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The premier Educational Resource for the Freemason written in 5 languages
The oldest, most popular and famous Freemasons Ezine written by Master Freemasons of a Grand Lodge of Ancient, Accepted Free Masons. A Freemason recognized as regular by the United Grand Lodge of England or by a Grand Lodge of the United States of America, Prince Hall Freemasonry included.
PS Review of Freemasonry has been established on July 17, 1996 and since then eminent Freemasons Scholars, members of Quatuor Coronati Lodge 2076 United Grand Lodge of England, Australian and New Zealand Masonic Research Council, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Research Society USA and The Philalethes Society USA, have published their Masonic papers on this site. Mainly in English, but with a lot of Masonic research papers available also in Italian, French, Spanish and Portuguese, the site is a reliable resource of Masonic Education on the net allowing you to be more acquainted on the Origin of speculative Freemasons as far as on the Ritual performed in a Masonic Lodge and the Degrees of Freemasonry. On this website you read valuable papers about Freemasons history, symbols of Freemasonry, Freemasons rituals and Research papers written by Freemasons scholars. We publish several Masonic full-text Books on-line.
You find out Famous Freemasons who - of their own free will - chose to associate with the Masonic Fraternity. You listen Masonic music for Lodge and Chapter and read essays about Arts and Freemasonry.
The Freemasons' educational resource where non-masons find the most relevant information on the oldest and largest world wide fraternity. A veritable free Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, a comprehensive tool for Freemasons looking for more light and your open door to Freemasonry world.
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Freemasonry is an esoteric society only in that certain aspects are private; Freemasons state that Freemasonry is not, in the 21st century, a secret society but a "society with secrets". Some Freemasons describe Freemasonry as a "confidential" society in contrast to a secret society. Most modern Freemasons regard the traditional concern over secrecy as a demonstration of their ability to keep a promise and a concern over the privacy of their own affairs. Lodge meetings, like meetings of many other social and professional associations, are private occasions open only to members. The private aspects of modern Freemasonry deal with the modes of recognition amongst members and elements within the ritual. In reality, Freemasons are proud of their true heritage and happy to share it, offering spokesmen, briefings for the media, and providing talks to interested groups upon request. On this site curious non-masons can find out the real secret lives of the Freemasons as far as what are the secrets of Freemasons
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King Solomon's Temple - A Landmark Symbol for the Freemasons

Collection of papers exploring the Masonic symbolism of King Solomon's Temple. References to the construction of King Solomon's temple at Jerusalem have been included in the rituals of the operative Freemasons since ancient times. In operative lodges the layout of the lodge room in each of the several degrees symbolises either a stoneyard or the temple building at one of the various stages of construction. As he participates in each of the several degrees of Freemasonry, the candidate progressively represents the various types of stone used in the building. ¨ King Solomon's Temple
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The Influence of Plato's Republic on Freemasonry and Masonic Ritual
the new book written by V.W. Bro. Stephen Michalak, Deputy Grand Lecturer, Grand Lodge of South Australia and N.T.
Plato’s philosophy is at the core of modern Freemasonry. There are many themes that are adopted in Emulation Ritual from Plato’s writings. The Author provides evidence of these correspondences between Plato’s writings and our Emulation Ritual. A well researched interpretation of Emulation Ritual Freemasonry from the perspective of Greek history, philosophy and mythology. Plato's Republic and the Masonic Ritual
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by Bro. Gerald Reilly
Freemasonry: an initiatic system of self-knowledge?
Pietre-Stones February 2008 Poll of members made the intriguing assertion that "Freemasonry is an initiatic system of self-knowledge" and then asked, "Have the majority of the brethren really a lifestyle noticeably different from the cowans?" A not overly significant majority provided a positive response. "...received into an organisation and entrusted with knowledge and experience..." Whilst the question, inviting an evaluation of experience, might not be overly challenging, the assertion, might be considered to be more so. The assertion might be profound; perhaps it is profoundly meaningless. However, if as Freemasons we believe that we have been initiated it therefore it behoves us to understand what this might denote and if there are any outcomes that could be expected to flow there from. read more » |
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The first-known use of the word Freemasons - in the form Free Masons - occurs in City of London Letter-book H of 9 August 1376, though the word is in fact deleted in favour of Mason. Masons and Freemasons were interchangeable during the 15th and 16th centuries and Freemasons were generally meant to denote hewers or setters of freestone, Masons being used to embrace all stoneworkers. Ashmole in his diary wrote that he was made a Free Mason and referred in 1686 to the "Fellowship of Free Masons". James Anderson when writing his 1723 Constitutions did not use the single word - Freemasons - once. Whatever the reasons, the 1723 Constitutions contain approximately 126 references to Masons, 12 to Free Masons, 10 to Free and Accepted Masons, 9 to Free-Masons, one to Accepted Free Masons and none to Freemasons. And such is the tenacity of tradition that to this day the most of the Constitutions are addressed to Free and Accepted Masons and not to Accepted Freemasons. The earliest-known anti-masonic leaflet, of 1698, warns the public against "those called Free Masons" - almost certainly what we now know as speculative Freemasons.
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Editor's Interviews with Freemasons |
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¨ CRACKING THE FREEMASON'S CODE
Robert L. D. Cooper, the Curator of the Grand Lodge of Scotland Museum and Library interviewed by the Editor about his new book: "You argue that modern Freemasonry has its origin in Scotland. Could you tell me why you think so?
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¨ THE STAIRWAY OF FREEMASONRY - A book by Julian Rees
This book has been conceived as a companion volume to its earlier partner Making Light - a Handbook for Freemasons. Unlike that book, however, these essays can be read aloud in open lodge as well as being studied at home. The Editor asked Rees: "Freemasons know that there is a secret they are not able to communicate. What could you tell me about?"...
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¨ W.Bro. Sir Charles WARREN - The first W.Master of Quatuor Coronati Lodge 2076 EC
W.Bro. Colin Macdonald in Warren! The Bond of Brotherhood deals with the Historical, Political, Masonic, Archaeological, and Military adventures of General Sir Charles Warren during the Victorian era. The Editor asked the author: "But which was Warren's role as Police Commissioner during Jack The Ripper investigations?"...
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¨ NOTHING IS WANTING BUT THE KEY
Kevin L. Gest in his book The Secrets of Solomon's Temple reveals how Freemasons' rituals are vested in antiquity. The Editor asked the author: "But which is the secret of Solomon's seal and why Freemasons so rever Solomon's Temple?" read more interviews »
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Freemasons and Freemasonry - Top Stories |
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¨ THE PAST AND FUTURE IN MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP by Prof. Margaret C. Jacob, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).
...incorrectly, Freemasons had become associated with the mystical or the irrational, or with the devoted or the fanatical....how do we distinguish fact from fiction, how do we write about Freemasonry within a specific historical context... |
¨ THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REFUSED by Bro.Gregory H. Peters 32°, Burlingame Lodge No. 400 - Grand Lodge of California
One of the techniques for mining the depths of symbolism in Freemasons' rituals is that of applying the doctrines of the literal Kabbalah in an examination of some of the key words and symbols presented... |
¨ A HISTORY OF BRITISH FREEMASONRY 1425-2000
by Dr Andrew Prescott Director Centre for Research into Freemasonry University of Sheffield 2000-07 Director of the University Research Centre University of Wales, Lampeter.
...the history of British Freemasons will only begin to make sense if we interpret it in the light of wider history... |
¨ LIGHT AND LIGHTS
by W.Bro.Julian Rees, founder member of The Cornerstone Society and Deputy Editor of 'Freemasonry Today'.
Chapter 23 of the book "The Stairway of Freemasonry". After the aspirant Freemasons have made their vow in the first degree...
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¨ EXPLANATION OF THE MASTER'S WORDS
by W.Bro. David Barrett PM Ra'anana Lodge #70, Grand Marshal of the G.L. of Israel.
A probable derivation to the origin and a revealing explanation of The Words given today during the 3rd Degree Raising in Freemasonry |
¨ WHAT DO I SEE by MW Bro. Nelson King, Editor The Philalethes Society
When I look out over a Lodge or Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Free Masons, what do I see? I do not see black men, black Freemasons, or even Prince Hall Free Masons. I just see men. I just see Freemasons. |
¨ THE POLITE REVOLUTION The Formation of American Grand Lodges, 1777-1806 by W.Bro. S. Brent Morris 33° Grand Cross Director of Membership Development Supreme Council 33° SJ, USA
Managing Editor, The Scottish Rite Journal, Supreme Council 33° SJ, USA
The independence of American Freemasonry-as that of the American colonies-established a pattern that has inspired many followers. In the absence of generally recognized procedures for forming new Grand Lodges, American Freemasons created their own methods, though they often backed into independence.
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GOULD'S HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
by Robert Freke Gould, revised by Dudley Wright.
This edition in six volumes embraces not only an investigation of records of the organizations of the Freemasons in England, Scotland, Ireland, the former British Colonies, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, but includes additional material especially prepared on Freemasonry in Europe, Asia and Africa also contributions by distinguished Freemasons covering each of the States and the District of Columbia of the United States, Canada and Latin America.
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ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY
by William PRESTON Past Master of the Lodge of Antiquity
Preston's work was exceptionally influential and was, together with the Book of Constitutions, one of the books owned by Freemasons in England..... |
AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FREEMASONRY and its kindred sciences.
by W.Bro. Albert Gallatin MACKEY 33°
For the first time online on a Masonic site the "real" two volumes of such a basic work on Freemasonry by Mackey. Full text and images. |
HISTORICO-CRITICAL INQUIRY into the Origin of the Rosicrucians and the Freemasons
by Thomas De Quincey
In this essay De Quincey affirms that "Free-Masonry is neither more nor less than Rosicrucianism as modified by those who transplanted it to England".
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AHIMAN REZON - The Book of Constitutions of the Antient Grand Lodge of England by Laurence DERMOTT Grand Secretary (1752-1771) Deputy Grand Master Freemason (1787) of the "The Antients".
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¨ ISLAM AND FREEMASONRY
by W.Bro. Shaikh Hatim Fidahussein Nakhoda PM, Research Lodge St. Michael No. 2933, Singapore. District Grand Lodge of the Eastern Archipelego, UGLE. ...I have have come to realise that to be both Muslims and Freemasons is indeed compatible... |
¨ FREEMASONRY and FREEMASONS IN AUSTRALIA
by W.Bro.Richard Num, PM Leonardo da Vinci Lodge #238, Adelaide, South Australia, G.L. of SA&NT
Past President of the Australian and New Zealand Masonic Research Council 2002-2004.
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¨ ENGLAND AROUND 1717 - The foundation of the first G.L. of Freemasons in context by R.W.Bro. León Zeldis Mandel 33, Hon. Assist. Grand Master, G.L.of Israel. Past Sovereign Grand Commander AASR of Israel. ...let us make an imaginary journey back in time to the London of 1717......
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¨ THE TEMPLE OF SOLOMON IN THE VOLUME OF SACRED LAW AND CRAFT RITUAL
by W. Bro. Stephen Michalak, Deputy Grand Lecturer, Grand Lodge of South Australia and the Northern Territory
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¨ PRINCE HALL FREEMASONRY REVISITED
by W.Bro. Tony Pope, editor of the Australian & New Zealand Masonic Research Council's publications.
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Latest Published Papers |
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¨ ARTICLES OF UNION BETWEEN THE TWO GRAND LODGES OF FREEMASONS OF ENGLAND
History of The United Grand Lodge of England, Masonic documents, the Articles of Union between the "Moderns" and the "Antients" - November 25, 1813
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¨ TRUE BELIEVERS: Freemasonry, Revolutionary Thought and the Rise of Simon Bolivar
by Bro. Francis J. Bell, Mozart Lodge No. 436, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Pennsylvania.
The advancement of Freemasonry's "revolutionary" ideals and the application of it's framework to the motivations of those involved in the liberation of the Spanish colonies in South America, most especially with the rise of Simon Bolivar.
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¨ MOZART AND THE AUSTRIAN FREEMASONS by W.Bro. Martin I.McGregor, Master of the Research Lodge of Southland No.415, G.L. of New Zealand.
Mozart's life, work and Masonic initiation, with a short history of the contemporary Austrian Freemasonry.
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¨ IS THERE A MASONIC MYTHOLOGY?
by RW Bro.Daniel Doron 33°, PM Gwill #82, Lodge of Research of the G.L. of the State of Israel.
The author consider the 'Old Charges' MSS as containing the traditions and regulations prevalent among the operative masons in their lodges.
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¨ THE 47TH PROBLEM OF EUCLID - THE VEIL LIFTED
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
The 47th Problem of Euclid is enigmatic; while it is ostensibly a proof of a key principle of Geometry, its esoteric characteristics, not its mathematical properties are the source of its Masonic significance.
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¨ THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ALEXANDRE FRANÇOIS AUGUSTE COMTE DE GRASSE. by W. Bro. Jack Buta 32°, PM Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge #29, Arizona Grand Lodge, USA.
A war hero, an exceptional Freemason, and one of the founders of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.
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¨ THE GOD CONSPIRACY - THE POLITICS OF GRAND LODGE FOREIGN RELATIONS by W. Bro. Jack Buta 32°, PM Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge #29, Arizona Grand Lodge, USA.
An extensive look at external relations of Grand Lodges and their politics.
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¨ BROTHER MOZART: AFTER A QUARTER MILLENIUM
by W.Bro. Frank Galea, Count Roger of Normandy Lodge, Sovereign Grand Lodge of Malta.
A critical review of Bro W A Mozart's relationship with Freemasonry, and includes clarifications regarding myths which originated around his life.
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¨ MORALITY AND FREEMASONRY
by W.Bro.Dr.K.Jyothindra Kumar, Worshipful Master (2007) of Lodge Ananthapadmanabha #280, Grand Lodge of India.
Morality said to be the essence of Freemasonry is discussed by the author from its very foundations.
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¨ THE MÉMOIRE JUSTIFICATIF OF LA CHAUSSEE, AND FREEMASONRY IN PARIS UNTIL 1773
By W.Bro. Alain Bernheim, Loge de Recherches Ars Macionica n° 30, Bruxelles, GLRB
The 1760s and the early 1770s form an intricate period of French Freemasons' history about which a pamphlet printed in March 1773, the Mémoire Justificatif of Brest de la Chaussée, gave such sensitive information that all copies were suppressed by French masonic authorities in the year of its publication.
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¨ A BRIEF HISTORY OF SOME ASPECTS OF MODERN FREEMASONRY IN GENEVA by W.Bro. B.V.S , Masonry Universal Lodge #40 Geneva, GLSA
Festive Board Speech, November 12, 2007
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¨ FREEMASONRY AND THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR: ANOTHER HOAX by Bro. Ruben Gurevich 32, Amherst Lodge #981, Grand Lodge of F. & A. M., State of New York, USA.
The idea that modern Freemasons are the direct descendants of the order of the Temple is one that refuses to die in spite of lack of proven evidence...
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¨ 1762 Jachin and Boaz
¨ Three Distinct Knocks
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¨ Finch's Masonic Treatise
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¨ UNDERSTANDING GOD
A book by R.W.Bro. León Zeldis Mandel 33, Hon. Assist. Grand Master, G.L.of Israel.
A collection of 45 thoughts on philosophical subjects to approach your life from another angle. Not strictly for Freemasons, this book is a must for all of us.
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Freemasonry is one of the world's oldest secular fraternal societies. Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values.
Freemasons are taught its precepts by a series of ritual dramas, which follow ancient forms, and use stonemasons' customs and tools as allegorical guides.
The essential qualification to become Freemasons is a belief in a Supreme Being.
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