Masonic Books
The purpose of this webpage is not to support any particular book or any particular publisher or any particular seller of Masonic books. Websites to publishers are supplied only to permit internet viewers to obtain more information about publishers of Masonic books. The books listed here, and many other Masonic books, can be purchased in many places, such as the internet, in Masonic bookstores, and in regular bookstores.
Interesting Masonic books (in alphabetic order, ignoring initial “the” or “a,” etc.):
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American Freemasons: Three Centuries Of Building Communities (Hardcover) by Mark A. Tabbert 262 pages, profusely illustrated ISBN: 0814782922 |
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American Masonic Periodicals, 1811-2001 by Larissa P. Watkins, author; S. Brent Morris, 33°, G.C., editor published 2003 by the Scottish Rite Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction & Oak Knoll Books, 310 Delaware St., New Castle, DE 19720; Tel. 302-328-7232; http://oakknoll.com |
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The American Revolution and the Craft edited by I. Lewis Langley http://goanchor.com |
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The Antimasonic Party in the United States 1826-1843 by William Preston Vaughn published 1983 by the University Press of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky |
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The Art and Architecture of Freemasonry by James Stevens Curl http://www.amazon.com 271 pages – ISBN: 1585671606 |
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Black Square and Compasses by Joseph A. Walkes, Jr. |
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Born in Blood: The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry by John J. Robinson published 1989 by M. Evans and Company, New York http://www.mevans.com/index.html ISBN 0-87131-602-1 |
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf: The Book that Breaks Masonic Silence by Richard P. Thorn published 1994 by M. Evans, New York http://www.mevans.com/index.html ISBN 0-87131-760-5 |
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A Bridge To Light by Rex R. Hutchens |
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Brother Truman: The Masonic Life and Philosophy of Harry S. Truman by Allen E. Roberts published 1985 by Anchor Communications, Virginia http://www.goanchor.com/ ISBN 0-935633-01-4 |
Brotherhood in Action by Allen E. Roberts |
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Builders of Empire: Freemasons and British Imperialism, 1717-1927 by Jessica L. Harland-Jacobs published 2007 by The University of North Carolina Press ISBN-10: 0807830887 ISBN-13: 978-0807830888 |
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The Builders: A Story and Study of Freemasonry by Joseph Fort Newton published 1914 |
Claudy books for EA, FC, MM http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/8291/claudy1.html http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/8291/claudy2.html http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/8291/claudy3.html http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/8291/claudy4.html |
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The Clergy and the Craft by Forrest D. Haggard published 1970 |
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Coil’s Masonic Encyclopedia by Henry Wilson Coil, revised edition by Allen E. Roberts published 1995 (revised edition) by Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., Inc. http://www.macoy.com/ ISBN 0-88053-054-5 |
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Freemasonry by S. Brent Morris published 2006 http://www.srmason-sj.org/acatalog/Complete_Idiot_s_Guide_to_Freemasonry.html ISBN 1592574904 |
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A Comprehensive View of Freemasonry by Henry Wilson Coil published 1973 by Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., Inc. http://www.macoy.com/ |
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Confessions of a Born Again Fundamentalist Freemason by Nelson King http://goanchor.com |
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Conspiracy: How the Paranoid Style Flourishes and Where it Comes From by Daniel Pipes published 1997 by The Free Press, a division of Simon & Schuster Inc., New York ISBN 0-684-83131-7 |
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Cornerstones of Freedom: A Masonic Tradition by S. Brent Morris 1992 195 pages |
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The Craft and Its Symbols by Allen E. Roberts published 1974 by Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Company, Inc. http://www.macoy.com/ ISBN 0-88053-058-8 |
The Early Masonic Catechisms by Douglas Knoop, G. P. Jones, & Douglas Hamer published 1953, 1963 |
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The First Freemasons: Scotland’s Early Lodges and Their Members by David Stevenson – 2001 222 pages – ISBN: 0902324659 |
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The Freemason at Work by Harry Carr published 1976 |
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Freemasons’ Guide and Compendium by Bernard E. Jones published 1950, 1956 |
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Freemasonry: A Celebration of the Craft by John Hamill and Robert Gilbert published 1992 by Mackenzie |
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Freemasonry: A Journey Through Ritual and Symbol by W. Kirk MacNulty published 1991 by Thames & London Ltd., London ISBN 0-500-81037-0 |
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Freemasonry and Democracy: Its Evolution in North America by Allen E. Roberts and Wallace McLeod http://www.goanchor.com/ |
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Freemasonry in American History by Allen E. Roberts published 1985 by Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., Inc., Richmond, Virginia http://www.macoy.com/ ISBN 0-88053-078-2 |
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Freemasonry on Both Sides of the Atlantic edited by Wallace McLeod, S. Brent Morris, and R. William Weisberger http://www.lostword.com |
Freemasonry Through Six Centuries by Henry Wilson Coil published 1966 |
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Freemasonry Universal: A New Guide to the Masonic World, Volume I – The Americas by Kent Henderson & Tony Pope published 1998 by Global Masonic Publications, Australia http://www.geocities.com/kentgmp/main.html |
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Freemasonry Universal: A New Guide to the Masonic World, Volume 2 – Africa, Europe, Asia & Oceania by Kent Henderson & Tony Pope published 2000 by Global Masonic Publications, Australia http://www.geocities.com/kentgmp/main.html |
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Freemasons For Dummies by Christopher Hodapp published 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc. 368 pages ISBN: 0-7645-9796-5 http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-0764597965.html |
The Freemasons: A History of the World’s Most Powerful Secret Society by Jasper Ridley 368 pages US edition 2002 ISBN: 1559706546 |
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Freemasons at Gettysburg by Sheldon A. Munn http://www.amazon.com |
From Sacrifice to Symbol by Jim Tresner |
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Fun, Frolic and Fellowship: History of the Tall Cedars by Larry DiPietro ISBN 1-59619-000-0 |
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Fundamentalism & Freemasonry: The Southern Baptist Investigation of the Fraternal Order by Gary Leazer published 1995 by M. Evans and Company, Inc., New York http://www.mevans.com/index.html ISBN 0-87131-775-3 |
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G. Washington: Master Mason by Allen E. Roberts published 1976 by Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., Richmond, Virginia http://www.macoy.com/ |
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The Grand Design: Selected Masonic Addresses and Papers of Wallace McLeod by Wallace McLeod published 1991 by Anchor Communications, Virginia http://www.goanchor.com/ ISBN 0-935633-10-3 |
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House Reunited: Freemasonry Aids Reconstruction by Allen E. Roberts published 1996 by Anchor Communications, Virginia http://www.goanchor.com/ ISBN 0-935633-15-4 |
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House Undivided: The Story of Freemasonry and the Civil War by Allen E. Roberts published 1961 by Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co., Inc., Richmond, Virginia http://www.macoy.com/ ISBN 0-88053-056-1 |
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Inside Prince Hall by David L. Gray http://goanchor.com |
Introduction to Freemasonry by H.L. Haywood, revised by Michael R. Poll http://goanchor.com http://www.lostword.com |
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Is It True What They Say About Freemasonry?: The Methods of Anti-Masons 2nd edition by Art de Hoyos & S. Brent Morris published 1997 by Masonic Information Center, Silver Spring, Maryland http://www.msana.com/ |
Key to Freemasonry’s Growth by Allen E. Roberts published 1969 by Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Company, Inc., Richmond, Virginia http://www.macoy.com/ |
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Let Your Work Become Your Mark by Stewart W. Miner |
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Lexicon of Freemasonry by Albert G. Mackey http://www.lostword.com |
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A Life of Albert Pike by Walter Lee Brown published 1997 by the University of Arkansas Press http://www.amazon.com Hardbound with dust jacket, (10 1/4″ x 7 1/4″) 24 photographs, 610 pages ISBN 1-55728-469-5 |
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Living the Enlightenment: Freemasonry and Politics in Eighteenth Century Europe by Margaret C. Jacob published 1991 by Oxford University Press http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-507051-8 ISBN 0-19-507051-8 |
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Lodge of the Double Headed Eagle: Two Centuries of Scottish Rite Freemasonry in America’s Southern Jurisdiction by William Fox published 1997 by the University of Arkansas Press http://www.uark.edu/campus-resources/uaprinfo/public_html/dbman/db.cgi ISBN 1-55728-477-6 |
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Lost Keys of Freemasonry by Manly P. Hall http://www.lostword.com |
The Magic Flute Unveiled : Esoteric Symbolism in Mozart’s Masonic Opera by Jacques Chailley 1992 – 368 pages – ISBN: 089281358X |
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Masonic Lifeline: Leadership by Allen E. Roberts published 1992 by Anchor Communications, Virginia http://www.goanchor.com/ ISBN 0-935633-11-1 |
Masonic Membership of the Founding Fathers by Ronald E. Heaton published 1965 |
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Masonic Questions and Answers by Paul M. Bessel published in 2005 by Cornerstone Book Publishers ISBN 1-887560-59-9 available through The Lost Word: Masonic Literature and Craft http://www.lostword.com/mbooks.html |
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Masonic Symbols and Signposts by Leon Zeldis http://goanchor.com |
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Masonic Trivia & Facts by Allen E. Roberts published 1994 by Anchor Communications, Virginia http://www.goanchor.com/ ISBN 0-935633-14-6 |
Masonic Words and Phrases by Michael R. Poll published 2005 available through The Lost Word: Masonic Literature and Craft http://www.lostword.com/mbooks.html |
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Masonic World Guide by Kent W. Henderson published 1984 |
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The Master’s Book by Carl H. Claudy published 1935 republished by Temple Books http://www.thetemplebooks.com |
The Meaning of Masonry by Albert Pike |
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Meaning of Masonry by W. L. Wilmshurst (first published 1920’s) 224 pages – ISBN: 0517331942 |
The Men’s House by Joseph Fort Newton http://www.lostword.com |
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The Mystic Tie by Allen E. Roberts published 1991 by Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co, Inc., Richmond, Virginia http://www.macoy.com/ ISBN 0-88053-086-3 |
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The Origins of Freemasonry – Facts and Fictions by Margaret C. Jacob 192 pages | 6 x 9 | 16 illus. Cloth 2005 | ISBN 0-8122-3901-6 | US$26.50 Available Nov 2005 see http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/14184.html |
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The Origins of Freemasonry: Scotland’s Century, 15901710 by David Stevenson published 1988 by Cambridge University Press http://us.cambridge.org/ ISBN 0521396549 |
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Our Stations and Places – Masonic Officer’s Handbook by Henry G. Meacham, revised by Michael R. Poll Softcover $16.95 published 2007 ISBN 1-887560-63-7 http://www.cornerstonepublishers.com/stations.html |
Out of the Shadows: The Emergence of Prince Hall Masonry in America by Alton G. Roundtree and Paul M. Bessel published 2006 by KLR Publishing, Forestville MD http://klrpublishing.com/ ISBN 0-9772385-0-4, |
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A Pilgrim’s Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right by John J. Robinson published 1993 by M. Evans, New York http://www.mevans.com/index.html ISBN 0-87131-732-X |
The Pocket History of Freemasonry by Fred L. Pick & G. Norman Knight published 1953 |
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A Prince Hall Masonic Quiz Book by Joseph A. Walkes, Jr. published 1989 by Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co., Inc. http://www.macoy.com/ ISBN 0-88053-085-5 |
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The Quest For Light by Wallace McLeod http://goanchor.com |
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The Radical Enlightenment: Pantheists, Freemasons and Republicans by Margaret C. Jacob published 1981 by George Allen & Unwin, London and Boston Temple Books http://www.thetemplebooks.com |
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A Radical in the East by S. Brent Morris published 1993 by Iowa Research Lodge No. 2 |
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Rae John Lemert, Master Mason: The Man and His Library by Harry B. Lyon published by Anchor Communications, Virginia http://www.goanchor.com/ |
Reference Book for Freemasons by Frederick Smyth |
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Regius Manuscript http://www.lostword.com |
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Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840 by Steven C. Bullock published 1996 by the University of North Carolina Press http://uncpress.unc.edu/ ISBN 0-8078-2282-5 |
The Rise and Development of Organized Freemasonry by Roy A. Wells published 1986 by Lewis Masonic, London |
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Robert’s Rules of Order: Masonic Edition revised by Michael R. Poll Published 2005 available through The Lost Word: Masonic Literature and Craft http://www.lostword.com/mbooks.html |
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The Secret Architecture of Our Nation’s Capital: The Masons and the Building of Washington, D.C. by David Ovason published 2000 by HarperCollins, New York http://www.harpercollins.com/hc/home.asp ISBN 0060195371 |
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The Secret History of Freemasonry : Its Origins and Connection to the Knights Templar by Paul Naudon 320 pages ISBN: 159477028X |
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Secret Ritual and Manhood in Victorian America by Mark C. Carnes 240 pages – ISBN: 0300051468 |
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Secrets of the Freemasons by Pat Morgan published in 2006 by Gramercy Books, New York http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/results.pperl?author_last=&author_first=&title=secrets+of+the+freemasons&isbn=&keyword= ISBN 9780517229262 |
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Seekers of Truth: The Story of the Philalethes Society 1928-1988 by Allen E. Roberts published 1988 by Anchor Communications, Virginia http://www.goanchor.com/ ISBN 0935633-06-5 |
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Speculative Freemasonry by John Yarker, introduction by Michael Poll http://www.lostword.com |
Sword and Trowel: The Story of Traveling and Military Lodges John Black Vrooman and Allen E. Roberts http://goanchor.com |
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The Temple and the Lodge by Michael Baigent & Richard Leigh published 1989 by Arcade Publishing, New York ISBN 1-55970-126-9 |
10,000 Famous Freemasons by William R. Denslow published 1957 |
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Tied to Masonic Apron Strings by Stewart M. L. Pollard published 1969 http://www.lostword.com |
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A Trilogy – Inner Journey to the East – Meditations of a Master Mason Along the Way – Masonry for the Millennium by George R. Adams published 1999 by SELFormation Corporation, Inc. http://www.dcsr.org/trilogy.htm ISBN 0-9677881-0-2 |
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Valley of the Craftsmen, A Pictorial History: Scottish Rite Freemasonry in America’s Southern Jurisdiction 1801-2001 edited by William L. Fox published 2001 by the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. http://www.srmason-sj.org/acatalog/ ISBN 0-9708749-1-X |
The Way of the Craftsman: Search for the Spiritual Essences of Craft Freemasonry by W. Kirk MacNulty |
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Understanding Manhood in America: Freemasonry’s Enduring Path to the Mature Masculine by Robert G. Davis published 2005 by Anchor Communications LLC ISBN 0-935633-37-5 |
Whither Are We Traveling? by Dwight L. Smith published 1962 |
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Who is Who in Freemasonry – 1996 (3rd edition) published 1996 by Anchor Communications, Virginia http://www.goanchor.com/ ISBN 0-935633-16-2 |
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William Preston and His Work by Colin Dyer published 1987 by Lewis Masonic |
Workman Unashamed: The Testimony of a Christian Freemason by Christopher Haffner published 1989 |
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World Freemasonry: An Illustrated History by John Hamill & R. A. Gilbert published 1991 |
The Northern Light: A Window for Freemasonry, the official publication of the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, in its issue for May 1995 (Vol. 26, No. 2), provided information about Masonic books. Several Masonic scholars were asked to list the 10 best books for the new or average Mason.
Curtis’ list – Richard Curtis is the Editor of The Northern Light – books listed in his order of preference
1. The Craft and Its Symbols, by Allen E. Roberts, 1974
2. Freemasonry: A Celebration of the Craft, by John Hamill and R.A. Gilbert (ed.), 1992
3. A Pilgrim’s Path, by John J. Robinson, 1993
4. A Comprehensive View of Freemasonry, by Henry Wilson Coil, 1973
5. Freemasonry in American History, by Allen E. Roberts, published 1985 by Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., Inc., Richmond, Virginia, ISBN 0-88053-078-2
6. Coil’s Masonic Encyclopedia, by Henry Wilson Coil, 1961
7. Masonic Trivia & Facts, by Allen E. Roberts, 1994
8. Masonic Membership of the Founding Fathers, by Ronald E. Heaton, 1965
9. 10,000 Famous Freemasons, by William R. Denslow, 1957
10. Tied to Masonic Apron Strings, by Stewart M. L. Pollard, 1969
Herbold’s list – Ralph A. Herbold is the editor of the Southern California Research Lodge publications – books listed in his order of preference
1. The Craft and Its Symbols, by Allen E. Roberts, 1974
2. A Comprehensive View of Freemasonry, by Henry Wilson Coil, 1973
3. Born in Blood, by John J. Robinson, 1989
4. William Preston and His Work, by Colin Dyer, 1987
5. Workman Unashamed, by Christopher Haffner, 1989
6. A Pilgrim’s Path, by John J. Robinson, 1993
7. House Undivided, by Allen E. Roberts, 1961
8. Masonic World Guide, by Kent Henderson, 1984
9. The Freemason at Work, by Harry Carr, 1976
10. Miracle at Philadelphia, by Catherine Drinker Bowen, 1966
Jackson’s list – Thomas W. Jackson was the Grand Secretary for the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and is the book reviewer for The Northern Light – books listed in his order of preference
1. A Pilgrim’s Path, by John J. Robinson, 1993
2. House Undivided, by Allen E. Roberts, 1961
3. The Builders, by Joseph Fort Newton, 1914
4. Born in Blood, by John J. Robinson, 1989
5. Freemasonry: A Celebration of the Craft, by John Hamill & R.A. Gilbert (ed.), 1992
6. The Mystic Tie, by Allen E. Roberts, 1991
7. The Temple and the Lodge, by Michael Baigent & Richard Leigh, 1989
8. The Clergy and the Craft, by Forrest D. Haggard, 1970
9. Freemasonry in American History, by Allen E. Roberts, published 1985 by Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., Inc., Richmond, Virginia, ISBN 0-88053-078-2
10. The Boy Who Cried Wolf, by Richard Thorn, 1995
McLeod’s list – Wallace McLeod is professor of classics at Victoria College, University of Toronto, and past president of the Philalethes Society – books listed in his order of preference
1. Freemasons’ Guide and Compendium, by Bernard E. Jones, 1950, 1956
2. Coil’s Masonic Encyclopedia, by Henry Wilson Coil, 1961
3. The Freemason at Work, by Harry Carr, 1976
4. Freemasonry: A Celebration of the Craft, by John Hamill & R.A. Gilbert (ed.), 1992
5. The Pocket History of Freemasonry, by Fred L. Pick & G. Norman Knight, 1953
6. Whither Are We Traveling?, by Dwight L. Smith, 1962
7. The Master’s Book, by Carl H. Claudy, 1935
8. Key to Freemasonry’s Growth, by Allen E. Roberts, 1969
9. The Early Masonic Catechisms, by Douglas Knoop, G. P. Jones, & Douglas Hamer, 1953, 1963
10. A Pilgrim’s Path, by John J. Robinson, 1993
Normand’s list – Pete Normand is a Past Master of the Texas Lodge of Research and was editor of the former American Masonic Review – books listed in alphabetical order
1. Coil’s Masonic Encyclopedia, by Henry Wilson Coil, 1961
2. The Freemason at Work, by Harry Carr, 1976
3. Freemasonry in American History, by Allen E. Roberts, published 1985 by Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., Inc., Richmond, Virginia, ISBN 0-88053-078-2
4. Freemasonry Through Six Centuries, by Henry Wilson Coil, 1966
5. Freemasons’ Guide and Compendium, by Bernard E. Jones, 1950, 1956
6. Masonic World Guide, by Kent W. Henderson, 1984
7. A Pilgrim’s Path, by John J. Robinson, 1993
8. The Rise and Development of Organized Freemasonry, by Roy A. Wells, 1986
9. Workman Unashamed, by Christopher Haffner, 1989
10. World Freemasonry: An Illustrated History, by John Hamill & R. A. Gilbert, 1991
Suggestions about Masonic books by Paul M. Bessel
10 (or so) “favorite” or most significant Masonic books:
1. Living the Enlightenment: Freemasonry and Politics in Eighteenth Century Europe, by Margaret C. Jacob
This book is written by a college professor who has done a great deal of research, extremely well documented, showing that Freemasonry is in essence the living continuation of the Enlightenment, and was the training ground for democracy as it was developing in Western civilization. The Radical Enlightenment: Pantheists, Freemasons and Republicans, an earlier book by Margaret C. Jacob, is similar in its theme and detail. These two books present the best explanation of the importance of Freemasonry in history and in society today.
2. Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840, by Steven C. Bullock
Similar to Margaret Jacob’s books in that this is also an excellent, detailed study by a college professor, this time about the role of Freemasonry in America. It presents the best explanation of what Freemasonry represented in the early and developing U.S., and why and how it helped shape our institutions and attitudes.
3. Coil’s Masonic Encyclopedia, by Henry Wilson Coil, revised edition by Allen E. Roberts, published 1995 (revised edition) by Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., Inc.
This is an excellent all around review of every subject relating to Freemasonry. It is interesting just to read random sections, and it is essential as a start for all Masonic research.
4. Freemasonry Universal: A New Guide to the Masonic World (volume 1 – The Americas, volume 2 – Africa, Europe, Asia, & Oceania), by Kent Henderson & Tony Pope
These books present the most detailed, well researched information about the current state of Freemasonry in every country in the world, including background information about how Masonry developed in each place. Every Mason who travels at all should have these books, which give information about what lodges exist, where, under which jurisdictions, and how they interact with other Masonic groups.
5. Lodge of the Double Headed Eagle: Two Centuries of Scottish Rite Freemasonry in America’s Southern Jurisdiction, by William L. Fox, and Valley of the Craftsmen, A Pictorial History: Scottish Rite Freemasonry in America’s Southern Jurisdiction 1801-2001, edited by William L. Fox
Both these books present an excellent history of Freemasonry, focusing, of course, on the Scottish Rite, and its role in American history. They are well documented and researched and present a clear story of Freemasonry’s effects on the U.S. and vice versa.
6. House Undivided, The Story of Freemasonry and the Civil War, and House Reunited, both by Allen E. Roberts
These books, especially House Undivided, present the most extensive information about the role of Masons in the U.S. Civil War, one of the key events in U.S. and world history. In addition to presenting interesting stories for Masons to enjoy, these books put the actions of Masons in this era in context and explain what was going on around them. Roberts’ book, Freemasonry in American History, is similarly useful and interesting.
7. Is It True What They Say About Freemasonry?: The Methods of Anti-Masons, by Art de Hoyos and S. Brent Morris
This book presents the best and clearest explanations of the attacks that are made against Freemasonry, and the truth, with complete details, that can be used to respond to those who make these attacks. A similar book about allegations against Freemasonry and other conspiracy theories, and research about the real facts, is Conspiracy: How the Paranoid Style Flourishes and Where it Comes From, by Daniel Pipes. Another story of antimasonic allegations, and the truth, is presented in Fundamentalism & Freemasonry: The Southern Baptist Investigation of the Fraternal Order, by Gary Leazer, an excellent and detailed study of one specific attack on Masonry and all the details behind it.
8. The Antimasonic Party in the United States 1826-1843, by William Preston Vaughn
This is the only book that presents a complete and well researched description of the rise and fall of the Antimasonic movement and the political party it developed, in the early 1800s in the U.S. Many are not aware of the way in which Masons contributed to their own problems, but also the overall context in which this movement grew and was very successful for a long time.
9. Black Square and Compasses, and A Prince Hall Masonic Quiz Book, both by Joseph A. Walkes, Jr.
These books are probably the best and clearest stories of how Prince Hall Masonry was formed and how it developed and survived some of the most trying experiences Masons have had to face anywhere and anytime. Joe Walkes presents the facts exactly as he sees them, and all those who are not familiar with Prince Hall Masonry should read these books to learn about this important part of Freemasonry.
10. A Radical in the East, by S. Brent Morris, The Grand Design, by Wallace McLeod, and The Mystic Tie, by Allen E. Roberts, and Let Your Work Become Your Mark, by Stewart W. Miner
These are “collection” books, bringing together Masonic essays or speeches that the authors have used on various occasions. They present information and ideas about all facets of Freemasonry, and many Masons have been inspired to seek to join the Craft as a result of reading or hearing these messages.
Masonic Book Club (MBC)
usually publishes one Masonic book reprint each year, available for subscription
Robin L. Carr
1811 Hoover Dr.
Normal, IL 61761
“Popular” books related to Masonry, often through a real or imagined connection with the Knights Templar, Ark of the Covenant, or other “treasures”
The Book of Hiram: Freemasonry, Venus and the Secret Key to the Life of Jesus Christopher Knight, Robert Lomas 2003 |
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The Bloodline of the Holy Grail: The Hidden Lineage of Jesus Revealed by Laurence Gardner 1997 |
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The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown 2003 |
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The Dead Sea Scrolls Deception Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh 1991 |
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Dungeon, Fire and Sword: The Knights Templar in the Crusades by John J. Robinson 1991 |
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The Hiram Key: Pharaohs, Freemasons and the Discovery of the Secret Scrolls of Jesus by Christopher Knight and Robert Lomas 1998 |
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Holy Blood, Holy Grail by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, Henry Lincoln 1982 |
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The Messianic Legacy by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, Henry Lincoln 1989 sequel to Holy Blood, Holy Grail |
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Second Messiah by Christopher Knight, with Robert Lomas 2000 |
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The Sword and the Grail: The Story of the Grail, the Templars and the True Discovery of America by Andrew Sinclair 1992 |
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The Templar Revelation: Secret Guardians of the True Identity of Christ by Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince 1997 |
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Two Crowns for America by Katherine Kurtz 1997 ISBN: 0-553-76248-6 |
Uriel’s Machine: Uncovering the Secrets of Stonehenge, Noah’s Flood, and the Dawn of Civilization by Christopher Knight, Robert Lomas 2001 |