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The principles of masonic law wikisource, the free online. As a donor, you also get free access to the restricted section of this library. Masonic volume of sacred law freemason information. There is no complete uniformity in the masonic law of the various grand jurisdictions. Ill work hard, be on time and give my very best each day. Confessions of a former freemason officer, converted to. Freemasons 461 rare books on dvd ancient masonic secret. In its most distilled essence, one could interpret the idea of the book of law, as an amalgam of all sacred texts in so far as all faiths are represented or, as in some iterations of freemasonry, as a blank book that is emblematic of all faiths including nontraditional acknowledgements of agnostics, hermetic, pagan or even perhaps atheism. Despite the importance we, as speculative freemasons, attach to the vsl. Andersons constitutions were based on the old masonic manuscripts also called gothic constitutions and on the general regulations which had been compiled first by george payne in 1720. It is known officially as the mother lodge or mother supreme council. Although, unbeknown to him at the time of joining, all his affiliations were with unrecognized and irregular bodies, crowleys status as a freemason went largely unquestioned by nonmasons throughout his life. Masonic blue slipper the masonic shoe also called the blue slipper, is symbolic of a physical confirmation of a spoken deed.

Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Foundations of masonic law masonic dictionary masonic. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. The book, unlike many books in the bible, is set up in chronological order, and is a stand alone story.

Does the christian bible hold a greater position, or is the volume of sacred law, the one upon which all freemasons agree. Masonic lawyers my freemasonry freemason information. Crowley channeled a spirit that dictated to him the book of the law from which the religion was founded. Feb 04, 2018 law scotland wales northern ireland more uk news this article is more than 2 years old. Public discussion of freemasonry must be an open one on.

Lot of 7 masonic mason freemason freemasonry lodge ritual master books etc. Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in. It is proposed in this book, first to present the reader with a brief historical sketch of the rise. As a result, freemasonry was specifically exempted from the terms of the. The history of the masonic symbolism of the bible is interesting. To unloose ones shoe and give it to another was the way of confirming a contract in ancient times. The 33rd degree law of the masonic phoenicians gnostic warrior.

To become a freemason, the applicant has to be an adult male and must believe in the existence of a supreme being and in the immortality of the soul. A treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks of freemasonry, 1856 by albert gallatin mackey. This 2015 edition contains a list of standard forms and other helpful information. The bible is known masonically as the book of the law, when opened at its proper place in the lodge, because it is defusing the proper light among the brethren. Though some members deny it to the public, the freemasons have at least one secret masonic handshake.

This spirit was named aiwass and crowley believed it to be an ancient deity from the land of sumer could. In july 1929 the foundation stone of the shakespeare memorial theatre at stratforduponavon was laid with full masonic ritual by lord ampthill, progrand master of the united grand lodge of england, using an old egyptian maul used at sakhara four thousand years ago. Law enforcement officers loyal to the freemasons arrested and jailed. The masters jewel masonic education the master mason. Supposedly, there are even phrases a freemason can utter when facing grave danger causing other members to rush to their aid. The texts compiled in the present volume were originally published in 1923 or thereabouts by the baskerville press, london as nos. Masonic usages in the story of the coming forth of the book of mormon. Freemasonry is an individual journey towards becoming a better father, husband, friend, citizen and man, supported by other men at different points on the same journey. Jan 24, 2019 as the publish date approached, the masons began a targeted campaign of harassment against the two wouldbe book publishers. The founder of mormonism, joseph smith, is said to have uttered this phrase in the last moments before his death. The shoe denotes a promise in the book of ruth in the christian bible, we read that boaz, a wealthy. The laws of masonry, like the laws of nations, are both the unwritten common law and written. Halls 1925 book the lost keys of freemasonry, but whether halls book title came first or simply reflected an alreadycoined cliched phrase, i do not know. That freemasonry is a secret society, in possession of secrets that cannot be divulged.

This small book contains three chapters, each of which he claimed to have written in exactly one hour, beginning at noon, on april 8, april 9, and april 10, 1904. It was written down by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. For example, youll see the freemason compass and square on his right forearm. The first condition of admission into, and membership of, the order is belief in the supreme being. The teachings of freemasonry enjoin morality, charity, and obedience to the law of the land. Antique book masonic parliamentary law albert mackey. The law of the 33rd degree freemasons in the year 1756 in charleston, south carolina, the original site was founded for the supreme council of the ancient and accepted scottish rite, southern jurisdiction, in the united states of america and the law of the 33rd degree. Sands 1985, was continued by grand masters ernest hoffman, jr. Another candidate requested a book of law like the code of hammurabi or the magna carta. That a book of the law of god must constitute an indispensable part of the furniture of every lodge. Freemasonry has always been religious in character, though it subscribes to no particular orthodoxy. Unveiling the hidden truth about the oldest manuscript in the world and its. I would like to know of any brothers that are lawyers have a need for an assistant or intern.

The proper masonic name for the book on the altar even if it is the king james. The history of law and law making is the history of civilization. It may surprise some and horrify others to learn that aleister crowley 18751947, the 20th centurys bestknown mage, was ever remotely associated with the masonic fraternity. I swore the portals close to guard, of the masonic temple, to rid the quarries of their dross, to build each mystic wall across, with body perfect, upright heart, and mind mature in moral art in precept and example. The proper masonic name for the book on the altar even if it is the king james version of the bible. The committee chose to keep the looseleaf form of the blue book, and to retain the general format and design. Volume of the sacred law in freemasonry freemason information.

The principles of masonic lawchapter xix wikisource, the. Were the accomplishment of such an herculean task possible, except after years of intense and unremitting labor, the unwieldy size of the book produced, and the heterogeneous nature of its contents, so far from inviting, would rather tend to distract attention, and the object of communicating a knowledge of the principles of masonic law, would. Robert burns freemason by by bro ther fred j belford. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. Maine masonic text book for use of lodges originally drummonds monitor sixteenth edition copyrighted 1923 maine printing exchange, inc. We are first introduced to the three great lights when we are kneeling at the altar in the 1 st degree. The senior deacon removes the hoodwink and the worshipful master motions to the open bible, the square and compasses superimposed upon the volume of the sacred law.

For the religious or philosophical text displayed during a masonic lodge meeting, see volume of sacred law. I am very interested in law and would like to become a lawyer. Inside the freemasons, the yakuza, skull and bones, and the worlds most notorious secret organizations. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. If there is a book you would like to recommend that is or is not on this list, feel free to email a few words to us on why it worked for you.

Freemasons promise to support others in times of need, but only if that support does not conflict with their duties to god, the law, their family or with their responsibilities as a citizen. Join the freemasonry list and check it out women and men from all sorts of masonic and comasonic jurisdictions memet there in amity. Only major condition issue is a light stain inside title page and a sticker on front cover. Andersons constitutions of 1723 freemason information. What role does the bible hold in the masonic lodge. As mans sense of justice developed with increasing needs and responsibilities, his ideas of legal enactments altered and changed. 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. Every candidate is required to take his obligation on that book or the volume that is held by his particular creed to impart sanctity to an oath or promise taken upon it. The written laws, based on the general regulations and the old charges, are the constitution and bylaws of his own grand lodge, its resolutions and edicts. In progressive continental freemasonry, books other than scripture are permissible. This article is about the book by aleister crowley. That all men in the sight of god are equal, and meet in the lodge on one common level.

The principles of masonic law e book albert mackey storytel. A history of the worlds most powerful secret society ridley, jasper on. It is proposed in this book, first to present the reader with a brief historical sketch of the. May 30, 2011 this is liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law. The principles of masonic law by albert gallatin mackey. Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that grew out of centuriesold european trade guilds. What catholics should know to see why the catholic church has strongly and repeatedly condemned membership in freemasonry or any of its allied movements requires a.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The book of the law is to the speculative freemason his spiritual trestleboard. The title applies especially to the old testament, and more particularly to the five books of moses. Holy bible masonic edition 1957 freemasons bethlehem lodge no. Crowleys system of thelema begins with the book of the law, which bears the official name liber al vel legis. Public discussion of freemasonry must be an open one on all sides. Grand lodge of maine, in accordance with the wellsettled principle of masonic law, that the lodges in every independent state are of right entitled to form a grand lodge for that state. New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964.

Volume of sacred law vsl also known as the book of the law is the masonic term for whatever religious or philosophical texts are displayed during a lodge. It is broken up into four chapters, kind of like acts in a play. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. Most symbols are dualistic in nature and masonic symbols are no exception. This excellent book about the laws of freemasonry has been specially formatted for todays ereaders. The principles of masonic law by albert mackey is the most important and complete masonic law book and the basic reference used by all masonic law books writers who came after mackey.

The grand lodge of maine exercises exclusive masonic jurisdiction in this state, and any lodge. Bob larson has trained healing and deliverance teams all over the world to set the captives free and do what jesus did luke 4. This idea is so common in occult crcles that there is even a cliche phrase for it. I dont hold to any major world religon and wouldnt feel that swearing on the bible would hold the same meaning for me than swearing on one of my math books. The passages on which it is opened, differ in the various degrees. Just as freemasonry uses the name great architect so as to be inclusive to the faiths of all its members, so to should it use the name volume of the sacred law to be inclusive of all books of faith of its members. Collected and digested by order of the grand lodge from their old records, faithful traditions and lodgebooks, for the use of the lodges. Advisedly, he says, a book of the law, because it is not absolutely required that everywhere the old and new testaments. One of the hallmark heretical teachings of freemasonry is their universally accepted masonic doctrine of the volume of sacred law, which states. The introduction is not actually a part of the book, and is. The freemasons and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.

This is liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law. Freemasons or masons meet in lodges, where they ritually reenact a story based on the brief biblical account of a man named hiram, whom solomon commissioned to work on the temple in jerusalem. Freemasons must have this book in their library, read it throughout, digest it, and keep it at hand, when dealing with matters related to masonic law. The holy book of any religion may be used as a vsl, provided that it teaches. Masonic volume of sacred law freemason information youtube. In france, for instance, the law allowing the contraceptive pill 1967 was initiated by lucien neuwirth, who was a freemason. A scene from inside the freemasons, a sky tv series. Infractions of masonic law resulting in trial and punishment are rare, compared to the number of masons, the vast majority of whom are so willing and anxious to obey the laws that enforcement is seldom required. Gods law alone converts the soul, making it possible for the mind of man to behave in a way that comes from true, heartfelt motives.

Although i do not have a paralegal degree i am willing to learn law from the ground up. According to masonic teachings the book of the law is the revealed word of god. Im curious your thoughts on these and other interesting examples. Few elements in freemasonry are as contentious as the holy book on the altar of the lodge.

The 33rd degree law of the masonic phoenicians gnostic. How does one become open with all faiths in the lodge, when in their faith are thought that their teaching is the only truth over all others. Aleister crowley was for a great part of his life a regular freemason and his life and work reflect the great lessons taught in freemasonry. Apr 17, 2012 the division of wrongs, by the writers on municipal law, into private and public, or civil injuries and crimes and misdemeanors, does not apply to the jurisprudence of freemasonry. Book of the a and a scottish rite by c t mcclenachan. For centuries, the lodge itself has been the launchpad for masonic education, and a common ground for brethren of different backgrounds to meet and exchange ideas, provide. Thats an additional 28 titles made available only on presentation of a recently paid dues card. The charges of a freemason, extracted from the ancient records of lodges beyond sea, and of those in england, scotland, and ireland, for the use of the lodges in london, printed in the first edition of the book of constitutions, and to be found from p. 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. May 26, 2017 the volume of the sacred law is considered one of the landmarks of freemasonry and albert mackey, in his encyclopedia of freemasonry, defines it as an indispensable part of the furniture of every lodge. Freemasons do not swear allegiances to each other or to freemasonry.