Old Records And Manuscripts Of Freemasonry

By Melville Rosyn Grant

Book Overview

""Old Records and Manuscripts of Freemasonry"" by Melville Rosyn Grant is a comprehensive guide to the history and evolution of Freemasonry through the collection and analysis of ancient records and manuscripts. The book delves into the origins of Freemasonry, tracing its roots back to the medieval stonemasons' guilds and exploring the development of the organization's rituals, symbols, and beliefs over the centuries. Grant provides a detailed examination of the most important Freemasonic manuscripts and records, including the Regius Manuscript, the Halliwell Manuscript, and the Cooke Manuscript, among others. He analyzes the content of these documents and explains how they shed light on the early history of Freemasonry and its various branches. The book also explores the role of Freemasonry in the Enlightenment and how it influenced the development of modern society. Grant discusses the organization's involvement in the American Revolution and its impact on the founding of the United States. Overall, ""Old Records and Manuscripts of Freemasonry"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry and the evolution of secret societies. It provides a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and Freemasons themselves, offering insights into the organization's origins, beliefs, and practices.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: True Principles of Freemasonry, by Melville Rosyn Grant. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564590224.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162892536
• ISBN13: 9781162892535
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"