Book of constitutions united grand lodge of england online. The constitutions of the freemasons by james anderson. Masonic collection is a onestop destination for all kinds of masonic books. Our rich collection of freemasonry books includes the bestselling book of constitutions united grand lodge of england and mark masons combined book of constitutions and yearbook 2014 2015. Ritual and illustrations of freemasonry by key to phi beta kappa. Lodgequatuorcoronati, authorofthestoryofthecraft,etc. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers, and of great importance to. And its one that jay kinneys the masonic myth seeks to answer. There are a number of masonic manuscripts that are important in the study of the emergence of freemasonry. The masonic seeding of our commercial republic scottish. This evenings 9 oclock toast is brought to us by lewis masonic author kim march s.
Rise and progress of freemasonry in illinois by e turnbull. It shall be a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the state of indiana. The bill of rights was added at their insistence as a defense against the constitution. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by albert c. Books on scottish rite masonry freemason information. All your masonic questions answered plus lodge info, news, events, diary, whats on and much, much.
Jun 12, 2012 the constitutions of the freemasons classic reprint anderson, james on. United grand lodge of england ugle was founded in 1717 and is the oldest masonic grand lodge in the world. Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of interesting books for masonic readers and researchers. The book of constitution of the grand lodge of ancient, free and accepted masons of canada, in the province of ontario microform by freemasons. Constitutions of the ancient fraternity of f and am by j hervey. Today in masonic history we discuss andersons constitutions. Maine masonic text book for use of lodges originally drummonds monitor sixteenth edition copyrighted 1923 maine printing exchange, inc. The royal arch regulations taken from the 2019 edition of the book of constitutions are available for download in pdf format as a read only document. In presenting to the fraternity a work on the principles of masonic law, it is due to those for whom it is intended, that something should be said of the design with which it has been written, and of the plan on which it has been composed.
The explanation of the whole business appears to be that anderson in 1738 was not anxious to emphasize his associated with wharton, who after his term of office as grand master proved a renegade and jacobite and an enemy to the craft. Featuring books, masonic symbols, secret masonic rituals, novels, manuscripts, manuals, handbooks, guides, constitutions and more. The grand lodge is a body of masons in which is inalienably vested the government of the masonic craft within its jurisdiction. Most numerous are the old charges or constitutions. The constitutions of the freemasons, free pdf global grey. It went through eight editions, the last edition being published in 18. This is an online electronic edition of the the first masonic book printed in america, which was produced in philadelphia by benjamin franklin in 1734, and was a reprint of a work by james anderson who is identified as the author in an appendix printed in london in 1723. Older dos database application, pdf 995 full suite of pdf995 programming and. Each of these steps is either entirely consistent with andersons constitutions of the freemasons the foundational document of the premier grand lodge, published in 1723 and hereafter simply referred to as the book of constitutions, or historical masonic practice in north america, or both. Also included is the booklet information and guidance for members of the craft and the the central masonic charity booklet. Andersons constitutions of 1723 freemason information. Book of constitutions craft plates jan 2017 944 kb book of constitutions general index jan 2017 254 kb also available for download is the current edition of the booklet entitled information for the guidance of members of the craft nov 2018 592 kb. The anti masonic writings of christoph friedrich nicolai implicated francis bacon and the rosicrucians, while christopher wrens connection with the craft was omitted from andersons first book of constitutions, but appeared in the second when wren was dead. Constitution, and the bill of rights display a revealing connection that has been hardly recognized or explicitly advertised this is one of freemasonrys public secrets that has agitated fundamentalists and conspiracists alike.
Grand lodge of mark master masons of england and wales and its districts and lodges overseas. Thats an additional 28 titles made available only on presentation of a recently paid dues card. The original andersons constitutions was published in 1723. Hundreds of masonic songbooks and books of constitutions over three centuries bear witness to the fellowship and harmony that results when brethren make music together. In 1793 doctor anderson published the first edition of the book of constitutions, in which the history of the fraternity of freemasons is, he save, collected from their general records and their faithful traditions of many ages. Few masonic documents have been debated, praised, maligned, studied and misunderstand more than the collection known as the grand constitutions of 1786. Then called a lewis, the focus of the company was exclusively on ritual books from masonic craft degrees through to the masonic side orders. This is a new edition of the the first masonic book printed in america, which was originally produced in philadelphia by benjamin franklin in 1734, and was a reprint of a work by james anderson who is identified as the author in an appendix printed in london in 1723. The key event in the development of freemasonry into the one of the largest and most influential social organisations in the world was the establishment of a grand lodge in london in 1717, and the fundamental starting point for investigations into the early history of the grand lodge remains the book of constitutions of the freemasons published in london in february 1723.
A second london edition, much expanded, appeared in 1738. These books will surely prove beneficial for you by upgrading your knowledge of freemasonry world. Ron was a subscriber to the masonic book club for many years, he kept these books. Maine masonic text book masonic grand lodge of maine. Over the course of successive publications, carliles com.
Andersons constitutions conformed so perfectly to masonic ideas of government that adoption followed in the irish and scottish grand lodges. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain. A chartered lodge is a body of masons congregating and working by virtue of a charter granted by the grand lodge. Masonic articles, graphics, newsletters, blog, and news. Andersons constitutions were based on the old masonic manuscripts also called gothic constitutions and on the general regulations which had been compiled first by george payne in 1720. The following are the principal editions of the book of constitutions to have been published since the formation of the united grand lodge of england. The masonic book of constitutions guarded by the tylers. The book of constitutions grand lodge of colorado page 2 section 4. Book of constitutions of the grand lodge of kentucky free and accepted masons containing the constitution, code for masonic trials, and other information twelfth edition prepared by joseph r. But there are few men who have the means, the time, and the inclination for the purchase of numerous books, some of them costly and difficult to be obtained, and for the close and. Such a book dated as of today bears on the face of it little resemblance to the edition of 1723. December, 1871, at the masonic hall in the city of victoria, was duly organized, the grand master elect and the grand officers elect and. One of hundreds of traditional and original masonic designs available on my cafepress store bytheplumb. Mark masons combined book of constitutions and yearbook 20.
Lionel vibert, of marline, lansdowne, bath, england, is author of freemasonry before the existence of grand lodges and the story of the craft and is editor of miscellanea latomorum. The constitutions of the freemasons was a constitution written for the premier grand lodge of england. It was revised by the reverend james anderson, and printed in the book form as andersons constitutions in 1723. The constitutions of the freemasons classic reprint.
This is a photographic reproduction of albert pikes rare 1859 edition of the constitutions of 1762 and the grand constitutions of 1786. Prior to his passing, he left a legacy of masonic books to be housed in brock. The striking similarities between the masonic constitutions and the articles of confederation, the u. Book of constitutions united grand lodge of england. Plus 401 masonic photographs, slides, posters, certificates, handbooks, postcards, speeches and catalogue pages. Andersons constitution is the basis of modern freemasonry and its foundation of operation. Southern regalia book of constitutions united grand lodge of england rb040 book of constitutions for united grand lodge of england, including the constitutions for the supreme grand chapter. We have an unwavering reputation for supplying over 500 masonic titles covering ritual books for all degrees, general books, books of constitutions, masonic humour, handbooks and esoteric. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic. Book of constitutions general index may 2016 258 kb book of constitutions grand charity dec 2015 52 kb also available for download is the current edition of the booklet entitled information for the guidance of members of the craft 2015 399 kb. The book of constitutions is the rule book of the united grand lodge of england that regulates all lodges and freemasons. Remarks on some masonic book plates vol ii by pope in 1911.
Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in. The us constitution and freemasonry masonic secrets. The site features general information on freemasonry for those interested in. In presenting an american edition of andersons constitutions to the masonic fraternity, the publisher feels confident that there are but few readers in the order who have not dwelt with interest and delight on the pages of this most popular work popular at least with masons, and esteemed by them as the written landmarks of masonry. The book of constitution of the grand lodge of ancient, free. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers, and of great importance. Book of constitutions general index 254 kb also available for download is the current edition of the booklet entitled information for the guidance of members of the craft 2018 591 kb. These documents outlined a history of masonry, tracing its origins to a biblical or classical root, followed by the regulations of the organisation, and the responsibilities of its. Let me introduce the speaker of the evening, although, as presiding officers so often say, he hardly needs an introduction. We recognize that all of what is presented may not necessarily coin cide with the individual beliefs of a given mason.
The grand lodge was founded by eleven delegates, of whom andrew g. Real patriots such as patrick henry, george mason and a few others saw it as a blueprint for empire and fought it. Book of constitutions of the grand lodge of kentucky. As a donor, you also get free access to the restricted section of this library. For the book of constitutions of 1738 there is a new approbation altogether. For the seventh year in a row, the area deputies and other leaders have worked hard on planning a full year of degree schools, leadership training events and other. Andersons constitutions was the original guide for freemasons who were part of the grand lodge of england. The principles of masonic law by albert gallatin mackey. Masonic music music has always played an essential role in freemasonry, whether heard in public at the grave of a brother mason, during a masonic dinner, or in the tiled lodge. Masonic designs master mason emblem designs masonic book of constitutions. Grand lodge of mark master masons of england and wales and its districts and lodges overseas lewis masonic on.
The constitutions was edited and reprinted by benjamin franklin in philadelphia in 1734, becoming the first masonic book printed in america. A variety of stories and irregularities exist about its legitimacy and its foundation, yet, it remains an early cannon of masonic history. Years of research went into the making of this collection. Adoption was actually consummated on the evening of june 28, when a printed copy was made by secretary john l. Includes booklets information for the guidance of members of the craft 2019 edition and new information about masonic charities. In 18 the ancient grand lodge was dissolved by the union of the two grand lodges of england, and a new book of constitutions having been adopted for the united body, no subsequent edition of the ahiman rezon was ever published. Lionel vibert, past master quator coronati lodge no. Andersons constitutions were based on the gothic constitutions and on the general regulations which had been compiled first by george payne in 17207. He reverted to the charges as drawn up in 1723 into which, especially in the first charge, anderson had introduced various modifications in the 1738 edition. The grand lodge of england is a sovereign and independent body practising freemasonry only within the three degrees and only within the limits defined in its. A new edition of the constitutions was published in 1754, by john entick. The official website of freemasonry in nottinghamshire. The updated 2019 book of constitutions is available to view and download online from.
Contains illustrations of all authorised jewels,chains collars and aprons. The code of constitutions downloadable pdf the code of the grand lodge of a. Origin and founding of grand lodge of england in 1717, james andersons constitutions, freemasons in masonic taverns, goose and gridiron alehouse, london history. Lewis masonic is a long established firm, founded in 1886, specializing in the publication of masonic texts. Sep 15, 2009 with da vinci code author dan browns new book, the lost symbol, focusing on the group, thats a question even more will be asking. Mark masons combined book of constitutions and yearbook. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a. Johnson, passed to the celestial lodge on april 21, 2019. The masonic book of constitutions guarded by the tylers sword masonic service association on. What we present in this book, therefore, is an analysis of masonry itself, as stated by masonic authorities recommended by at least half of the grand lodges in the united states. Andersons constitutions of 1723 masonic service association on.
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