Manual of Freemasonry [FACSIMILE] (Paperback)

~ Richard Carlile (Author) "THERE are three degrees in Craft-Freemasonry: First-Entered Apprentice..." (more)
Key Phrases: Hiram Abiff, King Solomon, God the Father (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

My object is here to instruct Masons as well as others, and not to give them offence. They ask for light. Here is Light! This book is the CLASSIC EXPOSITION OF ENGLISH FREEMASONRY. Originally published in 1825, just twelve years after the organization of the United Grand Lodge of England, this works boasts the most complete collection of early versions of the English masonic rituals available under a single cover. Contains early versions of the three Craft degrees, the Royal Arch, Knight Templar Druids, Mark Man, Mark Master, Architect, Grand Architect, Scotch Master or Superintendent, Secret Master, Perfect Master, Intimate Secretary, Intendant of the Buildings, Past Master, Excellent Masons, Super-Excellent Masons, Nine Elected Knights, Elect of Nine, Peregnon, Elect of Fifteen, Priestly Order of Israel, Irish Master, Noahites or Prussian Knights, Red Cross Sword of Babylon, Knights of the Sword of the East, Red Cross of Rome and Constantine, Knights of the White Eagle or Pelican, Knights of the Eagle and Rosicrucian or Ne Plus Ultra. Illuminating study for Masons and nonmembers.

From the Publisher

Kessinger Publishing reprints over 1,500 similar titles all available through Amazon.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC; Facsimile edition edition (January 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564591972
• ISBN-13: 978-1564591975
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,608,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interested in The Templars? Try this one...., August 10, 2000

By	Graham Douglas Lincoln "The Truth is Absolute... (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews

There are many reasons why I am proud to own this book, and I am delighted to find material relating to The Templars (and other Monastic Fighting Orders) in this historical "expose'" of Freemasonry. I am also quite happy to finally find a book that mentions "The Odd Fellows." The author makes a bold claim, that he will "Teach Masonry to Masons." I also thank Amazon.com for their recommendation system, which inspired my girlfriend to send me this one as a surprise! If you are caught-up in the Templar-craze, check-out this historical work and measure fact with fiction. You will not be disappointed.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ducan Ritual, June 28, 2000

By	Marcus Burroughs (Easley, South Carolina USA) - See all my reviews

Manual of Freemasnary goes into more detail of what we are suppose to be doing in Freemasonary. It describes what goes on in the Blue lodge as well as the Royal Arch, Knights Templer and the Grand Electrial degrees of freemasonary. That is some of the reason's why I personaly like this book. As you more up the chain the more that you can learn by book knowledge and other ways.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Collection of Different Rituals, August 29, 2005

By	Anonymous - See all my reviews

This is a great historic look at the early rituals of the Craft. This book should be in every Freemason's library!