etc.
Revised and corrected to correspond with the
most approved forms and ceremonies in the
various Lodges of Freemasons throughout the
United States. 209 pages, ISBN 1-56459-342-8
Curl, James S., THE ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF
FREEMASONRY, The allegories that veil
Freemasonry and the symbols that illustrate it
are drawn from the lore of architecture and
building. Concepts such as death, trial and
descent into the depths are prevalent in Masonic
architecture, and have permeated the designs of
parks, gardens and cemeteries for centuries.
This brilliant work reveals the best in Masonic
architecture world-wide and shows the esoteric
and divine aspect of man's search for the
divine. Contents: An Outline of Some of the
History of the Craft; The Important Legends (The
Two Columns or Pillars, The Hiramic Legend, The
Mysteries); The Renaissance Period and
Freemasonry; The Great Prototype; Masonic Design
and Architecture; Egyptian Rites; Elysian
Fields; Cemeteries, Monuments, and Mausolea;
Conclusion; Glossary of Terms; Bibliography,
Index. Positively the finest book you can read
on Masonic Architecture! 190 magnificent plates!
271 pages, ISBN 0879514949
D'Alviella, Count Goblet, THE MIGRATION OF
SYMBOLS (1894), The author, a Grand Master of
Belgian Freemasonry, was universally recognized
as the greatest living exponent of symbols. "By
symbolism the simplest, commonest, objects are
transformed, idealized, and acquire a new and
illimitable value. Men everywhere are either
choosing natural or artificial objects to remind
them of the Great Hidden One." Contents: On
Symbols Common to Different Races; On the
Gammadion of Swastika; On the Causes of
Alteration in the Meaning and Form of Symbols;
Symbolism and Mythology of the Tree; On the
Tansmutation of Symbols; On the Winged Globe,
the Caduceus, and The Trisula, Addenda; Index.
Illustrated. 303 pages, ISBN 1-56459-442-4
deHoyos, Art, A CLOUD OF PREJUDICE: A STUDY IN
ANTI-MASONRY, Freemasonry has historically
suffered from unfounded fanatical religious
attacks. Why? Because Freemasonry transcends
all religions by being universal in its approach
to God. This ignites the pettiness of narrow-
minded religious zealots who stoop to making
outlandish accusations against Freemasonry based
upon their own biased and often deliberate
misinterpretations of Masonic rituals and
publications. This study focuses on the anti-
Masonic message of Pastor Ron Carlson, President
of "Christian Ministries International: (Eden
Prairie, Minnesota), who markets his anti-
Masonic sermon on an audio cassette entitled
"Freemasonry and the Masonic Lodge." The global
distribution of Carlson's message has made him
one of the most popular speaking "authorities"
on the alleged dangers of Freemasonry, and his
arguments are being accepted and repeated by
unwitting ministers world-wide. Carlson boasts
that his sermons have led 5,000 Masons out of
the Craft. According to Pastor Carlson (who
claims to have spent eighteen months engaged in
"full time" investigation) Freemasonry is an
amalgam of Luciferianism, Nature Worship,
Occultism, Paganism, Pantheism, Phallic Worship,
and Universalism. In his sermon Carlson claims
to expose the dark secrets of the Fraternity by
exclusive reference to the writings of Masonic
"authorities." Relying chiefly on Albert Pike's
Morals and Dogma, Carlson repeatedly "quotes"
passages which, in the Pastor's view, prove that
Masonry "is not compatible with Christianity
[but] rather, [that] it is anti-Christian...."
In this study, Brother deHoyos,32* examines
every allegation made in Carlson's sermon and
reveals the weaknesses and fallacies of the
Pastor's arguments. Carlson's
misrepresentations and misquotations are
discovered by verbatim comparisons of the
authentic texts which he allegedly employed,
while the discovery of his dependence on anti-
Masonic literature and even forgeries exposes a
prejudice void of intellectual integrity.
Carlson's weak arguments are laid bare to reveal
an ignorance of the truth while claiming to
lead followers to salvation. There is no
greater persecution than that of religious
tyranny. Blind religious zeal attempts to
discredit the truth to support its dark
sectarian lies. This book is highly recommended
for anyone interested in discovering the
fallacies of anti-Masonry. 180 pages, ISBN 1-
56459-287-1
deHoyos, Art, trans., RITUALS OF THE MASONIC
GRAND LODGE OF THE SUN (BAYREUTH, GERMANY), Only
English-language translation available of the
three Craft degrees of the extinct Masonic Grand
Lodge "zur Sonne" (Bayreuth, Germany) which was
closed down by the Nazis. This beautiful
Masonic Ritual, written by Grand Master
Bluntschli in 1874, gives the most clear
meaning and spiritual unfoldment of any "Blue
Lodge Degrees" that we have ever read. The
workings differ markedly from English and
American varieties. Sublime. (formerly, THE
BLUNTSCHLI RITUALS) 38 pages, ISBN 1-56459-269-3
Doczi, Gyorgy, THE POWER OF LIMITS: PROPORTIONAL
HARMONIES IN NATURE, ART, AND ARCHITECTURE,
There exists an order and beauty in nature which
are revealed by slicing through a head of
cabbage or an orange, the forms of shells and
butterfly wings. These images suggest an order
underlying their growth, an harmony existing in
nature. This book examines hundreds of
patterns-ancient and modern and reveals the
pattern of the cosmos from whence we came.
Humans are included in the universal harmony of
form and it is our divine heritage to
investigate this beautiful pattern so we can
gain a better understanding of our noble,
spiritual heritage. 155 pages, ISBN 0877731934
Duncan, Malcolm C., DUNCAN'S MASONIC RITUAL AND
MONITOR, Or a Guide to the Three Symbolic
Degrees of the Ancient York Rite and to the
Degrees of Mark Master, Past Master, Most
Excellent Master, and the Royal Arch. Explained
and interpreted by copious notes and numerous
engravings. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor
will be a cherished possession of any Mason who
receives it. Retaining all the traditional
charm of McKay's Standard Edition, this volume
includes both the Guide to the Three Symbolic
Degrees of the Ancient York Rite and to the
degree of Mark Master, Past Master, Most
Excellent Master, and the Royal Arch, as written
by Malcolm C. Duncan. This is the deluxe hard-
back gift edition. 281 pages, ISBN 0679509798
Evans, Henry Ridgley, HISTORY OF THE YORK AND
SCOTTISH RITE IN FREEMASONRY, The Scottish Rite
has often been called the Rite that defends the
natural rights of man. The York Rite is based
upon Christian chivalry. Both Rites, along with
the Blue Lodge Degrees, represent the highest
aspirations of mankind. Worthy reading for
those who appreciate humanitarian movements of
the highest degree. 81 pages, ISBN 1-56459-044-5
FRANCKEN, HENRY ANDREW, FRANCKEN MANUSCRIPT
1783, This is a complete typescript of the
rituals of all twenty-five degrees of Etienne
(Stephen) Morin's Masonic Rite which became the
foundation of the Ancient and Accepted
(Scottish) Rite. Soon after the development of
'Ecossais' Masonry in France, Morin was
appointed 'Grand Inspector in all parts of the
New World' by the Council of the Grand and
Sovereign Lodge of St. Jean de Jerusalem in
either Bordeaux or Paris. Morin, who had access
to many high grade rituals, then apparently
created a set of Masonic regulations called the
'Constitutions of 1762' to assist him in
establishing High-Grade Masonry in the New
World; he also organized these 'haut grades'
into a Masonic rite. Armed with his patent,
Morin traveled to Kingston, Jamaica, and between
1762 and 1767 conferred his rite upon H.A.
Francken, whom he also appointed Deputy
Inspector-General in 1769. Francken wrote out
the rituals in at least three manuscripts-the
most complete set being the 1783 manuscript. In
1767 Francken authorized a 'Lodge of Perfection'
in Albany, New York, and the seeds of Scottish
Rite Masonry were planted on the East Coast. By
1800 some fifty men had been appointed Deputy
Inspectors, and several resolved to establish a
governing body of the Rite. A document, known
as the 'Constitutions of 1786' authorized an
increase from Morin's 25-degree system to one of
33 degrees. On May 31, 1801, the first Supreme
Council, 33*, of the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite was organized in Charleston, South
Carolina, which survives today as the Supreme
Council, 33*, (Mother Council of the World)
A\A\S\R\, Southern Masonic Jurisdiction, USA.
This is a complete copy of Francken's best
manuscript, and is the single most important
document relating to the Ancient and Accepted
(Scottish) Rite, because it the lineal
predecessor of the Rite. The rituals of this
manuscript represent their authentic form at the
birth of Scottish Rite, before they were
modified by Carson, Gourgas, Yates, Pike, etc.
To whatever extent the rituals may have changed
in any jurisdiction, all owe their existence to
the rituals of this magnificent document.
CONTENTS: The 7 classes of antient and Modern
Masonry; Laws and regulations for a Lodge of
Perfection; Statutes and Regulations for a Lodge
of Perfection; Further Instructions for a Lodge
of Perfection; 4*, Secret Master; 5*, Perfect
Master; 6*, Intimate Secretary by Curiosity; 7*,
Provost and Judge; 8*, Intendant of the
Buildings; 9*, Master Elected of Nine; 10*,
Illustrious Elected of Fifteen; 11*, Sublime
Knights Elected; 12*, Grand Master Architect;
13*, Knights of the Royal Secret; 14*,
Perfection; 15*, Knights of the East; 16*,
Princes of Jerusalem; 17*, Knights of East and
West; 18*, Knights of White Eagle or Pelican;
19*, Grand Pontif; 20*, Sovereign Prince of
Masonry or Master ad Vitam; 21*, Prussian Knight
or Noachite; 22*, Knights of the Royal Ax; 23*,
Knights of the Sun; 24*, Knights of Kadoch & the
Ne plus ultra of Masonry; 25*, The Royal
Secret.; Form of submission to be signed by all
those who are initiated. This document is a
reproduction of an invaluable Masonic
manuscript-not an expose-and is the single most
important source of information on the early
Scottish Rite rituals in existence. 230 pages,
ISBN 1-56459-365-7
Godwin, Joscelyn, MUSIC, MYSTICISM AND MAGIC,
This anthology brings together over 2,000 years
of the perennial wisdom associated with music-
its spiritual, philosophical, mystical and
magical dimensions-in writings spanning the ages
from the ancient world to the twentieth century,
from classical, Judaic, Islamic, Christian and
secular civilizations. The writers range from
composers, philosophers and novelists to monks,
Kabbalists and astronomers. Plato and Plutarch,
Kepler and Chateaubriand, Balzac and Gurdjieff,
Schopenhauer and Stockhausen, Wagner and
Schumann, Rudolf Steiner and George Sand are
only some of the distinguished names included.
Yet the common ground they share is astonishing:
the power of music to awaken the spirit and
trigger magical and mystical experience recurs
throughout their writing. Contents: Classical;
Judaic & Islamic; Medieval; Renaissance;
Romanticism; Twentieth Century. 349 pages, ISBN
0140190406
Godwin, Joscelyn, THE HARMONY OF THE SPHERES, A
Sourcebook of the Pythagorean Tradition in
Music. The concept of the "Harmony of the
Spheres" has fascinated inquiring minds for many
centuries. Godwin's sourcebook traces the
history of this idea that the whole cosmos, with
its circling planets and stars, is in some way a
harmonious or musical entity. Beginning with
the creation myth from Plato's Timaeus, the
author shows how this concept has continued to
inspire philosophers, astronomers, and mystics
from antiquity to the present day. Drawing on
classical, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim
sources, Joscelyn Godwin's anthology offers a
rich fount of inspiration. Harmony of the
Spheres is an essential resource for anyone with
a serious interest in the spiritual dimensions
of music. HB. 495 pages, ISBN 0892812656
Goodwin, S.H., MORMONISM AND MASONRY, Mormonism
is based upon Freemasonry! Read this book and
discover how and why. 106 pages, ISBN 1-56459-
051-8
Gould, Robert Freke, THE CONCISE HISTORY OF
FREEMASONRY, Contents: Ancient Mysteries,
Essenes, Roman Colleges, Culders, Vehm-Gerichte,
Steinmetzen, French Corps D'Etat, Companionage,
Rosicrucians; Medieval Operative Masonry;
English Laws of the Middle Ages & the
Freemasons; Story of the Guild; Legend of the
Craft; Early Scottish Craft; Great Division in
English Masonry; Concise Notice of the
Additional Degrees Usually Worked; Freemasonry
in Europe; Asia, East India Islands, Far East,
Africa, West Indies, Central & South America;
USA, Canada & Australaisa. 390 pages, ISBN 1-
56459-470-X
Grant, Melville Rosyn, TRUE PRINCIPLES OF
FREEMASONRY, "A treatise on the History,
principles or tenets of Freemasonry, for the
information of those who are 'within the veil,'
as well as those who are without." Included
herewith find: letter "Humanum Genus"; Albert
Pike's reply thereto; Edict of Pope Pius VII.
Historical Briefs; Old Records and Manuscripts;
What is Freemasonry? Symbolism; Teachings of
Freemasonry; Entered Apprentice; Fellow Craft;
Master Mason; Letter "Humanum Genus";
Praelocution; Reply to Pope Leo XIII; Edict of
Pope Pius VII; Extracts from Profession of
Faith; the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. 380
pages, ISBN 1-56459-022-4
Grimshaw, Wm. H., OFFICIAL HISTORY OF
FREEMASONRY AMONG THE COLORED PEOPLE IN NORTH
AMERICA, Tracing the growth of Masonry from 1717
down to the present day, bringing to light many
interesting facts unknown to the great body of
the Craft. Also giving an account of the
introduction of Freemasonry into America, its
origin and practice among Negroes, the
establishment of Subordinate and Grand Lodges,
Royal Arch Chapters, Commanderies, the Scottish
Rite, Nobles with its ninety-seven degrees, to
which is appended much general information
tending to show the progress of the race in
citizenship, business, education, wealth, with
the names of prominent Americans who have become
famous in the Craft and other walks of life.
Absolutely the most complete book you will ever
find on Prince Hall Masonry. Highly
recommended. 415 pages, ISBN 0-8369-8808-6
Guilleman, Louis, THE SECRET RITUALS OF THE
ADONHIRAMITE RITE OF FREEMASONRY, This work is
an English translation of Louis Guilleman de
Saint Victor's book "Recueil Precieux de la
Maconnerie Adonhiramite" (1787 edition), and
includes rituals of the following degrees-1*
Entered Apprentice, 2* Fellowcraft, 3* Master
Mason, 4* First Elu or Elu of the Nine, 5*
Second Elu, Called of Perignan, 6* Third Elu,
Called Elu of the Fifteen, 7* Minor [Little]
Architect, 8* Grand Architect or Scottish
Fellowcraft, 9* Scottish Master, 10* Knight of
the Sword or Knight of the East or of the Eagle,
11* Knight Rose Croix, 12* Noachite or Prussian
Knight. Many of these degree were adopted,
almost wholesale, into the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and provides not
only interesting view of early Freemasonry, but
helps us understand the evolution of Scottish
Rite Freemasonry. 160 pages, ISBN 1-56459-332-0
Haffner, Christopher, WORKMAN UNASHAMED: THE
TESTIMONY OF A CHRISTIAN FREEMASON, Haffner has
carefully examined the accusations leveled at
Freemasonry. He gives reasoned answers and
explanations to the issues raised in anti-
Masonic publications and exposes their lack of
substance. He examines the problem of
Christianity and Freemasonry and intends that
this book be read by Christians who are not
Masons as well as those that are members of the
Order. There are chapters explaining the
organization background of Freemasonry and how
it functions including the beliefs encompassed
in the Order. He is very thorough and makes you
proud to be a Freemason. Hardback. 272 pages,
ISBN 0853181675
HALL, MANLY P., FREEMASONRY OF THE ANCIENT
EGYPTIANS, to which is added an interpretation
of the CRATA REPOA initiation rite. Includes a
drama, THE INITIATION OF PLATO, by Manly P.Hall.
This book attempts to unravel the Masonic
mysteries of Egypt. 162 pages, ISBN 0-89314-803-
2
HALL, MANLY P., LOST KEYS OF FREEMASONRY, Also
known as THE SECRET OF HIRAM ABIFF, this text
was written for the Mason and non-Mason alike.
Mr. Hall, who wrote this book before he became a
Mason, was later made an honorary 33* Mason, and
reveals what he believed were the profounder
aspects of Masonic symbolism in the three Blue
Lodge Degrees. Contents: The Eternal Quest; The
Candidate; The Entered Apprentice; The Fellow
Craft; The Master Mason; The Qualifications of a
True Mason; The Priest of Ra; The Rose of Blue
and Gold; The Emerald Tablet of Hermes; The
Egyptian Initiate. Illustrated hardback. 110
pages, ISBN 0-89314-500-9
HALL, MANLY P., SECRET DESTINY OF AMERICA,
Focusing strongly on America's place in the
essential progress of civilization, this work
describes how our continent was set aside for
the great experience of enlightened self-
government. Drawing upon neglected fragments of
history, evidence is presented which indicates
that the seeds for this plan were planted one
thousand years before the beginning of the
Christian era! Whether discussing the symbolism
of the great seal of the US or the mysterious
stranger who swayed the signers of the
Declaration of Independence, this fascinating
book is sure to hold the reader spellbound. 200
pages, ISBN 0-89314-388-X
HALL, MANLY P., THE SECRET TEACHINGS OF ALL
AGES, This contemporary classic of ancient
wisdom concentrates the time-tested jewels of
mystical experience into one exemplary source.
Manly P.Hall explores the inner sanctuaries of
diverse religious traditions, revealing unifying
themes that lie beneath ancient mythology,
philosophy and religion, bringing to light the
arcane teachings held sacred by many. This is
Manly P. Hall's MAGNUM OPUS. If you buy only
one book by Manly Hall, buy this one! Hardback.
245 pages, ISBN 0-89314-548-3
Harris, Ray Baker, BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WRITINGS
OF ALBERT PIKE, Albert Pike was the foremost
Master of Masonic wisdom. Study this man. Read
his writings. Contents: Foreword;
Introduction; Albert Pike; A Sketch of His Life;
Biography; Language; Law; Military; Newspapers;
Political; Economic; Poetry; Miscellaneous;
Manuscripts; Masonic; Addresses and Reports,
Obituaries; Official Letters and Notices;
Cerneau Controversy; Ritualistic and
Ceremonial. 109 pages, ISBN 1-56459-448-3
Haywood, H.L., GREAT TEACHINGS OF MASONRY,
Masonry, a world-wide fraternity of millions of
picked men closely bound together, has grown to
be such a factor in public life that an
increasing number are asking, "What is it? What
does it stand for?" There is no authorized
interpretation of Freemasonry. The newly
initiated brother does not find waiting for him
a ready-made Masonic creed, or a ready-made
explanation of the ritual-he must think Masonry
out for himself. But to think Masonry out for
one's self is no easy task. It requires that
one can see it in its own large perspectives;
that one knows the main outlines of its history;
that one knows it as it actually is, and what
it is doing; and that one knows it as it has
been understood by its own authentic
interpreters and prophets. This classic work
has recently been reprinted and enlarged to
include a chapter on Ancient Mysteries and
Masonic Symbolism. 199 pages, ISBN 0880530413
Heckethorn, Charles William, SECRET SOCIETIES OF
ALL AGES AND COUNTRIES, A massive study of
secret organizations which provides both
historical and ritualistic information on groups
of all kinds: occult, religious, political,
anarchist, etc. About one-third of volume two
is dedicated to Freemasonry, its rites and
rituals, which it examines in some detail. A
pleasure to read and an essential reference
work, Highly recommended. Embracing the
Mysteries of Ancient India, China, Japan, Egypt,
Mexico, Peru, Greece, and Scandinavia; The
Cabalists, Early Christians, Heretics,
Assassins, Thugs, Templars, the Vehm and
Inquisition, Mystics, Rosicrucians, Illuminati,
Freemasons, Skopzi, Camorristi, Carbonari,
Nihilists and Other Sects. Partial Contents:
Ancient Mysteries; The Magi, Mithraics;
Gnostics; Essenes; Christian Initiations; The
Apocalypse; Ishmaelites; Lodge of Wisdom; The
Assassins; Druses; Dervishes; Egyptian
Mysteries; Chinese and Japanese Mysteries;
Mexican and Peruvian Mysteries; Druids;
Scandinavian Mysteries; Emanationists; The
Cabbala; Sons of the Widow; Mystics; Alchymists;
Jacob Bohme; Emanuel Swedenborg; Martinism;
Rosicrucians; Asiatic Brethren; Heretics;
Chivalry; The Templars; Judiciary; The Holy
Vehm; Inquisition; Social Regeneration;
Illuminati; The German Union; French Workmen's
Unions; German Students; Anti-Social Societies;
Thugs; Chauffeurs, or Burners; Garduna; Camorra;
Mala Vita; Mafia; Beggars, Tramps, and Thieves;
Jesuits; Skopzi. 760 pages, 1-56459-296-0
Heindel, Max, ANCIENT AND MODERN INITIATION,
Within the pages of this little volume are to be
found some of the most priceless gems of
Esoteric Christianity. The various important
steps in the life of Christ Jesus which are
outlined here form the general plan of
Initiation for humanity. Contents: The
Atlantean Mystery Temple; The New Moon and
Initiation; Mystic Rite of Baptism; The
Transfiguration; Gethsemane, The Garden of
Grief; The Stigmata and the Crucifixion. 148
pages, ISBN 0911274820
Heindel, Max, MYSTERIES OF THE GREAT OPERAS,
Initiation reveals the secrets of the ancient
wisdom and some of the esoteric operas were
actual portrayals of the hidden mystic wisdom.
What is the true nature of Music? Why must
there be discord as well as harmony? As we give
picture books to our children to convey lessons
beyond their intellectual grasp, so the great
Teachers gave infant humanity these veiled
symbols contained in the myths Faust, Parsifal,
The Ring of the Niebelung, Tannhauser and
Lohengrin. In this volume, are revealed the
secrets contained in some of the greatest music
of all time! Includes: The Sorrows of the
Seeking Soul, Wagner's Mystic Drama, The Rhine
Maidens, The Ring of the Gods, The Valkuerie,
Siegfried - the Truth Seeker and The Knight of
the Swan. 176 pages, ISBN 0-911274-88-X
Heinlein, Robert A., REVOLT IN 2100: THE
ULTIMATE ANSWER TO THE ULTIMATE TYRANNY, "It
wasn't the communists who got us after all. At
the height of America's secular decadence came
the Prophet, bearing the rod and wrath of the
Lord for those who opposed him, and the promise
of earthly happiness and heavenly bliss for
those who followed him...and America fell under
an absolute religious dictatorship that was to
last a hundred years. But nothing endures
forever. The smoldering embers of liberty have
burst into flame again. The Freemasons are
ready for a new beginning." This is the most
popular Masonic science fiction book ever
written by the "dean of science fiction."
Especially timely considering the persecution
Freemasonry is suffering from religious
extremists. 350 pages, ISBN 0671655892
Herner, Russell A., STONEHENGE: AN ANCIENT
MASONIC TEMPLE, "The idea that Stonehenge was
built by a Masonic organization some 4000 or
more years ago may not be as far-fetched as it
may seem at first. In order to properly
evaluate the suggestion that Russell Herner
makes, one must compare the beliefs and
practices of present day Freemasons with the
beliefs and practices that can be deduced
scientifically from the evidence at Stonehenge
itself." Does the Masonic ritual fit into the
character and arrangement of the stones at
Stonehenge? The author's presentation provides
an interesting answer to these questions. 144
pages, ISBN 0880530774
Hieronimus, Robert Ph.D., AMERICA'S SECRET
DESTINY, Spiritual Vision & the Founding of a
Nation. Long before Christopher Columbus
discovered America, the Iroquois had established
their own League of Nations. We now know that
the principles upon which their federation was
founded directly influenced the drafting of the
United States Constitution. It is also certain
that the design of our nation's Great Seal,
depicting a pyramid and an eye in a triangle, is
a blueprint of America's future as envisioned by
our founding fathers. Critical to our
understanding of America's destiny, these facts
are revealed in fascinating detail. Hieronimus
traces the influence of esoteric orders-such as
the Rosicrucians and Masons-upon Benjamin
Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington,
and other key figures in history, showing how a
spiritual vision of America's future was set
forth in our most significant national documents
and symbols. Contents: Amerindian Influence on
the Founders' Vision; Founding Fathers and
Secret Societies; History of America's Great
Seal; New Age and the Great Seal; A Symbolic
Analysis of the Seal's Reverse; American Vision
and Its Fulfillment. 145 pages, ISBN 0892812559
Higgins, Frank C., ANCIENT FREEMASONRY: AN
INTRODUCTION TO MASONIC ARCHEOLOGY, Contents:
Freemasonry the Parent of all Religions; Legends
of Masonry; Mysteries of Freemasonry; Mysteries
of the Knights Templar; Hidden Source of
Freemasonry and its Rituals; Science of Ancient
Masonry; Freemasonry's Sacred Cities;
Astronomy's part in Freemasonry; Symbols of
Freemasonry Charms and amulets; Light on the
Ancient Mysteries of Initiation; Freemasonry
Solves the Mysteries of the Pyramids; Women in
Freemasonry; Masonic Tradition of Adam and Eve;
King Solomon a Wizard; Sampson and Initiation,
plus much more! Esoteric and stimulating. 470
pages, ISBN 1-56459-339-8
Higgins, Frank C., HERMETIC MASONRY, An
excellent collection of several esoteric
writings. Chapters on: The First Books of
Masonry; Theosophy and Masonry; Pythagoras and
Freemasonry; The Number-Letter System; King
Solomon's Temple; Symbolism; and "AUM, the Lost
Word." And much more! 170 pages, ISBN 0-922802-
12-2
Higgins, Frank C., THE APRON: ITS TRADITIONS,
HISTORY AND SECRET SIGNIFICANCES (1914), With 27
illustrations by the author. This little book
is issued as a proclamation to the whole world
of philosophic and Religious thought that
Masonry is the original vehicle of Divine
Revelation. 24 pages, ISBN 1-56459-418-1
Higgins, Frank C., THE CROSS OF THE MAGI: AN
UNVEILING OF THE GREATEST OF ALL THE ANCIENT
MYSTERIES, Contents: The Great Solar Myth; The
Geometric Genesis; Magian Mathematics; The
Celestial Square; The Cross and the Magi;
Crosses and Swastikas; What the Swastika really
is. 60 pages, ISBN 1-56459-335-5
Jennings, Hargrave, ROSICRUCIANS: THEIR RITES
AND MYSTERIES, With chapters on the Ancient Fire
and Serpent-Worshippers, and Explanations of the
Mystic Symbols Represented in the Monuments and
Talismans of the Primeval Philosophers.
Contents: Critics of the Rosicrucians
Criticized; Singular Adventure in Staffordshire;
Insufficiency of Worldly Objects; The Hermetic
Philosophers; An Historical Adventure; The
Hermetic Brethren; Mythic History of the Fleur-
De-Lis; Sacred Fire; Fire-Theolosophy of the
Persians; Ideas of the Rosicrucians as to the
Character of Fire; Monuments Raised to Fire-
Worship in all Countries; Druidical Stones and
Their Worship; Inquiry as to the Possibility of
Miracle; Can Evidence be Depended Upon?-
Examination of Hume's Reasoning; Footsteps of
the Rosicrucians Amidst Architectural Objects;
The Round Towers of Ireland; Prismatic
Investiture of the Microcosm; Cabalistic
Interpretations by the Gnostics; Mystic
Christian Figures and Talismans; The "Rosy
Cross" in Indian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and
Medival Monuments; Myth of the Scorpion, or the
Snake, in its Many Disguises; Ominous Character
of the Colour "White" to English Royalty; The
Beliefs of the Rosicrucians-Meaning of Lights
and of Commemorative Flambeaux in all Worship;
The Great Pyramid; History of the Tower or
Steeple; Presence of the Rosicrucians in Heathen
and Christian Architecture; Rosicrucians Amidst
Ancient Mysteries and in the Orders of
Knighthood; Rosicrucianism in Strange Symbols;
Connection Between the Templars and Gnosticism;
Rosicrucian Origin of the Order of the Garter;
Rosicrucian Supposed Means of Magic Through
Signs, Signals, and Figures; Astro-Theosophical
System of the Rosicrucians-The Alchemic
Magisterium. 339 pages, ISBN 1-56459-118-2
Johnston, E.R., MASONRY DEFINED, A Liberal
Masonic Education that Every Mason Should Have.
Compiled from the Writings of Albert G. Mackey
and Many Other Eminent Authorities. Revised and
Enlarged. This is a rare book and highly sought
after by the serious Masonic student. "The
average Mason, after taking his degrees in
Masonry, immediately asks himself what it all
means. Few Masons have, or will take, the time
to make an exhaustive study of Masonry. It is
to this class of busy Masons this work will make
an especial appeal. We have culled from the
writings of many eminent Masonic scholars the
'meat' of the subject, and present it in such
form that the busy Mason can get what he wants
without the necessity of extensive reading or
study. No Mason can acquire in a few days or
months, or even years, all there is in Masonry.
Everything in Masonry has a beautiful meaning if
rightly understood, and everything done in the
ritual work is meant to teach a distinct moral
lesson. Masonry would die out in five years if
it had to depend upon about 85% of the
membership. It is the small minority-the really
interested Masons-who have kept and are keeping
the order alive today." 937 pages, ISBN 1-56459-
379-7
Kant, Immanuel, CRITIQUE OF PURE REASON,
Metaphysicians have for centuries attempted to
clarify the nature of the world and how rational
human beings construct their ideas of it. Kant
sought to disclose how human reason constructs
its experience of the world with a rational
process that arrives at an orderly view of
nature. Ptl. Contents: Differences Between
Pure and Empirical Knowledge; The Human
Intellect; Analytical and Synthetical Judgments;
The Universal Problem of Pure Reason; Esthetics;
Logic; Dialectic; Method. 480 pages, ISBN
0879755962
Knoop, Douglas, THE GENESIS OF SPECULATIVE
MASONRY, This extremely scarce essay on
Freemasonry by one of the Craft's leading
scholars contains information on: The Method of
Approach; Early Masonic Ceremonies; Conditions
in Scotland, England and Ireland; The Nature of
the Changes; The History of the Charges; The
Charge to new admitted Brethren; The
Installation Ceremony; Elimination of Horseplay;
Drawing the Lodge; The opening Prayer; The
Trigradal System; The Place of the Changes; The
places and Dates of the Changes; The Originators
for the Changes; Conclusion. Select List of
References. 30 pages, ISBN 1-56459-438-6
Knoop, Douglas; Jones, G. P.; Hamer, D.,, EARLY
MASONIC CATECHISMS, This extremely interesting
book is the single most important reference
work ever published on the development of
Masonic ritual. It includes complete
transcripts of every important manuscript and
exposure describing Masonic rituals from 1696
through 1750, including the Edinburgh Register
House Ms (1696), the Chetwode Crawley Ms (c.
1700), The Kevan Ms (c. 1714-20), the Sloane Ms
3329 (c. 1700), the Dumfries No. 4 Ms (c. 1710),
the Trinity College Dublin Ms (1711), A Mason's
Examination (1723), The Grand Mystery of Free-
Masons Discover'd (1724), The Whole Institution
of Masonry (1724), Institution of Free Masons
(c. 1725), The Whole Institutions of Free-Masons
Opened (1725), the Graham Ms (1726), The Grand
Mystery Laid Open (1726), A Mason's Confession
(c. 1725), The Mystery of Free-Masonry (1730),
Prichard's Masonry Dissected (1730), the Chesham
Manuscript (c. 1740), Dialogue Between Simon and
Philip (c. 1740), the Essex Ms (c. 1750). Also
included are several "rejoiners" and a very
useful introduction on the development of
Masonic ritual. This is the only book of its
kind and is practically impossible to find
elsewhere. Its invaluable collection of
documents belongs on the shelf of every Masonic
student. Extremely valuable and highly
recommended. Not for sale outside the U.S.A.
260 pages, ISBN 1-56459-324-X
Leadbeater, C.W., ANCIENT MYSTIC RITES,
Clairvoyant observations plus historical
records-these are the ingredients that enabled
Charles W. Leadbeater to author this absorbing,
in-depth study of the mystery schools of Egypt,
Greece, Judea, the Middle Ages, and up to the
emergence of Co-Masonry in the twentieth
century. In this book combining seership and
science, the author has put together many
fascinating, hitherto unknown facts about the
mystery schools and their rite. It is striking
indeed to note the many similarities between
these schools in spite of distance and time.
Here is a common "mystery-bond" running through
otherwise disparate cultures. Rites such as
these have emerged in this century as
Freemasonry. Contents: Schools of Masonic
Thought; Egyptian Mysteries; Cretan Mysteries;
Jewish Mysteries; Greek Mysteries; Mithraic
Mysteries; Craft Masonry in Medieval Times;
Operative Masonry in the Middle Ages; Transition
from Operative to Speculative; Other Lines of
Masonic Tradition; Scottish Rite; Co-Masonic
Order. 241 pages, ISBN 0835606090
Leadbeater, C.W., HIDDEN LIFE IN FREEMASONRY,
Written for the handful of Masons who seek to
understand the true occult-theosophical workings
of Freemasonry. Contents: History of Masonry;
The Lodge; The Fittings of the Lodge;
Preliminary Ceremonies; The Opening of the
Lodge; Initiation; The Second Degree; The Third
Degree; The Higher Degrees; Two Wonderful
Rituals; Closing the Lodge. 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. 375 pages, ISBN 1-56459-
026-7
Lewis, Ferris E., THE STORY OF THE KNIGHTS
TEMPLARS (1118-1315), Contents: Pilgrims and
Pilgrimages; Rise of Mohammedanism; The
Crusades; Origin and Growth of Knights Templars;
Classes Within the Order; Their Organization and
Life; Last Triumph of the Templars; Philip IV
Plans Destruction of Templars; Prisons and
Torture. 100 pages, ISBN 1-56459-441-6
LEWIS, H. SPENCER, ROSICRUCIAN PRINCIPLES FOR
HOME AND BUSINESS, Need more money, prosperity,
and meaningful employment? Let this unique
Rosicrucian book be your guide. Based upon
ancient Rosicrucian techniques, this powerful
book gives you the information you need to
mastery your physical affairs. Practical
application of Rosicrucian principles in
everyday life. Contents Include: Truth about
Affirmations; Cosmic and You; Mental Alchemy;
Commanding Cosmic Help; Securing Money;
Attainment of Wealth; Seeking Employment;
Impressing Others; An Unusual Help in Need; Law
of Compensation; Attracting Patronage; Skeleton
in the Closet; Round Table. 241 pages, ITEM
502030
LEWIS, H. SPENCER, ROSICRUCIAN QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS, Commonly asked questions are addressed,
complete history of Order also included.
Contents include: Traditional History of the
Order; Growth of the Order in the Orient; Work
of the Disciples; 108-Year Cycle and "C.R-C.";
Popular Revival in Germany; Birth of Semi-
Rosicrucian Organizations; First Rosicrucians in
America; International Jurisdiction of the
Order; Development and Expansion in France;
Other World-wide Activities; Decentralization;
Important Instructions; Questions and Answers.
358 pages, ITEM 501600
LEWIS, H. SPENCER, ed., SECRET SYMBOLS OF THE
ROSICRUCIANS, A rare English translation from
the original 17th century German Rosicrucian
document. This large book is a rare collection
of full-size plates of original Rosicrucian
symbols and documents. A cherished possession
for sincere students, this collection includes
the hermetic, alchemical, and spiritual meaning
of the unique Rosicrucian symbols and
philosophical principles passed down through the
ages. The plates are from originals and are
rich in detail and beautifully reproduced. Very
rare and certainly one of the most important
Rosicrucian works available anywhere! Large
plates (11 x 17) and bound in durable covers.
Of great interest also to Freemasons and
Martinists. 58 pages, ITEM 501470
Lloyd, John Uri, ETIDORHPA OR THE END OF THE
EARTH, The Strange History of a Mysterious Being
and the Account of a Remarkable Journey. This
edition contains the expanded and enlarged
version. This is the most fascinating,
fictional, alchemical work, of Freemasonry.
Join this student and his Adept Guide on an
alchemical journey to the "End of the Earth."
Contents: My Purpose is to Tell the Truth; Never
Less Alone than When Alone; A Friendly
Conference; A Second Interview with the
Mysterious Visitor; A Search for Knowledge-The
Alchemist Letter; The Writing of My Confession;
Kidnapped; A Wild Night-I am Prematurely Aged; A
Lesson in Mind Study; I Can Not Establish My
Identity; My Journey Towards the End of Earth
Begins-The Adepts' Brotherhood; My Journey
Continues-Instinct; A Cavern Discovered-
Biswell's Hill; Punch-Bowls and Caverns of
Kentucky-"Into the Unknown Country." Farewell
to God's Sunshine-The Echo of the Cry; A Zone of
Light Deep Within the Earth; The Fungus Forest-
Enchantment; The Cry From A Distance-I Rebel
Against Continuing the Journey; My Unbidden
Guest, I-Am-The-Man, Proves His Statement; My
Weight Disappearing; My Unbidden Guest Departs;
The Mother of a Volcano-"You Can Not Disprove,
and You Dare Not Admit"; Motion From Inherent
Energy-"Lead Me Deeper Into This Expanding
Study"; Sleep, Dreams, Nightmare-"Strangle the
Life From My Body"; A Challenge-My Unbidden
Guest Accepts it-Looking Backward-The Living
Brain; Primary Colors are Capable of Father
Subdivision; I cease to Breathe, and Yet Live;
"A Certain Point Within a Sphere"-Men are as
Parasites on the Roof of Earth; Drunkenness-The
Drinks of Man; The Drunkard's Voice; The
Drunkards' Den; Among the Drunkards; Further
Temptation-Etidorhpa; Misery; Eternity Without
Time; The Fathomless Abyss-The Edge of the Earth
Shell; My Heart Throb is Stilled, and Yet I
Live; The Inner Circle, or the End of
Gravitation-In the Bottomless Gulf; Hearing
Without Ears-"What Will be the End?";
Oscillating Through Space-Earth's Shell Above
Me; My Weight Annihilated-"Tell Me," I Cried in
Alarm, "Is this to be a Living Tomb?; Is That a
Mortal?-"The End of Earth."; The Last Farewell;
A Search for Knowledge; Vitalized Darkness-The
Narrows in Science; The Food of Man; The
Unbidden Guest Proves His Statement; Question
Scientific Men-Aristotle's Ether; The Soliloquy
of Professor Daniel Vaughan-Gravitation is the
Beginning and Gravitation is the End: All
Earthly Bodies Yield to Gravitation; A
Challenge; Beware of Biology, the Science of the
Life of Man; What would Happen if a Crevice
Should Open in the Ocean's Bottom; Matter is
Retarded Motion; A Study of Science is a Study
of God-Communing with Angels; A Remarkable
Contest; Why and How; I seek a Confidant; Tis
not the Eye, but the Brain that Sees an Object;
The Vision of the Future of Science.
Illustrated by J. Augustus Knapp, who
illustrated the Secret Teachings Of All Ages by
Manly P. Hall. 375 pages, ISBN 1-56459-243-X
Lobingier, Charles Sumner, ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED
SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY, Partial Contents:
Four World Movements; Hebrew Kabala; Speculative
Masonry; Humanism; Reformation in France;
Freemasonry Transplanted and Transformed; Andrew
M. Ramsay; His Religious Experiences; Vernal
Equinox Address; The Earliest High Degrees and
their Masonic Status; Forerunners of the
Scottish Rite; Rites and Degrees in General;
Emperors of the East and West; First Grand
Constitutions; High Degrees in Germany; Geneva
Consistory; Prince Masons of Ireland; Stephen
Morin and His Patent; Frederick the Great and
Freemasonry; The Second Grand Constitutions-
1786; The Degree System; Results of Morin's
Mission; Chronology. 170 pages, 1-56459-289-8
Mackenzie, Kenneth R.H., THE ROYAL MASONIC
CYCLOPAEDIA (1877), Extremely scarce and
fervently sought after, this book rates as one
of the most prized sources of Masonic research
available to the sincere student of Freemasonry.
H. P. Blavatsky constantly refers to this work
throughout her Secret Doctrine. Unlike other
Masonic encyclopedias, this is noted for fully
exploring the esoteric roots of Freemasonry.
Interestingly, Mackenzie and this work were
consulted by leading esoterists of that time.
Mackenzie may have even produced the Golden Dawn
Ciphers. Replete with Masonic wisdom, this is
one of those rare gems that truly offers "More
Light in Masonry." 790 pages, ISBN 1-56459-420-3
Mackey, Albert G., A LEXICON OF FREEMASONRY
(1869), Containing a Definition of all its
Communicable Terms, Notices of its History,
Traditions, and Antiquities, and an Account of
all the Rites and Mysteries of the Ancient
World. You've been asking for it so here it is-
one of the finest dictionaries of Freemasonry
ever compiled from A-Z. Everything and every
possible reference to Masonic terms, symbols,
and history is contained in this rare book. 527
pages, ISBN 1-56459-463-7
Mackey, Albert G., ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FREEMASONRY,
And its Kindred Sciences Comprising the Whole
Range of Arts, Sciences and Literature as
Connected With the Institution. Mackey knew
that very "few men have the means, time, and the
inclination for the purchase of numerous books,
and for the close and attentive reading of
them...to acquire a knowledge of all matters
connected with the science, the philosophy, and
the history of his Order." It was this thought
that suggested to him that he should collect
materials for a work which under one cover might
help to enlighten his Brethren. This book is so
absorbing you could sit and read it from cover
to cover. It also serves as a handy reference
guide for any Masonic question that may arise.
Highly recommended. 1046 pages, ISBN 1-56459-
099-2
Mackey, Albert G., SYMBOLISM OF FREEMASONRY: ITS
SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY, LEGENDS, MYTHS, AND
SYMBOLISM, Revised by Robert Ingham Clegg, 33*.
Contents: An Introduction to Symbolism; Origin &
Progress of Freemasonry; Noachidae; Primitive
Freemasonry; Spurious Freemasonry; Ancient
Mysteries; Dionysiac Artificers; Union of
Speculative & Operative Freemasonry at the
Temple of Solomon; Traveling Freemasons of the
Middle Ages; Disseverance of the Operative
Element; System of Symbolic Instruction;
Speculative Science & the Operative Art;
Symbolism of Solomon's Temple; Form of the
Lodge; Officers of a Lodge; Point Within a
Circle; Covering of the Lodge; Ritualistic
Symbolism; Rite of Discalceation & Investiture;
Symbolism of the Gloves; Rite of
Circumambulation, Intrusting & Symbolism of
Light; Symbolism of Corner-Stone; Ineffable
Name; Legends of Freemasonry, Winding Stairs,
Third Degree; Sprig of Acacia; Symbolism of
Labor; Stone of Foundation; Lost Word. 375
pages, ISBN 1-56459-469-6
MacNulty, W. Kirk, FREEMASONRY: A JOURNEY
THROUGH RITUAL & SYMBOL, What age-old meanings
lie behind the strange, unchanging rituals and
symbols of Freemasonry, and can we relate them
to our contemporary lives? Freemasons have
their own answers to these questions, but they
are not readily available to the outsider, nor
are they couched in language that is relevant
today. This new volume explains Freemasonry's
part in a long tradition of Western mysticism,
going back to the Middle Ages if not beyond, and
shows the Craft to be a complex framework for
inner growth, a developmental psychology which
presents the 20th-century Mason with a viable
discipline for the pursuit of self-knowldege.
With 11 illustrations, 17 in color. 96 pages,
ISBN 0500810370
Macoy, Robert, GENERAL HISTORY, CYCLOPEDIA AND
DICTIONARY OF FREEMASONRY (1873), Containing an
Elaborate Account of the Rise and Progress of
Freemasonry, and its Kindred Associations,
Ancient and Modern. Also, definitions of the
technical terms used by the Fraternity.
Illustrated with 300 Engravings. the present
volume is intended to remedy many of the defects
and omissions of its predecessors, and to
exhibit, in a form of easy reference, the latest
developments and progress of the institution,
and the results of more recent investigations.
It contains a comprehensive explication of the
whole system of Freemasonry, and of kindred or
similar associations-ancient and modern-being a
careful condensation of all that has ever been
written on the subject; intelligible to the
Fraternity, and mysterious to the profane.
Essential and Scarce. 710 pages, ISBN 1-56459-
428-9
Mann, A. T., SACRED ARCHITECTURE, For much of
our history all architecture-not only religious
monuments and buildings-created the physical
context of the sacred. The book is a
rediscovery of our spiritual heritage and shows
us how to understand the symbols of our
ancestors. Contents: The Sacred and the
Symbolic; Early Cosmologies and the Cosmic Cube;
Temples in the World; The Domain of the Sacred;
Feng Shui; Earth Magic; Architectural Mandalas;
Egyptian Sacred Architecture; Islamic
Architecture; The Great Cathedral and
Astronomical Abbeys; The Memory Theater;
Glossary, Bibliography. Filled with beautiful
color photographs of the most stunning
architectural achievements ever created by the
spiritually yearning man. Freemasons: take
note! 193 pages, ISBN 1852303913
Marconis, E. J., SANCTUARY OF MEMPHIS OR HERMES,
Do you want to know about the the masonic Rite
of Memphis? Read this book! Marconis was the
son of the man who founded the order and
includes information not obtainable elsewhere,
such as the "universal tyler" which gives all
the secret grips, words, and signs of all the
degrees of the Masonic Rites of Memphis, the
French Rite, and the Scottish Rite, from the 1st
through the 33* degrees inclusive! Marconis
also includes the complete ritual of the 1st
degree and the instruction of the 2nd and 3nd
degrees plus important information on Adoptive
(androgynous) Masonry and charts of several
secret Masonic alphabets. 230 pages, ISBN 1-
56459-311-8
Masonic Service Assoc., MASONIC POEMS, Read and
enjoy these wonderful Masonic poems that lift
your heart and spirit. 91 pages, ISBN 1-56459-
039-9
Masonic Service Assoc., MASONRY AND AMERICANISM,
Chapters: Masonic Brotherhood and The United
States; Religious Liberty; Equality Before the
Law; Equality of Opportunity; The Dignity of
Labor. 150 pages, ISBN 1-56459-038-0
Masonic Service Assoc., THREE DEGREES AND GREAT
SYMBOLS OF FREEMASONRY, This book adroitly
reveals the majesty of the symbolism of the
first three degrees and how the symbolism aids
the initiate to "Build the Temple." 112 pages,
ISBN 1-56459-045-3
Mead, G.R.S., THRICE GREATEST HERMES, Studies in
Hellenistic Theosophy and Gnosis Being a
Transaction of the Extant Sermons and Fragments
of the Trismegistic Literature with Prolegomena,
Commentaries, and Notes; All three volumes are
combined into one book. "These volumes might be
described as the preparation of materials to
serve for the historic, mythic, and mystic
consideration of the Origins of Christianity.
The serious consideration of the matter
contained in these pages will, enable the
attentive reader to outline in his mind, however
vaguely, some small portion of the environment
of infant Christianity, and allow him to move a
few steps round the cradle of Christendom."
Partial Contents: Vol. 1: Remains of the
Trismegistic Literature; History of the
Evolution of Opinion; Thoth the Master of
Wisdom; Popular Theurgic Hermes-Cult; Main
Source of the Trismegistic Literature; An
Egyptian Prototype of the Main Features of the
Poemandres' Cosmogony; Myth of Man in the
Mysteries; Philo of Alexandria; Plutarch:
Concerning the Mysteries of Isis and Osiris;
"Hermas" and "Hermes"; Concerning the AEon-
Doctrine; Seven Zones and their Characteristics;
Plato: Concerning Metempsychosis; Disciples of
Thrice-Greatest Hermes. Vol. 2:Poemandres, the
Shepherd of Men; General Sermon; Sacred Sermon;
Cup or Monad; In God Alone is Good; Greatest
Ill Among Men is Ignorance of God; But Men in
Error Speak of Their Changes as Destructions and
as Deaths; On Thought and Sense; The Key; Mind
Unto Hermes; About the Common Mind; Secret
Sermon on the Mountain. Vol. 3: Excerpts by
Stobus; Of Piety and True Philosophy;
Ineffability of God; Of Truth; God, Nature and
the Gods; Of Matter & Time; Energy and Feeling;
Justice; Providence and Fate; Of Soul; Power of
Choice; Of Isis to Horus; From "Aphrodite";
References and Fragments in the Fathers; Justin
Martyr; Clement of Alexandria; Tertullian;
Cyprian; Augustine; Cyril of Alexandria;
References and Fragments in the Philosophers;
Zosimus; Jamblichus; Julian the Emperor;
Fulgentius the Mythographer. 864 pages, ISBN 1-
56459-186-7
Melville, Henry, VERITAS: REVELATIONS OF
MYSTERIES BIBLICAL, HISTORICAL, AND SOCIAL, BY
MEANS OF THE MEDIAN AND PERSIAN LAWS (1874),
There is a universal alphabet to a universal
celestial language. This is a fascinating study
of the Astro-Masonic significance of the
universe. "The foundation of all religions had
but one and the same origin and that origin was
heavenly or celestial." Contents: Astronomy and
Masonry; Median and Persian Laws; The Triple
Tau; Masonic Ceremonies; Ancient Dates and
Celestial Points; Celestial Cycles; The Birth of
Moses; The Creation; The Deluge; The Birth and
Death of Christ; Celestial Cities; Terrestrial
Fable Celestially Interpreted; Modern History;
The Revelation of St. John. Scarce! 160 pages,
ISBN 1-56459-396-7
Moore, Charles W., THE NEW MASONIC TRESTLE-BOARD
ADAPTED TO THE WORK AND LECTURES AS PRACTICED IN
THE LODGES, CHAPTERS, COUNCILS, AND ENCAMPMENTS
OF KNIGHT TEMPLARS IN THE U.S.A. (1860), Partial
Contents: Part One: Apron, Architecture;
Arithmetic; Astronomy; Addresses; Badge of a
Mason; Benediction; Candidates; Ceremonial
Illustrations; Charges at Opening, Initiation;
Closing; Common Gavel; Corner Stones; Emblems;
Funeral Ceremonies; Geometry; Jewels; Lamb Skin;
Ornaments; Plumb Line; Prayers; Seven Liberal
Arts & Sciences; Second Degree; Third Degree;
Trowel. Part II: The Degree of Mark Master,
Past Master, Most Excellent Master; Royal Arch,
Select Master; Installation of Councils; Order
of High-Priesthood; Consecration & Dedication of
Chapters; Encampment Orders; Knights of the Red
Cross; Knights Templars, Knights of Malta. 207
pages, ISBN 1-56459-462-9
Morse, Sidney, FREEMASONRY IN THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION, Freemasons founded the Great
Republic of the United States upon the Mystical
Precepts of Liberty (religious, political,
economic, social, individual, and educational),
Fraternity, and Equality. Read about their
fascinating struggles and ultimate success. 134
pages, ISBN 1-56459-047-X
Morse-Cluley, Elizabeth; Read, Richard,
WEBSTER'S NEW WORLD POWER VOCABULARY, Put power
in your vocabulary-and get the winning edge you
need! Succeed in school, on the job, and in
life. Do it quickly, easily, and effectively
with this entertaining new vocabulary builder.
Here you'll find proven strategies for improving
your command of English expression, plus a
wealth of word lore to increase your
understanding. Scores of challenging quizzes
will help you polish your skills-and find the
perfect word every time. Features: 500 Word
Parts to Build on; 1,000 Essential Words for a
Powerful Vocabulary; 175 Problem Words to
Correct; 75 Word Challenges. 263 pages, ISBN
0671888218
Newton, Joseph Fort, GREAT LIGHT IN MASONRY, "A
little book made up of words spoken and written
at various times in honor of the Holy Bible,
celebrating its spiritual faith, its moral
majesty, its literary wonder, and above all it
revelation of the will of God for the life of
man. Our Craft is wise in making the nobelest
book on earth its Guide, Prophet, and Friend,
uniting the light of Revelation and the Law of
Nature in the service of the Brotherly Life." 92
pages, ISBN 1-56459-046-1
Newton, Joseph Fort, MODERN MASONRY, "This
little book professes to be nothing more than
the merest sketch and outline of the
extraordinary development of Modern Masonry
since the founding of the Grand Lodge of England
in 1717." Contents: The Background; The
"Revival"; The Great Schism; The Reconciliation;
The Advance; The Old World; The New World. 92
pages, ISBN 1-56459-043-7
Oliver, Rev. George, HISTORY OF INITIATION, In
Twelve Lectures Comprising a Detailed Account of
the Rites and Ceremonies, Doctrines and
Discipline of all the Secret and Mysterious
Institutions of the Ancient World. Contents:
General Introduction; History of Initiation in
Hindostan; Philosophy of the Eastern Mysteries;
Initiation in Persia; History of Initiation in
Greece; Ceremonies of Initiation into the
Mysteries of Bacchus; Places of Initiation into
the Celtic Mysteries; Ceremonies of Initiation
in Britain; Symbols and Doctrines of the Druids;
History of Initiation into the Gothic Mysteries;
Doctrines and Morality; History of Initiation in
America; Corollary. 236 pages, 1-56459-301-0
Oliver, Rev. George, PYTHAGOREAN TRIANGLE: OR
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS, Contents: The
Pythagorean Triangle Explained, with a
Dissertation on the Peculiarities of Masonic
Number; The Monad or Point Discussed as the
Origin of All Calculation; The Duad or Line
Exemplified; Illustration of the Triad or
Superfice; (The Superfice, or Equilateral
Triangle, Triad, Ternary, or the Number Three);
Progressive Generation of the Tetrad or Solid,
Representing Fire; Geometrical Application of
the Pentad or Pyramid, Representing Water;
Infinite Divisibility of the Hexad or Double
Triangle, Representing Earth; Remarkable
Properties of the Heptad; Mysterious References
of the Ogdoad or Cube, Representing Air; Ancient
Superstitions Attached to the Ennead or Triple
Triangle; Perfect Nature of the Decad or Circle,
and the Application of the Dodecaedron as a
Representation of the System of the Universe.
260 pages, ISBN 1-56459-372-X
Oliver, Rev. George, SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
LLUSTRATED AND EXPLAINED IN A COURSE OF TWELVE
LECTURES ON FREEMASONRY, Contents: On the
Hieroglyphical System of the Ancients; On the
All Seeing Eye; The Serpent; The Cherubim; The
Deluge; The Mysterious Darkness of the Third
Degree; The Three Pillars, Wisdom, Strength, and
Beauty; The Masonic Ladder; The Point Within the
Circle; The Masonic Apron; The Government of the
Lodge; Conclusion of the Course. 210 pages, 1-
56459-302-9
Oliver, Rev. George, THE ANTIQUITIES OF
FREEMASONRY, Comprising Illustrations of the
Five Grand Periods of Masonry from the Creation
of the World to the Dedication of King Solomon's
Temple. "The objections which have been so
unceasingly urged against the institution of
Freemasonry, excited in me, some years ago, a
serious desire to obviate the general and vague
charges of envy and prejudice, by some formal
examinations of the grounds on which they are
founded." Contents: On Masonic Tradition; View
of Masonry, as it existed from the Creation of
the World to the time o f Enoch; Origin of the
Arts & Sciences; View of Masonry from Enoch to
Universal Deluge; Idolatrous Mysteries, as
contrasted with Free-Masonry; View of Masonry
from universal Deluge to offering of Issac; On
Symbolical Instruction; View of Masonry from
offering of Issac to Deliverance from Egyptian
Captivity; Five Points of Fellowship; View of
Masonry from Deliverance to Dedication of King
Solomon's Temple. 250 pages, ISBN 1-56459-398-3
Palmer, John C., MORGAN AFFAIR AND ANTI-MASONRY,
Morgan violated his Masonic obligations by
revealing the secrets of Freemasonry-later, he
was missing from the face of the earth. Did the
Masons murder him as some Anti-Masons claim?
Read this book and find out. 117 pages, ISBN 1-
56459-052-6
Partner, Peter, THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AND THEIR
MYTH, Reveals a rational, terrifying picture of
the barbaric times when popes were cruel and
kings killed with impunity. Contents: The
Origins and Functions of the Templars; Criticism
and Alienation; Magic, Heresy, and Conspiracy;
The Trial; The Making of a Myth; The Secret
Societies; The Romantic Dream; The Politics of
the Marvelous, Bibliography; Index. 209 pages,
ISBN 0892812737
Percival, Harold Waldin, MASONRY AND ITS
SYMBOLS, Within the covers of this little book
rests the very heart and soul of a most worthy
Brotherhood of humanity, Freemasonry. Its
sacred purpose exudes with the sublime spirit of
inner freedom, Truth, and spiritual reality and
depicts the attainment for the greatest and most
exulted hope of Man; Self-knowledge,
Regeneration, and Conscious Immortality. 68
pages, ISBN 0911650075
Philalethes, Eugenius (Thomas Vaughan), FAME AND
CONFESSION OF THE FRATERNITY OF R:C:, Commonly
of the Rosie Cross with A Preface Annexed
thereto, and a Short Declaration of their
Physical Work. Originally printed in London in
1652, this is the foundation of all Rosicrucian
writings describing their aims, methods, and
work. Essential! 190 pages, ISBN 1-56459-257-X
Phylotus, ESOTERIC MASONRY OR THE STOREHOUSE
UNLOCKED, "The mention of the word Masonry, to
the ordinary mind, suggests a body of men
possessing certain secrets, which, to the
uninitiated, are full of wonder. Should I here
announce to the Masonic world that they, as an
organization, have not in their possession THE
secret for which all their rite and symbolism
stands, they would be justly startled. But such
is the fact. It is not the purpose of this work
to review Masonry as to its origin, etc., but to
interpret its hidden mystic meaning to those
'Who have made proficiency and been duly
passed.' By some I shall perhaps be thought a
madman, by some as too vague for clear
understanding, and by some as undertaking the
impossible. To all, I humbly ask a close and
sincere study of these pages; and, I have reason
to believe, that if you will pursue this course,
you will discover the 'LIGHT' which you have so
fondly dreamed in your possession." 80 pages,
ISBN 1-56459-190-5
Pike, Albert, BOOK OF THE WORDS, Here's Pike at
his best! Masonry is permeated with powerful
symbolism-both verbal and pictorial-that arouses
the mental, spiritual, and intellectual life of
those who use them. This extremely interesting
study, once limited to 150 copies, gives the
correct spelling of, and analyzes all the
"significant words" (pass words, etc.) in, the
Scottish Rite from the 1st through 30th degrees
inclusive. In addition to being an etymological
dictionary Pike explains WHY any given word was
chosen for a given degree thereby revealing THE
HIDDEN SYMBOLISM OF EACH WORD. Illustrated and
highly recommended! 180 pages, ISBN 1-56459-161-
1
Pike, Albert, EX CORDE LOCUTIONES: WORDS FROM
THE HEART SPOKEN OF HIS DEAD BRETHREN, This
unique book is extremely important for two
reasons. First, for its biographical history of
all the luminaries who have worked and died in
the Scottish Rite and secondly, Pike's eloquent
prose on the philosophy of life and death is
presented here with the clarity and
understanding of a prophet. There has never
been a Mason like Pike. If you are or have been
faced with losing a loved one, read this
beautiful book-it will help you. 363 pages, ISBN
1-56459-350-9
Pike, Albert, INDO-ARYAN DEITIES AND WORSHIP AS
CONTAINED IN THE RIG-VEDA, "Nothing has ever so
much interested me, as this endeavour to
penetrate into the adyta of the ancient Aryan
thought, to discover what things, principles or
phenomena our remote ancestors worshipped as
Gods, what Indra, Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman, the
Acvins, Vayu, Vishnu, Savitri and the others
really were, in the conception of the composers
of the Vedic hymns." "I found the most profound
philosophic or metaphysical ideas, which those
of every philosophy and religion have merely
developed; and that, so far from being
Barbarians or Savages, the old Aryan herdsmen
and husbandmen, in the Indus country under the
Himalayan Mountains, on the rivers of Bactria,
and long before, on the Scythic Steppes where
they originated, were men of singularly clear
and acute intellects, profound thought and an
infinite reverence of the beings whom they
worshipped." 659 pages, ISBN 1-56459-183-2
Pike, Albert, LECTURES ON MASONIC SYMBOLISM AND
A SECOND LECTURE ON SYMBOLISM OR THE OMKARA AND
OTHER INEFFABLE WORDS, "This Lecture is intended
to be...I think, my last labor of the kind in
Masonry. I hope that I have succeeded in
rescuing part of the Symbols of Freemasonry, in
some degree, from the condition of
insignificance into which they had fallen and in
proving that there is something in the Royal Art
to make it worthy of the attention, and study of
men of intellect and learning; which they have
not heretofore believed. The mass of Masons are
little inclined to read works on Masonry. And I
think it wiser, also, to place these works in a
few hands, and let what truths they may contain
be communicated orally to others by the few who
read them. I have endeavoured to do that for
our symbols, and am amply rewarded by what I
have learned." This book is extremely scarce as
there were only 100 copies ever printed. This
is the first reprint ever of this essential,
illuminating work, on Freemasonry. Highly
recommended. 500 pages, ISBN 1-56459-162-X
Pike, Albert, LEGENDA AND READINGS OF THE
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF
FREEMASONRY, "There are other things that you
should hear said now, and without which you will
not be fully in possession of this degree... You
will find them in the Legenda..." (quote from
the 26th degree, AASR, SMJ). This book contains
ALL of the "Legenda" and "Readings" written for
members of the Scottish Rite to supplement the
ritualistic instruction. This anthology is
similar, in some respects, to Pike's Lectures on
Masonic Symbolism, but was considered REQUIRED
READING by Pike himself. No Mason can truly
understand the Scottish Rite degrees without
reading this essential work. 440 pages, ISBN 1-
56459-309-6
Pike, Albert, LITURGIES OF THE ANCIENT AND
ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY, PARTS 2-4
(4TH* - 30*), This massive work includes ALL the
Scottish Rite "Liturgies" (monitors) prepared
for the current rituals of the Supreme Council
33*, SMJ. Lavishly illustrated with diagrams of
the aprons, jewels and symbols of the degrees,
the texts of these works contain verbatim
extracts from the current rituals of the
Scottish Rite. Some portions of these books
(such as the "Lecture and History" of the
thirteenth*) are not even included in the
official rituals. Extremely interesting and
informative, students of the rituals may compare
this work with the Magnum Opus to trace the
evolution of the degrees. Highly recommended.
700 pages, ISBN 1-56459-310-X
Pike, Albert, LITURGY OF THE BLUE DEGREES, For
the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of
Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction. This
rare work includes all the monitorial
instructions for the three Craft Degrees
according to the Scottish Rite, and is intended
to supplement Pike's Book of the Lodge. Much
more complete than the common Webb-form (York
Rite) monitors, this work contains large
ritualistic extracts and symbolic diagrams
which, with the aforementioned work, assist the
student to reconstruct the rituals. 227 pages,
ISBN 1-56459-323-1
Pike, Albert, MAGNUM OPUS OR THE GREAT WORK, Now
available after 135 years! One of the rarest
and most important books ever published on the
Ancient and Accepted (Scottish) Rite of
Freemasonry-Albert Pike's Magnum Opus or "Great
Work," being his first revision of the complete
rituals of the Scottish Rite. Only 100 copies
were printed-less than thirty are said to
survive. Pike's ritualistic revisions were so
impressive he was made an active member of the
Supreme Council and became the most revered
Sovereign Grand Commander in the history of the
Rite. Thanks to the generous loan of a copy
from a European antiquarian, this special
reprint makes available to the serious student
the complete authentic rituals which served as
the foundation of the Scottish Rite's
philosophy. This invaluable work is not to be
confused with either the various ritualistic
"exposures" of anti-Masons, or the rituals
currently used by either American Scottish Rite.
The Magnum Opus contains Albert Pike's complete,
original text of the Scottish Rite degrees.
Some of Pike's rituals were used by other
Supreme Councils as a foundation for their own
practices; while more recently the Supreme
Council 33*, Southern Masonic Jurisdiction,
U.S.A. has appointed a committee to revise the
current Pike rituals. The Magnum Opus allows
researchers to trace the divergence to discover
shifts in Masonic symbolism. An invaluable
reference aid and research tool, the scarcity
and cost of an original copy placed it beyond
the reach of almost all Masonic bibliophiles.
This affordable facsimile reprint places Masonic
knowledge where it belongs-in the hands of those
seeking Light. Although similar to the current
rituals used by the Scottish Rite, it is
slightly different and more esoteric. We have
also included for the first time ever, the grips
and signs, and the key to the "Secret Work."
Very essential and rare! Contents: Fourth
Degree, Secret Master; Fifth Degree, Perfect
Master; Sixth Degree, Confidential Secretary;
Seventh Degree, Provost and Judge; Eighth
Degree, Intendant of the Buildings; Ninth
Degree; Knight Elu of Nine; Tenth Degree,
Illustrious Elu of Fifteenth; Eleventh Degree,
Prince Ameth, or Sublime Elu of Twelve; Twelfth
Degree, Grand Master Architect; Thirteenth
Degree, Royal Arch; Fourteenth Degree, Grand,
Elect, Perfect and Sublime Mason; Fifteenth
Degree, Knights of the Sword, of the East, or of
the Eagle; Sixteenth Degree, Princes of
Jerusalem; Seventeenth Degree, Knight of the
East and West; Eighteenth Degree, Knight, or
Sovereign Prince of Rose Croix, of Heredon;
Nineteenth Degree, Grand Pontiff, or Sublime
Scotch Mason; Twentieth Degree, Venerable Master
of All Symbolic Lodges; or Master ad Vitam;
Twenty-First Degree, Noachite; or Prussian
Knight; Twenty-Second Degree, Knight of the
Royal Axe, or Prince of Liabanus; Twenty-Third
Degree, Chief of the Tabernacle; Twenty-Fourth
Degree, Prince of the Tabernacle; Twenty-fifth
Degree, Knight of the Brazen Serpent; Twenty-
Sixth Degree, Prince of Mercy or Scottish
Trinitarian; Twenty-Seventh Degree, Knight
Commander of the Temple, or Teutonic Knight of
the House of St. Mary of Jerusalem; Twenty-
Eighth Degree, Knight of the Sun; or Knight
Adept; Twenty-Ninth Degree, Grand Ecossais of
St. Andrew, or Patriarch of the Crusades;
Thirtieth Degree, Knight Kadosh; Twenty-First
Degree, Grand Enquiring Commander; Thirty-Second
Degree, Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret. 650
pages, ISBN 1-56459-245-6
Pike, Albert, MASONIC BAPTISM: RECEPTION OF A
LOUVETEAU AND ADOPTION, The ceremony of Masonic
Baptism has always been used in the Scottish
Order. The ceremony secures to a child of
either sex the protection and assistance of the
Lodge or other body performing the ceremony.
Includes an overview of initiatic baptism,
duties and qualifications, and the actual
ritual. Although the ritual is intended for
children, adults will be inspired by the sublime
ritual and unique Scottish Rite philosophy. 221
pages, ISBN 1-56459-348-7
Pike, Albert, MASONRY OF ADOPTION: (MASONIC
RITUALS FOR WOMEN), This wonderful book includes
both the complete, verbatim, rituals and secret
work of a little-known Masonic work written by
Albert Pike and anonymously published by him
especially for women. Degrees: Adoptive
Apprentice; Companion, and Mistress. This
books fills an essential void of real Masonic
Initiation and Rituals for women. 220 pages,
ISBN 1-56459-286-3
Pike, Albert, MEANING OF MASONRY, Albert Pike
found Freemasonry in a log cabin and left in a
Temple. He was the master genius of Masonry in
America, both as scholar and artist. No other
mind of equal power ever toiled so long in the
service of the Craft in the New World. To
understand Freemasonry, read Pike. 66 pages,
ISBN 1-56459-050-X
Pike, Albert, MORALS AND DOGMA, "The teachings
of these Readings are not sacramental, so far as
they go beyond the realm of Morality into those
of other domains of Thought and Truth. The
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite uses the word
'Dogma' in its true sense, of doctrine, or
teaching; and is not dogmatic in the odious
sense of that term. Everyone is entirely free
to reject and dissent from whatsoever herein may
seem to him to be untrue or unsound. It is only
required of him that he shall weigh what is
taught, and give it fair hearing and
unprejudiced judgment. Of course, the ancient
theosophic and philosophic speculations are not
embodied as part of the doctrines of the Rite;
but because it is of interest and profit to know
what the Ancient Intellect thought upon these
subjects, and because nothing so conclusively
proves the radical difference between our human
and the animal nature, as the capacity of the
human mind to entertain such speculations in
regard to itself and the Deity." Contents:
Apprentice; Fellow-craft; Master; Secret Master;
Perfect Master; Intimate Secretary; Provost and
Judge; Intendant of the Building; Elu of the
Nine; Elu of the Fifteen; Elu of the Twelve;
Master Architect; Royal Arch of Solomon; Perfect
Elu; Knight of the East; Prince of Jerusalem;
Knight of the East and West; Knight Rose Croix;
pontiff; Master of the Symbolic Lodge; Noachite
or Prussian Knight; Knight of the Royal Axe or
Prince of Liabanus; Chief of the Tabernacle;
Prince of the Tabernacle; Knight of the Brazen
Serpent; Prince of Mercy; Knight Commander of
the Temple; Knight of the Sun or Prince Adept;
Scottish Knight of St. Andrew; Knight Kadosh;
Inspector Inquisitor; Master of the Royal
Secret. If you read only one book on
Freemasonry, this is it! 861 pages, ISBN 1-
56459-275-8
Pike, Albert, THE PORCH AND THE MIDDLE CHAMBER:
BOOK OF THE LODGE, If you're a 32* Degree Mason
you may THINK that you've received all the
Scottish Rite degrees, but chances are you
haven't. Why? Unknown to most people, Albert
Pike also wrote Scottish Rite rituals for the
three Blue Lodge Degrees. In Pike's words,
these Scottish Rite Blue Lodge rituals were "to
be studied and understood before investiture
with the fourth degree. For, without it, the
system of that Rite is incomplete, and even like
a fabric without foundation." This rare reprint
includes the, openings, closings and rituals of
the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master
Mason degrees according to the Pike workings of
the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. More
importantly it contains the complete SECRET
WORK. These rituals are MUCH MORE ESOTERIC and
differ significantly from the Webb-form (York
Rite) Blue Lodge rituals commonly used in the
United States, and the book has several
interesting illustrations (including Hiram's
jewel-a talisman!). Also included is the "Table
Lodge" ceremony. Highly recommended. Very
scarce! 350 pages, ISBN 1-56459-308-8
Pirtle, Henry, LOST WORD OF FREEMASONRY,
"Masonry presents many facets. A brother can be
a good Mason without being a studious man, but
he will not have also the intellectual enjoyment
and spiritual benefit accruing from acquaintance
with some of the meditations of numerous Masons
and other persons through hundreds of years upon
the theology of our Order." Contents: The
Mason's Quest; Men's House: "The Knowledge of
the Word"; Lost Word; Secret Tradition; Jewish
Cabala; Great Logos (Light) in the Beginning;
Magic in Names; Whom Does the Candidate
Represent?; Hiram Rises as Christ; Bibliography.
240 pages, ISBN 1-56459-320-7
Pott, Mrs. Henry, FRANCIS BACON AND HIS SECRET
SOCIETY, An Attempt to Collect and Unite the
Lost Links of a Long and Strong Chain. Some
Doubts Connected With His Personal History, and
Actual Works and Aims; A Mystery Surrounds His
Private Life and Character; An Outline of His
Life and Aims; Playwright and Poet-Philosopher;
Deficiencies of Learning in the Times of
Elizabeth and James I; The Rosicrucians: Their
Rules, Aims, and Method of Working; Vital
Spirits of Nature; Masonry; Paper-Marks Used
Until the Time of Sir Nicholas Bacon; Paper-
Marks in and After the Time of Francis Bacon.
421 pages, ISBN 1-56459-111-5
Pottenger, Milton Alberto, SYMBOLISM (1905), A
Treatise on the Soul of Things; How the Natural
World is but a Symbol of the Real World; the
Modern Church, with its Spire and Cross, and the
Bible Account of Noah's Ark Symbols of the
Phallic Religion. Information contained in this
book: Pack of Playing Cards, or Book of Fifty-
two; An Ancient Masonic Bible; Each Card a
Symbol of Universal Law; U.S.A. a Masonic
Nation, whose Duty and History are Read in these
Ancient Sacred Symbols; Ten Digits constituting
our Mathematical System; Why they are Made in
the Manner they are; Why there are but Ten; They
and the Ten Spot Cards Reveal the same Psychic
Laws; The Lost Word Revealed; Many Masonic
Symbols; Biblical Expressions given a New and
Natural Explanation. A facsimile edition of a
rare 1905 Masonic publication. The contents
covering amongst other things the Symbolism
hidden within our regular playing cards and the
major arcana of the tarot, as equated to
astrology and numerology with their esoteric
Masonic interpretations. The Playing Card
section will be of great interest to those
studying the Olney H. Richmond mystic test book
work. Also the publisher has added some
introductory text to help clarify certain points
and has included twelve separate tables to
assist the student in working with Chart No. 2,
as the original inner tables are rather small
and difficult to read. Extremely scarce! 312
pages, ISBN 1-56459-464-5
Pound, Roscoe, MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE, A
fascinating study of Masonic Law. 120 pages,
ISBN 1-56459-048-8
Pritchard, Samuel, JACHIN AND BOAZ, An authentic
key to the door of Freemasonry calculated not
only for the instruction of every new-made Mason
but also for the information of all who intend
to become brethren as practiced in 1762.
Essential for the Masonic student and scholar.
This book gives the verbatim degree work of that
time. 60 pages, ISBN 1-56459-246-4
Pritchard, Samuel, THREE DISTINCT KNOCKS, On the
Door of the Most Ancient Freemasonry; Being A
Universal Description of all its Branches from
its first Rite to this Present Time. An
Authentic key to the door of Freemasonry
calculated not only for the instruction of every
new-made Mason but also for the information of
all who intend to become brethren as practiced
in 1760. Essential for the Masonic student and
scholar. This book gives the verbatim degree
work of that time. 73 pages, ISBN 1-56459-247-2
Raleigh, A.S., OCCULT GEOMETRY & HERMETIC
SCIENCE OF MOTION & NUMBER, OCCULT GEOMETRY
interprets and explains nature's symbols,
Nature's universal language and shows how God
geometrizes to produce the universe and man and
that in understanding himself, man understands
the big universe. Chapters on the: Circle, Line,
Triangle, Cross, Swastika, Diamond, Pentagram,
Hexagram, Seven-Pointed Star, Cube, Sphere, and
Squaring the Circle. Hermetic Science of Motion
and Number has chapters on the: Law of Motion;
Law of Opposites; Law of Balances; Law of
Rhythm; Music of the Spheres; Rhythm of Life;
Rhythm of Mind; The Key Note; Esoteric Meaning
of Color; Building of the Cosmos; Fourth
Dimension in Space; Fifth Dimension in Space.
Essential for Freemasons! 224 pages, ISBN 0-
87516-639-3
Ravenscroft, W., COMACINES, Comacines means
Cathedral Builders. Chapters include: The
Origin of Freemasonry and the Temple Builders;
The Roman College and the Quatuor Coronati;
Isola Comacina; The Comacine Lodges; Comacine
influence in the British Isles; Comacine
Architecture. 120 pages, ISBN 1-56459-054-2
Redding, M.W., SCARLET BOOK OF FREEMASONRY, A
Thrilling and authentic account of the
imprisonment, torture, and martyrdom of
freemasons and knights templars, for the past
six hundred years; also an authentic account of
the education, remarkable career, and tragic
death of the renowned philosopher Pythagoras.
517 pages, 1-56459-283-9
Robinson, John J., A PILGRIM'S PATH, Freemasonry
has never lacked for detractors. Enemies of the
organization have included the Roman Catholic
Church, the Communist Party, and the Nazis. It
has been denounced by popes and kings, by the
ignorant and by those who felt threatened by the
fraternity's reputation for secrecy.
Unfortunately, because it has a long history of
never answering critics, Freemasonry makes a
wonderful target for bigotry. Now, a group of
religious fundamentalists has managed, after
years of struggle, to take a controlling
position in the largest Protestant denomination
in the United States. It has launched what is
potentially the most damaging assault on Masonry
in the past century. A Pilgrim's Path relates
the history of the attacks and the motives
behind them. Robinson discusses the origins of
Freemasonry, its tenets, and its goals, and then
takes on the anti-Masonic evangelists who
currently seek to destroy Freemasonry. HB. 178
pages, ISBN 087131732X
Robinson, John J., BORN IN BLOOD, The Lost
Secrets of Freemasonry. Its mysterious symbols
and rituals had been used in secret for
centuries before Freemasonry revealed itself in
London in 1717. Once known, Freemasonry spread
throughout the world and attracted kings,
emperors, and statesmen to take its sacred
oaths. It also attracted great revolutionaries
such as George Washington and Sam Houston in
America, Juarez in Mexico, Garibaldi in Italy,
and Bolivar in South America. It was outlawed
over the centuries by Hitler, Mussolini, and the
Ayatollah Khomeini. But where had this powerful
organization come from? What was it doing in
those secret centuries before it rose from
underground more than 270 years ago? And why
was Freemasonry attacked with such intense
hatred by the Roman Catholic church? This
amazing detective story answers those questions
and proves that the Knights Templar in Britain,
fleeing arrest and torture by pope and king,
formed a secret society of mutual protection
that came to be called Freemasonry. Hb. 376
pages, ISBN 0871316021
Robinson, John J. , DUNGEON, FIRE AND SWORD, The
Knights Templar in the Crusades. Over the past
thousand years, the bloodiest game of king-of-
the hill has been for supremacy on the Temple
Mount in Jerusalem, the site of the ancient
Temple of Solomon. This book recounts the
stirring saga of the Knights Templar, the
Christian warrior-monks who occupied the sacred
Mount in the aftermath of the butchery of the
First Crusade. Recruited to a life of poverty,
chastity and obedience intended to lead only to
martyrdom on the battlefield, they were totally
dedicated to the pious paradox that the
wholesale slaughter of non-believers would earn
the eternal gratitude of the Prince of Peace.
The Templars amassed great wealth, which they
used to finance their two hundred years of war
against Muslims on the desert, in the mountains,
and up the broad sweep of the Nile valley. The
Templars' reward for those two centuries of
military martyrdom was to be arrested by pope
and king, tortured by the Inq | | |
