Revised Duncan's Ritual Of Freemasonry Part 1 (Revised) Hardcover - Hardcover

Duncan, Malcolm C

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1639233229 ISBN 13: 9781639233229

Publisher: Lushena Books Inc, 2001

Synopsis

• Unlock the Secrets of the Masonic Blue Lodge
• Originally published in the 1860s, Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor is arguably the most famous and widely read Masonic handbook in American history. Written by Malcolm C. Duncan, this exhaustive manual was designed to fully document the secret ceremonies, signs, and passwords of the York Rite. Over a century later, it remains the ultimate reference guide for historians, scholars, and practicing Masons.
• This volume, Part 1, focuses exclusively on the foundational degrees of the Masonic Blue Lodge. It provides a complete, uncensored, and heavily illustrated record of the opening and closing of the lodge, as well as the step-by-step initiations for the first three degrees of the fraternity.
• Inside this historic Masonic reference, readers will explore:
  • The Blue Lodge Degrees: Complete, unredacted ritual descriptions for the Entered Apprentice, Fellow-Craft, and Master Mason degrees.
  • Signs, Grips, and Passwords: The historic modes of recognition, handshakes, and secret words historically used by 19th-century Freemasons.
  • Ritual Floor Work: Detailed instructions and illustrations of the ceremonial movements, lectures, and oaths taken at the altar.
• An absolute necessity for any esoteric or Masonic library, Revised Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry Part 1 is a vital historical document that demystifies the inner workings of the world's most famous secret society.

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About the Author

Malcolm C. Duncan was a prominent 19th-century Masonic author and ritualist. His monumental work, Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor, first published in 1866, is arguably the most famous and widely consulted guide to American Freemasonry ever produced. Though initially viewed by some as a controversial exposé of Masonic secrets, it quickly became the de facto standard reference manual for practicing Freemasons, historians, and scholars seeking highly accurate, illustrated records of York Rite rituals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lushena Books Inc
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1639233229
• ISBN 13: 9781639233229
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 170