This year craft lodges date the year, 2008 as 6008, while knights templar refer to the same year as 890. Anno lucis is a dating system used in masonic ceremonial or commemorative proceedings, which is equivalent to the gregorian year plus 4000. The collection of rare masonic books compiled by j. Anno benefacio is the year of blessing of abraham by melchizedek.
They meet at the beautifully decorated masonic hall in branksome, which is home to the provincial museum. Abdalqadir was proposed by french masons who were members of the respectable lodge henri iv of the grand orient of france. Jan 24, 2018 the fundamental philosophic secrets within masonry download book the meaning of masonry wilmshurst download book the pocket history of freemasonry download book the world of freemasonry download book chronological history of freemasonry dec 2017 download book the early masonic catechisms by ha. This date is based on calculations performed by rabbis using the book of.
Our museum is recognised as a treasure trove of many artifacts showing freemasonry throughout the many years it has been enjoyed in dorset. The lodge meets regularly to conduct the usual formal business of any small organisation pay bills, organise social and charitable events, elect new members, etc. The formation of the first grand lodge of england in 1717 specified that the lodges were to confer only the degrees of entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and master mason, all other degrees being considered spurious. Celebrate freemasonry with masonic freemason tokens and masonic coins. January 19, 2016 june 26, 2018 taughtbydegree holy marriage, masonic year 6016, square and compass, uncategorized january until march are installation ceremony months in philippine masonry. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Masonic year 2016 january 5 tuesday stated communication masonic year begins 2016 masonic year program 7 thursday ritual school with the liw 9 saturday division leadership conference warrenton, va. A military gift is a great way to show our support for these brave folks. The fundamental philosophic secrets within masonry download book the meaning of masonry wilmshurst download book the pocket history of freemasonry download book the world of freemasonry download book chronological history of freemasonry dec 2017 download book the early masonic catechisms by ha. Anno lucis was adopted by freemasonry sometime in the 18th century. He is also a cohost of the masonic roundtable, a masonic talk show.
The masonic year book and calendar for the district of the punjab 193536. The chronology appearing, without authority, in many english bibles dates from an edition printed in 1701. A handbook for the freemasons wife by philippa faulks and cheryl skidmore, though made for a uk audience, is a wonderful companion for any masons lady. For our brothers and sisters in arms, please check out our masonic military items. For example, a date anno domini ad 2020 becomes anno lucis al 6020. 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. Freemasonry and politics in eighteenth century europe, by margaret c. The most worshipful grand lodge of free and accepted masons of. Without a doubt, alabama has changed greatly over the past 100 years. Why does anno lucis add 4000 years to the current year. Masonic calendar why do freemason degrees use different.
The most commonly seen dating system in freemasonry, this is the additional year seen on most blue lodge registers and certificates. Books that can be utilized as references or research on masonic topics located in someone elses website. The date therein of the nativity is taken as the central event in history and, apparently for the first time in any english bible, the years are reckoned as either before christ or anno domini. United grand lodge of england ugle was founded in 1717 and is the oldest masonic grand lodge in the world. Freemasonry or masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons that from the end of the fourteenth century regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients modern freemasonry broadly consists of two main recognition groups. Child workers at merrimac mills in huntsville, alabama in november 1910. Quarterly magazine of the united grand lodge of england, featuring freemasons news, interviews, and features. He is the coauthor of its business time adapting a corporate path for freemasonry and is currently working on a book of masonic essays and one on occult anatomy to be released soon. Spread by the advance of the british empire, freemasonry remains most popular in the british isles and in other countries originally within the empire. Its is in a nice question and answer format, similar to what i do here on occasion. Buy masonic year book by united grand lodge of england freemasons isbn. Encyclopedia of freemasonry revised edition volume 1 al 1924 antique vintage. Cornerstone book publishers has dedicated itself to masonic education with the publication of selected new and classic reprint masonic books designed to provide enlightenment to the new or experienced mason. Regular freemasonry insists that a volume of scripture be open.
For nonmasons we hope this site opens our doors allowing you to appreciate the place of freemasonry in society, whether you just want to find out more about. Maine masonic text book for use of lodges originally drummonds monitor sixteenth edition copyrighted 1923 maine printing exchange, inc. The chronology was based on a work by james ussher, bishop of armagh, who gives the date of. Planning your year as worshipful master midnight freemasons. Many masons are curious as to the different dates used in freemasonry. We have an unwavering reputation for supplying over 500 masonic titles covering ritual books for all degrees, general books, books of constitutions, masonic humour, handbooks and esoteric. In 1870 a group of masons gathered frequently for lunch at the knickerbocker cottage on sixth avenue in new york city.
The grand lodge of scotland year book 1985 shows, facing p. It is coming from the private collection of daniel and penelope hood, and will be available to all masons and the public to enjoy. Several masonic scholars were asked to list the 10 best books for the new or average mason. Browse and buy a vast selection of masonic books and collectibles on. Samuel johnson 170984, english author, lexicographer reading is always a pleasure. If you know of others books out there, please email me so they can be added. Information about alabama masonic records alabama pioneers.
Filled with many symbols, these coins also make a great way to collect history. Masonic books herein are an assortment of masonic book recommendations, books about freemasonry, texts about its kindred sciences and materials about or relating to fraternity. He is a husband and father of four, works full time in the executive medical industry. Imperial potentate sam biggs granted the dispensation for al kader temple the following year on january 3rd, 1888. Apr 19, 2020 al so enjoyed the family of the mn street rod assoc and had many happy years in the family a 1940 ford coupe bearing a jokers of hibbing plaque. Lot of 3 masonic mason freemason freemasonry lodge training program books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The masonic lodge is the basic organisational unit of freemasonry. Alexander in the late 1800s is being donated to the george washington masonic memorial library in august of 2012. Anno lucis in the year of light is a dating system used in masonic ceremonial or commemorative proceedings, which is equivalent to the gregorian year plus 4000. Reporting documents, manuals, forms masons of minnesota. Causey, resident of alabama, was a teacher in the public school system for twenty years. The first half of the book goes over general information and commonly asked questions about freemasonry. A window for freemasonry, the official publication of the scottish rite, northern masonic jurisdiction, in its issue for may 1995 vol.
The constitution and ordinances of the grand lodge, as the same may be amended from time to time, sometimes referred to as this code. Abd al qadir was proposed by french masons who were members of the respectable lodge henri iv of the grand orient of france. An explanation of dates used in various masonic bodiessource graphics stephen mckim. Masonic year book 1988 for the provincial grand lodge of cambridgeshire al 5988. This calendar is based on the time the second temple was commenced by in ad 530.
In these days of online activity, having the feel of a book in hand makes life seem more contemplative although admittedly, were being seduced more often with amazons kindle and our masonic iphone so that wherever we are, weve got a whole library at. Later documents will show some more expressions like. This would come from the book of genesis and the description of the creation. Installation programmes of appointed and elected officers indicate masonic year date of 6016 which is equivalent to year ca. Why is a different masonic calendar used within freemasonrys different degrees. For freemasonry the year in anno lucis, like anno mundi, has a relationship to. Al so enjoyed the family of the mn street rod assoc and had many happy years in the family a 1940 ford coupe bearing a jokers of hibbing plaque.
Why does masonry add 4000 years to the current date. Masonic collection is a onestop destination for all kinds of masonic books. Jan 19, 2016 january 19, 2016 june 26, 2018 taughtbydegree holy marriage, masonic year 6016, square and compass, uncategorized january until march are installation ceremony months in philippine masonry. Jackson, a past master of quatuor coronati lodge in his book rose croix a history of the ancient and accepted rite for england and wales 1980 reprints a patent said to have been issued in 1761 which shows the date anno lucis 5761 four years before the earliest reference to anno lucls found by me. At a special table on the second floor a particularly funloving group of men met regularly. Freemasonry, the teachings and practices of the secret fraternal order of free and accepted masons, the largest worldwide secret society. This calendar era, which would designate 4001 bc as year zero, was. If you love a mason or are one yourself, then starting a masonic freemason token and masonic coin collection may be a great hobby. The york rite, or more correctly, the american rite, is based on the early remnants of craft masonry that were practiced in the early 1700s. Click on located to the left of the book title you wish to read. Aldhelms lodge 2559 will be celebrating 125 years of freemasonry this year. It was taken from the anno mundi or in the year of the world, which was first implemented in the 17th century by an irish. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
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. We carry books on masonic history, philosophy, ritual, lodge procedures and more. A lodge chartered by or under dispensation from this grand lodge, unless the context indicates. In the latter part of the year, the names of enough members of the masonic fraternity had been gathered on a petition to warrant applying for a dispensation. Its quite amazing once you sit back and think about it.
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