Publisher's Synopsis
Anderson's Constitutions of 1738 is a historical book written by James Anderson, a Scottish Presbyterian minister and writer. The book is a compilation of the history, rules, and regulations of the Freemasons, a fraternal organization that dates back to the Middle Ages. The book is divided into three parts: the history of the Freemasons, the rules and regulations of the organization, and the moral and ethical principles that guide its members. The first part of the book provides a detailed history of the Freemasons, tracing their origins from the building of King Solomon's Temple to the present day. It also includes a list of the Grand Masters of the organization and their achievements. The second part of the book contains the rules and regulations that govern the behavior of Freemasons, including their duties to each other and to society at large. The third part of the book explores the moral and ethical principles that guide the Freemasons, including the importance of charity, brotherly love, and truthfulness. Anderson's Constitutions of 1738 is considered a seminal work in the history of Freemasonry, and it has been influential in shaping the organization's practices and beliefs. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Freemasons or the principles that guide their members.The new book of Constitutions of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons. It contains their history, charges, regulations, etc. collected and digested by order of the Grand Lodge from their old record, faithful traditions and Lodge books, for the use of the Lodges. Written in Old English. The Introduction gives a brief history of this publication.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.
