Freemasons For Dummies (For Dummies (History, Biography & Politics))
Freemasons For Dummies (For Dummies (History, Biography & Politics)) 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 balanced, eye-opening guide demystifies Freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites to the veiled symbols and their meanings. The book profiles famous Freemasons throughout history including many of America’s Founding Fathers as well as prominent politicians and business leaders 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.
Customer Review: Informative
I bought this book because I’m just starting out as a Freemason. It was pointed out to me by a few of the brothers as a good way to get a glimpse into what Freemasonry was all about. Indeed several topics are covered in this guide and I did find many factoids & even formal versus informal presentations of different symbols and stories that were circulated about Masons in general. I wouldn’t call it the most definitive source but it’s for sure worth the price and a valuable resource for any brother who’s just getting started with Freemasonry.
Customer Review: Excellent
I’m not one to give an in depth review of the books I give ratings to here at Amazon, you can read about those from others–but I just want it give this book my seal of approval, and add my opinion of how great I think this book is. I’m glad to see Masonry having a comeback. It really deserves it. So much bad publicity over the many years and most all of it is unfounded and untrue. Masonry is a beautiful organization and this book helps to prove it and explain it for members and seekers alike.
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