When we are first initiated into freemasonry we are not generally aware of the number of orders or degrees that exist or their relevance, you hear brethren talk of the royal arch, mark etc. A rite is a series of progressive degrees that are conferred by various masonic organizations or bodies, each of which operates under the control of its own central authority. Naudon the secret history of freemasonry its origins. They still style the order of eastern star as adoptive but they also consider it irregular. History of freemasonry and concordant orders, 1892.
Concordantappendant bodies grand lodge of washington. Comparison of masonry with the international order of odd. Did the freemasons evolve from the knights templar. Scretary and grand rrcorder, masonic 1 and lined recorder, slavonic grand bodies. History of the ancient and honorable fraternity of free and accepted masons, and concordant orders by william james hughan, henry leonard stillson. In official use it appears that both terms, appendant and concordant, are discouraged. Many false conceptions of freemasonry may be directly traced to an unlearned, or willful misinterpretation of the old charges, what they are, what they mean to us, and what their authority may be. In speech and in print one confronts at every turn the notion of a new system, a new setup, changed conditions. Appendantconcordant masonic bodies welcome to bend masonic. If you have information about other websites, please email them to us.
An exciting excursion to some of the most powerful masonic lodges in the united states and in europe. The templar orders in freemasonry freemason information. Freemason collection is one of the rare websites rated three stars maximum on freemasonry. Its name is derived from the city of york, where, according to a masonic legend, the first meetings of masons in england took place, although only the lectures of the york rite college make reference to. The leather bound book has gold gilt edges and a titled spine. These references are exclusively in the commentary sections. National masonic appendant bodies please contact me with any additional information, or any comments or suggestions. The basic unit of freemasonry is the masonic lodge, which alone can make. Sailor moon holy moon chalice,and eternal tiers bandai. History of the ancient and honorable fraternity of free ands. George kenning, 16 great queen street, european publisher. A complete illustrated reference to the brotherhood of masons, covering years of ritual and rites, signs and symbols, from ancient foundation to the modern day. History of freemasonry and concordant orders, published.
However close the material is to becoming a reproduced work, it should only be regarded as a textual reference. On the subject of rosicrucianism there is a healthy debate amongst the rosicrucian community as to how rosicrucian the current amorc teachings actually are. So, since i cant compare them to the others, i cant really make a statement about favorite. Jul 06, 2017 the only appendant concordant bodies i belong to are scottish rite and royal order of scotland. History of freemasonry and concordant orders, written by a board of editors and published by the fraternity publishing company, 1919. British columbia delivered at the western canada conference 1943 no idea is more engrossing today than that of a new world order. The history of freemasonry encompasses the origins, evolution and defining events of the fraternal organisation known as freemasonry. This material is not intended as a reproduction of the original volumes. Hello everyone, im listing in this auction a wonderful vintage book, a copy of the history of freemasonry and concordant orders, originally published in 1890, this one was published in 1926 by norwood press j. Our modes of recognition, opening and closing ceremonies, and rituals for conferring the degrees of masonry are our only secrets.
Macleod moore, in history of freemasonry and concordant orders, edited by stillson. Rite, mystic shrine, with other important masonic information of value to the fraternity derived from official and standard sources throughout the world from the earliest period to the present time. The history of freemasonry and concordant orders, 1892. History of freemasonry and concordant orders hardcover january 1, 1892 see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Its name is derived from the city of york, where, according to a masonic legend, the first meetings of masons in england took place, although only the lectures of the york rite college make reference to that legend. This is an amazing 904 page history of the ancient and honorable fraternity of free and accepted masons and concordant orders, written by a board of editors who included, leonard stillson and wiliam james hughan. The scottish rite confers the 4th through 32nd degrees. History of the ancient and honorable fraternity of free and. History of freemasonry and concordant orders 1916 history freemasonry masonic occult leather 1891 templar pythias illustra. Concordant bodies are those organizations that are affiliated with freemasonry.
Through financial support of the masonicfoundation of ontario, we provide student bursaries, support such organizations. A strategic approach with modern physics 3rd edition. Masonry brings men together for fellowship and the promotion of integrity and good citizenship. An antique copy of history of freemasonry and concordant orders. Antique history of freemasonry and concordant orders book.
Our modes of recognition, opening and closing ceremonies, and rituals for conferring. There shouldnt be any problems with a master mason joining any hermetic or magickal orders, provided said orders dont make any claims to being masonic without being recognized by the local grand lodge. The following links are not an allinclusive listing of concordant appendant masonic bodies websites. Related history of freemasonry and concordant orders physics for scientists and engineers. Amongst those orders you will often meet brethren who belong to various nonmasonic esoteric orders. The term york rite is a collection of masonic degrees that are conferred separately.
Freemasonry is the oldest and largest worldwide fraternity dedicated to the brotherhood of man under a supreme being. Masonic bodies and orders have further degrees named with higher. History of freemasonry and concordant orders book 1890. There are many organisations and orders which form part of the widespread fraternity of freemasonry, each having its own structure and terminology.
Freemasonry is split into two distinct rites, the left hand side of the pyramid depicts the ancient and accepted scottish rite and the right hand side depicts the york rite. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry commonly known as simply the scottish rite, is one of several rites of the worldwide fraternity known as freemasonry. I think an argument could be used that most of the bodies are in agreement with the blue lodge degreesteachings thereby concordant and they are at the same time attached to the blue lodge as a life source appendant. The book tells the history of the ancient and honorable fraternity of the free and accepted masons in 910 pages with illustrations. General wear, the book had leather spine and corners but most of the leather is missing, masking tape on spine, rubbed cover, broken hinges, endpage edges chipped, pages slightly tanned, previous owners ink stamp on front end page as well as pen marking. History of freemasonry and cordant order by henry leonard. Chapters of masonic history part iv the old charges of freemasonry and what they mean to us. History of the ancient and honorable fraternity of free. Many concordant bodies require membership in a blue lodge prior to joining. The two main supporting families of the order were the plantagenet and the angevin. Amity, appendant and concordant defined freemasonry. Freemason collection is one of the rare websites rated three stars maximum on.
So in effort to expand and illuminate on this subject here is a precis on the better known and their links in the masonic story. In a society whose moral values are being severely tested. Antique history of freemasonry and concordant orders. History of freemasonry and concordant orders by stillson. Freemasonry does, however, have some secrets, all extending from historic tradition. Buy history of freemasonry and cordant order by henry leonard stillson online at alibris. Amorc seems to have more problems with other orders than vice versa. History of the ancient and honorable fraternity of free and accepted masons and concordant orders and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See note below on condition of spine the history of the ancient and honorable fraternity of free and accepted masons and concordant orders written by a board of editorswith henry leonard stillson, editor in chief william james hughan, european editor hardback illustrated boston and new york the. History of freemasonry and concordant orders 1890 by henry leonard stillson and w.
Stonemasonry was then a most important craft, the manifestation of which can still be seen today in the many cathedrals, churches, castles and manors which survive from those times. History of freemasonry and concordant orders by stillson, henry leonard editor in chief shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. The only appendantconcordant bodies i belong to are scottish rite and royal order of scotland. Firstly, the emergence of organised lodges of operative masons during the middle ages, then the admission of lay members as accepted masons a term reflecting the ceremonial acception process that made non stone masons members of. In this land jurisprudence is a problem of supreme importance, and in a way not very well comprehended by our brethren in other parts, who often. Firstly, the emergence of organised lodges of operative masons during the middle ages, then the admission of lay members as accepted masons a term reflecting the ceremonial acception process that.
Obligationoath masonic discussions often involve two terms. Appendant and concordant bodies of freemasonry the fraternity of freemasonry, also known as free and accepted masons, is organized by private groups of members variously known in english as lodges, chapters, councils, commanderies, consistories, etc. The closest thing in masonry of which i am aware is the sricf, which requires a profession of christian belief, is restricted to 72 members in each state, and is invitationonly. The grand constitutions have for many years referred to opinions given in moores freema sons monthly, a magazine published in boston between 1841 and 1873 and edited by charles w. Collectively these may be referred to as masonic bodies, masonic orders or appendant bodies or orders of freemasonry. Freemasonry did not evolve from the templars, the templars evolved from freemasonry, french freemasonry, to be exact. History of freemasonry and concordant orders save shop.
Apr 04, 2020 freemasonry did not evolve from the templars, the templars evolved from freemasonry, french freemasonry, to be exact. Having regard to the fact that emblematic freemasonry, as it is known and practiced at this day, arose from an operative guild and within the bosom of a development from certain london lodges which prior to the year 1717 had their titles in the past of the guild and recognized its old charges, it would seem outside the reasonable likelihood of. In this thread post 2 and 3 speak of hearing the words used in opposite ways. History of freemasonry and concordant orders stillson, henry leonard on. Freemasonrycomprising its history, antiquities, symbols, constitutions, customs, etc. History of freemasonry and concordant orders, published in. Freemasonry originated from the guilds of operative stonemasons known as lodges which flourished in europe, and britain in particular, during the middle ages. Appendantconcordant masonic bodies welcome to bend. The grand lodge of british columbia and yukon ancient free and accepted masons website contains philosophy, symbolism and history textfiles, printquality graphics, biographies, international links and local information. Discount on history of freemasonry and concordant orders or order our colourful new catalogue today.
The builder magazine, september 1923 volume ix number 9. A full and intriguing account of the influence, rituals, key signs and symbols of freemasonry. Freemason collection is ranked in the most visited websites top 10 in the major masonic online magazine pietrestone. Since our inception, the world has known of speculative freemasonry and its work. History of the ancient and honorable fraternity of free and accepted masons and concordant orders and a great selection of related books, art and. This is a general survey on mixed orders and all related topics, as they can be perceived in the wide context of freemasonry.
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