Take the mystery out of the Freemasons
Fascinated by Freemasons? Freemasons For Dummies is the internationally bestselling introduction to the Masons, the oldest and largest "secret society" in the world. This balanced, eye-opening guide demystifies Freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites, to its curious symbols and their meanings.
With new and improved content, including updated examples and references throughout, this new edition of Freemasons For Dummies provides the most straightforward, non-intimidating guide to the subject on the market.
Updated expert coverage of the basic beliefs and philosophy behind Freemasonry Revised information on the history of the society, including updates concerning its founding, famous historical members, and pivotal events New coverage devoted to the recent influx of younger membership The latest and ongoing controversies and myths surrounding Freemasonry The role of women in a Masonic organization, including opportunities for women to participate in Freemasonry The effects cultural and political changes and worldwide events are having on the organization If you're intrigued by the mystery that surrounds the Masons, get ready to learn the facts about this ancient order in Freemasons For Dummies.
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Christopher Hodapp

John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated

--For dummies, 2nd ed, Hoboken, N.J, 2013

United States, United States of America

For Dummies, 2005

Jan 22, 2013

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Freemasons For Dummies 1
About the Author 5
Dedication 7
Author’s Acknowledgments 7
Contents at a Glance 9
Table of Contents 1
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Conventions Used in This Book 1
What You’re Not to Read 1
Foolish Assumptions 1
How This Book Is Organized 1
Icons Used in This Book 1
Where to Go from Here 1
Part I: What Is Freemasonry? 1
Chapter 1: Lodges, Aprons, and Funny Handshakes: Freemasonry 101 1
What Is Freemasonry? 1
What Do Masons Do? 1
Are [ Fill in the Blank] Freemasons, Too? 1
Chapter 2: From Cathedrals to Lodge Rooms: A History of the Freemasons 1
Turning Stonecutters into Gentlemen: Freemasonry before 1700 1
Building Men: The 1700s 1
Growing, Changing, and Branching Out: The 1800s 1
Surviving and Surging: The 1900s 1
Experiencing the New Millennium: More Changes on the Way 1
Chapter 3: The Philosophy of Freemasonry 1
Defining What Masons Believe In 1
Establishing a New World Order? 1
Experiencing Mystic Masonry 1
Chapter 4: Politics, Religion, and Freemasons: They Don’t Mix 1
Exploring the History of Religion and the Masons 1
Refusing to Play Politics 1
Part II: The Inner Workings of Freemasonry 1
Chapter 5: How the Freemasons Are Organized: Who Does What and Why 1
What’s Inside the Lodge? 1
Who’s in Charge around Here? 1
What Makes a Grand Lodge So, Well, Grand? 1
What Is a Regular, Recognized Lodge? 1
Chapter 6: The Ceremonies of Freemasons 1
Understanding Where Masonic Ritual Comes From 1
Performing the Rituals of the Modern Lodge 1
Chapter 7: The Symbols of Freemasonry 1
Symbolizing the Lessons of Freemasonry 1
Deciphering the Key Masonic Ideas 1
Explaining More Masonic Symbols 1
Chapter 8: Myths and Misconceptions about Masons 1
Digging to the Root of Freemasonry Misunderstandings 1
Debunking Common Myths about Freemasonry 1
Part III: When One Lodge Isn’t Enough: The Appendant Bodies 1
Chapter 9: Introducing the Appendant Bodies: Who’s Who, and Who Isn’t 1
What Are Appendant Bodies? 1
So What about These Other Groups? 1
Chapter 10: The York Rite 1
The York Rite System 1
Royal Arch Masonry 1
The Cryptic Rite 1
Chivalric Masonry and the Knights Templar 1
Other York Rite Bodies 1
York Rite Charities 1
Chapter 11: The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite 1
Surveying the Scottish Rite System 1
Seeing How the Scottish Rite Started 1
Meeting Albert Pike: Sage of the Scottish Rite 1
Listing the Degrees of the Scottish Rite 1
Serving Communities through Charitable Work 1
Chapter 12: Shriners International 1
Getting to Know the Shriners 1
Tracing the History from Partiers to Philanthropists 1
Putting a Little of the Boy Back in the Man 1
Considering the Shrine’s Place in Freemasonry 1
Chapter 13: The Extended Masonic Family 1
Bringing Women into the Lodge 1
Not Just Kidding Around: The Youth Groups 1
Checking Out Lesser-Known Masonic Groups 1
Investigating Masonic Research Societies 1
Part IV 1
Part IV: Freemasonry Today and Tomorrow 1
Chapter 14: So Is It Still Relevant? 1
A Breakdown in Community 1
Where Freemasonry Fits In 1
Chapter 15: Freemasons and the Future 1
Speculating on the Future of the Craft 1
Going Back to the Future 1
Breaking Down Barriers through the Internet 1
Chapter 16: So You Want to Become a Freemason 1
Examining Why Men Become Masons 1
To Be One, Ask One 1
Joining a Lodge 1
Part V 1
Part V: The Part of Tens 1
Chapter 17: Ten Groups of Famous Masons 1
Founding Fathers 1
Explorers and Adventurers 1
Pioneers of Science and Medicine 1
Actors and Entertainers 1
Incredible Athletes 1
Military Leaders 1
Significant Businessmen 1
Players in the World of Statecraft 1
U. S. Civil Rights Leaders 1
Men of Arts and Letters 1
Chapter 18:Ten Amazing Conspiracies, Anti-Masons, and Hoaxes 1
Leo Taxil and the Great Hoax! 1
The Illuminati! 1
Trilats, CFRs, and Bilderbergers, Oh My! 1
The Secret 33rd Degree! 1
Jack the Ripper: A Freemason! 1
The Italian P2 Lodge Scandal! 1
Washington, D. C., Is Satan’s Road Map! 1
Aleister Crowley, Satanist and Freemason! 1
Freemasons Founded the Nazis! 1
Masonic Cops! Masonic Judges! 1
Chapter 19: Ten Cool Masonic Places 1
George Washington Masonic Memorial ( Alexandria, Virginia) 1
House of the Temple ( Washington, D. C.) 1
Freemason’s Hall ( Philadelphia) 1
Masonic Temple ( Detroit) 1
Grand Lodge of the State of New York ( New York City) 1
Scottish Rite Cathedral ( Indianapolis) 1
Freemason Hall ( London) 1
Templar Church ( London) 1
Rosslyn Chapel ( Roslin, Scotland) 1
Grande Loge Nationale Française and Other Masonic Buildings ( Paris) 1
Part VI: Appendixes 1
Appendix A: The Regius Manuscript 1
A Poem of Moral Duties 1
Appendix B: Anderson’s Constitutions 1
The Charges Of A Free Mason 1
Appendix C: Finding a Lodge 1
Mainstream U. S. Grand Lodges 1
Prince Hall Grand Lodges 1
Canadian Grand Lodges 1
Index 1

Introduces the oldest and largest "secret society," covering the basic beliefs and philosophy behind Freemasonry and the latest and ongoing controversies, and discusses the effects of cultural and political changes on the organization

2024-06-27