Its usefulness and aid to masonic students worldwide has been the cornerstone of its popularity since it was first published in 1873. Masonic writers often quote a list of some twentyfive so called landmarks offered by the wellknown american mason, albert g. Pages 800 and 801 from encyclopedia of freemasonry by albert g. Encyclopedia of freemasonry download ebook pdf, epub. Promises are a sacred covenant and that the candidate makes a promise to the order. An encyclopedia of freemasonry 1916 vol 1 a g mackey. Preface 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. Mostly known as a masonic historian, author, and scholar, mackey was also an educator and a medical doctor prior to his lifting the masonic. This collection is a partial representation of the masonic publications authored or edited by brother albert g. To few freemasons of the present day, except to those who have made freemasonry a subject of especial study, is the name of. Books, publications, resources for freemasons grand lodge of.
All the monuments of antiquity that the ravages of time have left, combine to prove that man had no. Albert gallatin mackey, born in charleston, south carolina, march 12, 1807 june 20, 1881 was an american medical doctor and author. A two volume set of books titled an encyclopedia of freemasonry by albert g. Books, publications, resources for freemasons grand. In masonic circles, few names carry the weight that comes with the eminent that of albert gallatin mackey. Becoming a contributor to the voice of masonry in 1875, dr. 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. Mackeys revised encyclopedia of freemasonry 1929 az. Mackey s revised encyclopedia of freemasonry volumes 1and 2 albert g.
Encyclopedia of freemasonry al paperback july 24, 2014 by albert g mackey author 4. The history of the longest active and best known american masonic encyclopedia is indeed interesting. An excellent quick reference source of the written an. Albert g mackey encyclopedia of freemasonry vol 1, author.
Containing a definition of all its communicable terms. The real two volumes with images of such a basic masonic encyclopaedia readable free online. In the clerks office of the district court of the united states. Project gutenbergs the symbolism of freemasonry, by albert g. This set features volumes i and ii of an encyclopedia of freemasonry revised editions with brown embossed leather covers, a gilt medallion to the front cover marked the masonic history company and gilt masons symbol on the spine. He served as grand secretary for the grand lodge of ancient free. The noted masonic scholar, brother and sir knight albert g. Mackey s encyclopedia of freemasonry on the subject of riding the goat. I and ii of encyclopedia of freemasonry by albert g. Albert gallatin mackey was born in charleston, south carolina, the son of john mackey. History of freemasonry by albert mackey part one prehistoric masonry chapter i tradition and history in masonry in the study of freemasonry there are two kinds of statements which are presented to the mind of the inquiring scholar, which are sometimes concurrent, but much oftener conflicting, in their character. The history of freemasonry, 7 volumes, albert mackey book. A1929 twovolume set mackey s revised encyclopedia of freemasonry by albert g. He died at fortress monroe, virginia, june 20, 1881.
In the study of freemasonry there are two kinds of statements. It served its purpose for a time and went through several editions. The cat comes from the feline family as does the lion, leopard, tiger, cougarjaguar, cheetah, wildcat, bobcat, and other feline variants. The laws which govern the institution of freemasonry are of two kinds, unwritten and written, and may in a manner be compared with the lex non scripta, or common law, and the lex seripta, or statute law of english and american jurists. Mackey s revised encyclopedia of freemasonry albert g. Mackey presents the abstract principles of masonic law in an elementary and methodical form and develops them for the reader. Supplement to mackey s encyclopedia of freemasonry with illustrations, appendices and descriptive index, a to zuni indians. Albert g mackey encyclopedia of freemasonry vol 1, length. Encyclopedia freemasonry its kindred sciences, used abebooks. He is best known for his writing many books and articles about freemasonry, particularly the masonic landmarks. 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. In this edition of symbols and symbolism, we look at a reading from albert g. The history of freemasonry, 1898 by albert gallatin mackey. It uses some terminology that educated people would never use, such as jewish church and misspelled the word hindu.
With illustrations, a pronouncing dictionary, a readers guide, biblical references, and a descriptive index. Albert gallatin mackey march 12, 1807 june 20, 1881 was an american medical doctor and. Mackey continued actively his writings in that publication until 1878 when his failing health completely. Combine with this the recollection of the place where the sprig of acacia was. Encyclopedia of freemasonry 1909 albert gallatin mackey.
Encyclopedia freemasonry its kindred sciences abebooks. Mackey listed in an encyclopedia of freemasonry 1858. Albert gallatin mackey the american masonic historian, was born at charleston, south carolina, march 12, 1807. The symbolism of the masonic cat by frater james a. Albert gallatin mackey march 12, 1807 june 20, 1881 was an american medical doctor and author. An encyclopedia of freemasonry 1916 vol 2 a g mackey. Mackey s revised encyclopedia of freemasonryvolume 1 and 2 al and mz. Hamilton, grand secretary of the grand lodge of massachusetts, was engaged as the editorinchief for the project. Goat riding is one of those superstition that permeates most every corner of fraternal initiation. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mackey s revised encyclopedia of freemasonry volumes 1and 2. Mackey ebook read online mackey s jurisprudence of freemasonry by albert g.
Mackeys revised encyclopedia of freemasonry volumes 1and. The lion was regarded as a symbol of strength and sovereignty. Comprising the whole range of the arts, sciences and literature of the masonic. 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. Superimposed behind are the descendant hell triangle and the tau symbol of the royal arch. The lex non scripta, or unwritten law of freemasonry is derived from the traditions. Albert mackey s an encyclopedia of freemasonry is one of the most significant and wellknown of masonic works. All the monuments of antiquity that the ravages of time have left, combine to.
Free mackeys jurisprudence of freemasonry by albert g. The symbolism of freemasonry the symbolism of freemasonry is a fairly interesting book but i wonder how accurate it is. An encyclopaedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences, 1912, 1919, 1920, 1924. The authors purpose in composing this work was to collect materials for a work which would furnish every freemason who might consult its pages, the means of acquiring a knowledge of all matters connected with the science, the philosophy. These volumes include freemasonry and similar rites, from ancient times to after world war ii. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by albert c. Albert g mackey encyclopedia of freemasonry vol 1 by doric. Albert g mackey 18071881 was the man responsible for it.
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