The Origin And Objects Of Ancient Freemasonry, Its Introduction Into The United States, And Legitimacy Among Colored Men - Softcover

Martin Robison Delany

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The Origin And Objects Of Ancient Freemasonry, Its Introduction Into The United States, And Legitimacy Among Colored Men: A Treatise Delivered Before St. Cyprian Lodge, No. 13, June 24Th, A.D. 1853, A.L. 5853 by Martin Robison Delany delves into the history and philosophy of Freemasonry. It traces Masonry’s origins to ancient Africa and the Nile civilizations, arguing that the order taught man to aspire toward a triune nature—moral, intellectual, and physical—mirroring the divine. The treatise then follows Masonry’s spread from Solomon’s temple to York Masonry, and its introduction into the United States, including the growth of colored lodges and the politics of recognition among American Grand Lodges. Delany analyzes objections to colored Masons, defends their legitimacy, and urges unity and constitutional rights within the Craft. Throughout, he emphasizes equality of opportunity, spiritual and civic purpose, and the historical claim of African descent to the world’s Masonic heritage.

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