The General Ahiman Rezon and Freemason's Guide: Containing Monitorial Instructions, Ceremonies, Rituals, and Regulations (Forgotten Books) [Paperback]

Book Description:

"This is a collection of Masonic rituals, including ceremonies related to the degrees of the Entered Apprentice, Fellow-craft and Master Mason. It includes extensive treatment of funeral rituals. There is musical notation for a number of Masonic hymns. An appendix has a series of model documents for various masonic situations. While it does not disclose anything truly secret, the General Ahiman Rezon gives us an insightful peek behind the veil of 19th century Masonic pomp and circumstance." (Quote from sacred-texts.com)

Table of Contents:

Publisher's Preface; Ahiman Rezon Signification Of The Term; Explanation Of The Frontispiece; Preface; Introductory; Introductory; Origin Of Masonry, And Its Advantages; Government Of The Fraternity; The Lodge And Its Government; Qualifications Of Candidates; Admission Of Candidates; Opening And Closing The Lodge; First Degree: Entered Apprentice; Illustrations; Symbolism Of The Degree; Rite Of Induction; Prayer At Initiation; The Symbolic Pilgrimage; Obligation Of Secrecy; Rite Of Illumination. Investiture Of The Candidate; Charity The Chief Social Value; The North-east Corner; Working-tools Of An Entered Apprentice; Section ii. The Preparation. Right Hand. Badge Of A Mason; Section iii: The Lodge; Lodge Meetings—where Held; Form And Dimensions And Boundaries Of The Lodge; The Covering Of The Lodge; The Furniture Of The Lodge; The Ornaments Of A Lodge; The Lights Of The Lodge. Moveable And Immovable Jewels; Situation Of The Lodge; Dedication Of Lodges; Great Tenets Of A Freemason; Charge To The Candidate; Charge, At The Initiation Of A Soldier; Second Degree: Fellow-craft; Illustrations; Symbolism Of The Degree; The Symbolical Jewels; Working Tools Of A Fellow-craft; Operative And Speculative Masonry; The Pillars Of The Porch; Symbols Of Peace, Unity And Plenty. Of The Globes; The Winding Stairs; Of Order In Architecture; The Five Senses Of Human Nature; The Seven Liberal Arts And Sciences; Emblem Of Plenty Explained ; Charge To The Candidate; Lecture On The Legend Of The Winding Stairs; Third Degree: Master Mason; Illustrations; Symbolism Of The Degree; Working Tools Of The Master Mason; Twelve Messengers—acacia Tree—letter G; Funeral Dirge; Rites Of Sepulture—hebrew Customs; King Solomon's Temple; Emblems Of Master Mason's Degree; Charge To The Candidate; Officers' Clothing And Jewels; Ancient Ceremonies; Introduction; Consecration Of A New Lodge; Dedication And Constitution Of A New Lodg; Installation Of The Officers Of A Lodge; Installation Of The Officers Of A Grand Lodge; Laying Foundation-stones Of Public Structures; Dedication Of Masonic Halls; Grand visitations; Masonic Burial Services; General Directions; Service In The Lodge-room; Service At The Church Or The House Of The Deceased; Service At The Grave; Regulations For Processions; Ritual For A Lodge Of Sorrow; Service For The Consecration Of Masonic Cemeteries; Masonic Calendar; Appendix—masonic Documents And Forms Of Trials; Endnotes

About the Publisher:

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org

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About the Author:

"Daniel Edgar Sickles (October 20, 1819 - May 3, 1914) was a colorful and controversial American politician, Union general in the American Civil War, and diplomat.

As an antebellum New York politician, Sickles was involved in a number of public scandals, most notably the killing of his wife's lover, Philip Barton Key, son of Francis Scott Key. He was acquitted with the first use of temporary insanity as a legal defense in U.S. history. He became one of the most prominent political generals of the Civil War. At the Battle of Gettysburg, he insubordinately moved his III Corps to a position in which it was virtually destroyed, an action that continues to generate controversy in the present day. His combat career ended at Gettysburg when his leg was struck by cannon fire.

After the war, Sickles commanded military districts during Reconstruction, served as U.S. Minister to Spain, and eventually returned to the U.S. Congress, where he made important legislative contributions to the preservation of the Gettysburg Battlefield." (Quote from wikipedia.org)