It has been a challenge to learn on my own. I know there’s a bewildering number of books or websites I might study, but I don’t know where I ought to study first.
We’ll, first was proving up (done) and PiLM (almost done). What’s next?
Dummies is entertaining but light; Morals & Dogma is 2400 pa…
It has been a challenge to learn on my own. I know there’s a bewildering number of books or websites I might study, but I don’t know where I ought to study first.
We’ll, first was proving up (done) and PiLM (almost done). What’s next?
Dummies is entertaining but light; Morals & Dogma is 2400 pages so… maybe later.
An earlier Emeth post led to a book list. Which are the “you gotta read this next” titles? Or web sites or videos?
(Emeth has been great, thanks Cameron and all the contributors!)
I also strongly agree with Glenn's advice re: Observing the Craft.
MW Davis' book will teach you, about the meaning behind the ritual, Observing the Craft will teach you about excellence in Lodge. That's kind of how I see the two books anyway.
“We’ll, first was proving up (done) and PiLM (almost done).” Definitely a good start.
“Dummies is entertaining but light; Morals & Dogma is 2400 pages so… maybe later.” Good points. “Dummies” and “Idiot’s guide to Freemasonry” are excellent books for people who are curious about our Fraternity, and also family members who are seeking more knowledge. Morals & Dogma is a deep book, and it’s a tough read. Cameron has mentioned in previous Emeth posts about annotated versions of the book that make it a much easier read.
For me, I just headed down to the Centralia Timberland Library (which is two blocks away from where I work) and checked out every book I could find on Freemasonry. One at a time. Some of them were pretty out there, but also had information concerning Egyptian mystery schools, and other Ancient history. Others had a different take on Freemasonry, from a political standpoint. And yes, a few of them were anti-Masonic – it’s always a good idea to know what your adversaries are thinking.
The books I read are largely different than the ones listed in the Book Club list, but they were the ones available in the Timberland Library.
Problem at the time? There were very few Brothers who had read books like these. That had changed since then, which is good. Now, I share this knowledge with newer members, and it’s great to discuss these subjects and learn ideas from the newer members.
New guy here, raised just before the pandemic.
It has been a challenge to learn on my own. I know there’s a bewildering number of books or websites I might study, but I don’t know where I ought to study first.
We’ll, first was proving up (done) and PiLM (almost done). What’s next?
Dummies is entertaining but light; Morals & Dogma is 2400 pages so… maybe later.
An earlier Emeth post led to a book list. Which are the “you gotta read this next” titles? Or web sites or videos?
(Emeth has been great, thanks Cameron and all the contributors!)
Observing the Craft, by WB Andrew Hammer.
Thank you!
I'm going to suggest for the next book you study:
https://robertgdavis.net/product/in-search-of-light/
It is superb.
I also strongly agree with Glenn's advice re: Observing the Craft.
MW Davis' book will teach you, about the meaning behind the ritual, Observing the Craft will teach you about excellence in Lodge. That's kind of how I see the two books anyway.
Wish these brother's embraced electronic formats.
Thank, will read both!
“We’ll, first was proving up (done) and PiLM (almost done).” Definitely a good start.
“Dummies is entertaining but light; Morals & Dogma is 2400 pages so… maybe later.” Good points. “Dummies” and “Idiot’s guide to Freemasonry” are excellent books for people who are curious about our Fraternity, and also family members who are seeking more knowledge. Morals & Dogma is a deep book, and it’s a tough read. Cameron has mentioned in previous Emeth posts about annotated versions of the book that make it a much easier read.
For me, I just headed down to the Centralia Timberland Library (which is two blocks away from where I work) and checked out every book I could find on Freemasonry. One at a time. Some of them were pretty out there, but also had information concerning Egyptian mystery schools, and other Ancient history. Others had a different take on Freemasonry, from a political standpoint. And yes, a few of them were anti-Masonic – it’s always a good idea to know what your adversaries are thinking.
The books I read are largely different than the ones listed in the Book Club list, but they were the ones available in the Timberland Library.
Problem at the time? There were very few Brothers who had read books like these. That had changed since then, which is good. Now, I share this knowledge with newer members, and it’s great to discuss these subjects and learn ideas from the newer members.