The history of freemasonry, volume vii by albert mackey. Here he outlines what the 25 landmarks are, which bind together all masonic lodges across the globe. The history of freemasonry, 1898 by albert gallatin mackey. Project gutenberg s the symbolism of freemasonry, by albert g. Mackeys freemasonry encyclopedia a1 a in the accadian, greek, etruscan, pelasgian, gallic, samaritan, and egyptian or coptic, of nearly the same formation as the english letter.
Entered apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason. Albert mackey history of freemasonry vol i prehistoric. With an additional section on the superexcellent masters degree. It was to be awarded in the judgment of the grand master to any mason for distinguished service in masonry. Entered, according to act of congress, in the year 1869, by albert g. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected.
The masons who do not read will know nothing of the interior beauties of speculative masonry, but will be content to suppose it to be something like odd fellowship, or the order of the knights of pythias only, perhaps, a little older. It originally meant with or together, but at present signifies one. June 20, 1881 masonic author, notably of the masonic dictionary march 17, 1856. Encyclopedia of freemasonry paperback dec 1 1991 by albert g.
An overview and exploration of the esoteric aspects of mackeys encyclopedia of freemasonry. Encyclopedia of freemasonry download ebook pdf, epub. Acacian, a term signifying a mason who by living in strict obedience to the obligations and precepts of the fraternity is free of sin. Albert mackey quotes four definitions of religion by websters dictionary, and then states the following. The publishers introduction from that edition is omitted for reasons. Though the origin of freemasonry is debated, it appears that anglican clergymen james anderson, george payne, and theopholis desaguliers played a founding role. Albert gallatin mackey was born in charleston, south carolina, the son of john mackey 1765 december 14, 1831, a physician. Mackey became editor of the department of masonic miscellany in the american freemason, and for three years, beginning in 1872, he published mackeys national freemason. Albert gallatin mackey march 12, 1807 june 20, 1881 was an american medical doctor and author. Ravenscroft the text book of cryptic masonry jackson chase general history, cyclopedia and dictionary of freemasonry robert macoy history of the old lodge of dumfries james smith the incorporated trades of edinburg james colston freemasons. I once delivered an address before a lodge on the subject of the external changes which freemasonry had undergone since the period of its revival in the commencement of the eighth century. Mackey became editor of the department of masonic miscellany in the american freemason, and for three years, beginning in 1872, he published mackey s national freemason. Mackey a lexicon of freemasonry 1860 containing a definition of all its communicable terms, notices of its history, traditions, and antiquities, and an account of all the rites and mysteries of the ancient world.
Mackey continued actively his writings in that publication until 1878 when his failing health completely. Now, it is plain that, in either of the first three senses in which we may take the word religion and they do not vary materially differ from each other, masonry may. He is best known for his writing many books and articles about freemasonry, particularly the masonic landmarks. Paged continuously issued in 21 parts supplement to dr. The landmarks of freemasonry have existed from time immemorial. He also cited the cooke manuscript the legend of the craft, which was written in 1420, and is. God is equally present with the pious hindu in the temple, the jew in the synagogue, the mohammedan in the mosque, and the christian in church. Mackey this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Freemasonry or masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons that from the end of the fourteenth century regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients modern freemasonry broadly consists of two main recognition groups. Albert mackey mackeys revised encyclopedia of freemasonry vol 2 albert mackey. Mackey appears as author of this encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences, which, being a library in inself, superseded most of the masonic works which have been tolerated by the craft. Mackeys books were often revised and expanded during and after his lifetime, and published by many different publishers.
Browse the encyclopedia by clicking on any of the letters below. A manual of the lodge paperback september 10, 2010 by albert g. Mackeys jurisprudence of freemasonry mackey, albert g. Albert gallatin mackey, born in charleston, south carolina, march 12, 1807 june 20, 1881 was an american medical doctor and author. The proper treatment of the topic required a reference to german, to french, and to english. Discussion in recommended reading started by crono782, nov 10, 2014.
In most languages it is the initial letter of the alphabet not so, however. A manual of the lodge and encyclopedia of freemasonry, both by albert mackey. Albert mackey 33rd degree, in writing his encyclopedia of freemasonry, referred to the york manuscript, no. The 4 old lodges robert frekke gould robert burns and freemasonry dudley wright the comacines w. Antichristian quotes the masons dont want you to see. Mackey ornaments of the first temple, which had been carried away by nebuchadnezzar, and which were still in existence. Baker, made a recommendation near the end of his grand masters address that a grand lodge medal, to be known as the albert gallatin mackey medal be established. Albert gallatin mackey award in south carolina freemasonry. Albert gallatin mackey 18071881 this biography, appropriately enough, is condensed from the 1966 reissue of brother mackeys own encyclopedia. The renown free masonic scholar, albert mackey, wrote describing the religious inclusivity of the fraternity by stating. The history of freemasonry, 7 volumes, albert mackey book. Mackeys revised encyclopedia of freemasonry he states, all masons unite in declaring it to be a system of morality, by the practice of which its members may advance their spiritual interest, and mount by the theological ladder from the lodge on earth to the lodge in heaven. At the annual communication of the grand lodge of south carolina in march 1934, grand master, e. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at.
About half the grand lodges and twothirds of the freemasons in the. Becoming a contributor to the voice of masonry in 1875, dr. The ancient landmarks of freemasonry audiobook by albert. Hall, was made a master mason in irish constitution military lodge no. The influence of pythagoras on freemasonry audiobook by.
Albert g mackey his complete works internet archive. Be assured, that god is equally present with the pious hindoo in the temple, the jew in the synagogue, the mohammedan in the mosque, and the christian in the church mackey. He is best known for his writing many books and articles about. In the study of freemasonry there are two kinds of statements. Mackey s freemasonry encyclopedia a1 a in the accadian, greek, etruscan, pelasgian, gallic, samaritan, and egyptian or coptic, of nearly the same formation as the english letter. The symbolism of freemasonry by albert mackey, free ebook. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. The book of the words by albert pike pdf 6110 history of freemasonry by albert mackey part 1 zipped txt 359 kb the builders a story and study of masonry by joseph newton pdf 472 kb opinions on speculative masonry by odiorne pdf 49695 kb the apocalypse of freemasonry by castells pdf 378 kb the hidden life in freemasonry by. Articles on masonic poetry by albert gallatin mackey 1807. He was born at charleston, south carolina, march 12, 1807. Get the best deals on albert mackey when you shop the largest online selection at.
Mackeys encyclopedia of freemasonry part 1 youtube. Fortytwo thousand three hundred and sixty of the jews repaired, in the same year, from babylon and the neighbouring cities to jerusalem. Regular freemasonry insists that a volume of scripture be open. Secretary general of the supreme council of the ancient and accepted rite for the southern jurisdiction of the united states, etc. Or, monitorial instructions in the degrees of royal and select master. Ebook mackey s jurisprudence of freemasonry as pdf. Mackey, also the author of the lexicon of freemasonry appears as author of this encyclopedia of.