Publisher's Synopsis
A Study in American Freemasonry is a book written by Arthur Preuss that delves into the history and practices of Freemasonry in the United States. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the organization, including its origins, rituals, symbols, and beliefs. Preuss examines the role of Freemasonry in American society, its influence on politics and culture, and its relationship with other secret societies. He also explores the controversies surrounding Freemasonry, including accusations of conspiracy and its alleged involvement in the founding of the United States. A Study in American Freemasonry is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and inner workings of this mysterious and often misunderstood organization.1908. This volume is based upon Pike's �������Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite,������� �������Mackey's Masonic Ritualist,������� �������The Encyclopedia of Freemasonry,������� and other American Masonic standard works. Contents: American Freemasons and American Freemasonry; Masonic instruction; means of instruction in American Freemasonry; shock of entrance and the shock of enlightenment; is American Masonry a religion; additional light on American Freemasonry as a religion; American Freemasonry and paganism; god of American Freemasonry; American Freemasonry and the Kabbalistic Jehovah, the human soul and the Bible; American Freemasonry in its relation to Catholicity and Christianity; were Benedict XIV and Pius IX Freemasons; peep into the proceedings of an American Lodge; Masonic morality and history; is American Freemasonry one with European Freemasonry.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.
