AFRICAN ORIGINS OF FREEMASONRY: Treatise of the Ancient Grand Lodge of Khamet [Paperback]

90?, Zachary P. Gremillion (Author)

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Publication Date: February 14, 2005

The Masonic Order is one of the most powerful Fraternal Orders in the world. Have you ever wondered why? Why did this order restrict membership to men of European descent? In this book Zachary Gremillion, Founder of the Imperial Society answers the following questions:What do these fraternal orders of Masonry have to do with African people?How did this order originate in Europe, and why were Black men in early America not allowed into membership until the coming of Right Worshipful Master Prince Hall, a colonial Blackman?Who are the Knights Templar? What was their relationship to the African Arabs/Moors also called Saracens? What did the Knights Templar find in Israel? Why were they at Jerusalem Temple built by African Hebrews? In this book Zachary P. Gremillion, a Master Mason, Thirty-second degree Mason and Shriner deals with the true origin of Masonry in Africa. Through intense research he traced what he calls the Proto-Masonic order to ancient Africa. He also deals with the Knights Templar and the Afro-Asiatic knowledge they found at Jerusalem Temple then to be executed, persecuted, and destroyed by the King and Pope. Prince Hall, Marcus Garvey, Noble Drew Ali and Elijah Muhammad are also addressed.

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About the Author

Zachary P. Gremillion was initiated, passed and raised to the degree of Master Mason in O.J. Dunn Lodge #85. He also passed through both York and Scottish Rite Bodies of Prince Hall Freemasonary. Upon studying the teachings of Noble Drew Ali and the Honorable Elijah Muhammad among many, Mr. Gremillion discovered the original roots of the Masonic order came from Ancient Africa Civilizations. He then began intense research into the philosophy and history of the Masonic order. Upon reading the works of Albert Churchward and Valentia Straiton whom were Europeans, Mr. Gremillion became convinced that a conspiracy hide the history and legacy of the Children of Ham existed. He then founded the Ancient Grand Lodge of Khamet which evolved into the Imperial Society based upon the resurrection of the Ancient Cushite Empire of Ethiopians. He is a loving father and husband, and he encourages anyone to contact him and aid in this mission.

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (February 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420824473
• ISBN-13: 978-1420824476
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Its good but..., November 25, 2006

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This review is from: AFRICAN ORIGINS OF FREEMASONRY: Treatise of the Ancient Grand Lodge of Khamet (Paperback)

Let's start with the positives.

First, the information presented here is very important to the African diaspora. The author properly places the ancient African societies of Kemit, Kush and Nubia at the head of the class where they belong. This is not just hot air being blown. The world has to accept the fact that the Greeks and Romans were only average students in the schools of Africa. They were repeating (or just claiming) things they were taught once they were allowed into the greatest schools the world has ever known.

Second, the author's information connecting the Masonic order, the Nation of Islam, the Moorish Science Temple, the 5% Nation and the Universal Negro Improvement Association is eye opening. Now it makes more since that the uniforms, organizational structure and teachings are so similar. It also explains why the groups are still working together. Malcolm X talked about the mockery of the Shriners and the analogy to the plight of African Americans in his book "The End of White Supremecy".

Third, I appreciate that fact that the author is no longer active in the Masonic order but he maintained his oath of secrecy by not saying too much
about the secrets. In this day, many "former Masons" have told "the secrets" since they are no longer in it because they know they can make lots of money talking. (Even though these men have taken an oath of secrecy, they have decided that the oath was not worth keeping. That says alot about their character.)

Now the other side...(These are just my observations)
1. Did anyone proofread this book before sending it to the printer? Starting with the front cover ("Dedicated to the sons and daughters of the of Africa"), there are mispelled words and punctuation mistakes that interfere with the flow of the reading. There are too many subject-verb agreement problems that make this book appear to have been written and typed in one setting. There were compound words that were separated, letters missing and misuse of homophones (using there and not their). It also keeps some people from believing anthing stated because of its appearance as an amateur piece of work.

2. What sources did the author use? There is no bibliography anywhere in this book. As an historian, I like to look at the sources used in many books to read them myself. I want to check the source myself to see if the author's interpretation is accurate. I also like to see if anyone else used the same sources. With the exception of some scattered quotes (incomplete and mispelled), it is really hard for the novice to follow the origin of these earth shattering revelations. People who are just starting to discover the ancient teachings of Mother Alkebulan need to be given more information. There are several books mentioned throughout but sometimes it is not clear if the person mentioned is the author or if the entire title is given. This subject of connecting Africa to the Masonic order has not been handle correctly in the past. This is a valiant attempt to do that.

3. What makes Zachary Gremillion a 90th degree anything? No where in this book is that addressed. He stated that he had been initiated into both the York and Scottish Rites of Modern Freemasonry and into the Shriners, all under Prince Hall affiliations. The Shriner degree doesn't really count as part of either Rite, while the York Rite goes up to the Knights Templar (13th) and the Inspector General on the Scottish Rite (33rd). I'm not sure if his extra degrees came from the Ancient Grand Lodge of Khamet or from somewhere else.

4. What exactly is the Grand Lodge of Khamet and how do we get more information or join? I understand that it is promoting the true teachings of the ancients before they were corrupted by Europeans. But I'm not sure how the organization can claim to have the pure teachings and still use the term Freemason. Referring to one's self as "children of the sun" (the definition of Freemason) is one thing but using the term is misleading.

These are just the things that bothered me while reading. Know this, I would still recommend that people read this book. There is a lot of very interesting explanations given in this book. I believe, unfortuantely, that the mistakes I mentioned above will keep some people from reading the book to the end, particularly those that don't want to hear what Gremillion has to say anyway. Reading part of it only gives you a piece of the light. Reading to the end will help complete the journey and open one's eyes to Africa's past glory and present legacy.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars African Origins of the Masonic Order, February 27, 2005

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Did the Knowledge of the Craft Originate in Africa? This is a great book all Black Freemasons should read it! We all know about Worshipful Prince Hall, but why did he become a mason?
Why do white Masons segregate from black Masons? This book answers not only the Masonic Question,but the real esoteric purpose for separation of the race in the Order. It goes into great detail about the Masonic Orders origin in Africa, and how Europeans received it. GOOD BOOK. It deals with figures such as Marcus Garvey, Noble Drew Ali, Elijah Muhammad, and there knowledge of the origin of masonic knowledge and origins.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Connections With Rather Circumstantial Evidence - in Unreadable Condition, April 16, 2007

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I read this book as a follow up of Stolen Legacy and indeed the first chapter is devoted to that book, updating the controversy from 1954 to 2005.

African Origins of Freemasonry draws connections between many of the "world religions". Which isn't that new. However, the author connects them all to socalled Freemasonry. Including Moses, King Solomon, Jesus, Muhammad's close allies. But also Marcus Garvey and other rather political figures of more recent times.

A bit of evolution of modern Freemasonry is included, it's re-installation after ancient Egypt etc. in 18th century England and the newly independent USA. Some elaboration of the Knights Templars, Noble Drew Ali Shriners, the Moorish Science Temple of America and the Nation of Islam is provided in this context.

I am not sure, I know anything more about Freemasonry than before reading this book. It's about revealing the African origin of it all, only. As for that oath of silence, the author is bound not to tell too much - or anything at all. Which is at times very unsatisfactory: Some ancient African symbols, dresses and rudimentary philosophical ideas are similar (quote: "ALMOST similar", emphasis by author of book) to Freemasonry. That is occasionally less than circumstantial evidence, at other times I would deem that sufficient. However, this lacking sort of reasoning rather makes this a belief, valid only until further notice of more scientific fact. I am not really doubting the overall message of the book, it's just that I am surprised about the lack of hard evidence provided. It would have been more convincing to e.g. compare the teachings, as Stolen Legacy had compared Egyptian with Greek philosophy. But those teachings can't get revealed. I won't go into that notion of secrecy. As I know nothing about Freemasonry, her members may know, why they are that secretive. However, the original reasons may have served a purpose counterproductive today.

I never thought I would have to criticize spelling mistakes and the likes and in one or the other review I have refrained from engaging in this. However, this book is the absolute epitomy of that, thresholding into a phenomena. If you think, the first 50 pages are bad in this respect, get ready for the remaining 200! It gets worse by the page, as if the author had written this book in one night while forcing himself not to fall asleep. The only words readable as correct turn out to be intended as other words. Many, many sentences I had to read over and some over again to grasp the meaning, what the author REALLY intended to write. This is simply unbelievable. I thought about some sort of Freemasonry code hidden in all of that. I am amazed that there are publishers around not reading the books of their authors before going to print. I am sure, the author himself would have noticed this total text disintegration after a good night's sleep. This careless approach is an insult to the reader. And I am not squeamish, having no problems with the rather unorthodox writing styles of The Royal Parchment Scroll of Black Supremacy and THE HOLY PIBY: The Blackman's Bible. I mean, please: A word missing in the very first sentence of the book - on the front cover!