Comprising the whole range of arts, sciences and lliterature as connected with the institution. Mackeys work untouched, but at the same time to correct statements which later investigations have shown to be unfounded. Freemasonry but as one leading masonic writer has said no onehas been able, or ever will be able, to compile a list of landmarks that will prove to be acceptable or satisfactory to all concerned. Encyclopedia of freemasonry by albert gallatin mackey.
The square teaches us to conduct ourselves properly. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by albert c. Built on three pillars of brotherly love, charity, and. D browse the encyclopedia by clicking on any of the letters. If freemasonry was not at one time patronized by the learned, it was because the depths of its symbolic science and philosophy had not been sounded. Volume 1 paperback albert gallatin mackey, william james hughan, edward l hawkins. An air of profound mystery surrounds the fraternal order of free and accepted masons, or freemasons. Unfollow mackeys encyclopedia of freemasonry to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mackey has 93 books on goodreads with 3342 ratings. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences. Any one who decides, he has something to write about masonry, can simply do it.
With illustrations, a pronouncing dictionary, a readers guide, biblical references, and a descriptive index. Yet, men like mackey lay the paverstones for the path of selfdiscovery amongst masons. Free mackeys jurisprudence of freemasonry by albert g. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by. Albert mackey went on to hold numerous positions and to be affiliated with numerous other masonic lodges. The history of freemasonry, volume vii albert mackey.
An encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences. History of freemasonry by albert mackey part one prehistoric masonry chapter i tradition and history in masonry in the study of freemasonry there are two kinds of statements which are presented to the mind of the inquiring scholar, which are sometimes concurrent, but much oftener conflicting, in their character. Encyclopedia of freemasonry download ebook pdf, epub. He is best known for his writing many books and articles about freemasonry, particularly the masonic landmarks. Mackey ebook read online mackeys jurisprudence of freemasonry by albert g. I am guessing its the way the books were made cause they all are the same wayspines are strong and no pages are falling out. A concise cyclopedia, or handbook of masonic references, 1908, and also he took an active part in the preparation of the new and revised edition of doctor mackey s monumental encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences published in 1912. The real two volumes with images of such a basic masonic encyclopaedia readable free online. Mackey s freemasonry encyclopedia a1 a in the accadian, greek, etruscan, pelasgian, gallic, samaritan, and egyptian or coptic, of nearly the same formation as the english letter. An encyclopaedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences. An encyclopedia of freemasonry 1916 vol 1 a g mackey. Mackeys encyclopedia of freemasonry index phoenixmasonry. Mackey, an encyclopedia of freemasonry 1878 is the verdict in.
The symbolism of freemasonry the symbolism of freemasonry is a fairly interesting book but i wonder how accurate it is. Mackey, findel, and ragon, there is scarcely anything worth reading about freemasonry, of. In the accadian, greek, etruscan, pelasgian, gallic, samaritan, and egyptian or coptic, of nearly the. Mackey could not have prepared this encyclopedia nor have written either his hiscory or his jurisprudence without it. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Encyclopedia of freemasonry kindle edition by mackey, albert g. If it is now becoming elevated and popular in the estimation of scholars, it owes that elevation and that popularity to the labors of those who have studied its intellectual system and given the.
Here is a nice set of antique books dealing with freemasonry dated 1921 for your buying. Entered, according to act of congress, in the year 1869, by albert g. Encyclopedia of freemasonry kindle edition by mackey, albert g download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A new and revised edition an encyclopedia of freemasonry and the kindred sciences 2 vols 1921 by albert mackey published by the masonic history company ny, price. The basicprinciples of freemasonry, which are presumed to be embodied in the landmarks, cause little trouble, for the grand lodges of english. Click download or read online button to get encyclopedia of freemasonry book now. An encyclopedia of freemasonry 1916 vol 2 a g mackey. The history of freemasonry is clouded with time, personal prejudice, suppression and many other factors. Was the divine cagliostro nothing more than the charlatan mackey and others1 made him out to be. The first lodge established in canada was at cape breton, in the year 1745. Comprising the whole range of the arts, sciences and literature of the masonic institution. The books of freemasonry simplifying the overwhelming by tom thornton 92003 it is said the most written about subject in the english world is the holy bible the second is freemasonry. The most widely recognised symbol of freemasonry is the square and compasses. And now i present to my brethren the result not only of those years of toil, but of more than thirty years of study and researcha work which will, i trust, or at least i hope, supply them with the materials for acquiring a knowledge of much that is required to make a masonic scholar.
It originally meant with or together, but at present signifies one. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Mackeys revised encyclopedia of freemasonryvolume 1 and 2 al and mz. Encyclopedia of freemasonry kindle edition by mackey. Mackeys most popular book is the symbolism of freemasonry. It is our hope that this web site will assist you in your research into freemasonry. Encyclopedia of freemasonry pdf free download epdf. A new and revised edition an encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences comprising the wwole range of arts, sciences and literature as.
Mackey in revised encylopedia of freemasonr all masons unite in declaring it to be a system of morality, by the practice of which its members may advance their spiritual interest, and mount by the theological ladder from the lodge. With tile cooperation of many eminent authorities including. Illustrating and explaining its science and philosophy, its legends, myths and symbols. Albert mackey, comasonry, discipline, freemason, freemasonry, freemasons, jurisprudence, legal system, mason, masonic offense, masonry, masons, perfecting humanity, the honorable order of universal comasonry, the masonic trowel, the united grand lodge of england 1 comment. An example of such symbolism is the use of medieval stonemason working tools as vehicles of instruction. Symbols in the lodge room are used to define the rank of a freemason. He gave many years of his life to this research and the book is wellworth every year he spent in dusty libraries, to produce this work. A treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks of freemasonry, by. Robert clegs revised edition of mackeys encyclopedia suggests a more charitable viewpoint by replacing and omitting the overtly opiniated phrases. Albert gallatin mackey, born in charleston, south carolina, march 12, 1807 june 20, 1881 was an american medical doctor and author.
Mackey, in the clerks office of the district court of. Encyclopedia of freemasonry al paperback july 24, 2014. In most languages it is the initial letter of the alphabet not so, however. Preface i once delivered an address before a lodge on the subject of the external changes which freemasonry had undergone since the period of its revival in the commencement of the.
Mackeys revised encyclopedia of freemasonry 1929 az. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. In the study of freemasonry there are two kinds of statements. Mackeys history of freemasonry newrevisedenlarged vol. In the time that he was affiliated with freemasonry, mackey produced many different works about the fraternity. He is best known for his encyclopedia of freemasonry, which forms a large portion of the content on this website. September 12, 2018 by kristine wilsonslack in history, theology tags. His son was edmund william mcgregor mackey, later a member of the u. Masonic author and scholar who lived from 1807 1881.
In this edition of freemason informations symbols and symbolism we consider, together, the four cardinal virtues of freemasonry as gathered form albert mackeys encyclopedia of freemasonry. A new and revised edition an encyclopedia of freemasonry. Among his literary works are a history of freemasonry in oxfordshire, 1882. Buy encyclopedia of freemasonry by albert gallatin mackey online at alibris. It uses some terminology that educated people would never use, such as jewish church and misspelled the word hindu. Mackey and freemasonry originally sourcing the virtues from platos scheme, discussed in.