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

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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Third, I appreciate that fact that the author is no longer active in the Masonic order but he maintained his oath of secrecy by not saying too much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.

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.

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!

It was interesting to learn alot about the African culture that was hidden for years. There are alot of other sources to learn the truth
about Africa. But this book is a must have.

This is a very enlighten book to read, it explains the masonic connection between some of our strongest black organizations for the resurrection of black people on this planet.

As a Prince Hall Mason and someone that search for more light (knowledge of self) this was very enlighten (from a masonic point of view) to know that our roots are connected to one of the greatest civilizations on this planet (Kemites, Nubian, Lumerians, Sumerians, Olmecs). It is so sad that many of our brothers/sisters within P.H.A, A&F.A.M thinks that freemasonry began in England around 1710. That is a straight lie!!!!

This should be a recommend reading right along with their rituals for all brother/sister in the P.H.A, A&F.A.M. I know that you separate yourself from PHA masonry but we need more brothers like you in the order to free their minds and show them the true wisdom of our ancient ancestors. I am not giving up but going back into my lodge and tell them the truth so we can truly change P.H.A and ourselves to reflect the true wisdom's of our ancient ancestors.

I know that there some typo's and misspelling but overall it was a good book. I hope that the brother will do a follow-up on the this book and write more about prince hall masonry and masonry in general because he only scratches the surface when it comes to our ancient past... This is one of many excellent books to add in my library for myself and younger sons to learn from.

Hotep

Bro Law 32
Sotherncross Lodge 39# PHA
Indlps, In

Zachary Gremillion gives us a true history of the Free & Accepted Masons. He definitely did his homework, quoting & drawing from various reliable sources. The overall conclusion: Masonry is not a European invention, but has its roots in Africa.

Gremillion also gives a narrative history of Prince Hall, a colonial Black man. Prince Hall was born in Africa, according to this book, and very likely was a part of the ancient orders there. Further, he tells in detail, how African Lodge #459, was unjustly expelled from the Blue Lodge. But since Prince Hall was fully aware of the African origins of Freemasonry, he was not dependant on the Blue Lodge.

This book casts Freemasonry in a very different light than I have ever seen. Despite being a student of this work, Zachary Gremillion taught me a great deal. This book is recommended for all Freemasons, especially Prince Hall Masons. Also, anyone interested in African-American history should give this book a fair read. I give it 5/5 stars.

(Disclaimer: I know Bro. Zachary personally, and he is of a high moral & intellectual character, which makes the book even more powerful for me.)

One of the most informative works of the year, the reader will gain a strong education of the interconnection of historical indigenous organizations such as the U.N.I.A, N.O.I. M.S.T. and Freemasonic lore. This information would be valuable to the youth of America, all shades, classes, and religous denominations.

WOW! This book is great! I have studied Khametic Wisdom and history for a while now. And I see alot of what was originated in Khamet, as far as instructions of life, are the foundation of all Masonary! My grandfather was a Prince Hall Mason in New Jersey. And he would always say that "we in the bible, and always learn our legecy". True Dat Grandpa! But as the author states there is more much more to the mystries of life than just in a masonic order. That I know its true. Alot of what the author say and didn't say, were lessons I have learn thru Khametic study. There are plenty of Temples that still holds these truths. Some may call them cults. I'm apart of a Temple that our NBT HET Queen is a world-known author. Queen Afua, she has revealed plenty that many hold as secret to the keys of life. We are not against masons, its just we focus on teaching Africans in America to go back to their correct state both mentality and physically. One of the first things I find out was that in every hour in the day. The life force energy of your body/spirit visits every organ of your body in different times of the day. So if you know someone who had heart surgery. There is a time in the day when this force is in the heart. If a doctor would perform the operation the patient would die no matter the results because of the life force energy was released. This is known by some Dr.'s who deal in that type of medicine. The point I'm making is that the life force/RA is always moving to different organs of your body throughtout the day. If we could learn how to treat RA/life force when in our organs we could live to the ages of biblical times! But the other side of this if you know where the force is you can also inflict death on someone with minor effort!

Zachary Gremillion work is extrtordinary! The one thing I must say that if the Khametic people knew so much and had libraries of wisdom and knowledge. And when europeans discovered and took them and only reveal certain documents or all to only brotherhood members. It makes a gentleman as myself to be curious about what my grandfather was. Because of all the available info. out here about Khamet is by a european and not a African. TUA NTR for Gremillion again! And I mean info. from the source not just the schlors of the copies of the source. I still have alot of questions but this is one of my many steps to be a mason. As Z. gremillion say "How long have you been a mason, All of my life!" Mr Gremillion I hope someone names a school or a street or a community center after you!!

NUK PU HRA CHA HE HI MTU P'TAH RA

I am a divine sacred Kingman who seeks words of power for foundation!