Building Janus - Uncommon Catechism for Uncommon Masonic Education - Volume 4 - Softcover

Dr. John S. Nagy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0979307074 ISBN 13: 9780979307072

Publisher: Prometean Genesis Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Masons believe that experiencing the 3rd Degree Raises them. What some don t know is why they are given the 3rd Degree and what it truly does for them.
In Building Janus, volume four of the Uncommon Catechism for Uncommon Masonic Education series, Dr. Nagy shares 12 intriguing and enlightening Masonic Catechisms that outline in depth the very purpose of the 3rd Degree Legend. Masons truly understanding this Legend and its purpose are better prepared as Masons to Travel, Work, Earn and Contribute in ways that other Masons cannot even begin to imagine.
Dr. Nagy's book reveals:
* Background on when and why the 3 Ruffians were inserted into the 3rd Degree Legend, why understanding this reveals an important message from 18th century Masonic Ritual Crafters and this message's ramification upon the Craft.
* The purpose behind alluding to the first known artificer and why this reference is so critical to understand when Mastery is validated.
* The single most important Working Tool that Master Masons will ever wrought and wield.
* Background on "The Widow s Son" name and title that redefines what it means to be a Master.
* The Seven Foreign Lands disclosed to Masters through Ritual and Traveled by those who do the Work.
* Further Light on the Master's Word, how it is further revealed, what it reveals and how (and why) only Masters benefit from it.
* and more...
Dr. Nagy provides you with yet one more interesting and thought-provoking guide to improve and strengthen your Masonic awareness and clarity. He shares key information and insights that will help you better understand how facets of the third Degree Legend fit together to help you in your Building efforts.

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About the Author

Professional Background: Rev. Dr. Coach John S. Nagy is a multi degree Professional Business/Life Coach and Technical Advisor who provides Coaching support to business professionals internationally. John has been in the Coaching field since January 1989, running his own Coaching practice since that time.
Coach Nagy has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), a Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) and a Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.). Along with his three degrees, John is also a Graduate of Coach U. This innovative school, started in the early 1990's, trains Coaches world wide in the fine art and science of personal and professional coaching.
John is also a well-recognized State Certified County Mediator in Florida. He both mediates court ordered cases in the 13th Judicial Circuit of Hillsborough County part time and trains fellow mediators throughout the state. His experience in this field has helped many clients craft agreements and systems that take into account default conditions and helps prepare those he serves to better negotiate contracts with their internal and external clients.
Coach Nagy is a published author since the early 1990's, writing and publishing many articles, books and booklets on personal and professional development. Most recognized are his writings on business and personal development, management effectiveness, communications and critical thinking.
John is also known nationally as a speaker and trainer on a wide variety of subjects related to business and personal development. He has been actively engaged in teaching activities since 1982.
Masonic Background: Brother Nagy Entered into Freemasonry in 2001. Having been Prepared in his heart for many years before Entering, he quickly embraced the Tenants of Freemasonry and engaged in several Lodge support activities while learning what he could about the Craft. Brother John steadily progressed through the Symbolic Degrees, earned his White Lambskin Apron and proceeded to support Lodge Degree activities.
Immediately following his initial experiences of the Junior Warden s chair, he found himself migrating toward providing Music for Lodge Communications and Degrees along with providing continuing Masonic Education as his expressed Masonic passions. His offerings were favorably noticed and because he provided a wide variety of Masonic Education pieces, his Lodge Brothers encouraged him to consolidate his Work into a book that could be shared with Brothers around the world. That effort was eventually named Building Hiram Uncommon Catechism for Uncommon Masonic Education Volume 1. With its successful creation, publication and distribution, Volumes 2, 3 and 4, quickly followed Volume 1. Those volumes are now collectively referred to as The Building Series.
In between his research, writing and publication of these books, John also co-authored another book, Lifting the Veil Esoteric Masonic Thought , a collection of esoteric Masonic writings by Masonic authors from around the world. Additionally, Brother Nagy has published numerous Masonic Education articles that have appeared in Further Light Magazine , Lodgeroom International Magazine, The Working Tools Magazine and on his Masonic Web-log, Building Builders. He has been interviewed live on several webcasts (Masonic Central, Freemason Information) on his Works. He is currently featured as one of the Intenders on the Worldwide Exemplification of Freemasonry project supported by the Grand Lodge of Indiana. That feature is called, "The Coaches Coach: Building Builders", and it is based on the research behind his Building Series of Masonic Education books.
Upon request, Brother Nagy facilitates Masonic Education Workshops based upon his research and writings.

Review

Brother Nagy has done it once again. In Building Janus, he shows connections that Master Masons should know for doing their Work as Masons. Without a doubt this is his best Building Series Volume yet! --Brother Chop

Edition details

• Publisher: Prometean Genesis Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0979307074
• ISBN 13: 9780979307072
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 182
• Editor: Dr. John S. Nagy
• Illustrator: Dr. John S. Nagy