AFRICAN ORIGINS OF FREEMASONRY : Treatise of the Ancient Grand Lodge of Khamet, by Zachary P. Gremillion, 90'. Paperback, 5 x 8

The Masonic Order is one of the most powerful Fraternal Orders in the world.  Have you ever wondered why?

Why did this order restrict membership to men of European descent?

In this book Zachary Gremillion, Founder of the Imperial Society answers the following questions:

• What do these fraternal orders of Masonry have to do with African people?
• How did this order originate in Europe, and why were Black men in early America not allowed into membership until the coming of Right Worshipful Master Prince Hall, a colonial Blackman?
• Who are the Knights Templar?  What was their relationship to the African Arabs/Moors also called Saracens?  What did the Knights Templar find in Israel?  Why were they at Jerusalem Temple built by African Hebrews? 

In this book Zachary P. Gremillion, a Master Mason, Thirty-second degree Mason and Shriner deals with the true origin of Masonry in Africa.  Through intense research he traced what he calls the Proto-Masonic order to ancient Africa.  He also deals with the Knights Templar and the Afro-Asiatic knowledge they found at Jerusalem Temple then to be executed, persecuted, and destroyed by the King and Pope.  Prince Hall, Marcus Garvey, Noble Drew Ali and Elijah Muhammad are also addressed.

THE ARCANA OF FREEMASONRY, A History of Masonic Signs and Symbols, by Albert Churchward, Paperback 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 .pages 352 Jan2005

The Freemasons have changed the history of the world. Their belief in liberty and equality for all people profoundly affected both the French Revolution and the founding of the United States, as evidenced in part by the symbols on our currency. In The Arcana of Freemasonry, first published in 1915, symbol expert and renowned author Albert Churchward traces and reveals the history of this very secret order. Churchward weaves a tale of Masonry’s origins in ancient Egypt and its continuance through history—all told via Masonic symbols and symbolism.

From Egyptian history and Mayan relief work through Greek mathematicians, philosophers, and metaphysicians, Churchward traces the development of the most basic symbols of Freemasonry. He also reveals the hidden symbolism found in the signs and tools of modern Freemasonry and helps readers find hidden meanings in all areas of life—from art and architecture to geometry and poetry. With current novels and movies leaning heavily on Masonic mysteries as plot devices, readers will be especially interested in the more arcane symbols and the stories they tell.

This book contains more than 100 illustrations of Masonic symbols, from earliest recorded to those used today.

BORN IN BLOOD THE LOST SECRETS OF FREEMASONRY, by John J. Robinson. Hardcover 376 pages. Written in 1989 , this amazing detective story answers the questions of where Freemasonry came from before it was revealed to the public in London in 1717. Why Was Freemasonry attacked with such intense hatred by the Roman Catholic church? Mr. Robinson answer this and other questions and proves that the Knights Templars if Britian, fleeing arrest and torture by Pope ans King, formed a secret society of mutual protection that came to be called Freemasonry.  

DUNGEON, FIRE AND SWORD, The Knights Templar in the Crusades, by John J. Robinson. Hardcover, 6 1.2 x 9 3/4 pages 484. Jan1992

For 1000 years there has been unrest for supremacy on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, the site of the ancient Temple of Solomon.  This brilliant narrative history of the Knights Templar gives a clear explanation of the cultural and religious differences in the Middle east.  The similarity of the antagonisms today of the Sunnis, Shites, Kurds, Armenians, Arabs and Turks who figure so prominently in today's headlines and those of 800 years ago are striking as to be eerie.

FREEMASONRY AND ITS ETIQUETTE by William Campbell-Everden. Hardcover 448 pages. aug.1987

Handy guide for Masons Everywhere. This complete reference gives a concise history of Freemasonry plus its rules, regulations, ceremonies, rituals, duties. and etiquette.

FREEMASONRY EXPOSED! Illustrations of Masonry, by Capt. William Morgan. paperback 140 pages.

Yes, this is the Capt. Morgan Exposition of  Freemasonry. Actually published after the author was kidnapped (and murdered) by Freemasons from the town of Bavaria, NY  on September 11, 1826  for reasons concerning the contents of this book. Originally published in 1827.

FREEMASONS FOR DUMMIES, by Chris Hodapp, paperback, 368 pages Sept.2005

With Freemasonry featured prominently in The Da Vinci Code as well as the hit movie National Treasure, it's no wonder that more and more people are curious about this ancient organization, and interest is sure to intensify when Dan Brown's new blockbuster appears. This balanced, eye-opening guide demystifies Freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites to the veiled symbols and their meanings. The book profiles famous Freemasons throughout history including many of America's Founding Fathers as well as prominent politicians and business leaders offers a balanced assessment of the many controversies and conspiracy theories that continue to swirl around Freemasonry. For anyone who wants an evenhanded overview of Freemasonry's past, present, and future, this guide is the key.

Christopher Hodapp (Indianapolis, IN) is a Mason who has traveled extensively reporting on Masonic practices in Great Britain, France, and elsewhere. He is currently a Past Master and a Master of his lodge. Hodapp edits the lodge newsletter and has written for the Grand Lodge magazine, the Indiana Freemason.

THE HIRAM KEY, by Christopher Knight & Robert Lomas. paperback 6 x 9 pages 400

The Hiram Key is a book that will shake the Christian world to its very roots. When Christopher Knight and Robert Lomas, both Masons, setout to find the origins of Freemasonry they had no idea that they would find themselves unraveling the true story of Jesus and the original Jerusalem Church. As a radically new picture of Jesus started to emerge, the authors came to the startling conclusion that the key rituals of modern Freemasonry were practiced by the early followers of Jesus as a means of initiation into their community

THE HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY, by Albert Mackey. hardcover. 480 pages.

The fraternal order of Freemasons has been a mysterious organization since its origins centuries ago. Many historical figures such as Voltaire, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin were Freemasons and made the society all the more intriguing. This classic text illuminates the society's origins as well as the philosophical and ritual foundations on which it is built. Readers can explore the mythical tales about Freemasonry and learn how they relate to the historical truth. Included are excerpts from rare sacred documents along with explanations of their significance, plus black and white illustrations.

THE HISTORY AND SYMBOLISM OF ROYAL ARCH MASONRY, by Edward R. Graham. paperback 5 x 8 

This book covers the world history, U.S. history, and the symbolic content of each of the four major Capitular degrees; the Mark Master, the Past Master, the Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch, a degree considered by many to be the cope-stone of Masonry. It also covers the Order of Anointed High Priesthood. A chapter is devoted to the history and purposes of that fraternal body that is the mother lode of Capitular Masonry, the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International. A chapter is devoted to Royal Arch Masonry in England, Ireland, and Scotland. This book deals with facts, not myths. Historical quotes are used throughout the book in support of its historical analysis. Many original illustrations adorn the book.

HOLY BLOOD, HOLY GRAIL,    by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh & Henry Lincoln. Paperback, 496 pages. Jan 2004.

Is the traditional, accepted view of the life of Christ in some way incomplete?

• Is it possible Christ did not die on the cross?
• Is it possible Jesus was married, a father, and that his bloodline still exists?
• Is it possible that parchments found in the South of France a century ago reveal one of the best-kept secrets of Christendom?
• Is it possible that these parchments contain the very heart of the mystery of the Holy Grail?

According to the authors of this extraordinarily provocative, meticulously researched book, not only are these things possible — they are probably true! so revolutionary, so original, so convincing, that the most faithful Christians will be moved; here is the book that has sparked worldwide controversey.

KNITHS TEMPLAR CHRONOLOGY , Tracking History's Most Intriguing Monks. by George Smart. Paperback 6 x 9.

If you liked The Da Vinci Code and Holy Blood, Holy Grail, you''ll love digging deeper with The Knights Templar Chronology, a fascinating timeline telling the year by year story of one of history’s most secret and mysterious brotherhoods -- in detail unmatched by any other reference volume.   This remarkable book maps out at a glance the Templars'' rise and fall from which so many modern-day groups draw inspiration. Never before have the world’s most intriguing Knights had their incredible adventures and history so fully captured.    

THE MEANING OF MASONRY, by W.L.Wilmshurst. Hardcover 224 pages. Dec. 1995

Although the Freemasons number over six million members worldwide, they are a very secretive organization. the general public today thinks of them as a social fraternity like the Rotary Club, but that is hardly the whole truth. By mysterious coincidence, it seems, many Masons have been major figures in modern history. many of the Founding Fathers of the United States—including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere—were Freemasons. Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Italian freedom fighter, was also one, as were the composers Franz Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and writers François Marie Arouet de Voltaire and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The Meaning of Masonry explores the beliefs behind the order, its cryptic rites and symbols, and uncovers its ultimate purpose.

MOORISH CIRCLE SEVEN: The Rise of the Islamic Faith Among Blacks in America and It's Masonic Origins. by Kieth Moore 32'. paperback 6 x 9

About the Book

This book is based on the theory that the black Muslim movement was created from the knowledge of the Masonic order. In the early decades of the 20^th century, noble drew ali established a political and religious organization known today as the Moorish Science Temple of America. It was this organization that exposed black to something other than the normal Christian influences of that day. Ali a high degree freemason, incorporated various Masonic teachings from an auxiliary group. Known as the AEAONMS ancient Egyptian Arabic order of noble of the mystic shrine A pseudo Islamic/Arabic oriental organization that served as a wake up call to a lost knowledge. A knowledge that was taken away from Africans during the slave trades. The theory behind this book is that the majority of the slaves that were taken from the west coast of Africa were practicing Muslims, and these Muslims were forced to convert to Christianity under the strong oppression of slavery. At one time Afro-Americans were the biggest minority in the American society. About 90% of the today’s population of black’s are descendants of slaves that were brought to America for working on plantations since the 16^th century. At the beginning of the 19^th century most of the so-called Negroes lived in the plantation areas of the Southern States. After the Civil War and the abolition of slavery it wasn’t until the early 1920’s and 30’s that black’s were beginning to experiment with other faiths. Of all the faiths Islam became the fastest growing religion and the most popular. This book by far is in no way a research into black history, instead it covers a more deeper aspect of history in which I call the history behind the history. It explores the true Asiatic origins of the ancient religions of Hinduism, Buddhism well as the Islamic faith. Finally It explores the Masonic symbolisms of ali’s Moorish science dogma digging deeper into the esoteric side of his Aquarian/Masonic teaching explaining their origins and discovering an age old wisdom that had been kept hidden from the human eye. One would think that Africans in the Americas would have rejected the religious tradition of their European oppressors taking into consideration that African religions are far older &   they possess more sources of knowledge & spiritual salvation. Yet there are those who have turned away from traditional Christian dominated environments in order to find a greater understanding of themselves and the world in which they live. One alternative has been to seek knowledge in the various religious groups that arose in the 20^th century.

MORALS AND DOGMA , by Albert Pike.

Old classic Scottish Rite Historical reading. A must for any member.

The teachings of these Readings are not sacramental, so far as they go beyond the realm of Morality into those of other domains of Thought and Truth. The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite uses the word Dogma in its true sense, of doctrine, or teaching; and is not dogmatic in the odious sense of that term.

PRINCIPLES OF MASONIC LAW, Constitutional Laws, Usages and :Landmarks of Freemasonry. by Albert G. Mackey,MD .Paperback 5 x 8 pages 240.

A Must for every Mason's library. Well respected and time honored author Mackey expounding on law and ethics.  The laws which govern the institution of Freemasonry are of two kinds, unwritten and written, and may in a manner be compared with the "lex non scripta" or common law, and the "lex scripta" or statute law of English and American justice.  

SECRET HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY, Its Origin and Connection to the Knights Templar by Paul Naudon . Paperback 320 pagres 6"x9"

Explores the history of Freemasonry from ancient Rome, through the Middle Ages, to today.

* Shows the close connection between medieval masons and the Knights Templar

• Illustrates the sacred nature of Roman and medieval trade associations

• Reveals the missing link that connects the lodges of modern Freemasonry to the medieval brotherhoods of builders

THE SYMBOLISM OF FREEMASONRY: Illustrating and explaining Its Science and Philosophy, its Legends, Myths and Symbols. by Albert G. Mackey, M.D. 1882 .Paperback 5 x 8" , 340 pages. Long time respected reference for all Masons. 

Excerpt:   Any inquiry into the symbolism and philosophy of Freemasonry must necessarily be preceded by a brief investigation of the origin and history of the institution. Ancient and universal as it is, whence did it arise? What were the accidents connected with its birth? From what kindred or association did it spring? Or was it original and autochthonic, independent, in its inception, of any other influences, and unconnected with any other institution?

TURNING THE HIAM KEY, Making Darkness Visible , by Robert Lomas ,Hard cover

   This book invites readers to join a journey of discovery to find the real secrets of Freemasonry. Robert Lomas has finally tackled the big unanswered questions about The Brotherhood. In this ground-breaking book he describes his personal journey through the mystical rituals of Freemasonry. Drawing from personal spiritual insights, hidden Masonic Texts and modern scientific knowledge, he reveals why people join Freemasonry, what they expect to find, and how they benefit.

YORK RITE OF FREEMASONRY , by Frederick G. Speidel . soft cover. 80 pages

Covers the Symbolic lodge, the Chapter of RAM, Thre council of R&SM, The commandery of KT, Protocol and Masonic courtesies, Duties of officers and rules for Masonic dates.