Reading list

**Jason** · 01-16-2008, 10:55 PM

Just wondering, what is on your Masonic reading list?

Ashlar2006 · 01-17-2008, 08:11 AM

Right now , since I finished up my Scottish Rite degrees , it's " A Bridge to Light " .
I've always liked " the Meaning of Masonry " by W. L. Wilmshurst . I've read a few times and find something I've missed . Mackey's " Encyclopedia of Freemasonry " is a good one . " The Craft and it's Symbols " by Allen E. Roberts is great for new MM's .

I bought S. Brent Morriss's " Complete Idiots Guide To Freemasonry " so my wife could read it get better explaination of Freemasonry . It's actually pretty good .

rustybones49801 · 01-18-2008, 12:14 PM

I am burning through the Hiram series by Lomas, then on to Mackeys encyclopedia. I have bought Morriss's book as well and have left it in the living room(for guests.....)

PatrickWilliams · 10-20-2010, 01:52 PM

Well, goodness, let's start it here and them the mods can sticky it.

I'm re-reading Carl Claudy right now. Out of print, but anything you can get of his is great!

10-20-2010, 02:53 PM

I'm currently reading Albert Pike's Esoterika "The Symbolism of the Blue Degrees of Freemasonry". It's Transcribed and Annotated by Arturo de Hoyos.

Brother de Hoyos recommended it to me after I asked him some questions about the Degree lectures. I've learned more in the preface alone than I ever thought possible. I'll be re-reading this book a couple of times for sure.

Then it's on to Morals and Dogma...

Ashlar2006 · 10-20-2010, 03:00 PM

Pass it over to me when your done Gary . Joking , I have to pick myself up a copy of that .

Right now , I am reading both Morals and Dogma during the day AND "The Masonic Myth" by Jay Kinney .

10-20-2010, 03:08 PM

I've thumbed through the copy of Morals and Dogma in my Lodge's library, unfortunately they won't let it leave the room. It's a tome for sure.

I've tried several times to buy a copy online, but the source either sells out before my order completes or the book just winds up being crazy expensive on Ebay.

Jason says he may be able to help me out, so a side by side with MD for the 21st century may be in order if he comes through.

Ashlar2006 · 10-20-2010, 03:23 PM

A side by side is the way to read it IMO .

I have a Brother/friend who is a purist and will not read the new Morals and Dogma . I am trying to talk him into giving it a chance .

10-20-2010, 04:49 PM

I wonder what he is opposed to? Is it that he thinks the work is somehow changed?

Times change, and sometimes a different perspective on an older topic adds relevance to the overall message of the work. Take Sun Tsu's The Art of War for example. It's not only applied to warfare but business and other strategic planning as well. Had we not looked at it from a different view, it's applications may not have been fully realized. Jes sayin'

**Jason** · 10-20-2010, 04:52 PM

Just finished
Amazon.com: The Alchemical Keys To Masonic Ritual (9781435704404): Timothy Hogan: Books: Reviews, Prices & more

Just started
Amazon.com: The Early History and Antiquities of Freemasonry: As Connected with Ancient Norse Guilds, and the Oriental and Mediæval Building Fraternities (9781147194418): George Franklin Fort: Books

01-16-2008, 10:55 PM	#1
Jason Guard Dog 2012 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 3,126 Lodge:	Reading list Just wondering, what is on your Masonic reading list?

01-17-2008, 08:11 AM	#2
Ashlar2006 Masonic Mafia Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ky Posts: 4,162 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	Right now , since I finished up my Scottish Rite degrees , it's " A Bridge to Light " . I've always liked " the Meaning of Masonry " by W. L. Wilmshurst . I've read a few times and find something I've missed . Mackey's " Encyclopedia of Freemasonry " is a good one . " The Craft and it's Symbols " by Allen E. Roberts is great for new MM's . I bought S. Brent Morriss's " Complete Idiots Guide To Freemasonry " so my wife could read it get better explaination of Freemasonry . It's actually pretty good . __________________ It is such a beautiful day , now watch some idiot screw it up !!! Last edited by Ashlar2006; 01-18-2008 at 12:47 PM..

01-18-2008, 12:14 PM	#3
rustybones49801 A Rough Ashlar Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 264 Lodge:	I am burning through the Hiram series by Lomas, then on to Mackeys encyclopedia. I have bought Morriss's book as well and have left it in the living room(for guests.....) __________________ Iron Mountain Lodge #388, WM Iron Mountain, Michigan Raised Aug 18, 2007 www.ironmountain388.weebly.com

10-20-2010, 02:53 PM	#5
Gary Guest Posts: n/a Lodge:	I'm currently reading Albert Pike's Esoterika "The Symbolism of the Blue Degrees of Freemasonry". It's Transcribed and Annotated by Arturo de Hoyos. Brother de Hoyos recommended it to me after I asked him some questions about the Degree lectures. I've learned more in the preface alone than I ever thought possible. I'll be re-reading this book a couple of times for sure. Then it's on to Morals and Dogma... Last edited by Gary; 10-20-2010 at 02:59 PM..

10-20-2010, 03:00 PM	#6
Ashlar2006 Masonic Mafia Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ky Posts: 4,162 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	Pass it over to me when your done Gary . Joking , I have to pick myself up a copy of that . Right now , I am reading both Morals and Dogma during the day AND "The Masonic Myth" by Jay Kinney . __________________ It is such a beautiful day , now watch some idiot screw it up !!!

10-20-2010, 01:52 PM	#4
PatrickWilliams I could tell you ... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 1,089 Lodge: Racine-Belle City Lodge #18	Well, goodness, let's start it here and them the mods can sticky it. I'm re-reading Carl Claudy right now. Out of print, but anything you can get of his is great!

10-20-2010, 03:08 PM	#7
Gary Guest Posts: n/a Lodge:	I've thumbed through the copy of Morals and Dogma in my Lodge's library, unfortunately they won't let it leave the room. It's a tome for sure. I've tried several times to buy a copy online, but the source either sells out before my order completes or the book just winds up being crazy expensive on Ebay. Jason says he may be able to help me out, so a side by side with MD for the 21st century may be in order if he comes through.

10-20-2010, 03:23 PM	#8
Ashlar2006 Masonic Mafia Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ky Posts: 4,162 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	A side by side is the way to read it IMO . I have a Brother/friend who is a purist and will not read the new Morals and Dogma . I am trying to talk him into giving it a chance . __________________ It is such a beautiful day , now watch some idiot screw it up !!!

10-20-2010, 04:49 PM	#9
Gary Guest Posts: n/a Lodge:	I wonder what he is opposed to? Is it that he thinks the work is somehow changed? Times change, and sometimes a different perspective on an older topic adds relevance to the overall message of the work. Take Sun Tsu's The Art of War for example. It's not only applied to warfare but business and other strategic planning as well. Had we not looked at it from a different view, it's applications may not have been fully realized. Jes sayin'

10-20-2010, 04:52 PM	#10
Jason Guard Dog 2012 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 3,126 Lodge:	Just finished Amazon.com: The Alchemical Keys To Masonic Ritual (9781435704404): Timothy Hogan: Books: Reviews, Prices & more Just started Amazon.com: The Early History and Antiquities of Freemasonry: As Connected with Ancient Norse Guilds, and the Oriental and Mediæval Building Fraternities (9781147194418): George Franklin Fort: Books __________________ Is trom an t-ualach an leisce. Ni heolas go haontios Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh The sky is not the limit there are footprints on the moon.

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