Freemason's Monthly Magazine - Softcover

Charles W. Moore

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371754313 ISBN 13: 9780371754313

Publisher: HardPress, 2016

Synopsis

"Freemason's Monthly Magazine" by Charles W. Moore presents a mid-19th-century North American Masonic periodical issue composed of editorials, lodge reports, obituaries, correspondence, and scholarly essays on Masonic history and philosophy. Published in 1854 (Vol. XIV), the issue advocates guarding Masonry’s integrity, condemns unworthy candidates and abuses of dispensations, and critiques commercial Masonic merchandizing and social entertainments while emphasizing charity, ritual discipline, and prudent governance. It surveys state and international affairs, lodge governance, and ceremonial histories such as corner-stone ceremonies, as well as extensive correspondence across jurisdictions. The issue also features long essays on the origins of Masonry and its relation to ancient secret fraternities, including discussions of the Essenes, tesserae, and the discipline of secrecy. Debates over jurisdiction, unity, and the education of members run alongside obituaries and memorials for prominent Brethren. The tone is didactic and pro-Masonry, aiming to preserve ritual fidelity, moral conduct, and charitable action within a broad transatlantic fraternity.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371754313
• ISBN 13: 9780371754313
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 456