A ritual gone fatally wrong puts light on masonic secrecy. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. Editorial note this electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. Comprehensive answers to the reasons for calling the craft and the chapter blue and red lodges respectively are give in my paper entitled the symbolism of colours which is chapter 14 in the revised edition of my book. Warden columns, ballot box, degree supplies, lecture charts, slides, badges, sword, charter case, dues books. Do you see that you have been involved in codependent relationships. It will indicate as to what level the book relates to.
Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of interesting books for masonic readers and researchers. There are additional degrees, which vary with locality and jurisdiction, and are usually administered by their own bodies separate from those who administer the craft degrees. Expectationsby you, of the fraternity and vice versa some things to consider about freemasonry and personal responsibility. Sometimes erroneously referred to as the coda blue book. Maine masonic text book masonic grand lodge of maine. He has authored numerous articles on freemasonry and lectured in masonic lodges.
In heraldry, blue or azure signifies chasity, loyalty and fidelity. You can easily identify where freemasons meet by the square and compass emblem displayed on the building, either mounted on a wall or sign. Why the secret handshake between police and freemasons. This 2001 edition of the indiana blue book of masonic law is a compilation of the 1993 edition, together with all changes thereto through and including the 2001 annual meeting of the grand lodge of indiana.
A blue lodge is a lodge of freemasons that confers the first three degrees. With 75,000 masons and 450 local lodges, ohio has one of the largest masonic memberships of any state in the country. This book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. Correspondence circle, 1998, appendix a, which has provided an indispensable base for the compilation of the present list.
The title of your book is cracking the freemasons code, but in the introduction you wrote that freemasonry can mean many things to many men. Ex masons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. Blue also is the color of the ocean, of mountain streams, of lakes, of good drinking water that blue should also become emblematical of purity is equally natural. The truth about solomons key and the brotherhood cooper, robert l. I found a book from a masonic lodge that is in code, page 5. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. Jan 06, 2008 parts of the ritual, certain key words and phrases are abbreviated or left out all together. The code book cipher book is printed by an outside company whose ritual books are the official ones in some states. The freemasons cipher from a book on codes and ciphers by. Ecce orienti masonic 19c rituals c1900 mysterious essenes code book. This is a work in progress and may be revised from time. From what you read in this book it suggests there has been a secret war between a matriarchal religion and a patriarchal religion going on.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. But dan brown was honoured to receive an invitation to join the freemasons, the arcane fraternity whose tentacles are said to extend into the highest echelons of power. In past formats, each grand masters decisions have had to remain unprinted until the supply of text books ran out, and a new edition was printed. Freemasons have used ciphers since at least the 18th century. In that sense the hoax can be considered to be a reference book, cracking the freemasons code, although it deals with some of the same material, it is written in a very different style. Blue is the color traditionally connected with the three craft or symbolic degrees of freemasonry. Three degrees are offered by craft or blue lodge freemasonry, and members of any of these degrees are known as freemasons or masons. The french used a semaphore code and a system of towers to transmit. Freemason bluebook masonic lodge freemasonry scribd. Sep 30, 2009 i got my ea degree but i am looking for the book to help me study to advance to my next two degrees. Members swear oaths to the book of the sacred law, which, depending on the lodge, can be the jewish old testament, the christian new testament or even the islamic koran. Actual copies of forms have been published separately. Show them a masonic journal of recognized reputation, and ask them to subscribe. Coda member commits to working the program using this method, the 30 questions and daily journal checklist will move them gently through the first three steps using the coda blue book as the reference.
Freemasons, founding fathers and the secrets of washington d. Long before computers and their high tech 256 encryption methods, there were ciphers. This may not be reprinted or republished without the express written consent of codependents anonymous, inc. The very fact that masons are quite quick try and recover their. If you are a mason in good standing, you may borrow up to three books at a time for 21 days. Lets keep it at that and let us admit to the masonic brotherhood of the blue forget me not and thus did a simple flower blossom forth into a symbol of the fraternity, and become perhaps the most widely worn emblem among freemasons in germany. Each member works his way through at least three degrees as a blue lodge mason, from entered apprentice to fellow craft to master mason. Entering the brotherhood given the clandestine nature of the freemasons, its not surprising that they give careful consideration before admitting new members.
Latest books, born in blood, solomons temple, coils encyclopedia. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in resolving the questions which continually arise, and as a monitor of the various ceremonies. This is a work in progress and may be revised from time to time. Whether youre a freemason or looking for information about the freemasons, this website covers everything related to freemasonry. Third, believe, have faith and work on your emotions to be at the right frequency. Discuss and reflect upon the effect that codependency has had on you over the years.
Hodapp is the editor emeritus of the journal of the masonic society. Book of workings has the above, plus detail on movements and procedures within the lodge. I did so because not everyone wants a book densely packed with facts, figures and a discussion of them. A group of master masons talk about topics of masonic interesteach from their own unique perspective. From a daily advancement in masonic knowledge, a compilation of papers presented by the society of blue friars and published by the masonic book club in 2003. We also have a red, purple, and black book for the chapter, council, and commandery. This 2001 edition contains a list of standard forms and other helpful information. Why the secret handshake between police and freemasons should worry us. We all have secrets and the better hidden the secret the safer it is. Masonic code of wisconsin freemason book 1954 grand lodge. It is in a binder and about 300 pages a5 book of constitutions has the laws of grand lodge. Brethren, as you may already know, governor tate reeves has issued a shelterinplace order for all of mississippi. Sworn in secret, early american, knights templar, civil war3.
At the peak of their power, these clandestine organizations, most notably the freemasons, had. If you are all so concerned about what is written in the book, there is a simple way to decode it. Joseph smith was a mason from a thoroughly masonic family before publishing the book of mormon. Simply titled the coda book, it contains indepth readings on recovery, our fellowship, common questions, and personal stories from codependents. The book here in south carolina is a little red book that only freemasons can read bc it is in partial words and symbols. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between ex masons for jesus and ephesians 5. The red state blue state thing doesnt date to the founding fathers, and america didnt always run on a twoparty system, nor do the two current parties date to the founding of the country. His recommendation was adopted by the required fivesixths vote. Next, go through your cypher or code book carefully, and see how much you can read. This is a small book bound formerly in black but now in blue. Buffalo bill cody, quarry project, old time freemasonry. I found a book from a masonic lodge that is in code, page 1. Freemasonry is a personal matter it can be a lonely journey. As to the founding of america, yes, a number of the founding fathers were freemasons.
Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. The master wears an amulet with a blue eye in the center. What if you have secrets that you need to share with others though. May 09, 2011 if you are all so concerned about what is written in the book, there is a simple way to decode it. Freemasonry secrets from their books of the masonic order. He has authored numerous articles on freemasonry and lectured in masonic lodges and other venues across the world.
I found a book from a masonic lodge that is in code page. Please do not use this form to inquire about a meeting. Who can decipher these two pages from a freemason mnemonic. This 2015 edition of the indiana blue book of masonic law is a compilation of the 1993 edition, together with all changes thereto through and including the 2015 annual meeting of the grand lodge of indiana. It is the goal of every good master mason to get away from having to use the book, to have everything memorized for every position. Build relationships and leverage tech to win more work.
Masonic abbreviations another list of abbreviations is given in frederick smyth, a reference book for freemasons london. I do not think that we make this sufficiently clear to candidates before they join and. Buck wrote a book titled symbolism of mystic masonry. Masonic book masonic bible, freemasonry, masonic symbols. Masonic authors, civil war2, templar medals, table lodge. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. Use this form to submit an update to an existing meeting. Additional lodge light handbook introduc tion on behalf of the grand lodge of texas and masons everywhere, we want to congratulate and welcome you into our great fraternity. It contains charges, grand officer reception instructions, etc and some plain text esoteric material that is not part of the ritual. The american fraternal sword reference book guide over. Coderitual books my freemasonry freemason information. It is important to publish the digest of decisions in a format which can be readily updated. Browns 2009 novel the lost symbol suggested that the government in washington was secretly run by a coven of freemasons practising.
Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons. This coda book also has a very nice chapter five giving information that is valuable. Masonic blue leon zeldis, fps, 33 psgc, supreme council of the scottish rite for the state of israel honorary adjunct grand master. Underhill continued the committee and placed in its charge not only the revision of the blue book, but also, the cumulative supplement. A late charge of 10 cents per day per book will be assessed until returned if. Iowa masons 1928 constitution, code, grand masonic lodge, blue.
Tonight the da vinci code author made a rare public appearance, discussing his latest danteinspired blockbuster, inferno, in front of 1,500 fans in london. The books are full text and readable online free of charge. They cracked this 250yearold code, and found a secret society. All newly raised mms are given theirs the night the are raised, and everyone in attendance signs it. Nov 24, 2016 the freemasons cipher from a book on codes and ciphers by. Local blue lodges are organized under a grand lodge. If you wish to browse the the masonic trowel website while listening to these audios, a link will be provided to this websites main page which will open in a separate windowtab on your browser.
Freemason collection is ranked in the most visited websites top 10 in the major masonic online magazine pietrestone. Ive been able to translate some of the book, it is very interesting, but it was accompanied by another book that says almost the same things, but not in code. Answer the 15 questions on pages 2829 to the best of your ability in the time allowed. As a fraternal organization, freemasonry unites men of good character who, though of different religious, ethnic or social backgrounds, share a belief in the fatherhood of god and the brotherhood of mankind. Then call or get together with a ritualist or a reliable past master, and talk through it, reading out of the book slowly.
Lastly, if i have the book available and you wish to read along, a link will be provided as well. Not having the digest of decisions printed in the text book allows the book to remain current. No, that doesnt mean everything in america is based on masonic concepts. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. The letter sequence on the left side page 14 of the book is, like most texts in freemason books, abbreviated. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice the sign of an entered apprentice represents the position of the hand when taking the oath of an entered apprentice, my left hand supporting the bible and my right hand resting thereon. The scottish rite appears in a major role in dan browns novel, the lost symbol.
He is the author of the bestselling freemasons for dummies, and solomons builders. West virginia grand lodge free mason law freemason book lot century blue book. Does texas not have a ritual book issued to master masons. The freemason s cipher is sometimes called the pigpen cipher, because the alphabet is written into a grid of lines, which may look like pigpens, and a cross shape from two diagonal lines.
The grand lodge was founded by eleven delegates, of whom andrew g. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. Cooper is a scottish freemason as well as a recognized historian and expert on scottish freemasonry, the knights templar, and the sinclair family. Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in. May 08, 2011 this book appears to be a guide for the ceremonies of freemasonry.
Unfollow masonic code book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. While this is an extensive collection, it by no means represents a full and complete list and new editions and materials will be added as time progresses. And then i read books like codependent no more and eventually stumbled upon this blue book. The big book or blue book is an essential part of many 12step programs. It is not secret anymore, everything is on the net to be seen. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Get the best deals on masonic ritual book when you shop the. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry. His newest book, heritage endures was published in january 2018.
Each state has a grand lodge, which presides over the operation of all blue lodges within that state. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain. Make offer masonic freemasonry book grand commandery kt 18841895 parkersburg wv. Secretaries handbook has how the book of const and other procedures should be applied and processes, but i just use the book of constitutions. Full text of the masonic text book of tennessee see other formats. Oct 04, 2005 modern freemasonry was established in london in 1717, but the origins of freemasonry date back thousands of years to prebiblical times. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. Inside the front cover, it says to be returned to the lodge incase of loss or the death of the person it was loaned to. This book appears to be a guide for the ceremonies of freemasonry. For nearly 250 years, this book concealed the arcane rituals of an. The code freemasons of north carolina grand lodge of nc.
Bring to their notice the productions of the most celebrated masonic authors, and their remark is that they have no time to readthe claims of business are overwhelming. I will begin posting this paper during the coming week. This 2015 edition contains a list of standard forms and other helpful information. On june 28, 1826, the founders of the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of michigan decided upon the format and contents of the book of constitutions of the grand lodge. Freemason collection is one of the rare websites rated three stars maximum on. Wilmshurst, in his book meaning of masonry, writes, the very essence of the masonic doctrine is that all men in this world are in search of something in their own nature which they have lost, but that with proper instruction and by their own patience and industry they may hope to find. The original coda audio tapes have been remastered and reformatted, with each of steps. As that freemasons are to be peaceful citizens, i trust in you, as a mason, to comply with all of the orders and recommendations that have been set out. If you need an extended time, please call to let us know.
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