(L97965) Freemasons for Dummies
At last, a plain-English guide to Freemasonry-the secret
society that's reportedly at the center of Dan Brown's forthcoming novel The
Solomon Key With Freemasonry featured prominently in The Da Vinci Code as well
as the hit movie National Treasure, it's no wonder that more and more people are
curious about this ancient organization, and interest is sure to intensify when
Dan Brown's new blockbuster appears. This eye-opening guide demystifies
Freemasonry, explaining the organization's origins in medieval Europe, its
philosophy and purpose, and, of course, the elaborate rituals, secret signs, and
cryptic symbols that set Freemasonry apart from other fraternal orders. The book
profiles famous Freemasons throughout historyaeincluding many of America's
Founding Fathers as well as prominent politicians and business leadersaeand
offers a balanced assessment of the many controversies and conspiracy theories
that continue to swirl around Freemasonry. For anyone who wants an evenhanded
overview of Freemasonry's past, present, and future, this guide is the key.
Christopher Hodapp (Indianapolis, IN) is a Mason who has traveled extensively
reporting on Masonic practices in Great Britain, France, and elsewhere. He is
currently a Past Master and a Master of his lodge. Hodapp edits the lodge
newsletter and has written for the Grand Lodge magazine, the Indiana Freemason.
Paperback 368 pages
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