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£ 12.00 / $ 21.20 Euro 17.75 + p&p
New revised edition with colour illustrations. A guide book that details Masonic Orders Beyond the Craft that are still worked in England and Wales. The Author - "My Masonic readers have overheard those engrossing snippets of conversation that seem to occur so frequently at the festive board of a Craft lodge where reference is made to the ‘Mariners’, ‘the KT’ or ‘the Cryptic’. Enquiry is rewarded with the explanation that they are other degrees, but generally there is little further information forthcoming and one is left with a feeling of awakened, yet ungratified curiosity. This book attempts to produce a condensed, yet comprehensive text of information regarding the various Masonic orders at work in England today." Contains in-depth information on the History, Joining qualifications, hierarchy, rituals and teachings and regalia of the following Masonic orders. Holy Royal Arch, Mark Masonry, Royal Ark Mariners, Order of the Secret Monitor, Royal and Select Masters, Order of the Secret Monitor, Royal and Select masters, Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees, The Ancient and Accepted Rite (Rose Croix), The Red Cross of Constantine, Knight Templar and Knight of Malta, Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priests, Royal Order of Scotland, Baldwyn Rite, The Operatives, Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia, Order of Light, Order of Eri, Knight Templar Beneficent of the Holy city. Beyond the Craft (Updated 5th Edition) ISBN: 0853182078 Keith B. Jackson This guidebook details Masonic Orders beyond the Craft that are still worked in England and Wales. Seventeen orders are featured in total with descriptions of each Order’s history, regalia and degree system. PB 96pp inc 16 colour illustrations 190mm x 127mm £12.00 (Ref: L066)

Companion to the Craft Ritual: The Alternative Workings and [L086] Publisher: Lewis Masonic Product code: L086 ISBN: 0853182310 £ 4.50 Would you like to make your next Lodge meeting special? Would you like to include something that even the Past Masters may not have seen before? Whether it be the beautiful and inspiring "Long Goodbye" at the closing of the Lodge or a variation of an existing presentation; why not make your next Lodge meeting one to remember with one of our alternative workings and addresses? With over 25 traditional variations of Masonic address charges and presentations, this is the ideal title to help you keep the ritual fresh and exciting in your Lodge.

How Many Freemasons Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb?
by: Martin Faulks
Publisher: Lewis Masonic Product code: L557 ISBN: 0853182434

Do you believe that Freemasonry should be fun? If so then this is the book for you! How many Freemasons does it take to a change a lightbulb?, is a handy compilation of Masonic jokes and one-liners that fits easily into your pocket. Unlike other joke books designed for use at the festive board, this title only contains jokes about Freemasons and Freemasonry. …. if you don’t know how many freemasons it takes to change a lightbulb or one about the Masonic parrot then you are just going to have to buy this book! All Royalties from the sale of this book are donated to the RMBI. HB 80 pp 110 x 140 mm,
£ 7.99

£ 16.99 / $ 31.00 Euro 25.20 + p&p
Turning the Hiram Key: Making Darkness Visible by: Robert Lomas Publisher: Lewis Masonic Product code: L0553 ISBN: 1592331343 The Real Secrets of Freemasonry? Robert Lomas (co-author of The Hiram Key) has finally tackled the big unanswered questions about The Brotherhood. What is the purpose of Freemasonry? What do Masons gain from working its Rituals? Can anybody benefit from the Spiritual Teachings of 'The Craft'. Are Masonic rituals simple moral plays designed to encourage people to behave well? Are they a secret tradition preserved from a long lost civilisation? Are they meaningless formalities? ...Or do they serve some deeper purpose? In this ground-breaking work Lomas describes his personal journey through the mystical rituals of Freemasonry. Drawing from personal spiritual insights, hidden Masonic texts and modern scientific knowledge, he reveals why people join Freemasonry, what they expect to find and how they benefit. In the past, these inner secrets have been preserved for a select few, until this book Synopsis Turning the Hiram Key invites readers to join a gripping journey of discovery to find the real secrets of Freemasonry. Robert Lomas - co-author of best-selling The Hiram Key - has finally tackled the big unanswered questions about The Brotherhood...What is the purpose of Freemasonry? What do Masons gain from working the Rituals? Can anybody benefit from the spiritual teachings of The Craft? Does Freemasonry hold the secret to unlocking the hidden potential of the human mind? Are Masonic rituals simple moral plays designed to encourage people to behave well? Are they a secret tradition preserved from a long lost civilisation? Are they meaningless formalities? Or do they serve a deeper purpose? In this ground-breaking new book Lomas describes his personal journey through the mystical rituals of Freemasonry. Drawing from personal spiritual insights, hidden Masonic texts and modern scientific knowledge, he reveals why people join Freemasonry, what they expect to find and how they benefit. Turning the Hiram Key invites readers to join a gripping journey of discovery to find the real secrets of Freemasonry. Robert Lomas - co-author of the best-selling book The Hiram Key - has finally tackled the big unanswered questions about The Brotherhood... What is the purpose of Freemasonry? What do Masons gain from working the Rituals? Can anybody benefit from the spiritual teachings of The Craft? Does Freemasonry hold the secret to unlocking the hidden potential of the human mind? Are Masonic rituals simple moral plays designed to encourage people to behave well? Are they a secret tradition preserved from a long lost civilisation? Are they meaningless formalities? Or do they serve a deeper purpose? In this ground-breaking new book Lomas describes his personal journey through the mystical rituals of Freemasonry. Drawing from personal spiritual insights, hidden Masonic texts and modern scientific knowledge, he reveals why people join Freemasonry, what they expect to find and how they benefit.

Making Light :- A Handbook for Freemasons
by: Julian Rees
At last a well written easy to read step by step guide to the path of self knowledge and self improvement that is Freemasonry. This volume takes the reader through each of the three degrees of Craft Freemasonry, teaching him how best to gain insight from the study and application of these teachings. For the newly-made Mason this book provides an explanation of the ceremony he has just been through and an invaluable glossary of Masonic terminology to help him feel at home in the lodge. It also provides a similar guide for future degrees to help him understand and benefit from his future Masonic progression. For the Freemason of many years experience and knowledge, it will show him many interesting and largely unknown aspects of the symbolism of the three degrees and provide him with a resource to answer the enquiries of other brethren. To discover the true Masonic secret, we have to work to bring it forth; this book is the manual for that great work.
Product code: L577 ISBN: 0853182531
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The Church of the Knights Templar in London
[N0592]
This is the original guide book to the Temple Church, London, England. Like Rosslyn Chapel this church, which was built and owned by the medieval Order of the Knights Templar featured in the novel: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. This guide book was originally published in 1907 and is the most comprehensive description of the church, its contents and history which is easily available.
But this is more than just a guide book. It contains, for example, a history of the Knights Templar together with engravings of the Templar tombstones in the church.
This is an ideal companion volume to the Illustrated Guide to Rosslyn Chapel especially for those who wish to learn more about the important locations in The Da Vinci Code. Paper back. 101 pages.

PRESENTATION BIBLE
King James Version for Candidate
Ref: L652

Nobly Born: An Illustrated History of the Knights Templar,
by: Stephen Dafoe
Publisher: Lewis Masonic
ISBN: 978 0 85318 280 1
The Poor Fellow Soldiers of Christ and the Templar of Solomon, popularly known as the Knights Templar, was the most famous and infamous of the crusading military orders. Created in the aftermath of the First Crusade,
(1096-1099) the Templars were established to ensure the safety of the large numbers of European pilgrims, who flowed towards Jerusalem after its conquest.
The Templars were an unusual Order in that they lived both an active and contemplative life; making them effectively the first warrior-monks in the western world. As such the Templars quickly expanded beyond their role as protectors of pilgrims and played a vital role in many battles of the Crusades.
Although they suffered more defeats than celebrated victories, the Templars are remembered as Christendom's most fearless military force.
Through innovative financial techniques that could be considered the foundation of modern banking and the use of a well established network of land holdings, the Templars in many ways resembled today's multi-national corporations. The Order's highly organised infrastructure, coupled with influential patrons, allowed the Order to gain great wealth and power in a relatively brief period of time.
This rise in power and prosperity continued until the Templars ran foul of King Philip IV of France, who arrested the Templars on October 13, 1307 on a variety of heretical charges. Philip had the Templars tortured in order to extract confessions of guilt and many of their number were ultimately burned at the stake. Under the influence of King Philip, Pope Clement V disbanded the Order on March 22, 1312.
In Nobly Born: An Illustrated History of the Knights Templar, noted expert Stephen Dafoe explores the Order from its origins through to its dissolution, set against the complex political and sociological backdrop that was the middle ages; a period of history where enemies could become allies at the drop of a hat.
Individual chapters examine:
-The factors that led to the First Crusade as well as a detailed account of the capture of Jerusalem.
-The origin of the Templars between the years of 1118 - 1120 AD.
-The Order's rise to papal favour and power and their commercial activities.
-The day to day life of the Templar in the convent.
-The military structure and discipline of the Order in the field.
-The major battles fought by the Templars during the Crusades.
-The downfall of the Order following the loss of the Holy Land in 1291.
-The legacy and mythos of the Templars that has developed since their demise.
Alongside the author's well-researched and comprehensive text is a superb illustrative content, vividly portraying the life of the Templars during this remarkable period of history. Video Promo

Masonically Speaking
[Y82740]
by: Yasha Beresiner
Publisher: Lewis Masonic
Product code: L82740
ISBN: 9780853182740
Everyone agrees that Masonic speeches should be fun, entertaining and inspiring.
So it seems rather strange that previous books on the subject have had none of these qualities! This book is different, it’s not a dry ponderous “how to" guide, it's a hilarious journey.
Because it is such an enjoyable read, you will learn and remember whilst being entertained. By the time you have finished the book you will know everything you need to make a confident and enthralling speech, even at short notice.
Written by professional after-dinner speaker Yasha Beresiner, this book offers the best guide to help you prepare for any speech, Masonic or otherwise.

The Kiss of Death

by: Tobias Churton

Publisher: Watkins Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-905857-39-5

The explosive story of how the Gospel of Judas came to be published and how this influences our view of the origins of Christianity is told in full for the first time

Churton's fascinating exposé begins with the exciting story of the discovery of The Gospel of Judas in Egypt in 1978, tracing its passage through the hands of various dealers before it languished in a New York safety deposit box with a 3-million-dollar price tag for years before it was finally published – accompanied by a huge fanfare of publicity and controversy. Kiss of Death explains the message of the Gospel and the importance of its discovery, setting it in the context of other Gnostic texts and traditions.

Written like a pacy thriller, it is an intelligent and well-researched study which offers a fresh perspective on the origins of Christianity.

by: Neville Barker Cryer
Publisher: Lewis Masonic
Product code: L82788
ISBN: 9780853182788
At last, Neville Barker Cryer, author or the ever-popular I Just Didn’t Know That, Did You Know This Too? and What Do You Know About the Royal Arch? has brought his attention to the Mark Degree! In this amazing volume, Cryer presents ten, ten-minute talks, which are both inspiriting and educational.
And because they are written in such an easy to read manner, they can be performed in a Mark Lodge or simply a pleasure to read at home. Subjects include: About the Mark Man and Mark Master, About the Mark.
The True Meaning of the Key Stone and the Cornerstone.
What exactly is this act of ‘heave over’? Travel back in time to the oldest known mark working! Discover the symbolism behind The Mark Tracing Board and much, much more!