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Philosophy and Teachings
Materials Available (S stands for Satellite Library) - Satellite Library
The Great Teachings of Masonry - H.L. Haywood
A clear and concise statement of the general beliefs and purposes of Freemasonry.
9
S Freemasonry: Its Hidden Meaning - George H. Steinmetz
A spiritual interpretation of the esoteric work in the Lodge.
14
S Speculative Masonry - A.S. MacBride
A story and interpretation of Freemasonry.
21
Lectures on the Philosophy of Freemasonry - Roscoe Pound
Describes the purpose and principles of Freemasonry and its relation to other institutions.
23
Confessions of a Born-Again Fundamentalist Freemason - Nelson King
Thoughts of a traditionalist Mason.
23B
The Masonic Fraternity - Ray V. Denslow
Descriptions of the character, customs, ideals and traditions of Freemasonry.
28
Light After Darkness - Chief Ranami Abah 28A
The Meaning of Masonry - W.L. Wilmshurst
An exposition of the character, the meaning of initiation and the religious aspect of Freemasonry.
50
The Spirit of Masonry - William Hutchinson
Lectures on the ideals and aims of the Fraternity.
54
Freemasonry: What, Whence, Why, Whither? - J.A. Cockburn
A description of the principles and precepts of Freemasonry and their influences on humanity.
58A
The Mystic Tie - Allen E. Roberts
An anthology of essays, and biographical sketches exemplifying the best in Freemasonry. Also read aloud by Bro. C. Ed. Ellmore. AT16
58B
S The Lost Keys of Freemasonry - Manly Palmer Hall
A short work for those who desire esoteric insight into the Craft.
59A
Born in Blood: the Lost Secrets of Freemasonry - J.J. Robinson
History and philosophy of the Craft, especially the Knights Templar. Also read aloud by Bro. C. Edwin Ellmore. AT22
59B
The Apocalypse of Freemasonry - F. DeP. Castells
Statements of study of the ritual and the ancient traditions.
98
Rationale and Ethics of Freemasonry - A.C.L. Arnold
A study of the philosophy and ethics of Freemasonry, with an accent on ancient
initiations, mysteries and cults.
118
Reflections on Masonic Values - M.G. Hernandez
Originally from "Dear Dad" letters: good advice.
127A
What Masonry Means - W.E. Hammond
Masonic philosophy linked with the ritual and lectures cited in a simple but sincere way by the author.
128
Rays of Masonry - D.H. Wollstein
Ninety-seven inspirational editorials about the principles of Freemasonry.
143
The Three Freemasonries - Maurice Paillard
An account based upon authentic documents of what Freemasonry is: Operative,
Speculative and dogmatic.
155
Secret Teachings of All Ages - Manley Palmer Hall
An encyclopedic outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Cabalistic and Rosicrucian symbolic philosophy: An interpretation of the secret teachings concealed within the rituals, allegories and mysteries throughout the ages.
176
Ancient Wisdom and Secret Sects - Time-Life Books
From the "Mysteries of the Unknown" series, this book describes Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, and other fraternities and mystical groups.
176A
Living the Enlightenment: Freemasonry and Politics in Eighteenth-Century Europe. - Jacob, Marget C., 1943-
Another academic treatise on the 18th-century Europe, the Enlightenment, and Freemasonry.
A-3/M4125/J155
Whither are We Traveling? - Smith, Dwight L.
Philosopy and self-evaluation of Freemasonry.
Also available from the Gift Shop.
A-20*/M4126/M4125
Freemasonry and its Image of Man : a philosophical investigation - Di Bernardo, Giuliano
A closely-reasoned investigation and defense of Masonry
A-12/P5685/D5445
Speculative Freemasonry and the Enlightenment: a Study of the Craft in London, Paris, Prague and Vienna. - William R. Weisberger
An academic treatise on Freemasonry in the context of 18th-century Enlightenment philosophy.
A-3/M4125/W4262
A Trilogy: Inner Journey to the East; Meditations of a Master Mason Along the Way; Masonry for the Millennium - George R. Adams
A philosophical meditation on Freemasonry
A/M4125/Ad213
Radical Enlightenment: philosophy and the making of modernity 1650-1750 - Jonathan I. Israel
Approaches the study of the Enlightenment as a single highly integrated intellectual and cultural movement rather than a national one.
C/P5685/Is855
Talisman: sacred cities, secret faith - Graham Hancock & Robert Bauval
Gnostics, Freemasons, Revolutionaries, and the 2,000 year-old Conspiracy at work in the world today.
E/M4125/H2345
Reincarnation - Manly P. Hall
This is a study of reincarnation and the way many different cultures practice it.
E/P5685/H178r
The Inner West - Jay Kinney, editor
This is a study of the esoteric traditions of Western thought.
E/M9985/K555
Gnosis - Philip Gardiner
The secrets of the ancients are explained and show the way to the path of higher consciousness.
E/G5727G2235
Freemasonry and its Ancient Mystic Rites - C.W. Leadbeater
An in-depth study of Freemasonry and the Mystery Schools of ancient Egypt, Greece and Judea, and Europe in the Middle Ages.
E/M4125/L4345
The Path of Alchemy - Mark Stavish
An introduction to the history and basic laws of alchemy, including its relation to Qabala, tarot, astrology and the four elements, it also includes meditations and assignments.
E/AL3515/St985
The Key to Solomon's Key - Lon Milo Duquette
The author posits that the Craft is the custodian of a profound and fundamental secret and in this book you will find the key to it.
E/M1945/D9465
The Pagan Dreams of the Renaissance - Joscelyn Godwin
A new perspective is put forth on the influence of mythology and pagan imagination during the Renaissance.
C/R4145/G5915
The Return of Sacred Architecture - Herbert Bangs
A withering critique on the failings of Twentieth century architecture and why we should return to the ancient laws of proportion and number in our contemporary buildings.
A-65/P5685/B2165
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