Our Stations and Places - Masonic Officer's Handbook

One of the most respected Masonic officer's handbooks has been revised for the 21st century Freemason. The various stations of the lodge are examined and practical suggestions are offered to help each officer best perform his duties. This revised and updated edition has been expanded to include a new section for the various lodge committees. This is an indispensable tool for all Lodge officers.

Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers.
ISBN 1-887560-63-7 Softcover $16.95

Masonic Words and Phrases

New Masons quickly learn that many unfamiliar words and phrases are employed in our symbolic teachings. Our words are not haphazardly selected, but have deep symbolic and historic significance.

Masonic Word and Phrases is a wonderful collection of the most often used words and phrases in Masonry. Presented in an easy to read and understandable format, this work provides any student of Masonry with a clear understanding of the meaning of our many phrases and words so seldom used outside of Masonry.

This work is valuable to the experienced Mason as a quick and handy reference guide. For the new Mason, however, it is an indispensable work and one that should augment any Masonic education program.

"This is one of those basic books that belongs in every Lodge library." -Jim Tresner, The Scottish Rite Journal

Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers. Softcover. ISBN 1-887560-11-4 $12.95.

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Robert's Rules of Order: Masonic Edition

Fast becoming a Masonic bestseller!

Experienced legislators, editors, civic leaders, business executives, and club officers all pronounce Roberts Rules of Order the best parliamentary Guide in the English language. Its amazing acceptance entitles it to the claim of being the recognized authority in parliamentary law. Now, for the first time, the most comprehensive, understandable, and logical guide to smooth-running meetings has been revised for use in Masonic lodges and appendant bodies.

This is a must for every Masonic lodge officer.

Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers. Softcover. 196 pages. ISBN 1-887560-07-6 $17.95.

"I strongly recommend this book to all Worshipful Masters, and those who will be in that position, and those who have been but are still interested in helping their Worshipful Masters." -Paul M. Bessel, Past Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Washington DC

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In the Twinkling of a Star

This is a wonderful collection of OES poems collected by a Member and Officer of the Eastern Star. This book offers selected new poetry from OES leaders as well as classics from the likes of Robert Morris and others. This work is sure to inspire and entertain all. This is a perfect gift for any new Star.

Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers.
2nd Revised Edition. ISBN 1-887560-77-7 Softcover $15.00

The Radical Enlightenment: Pantheists, Freemasons and Republicans

When first published in 1981, The Radical Enlightenment encountered both praise and blame. In the course of time it became a classic. In the era after 1945 the book was perhaps the first English language scholarly work to address freemasonry seriously.

The new edition attempts to modernize the footnotes, removes a few errors in transcription found in quotations used in the first edition, and not least, offers a new preface. The thesis presented in The Radical Enlightenment has withstood the test of time and in the last twenty years been augmented and made more distinct by a variety of historians working on both sides of the Atlantic.

The author, Margaret C. Jacob, is a distinguished professor of history at UCLA and in 2002 received an honorary doctorate from the University of Utrecht for the work she has done on the Dutch Enlightenment.

"a landmark in the studies of Masonic influences regarding the period of European enlightenment" - Bruno Gazzo Editor of Pietre-Stones Review of Freemasonry

"This book chronicles those beginning events in Europe which gave Freemasons a proud heritage of freedom and fighting for it. Try Jacob's book. I'll bet you buy extra copies to give to your friends." - Jim Tresner Book Review Editor, The Scottish Rite Journal

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Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers.
2nd Revised Edition. ISBN 1-887560-74-2 Softcover $24.95

A.E. Waite: Words From a Masonic Mystic

Few individuals exerted more influence in "esoteric Masonry" than did A.E. Waite. His hunger for the "hidden wisdom" of Masonry, as well as life, drove him to his studies of all matters esoteric. Respected as a scholar, magician and Mason of quality, his words drew praise from many, yet were controversial enough to draw a fair amount of criticism ... likely to Waite's delight. This collection of Masonic papers from A.E. Waite represents some of the finest thoughts on the "deeper aspects" of Masonry. Includes: "Discourse on the Fellowcraft Degree;" "Emblematic Freemasonry, Building Guilds and Hermetic Schools;" "Pillars of the Temple;" "The French Mystic and the Story of Modern Martinism;" "The Templars Orders in Freemasonry;" "Some Deeper Aspects of Masonic Symbolism" and more.

Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers.
ISBN 1-887560-73-4 Softcover $16.95

Masonic Enlightenment: The Philosophy, History and Wisdom of Freemasonry

A Masonic education from the first page to last. Includes: "The Meaning of Initiation" by Frank C. Higgins; "Operative Masonry: Early Days in the Masonic Era" by Robert I. Clegg; "Masonic Jurisprudence" by Roscoe Pound; "Freemasons in the American Revolution" by Charles S. Lobingier; "A Bird's-Eye View of Masonic History" by H.L. Haywood; "Women and Freemasonry" by Dudley Wright; "In the Interests of the Brethren" by Rudyard Kipling; "The Egyptian Influence on Our Masonic Ceremonial and Ritual" by Thomas Ross; "Anderson's Constitutions of 1723" by Lionel Vibert; "The Rise and Development of Anti-Masonry in America, 1737-1826" by J. Hugo Tatsch; "The Spiritual Significance of Freemasonry" by Silas H. Shepherd; "Rosicrucianism in Freemasonry" by H.V.B. Voorhis; "The New Atlantis and Freemasonry" by A.J.B. Milborne; "Masonry and World Peace" by Joseph Fort Newton and more.

Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers.
ISBN 1-887560-75-0 Softcover $18.95

God's Soldiers: Roman Catholicism and Freemasonry

A controversial look at the Roman Catholic Church.

The only force powerful enough to destroy the Knights Templar was the Roman Catholic Church. Alarmed by the persistent reports that Freemasonry was the rebirth of the Templars, the Church took deadly aim at this seemingly innocent and moral organization.

This is the classic story of the Church's history of attacks and persecution of Freemasonry as told by noted Masonic scholar Dudley Wright. It is a story that must be read. This 2006 revised edition was originally published in 1921.

Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers.
ISBN 1-887560-71-8 Softcover $14.95

The Temple That Never Sleeps:
Freemasons and E-Masonry Toward a New Paradigm

A revolutionary book for every Freemason.

The two authors, American and UK Masons, present a radical view of Freemasonry for both today and tomorrow. In addition to their ideas are those of numerous Internet Masons (E-Masons) from around the world who, by sharing the experience of their own Masonic journey, have provided stunning personal insight into the viability of the Craft in the Internet Age.

This book will challenge your understanding of Freemasonry today and how it might transform for future generations.

"It is an important book to read." -Jim Tresner, The Scottish Rite Journal

Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers Softcover. ISBN 1-887560-68-8 $16.95.

Knights & Freemasons:
The Birth of Modern Freemasonry

Legendary Masonic authors, Albert Mackey and Albert Pike take us on an amazing venture from the days of the Crusades and the Knights Templar to the creation of modern speculative Freemasonry in a collection of inspiring papers. Includes the rare, The Order of the Temple by Albert Pike.
Edited by Michael R. Poll with a Foreword by S. Brent Morris.

"the concept of the book is brilliant" -Jim Tresner, The Scottish Rite Journal

Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers. Softcover. ISBN 1-887560-66-1 $16.95.

Masonic Questions and Answers

Paul M. Bessel gets to the heart of understanding Freemasonry with this light, easy to read and understand question and answer book. Designed to take the reader and student through the three craft degrees in a step by step, section by section manner, this work can help new Masons and those interested in Freemasonry learn the basic facts about our Craft.

"It is a great resource. [...] I have added it to my personal list of books to recommend to those beginning their Masonic journey." -Jim Tresner, The Scottish Rite Journal

Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers. Softcover. ISBN 1-887560-59-9 $16.95.

Freemasons and Rosicrucians - the Enlightened

Is Masonry merely a club created to collect dues and offer light entertainment or is it something far more inspired? Are the Rosicrucians a mythical, nonexistent group or very real seekers of wisdom on a mystical path? Manly Palmer Hall, one of the most enlightened esoteric authors of the 20th century, offers his sage thoughts on the Freemasons and Rosicrucians in this collection of thought-provoking essays. Includes The Lost Keys of Freemasonry, Freemasonic Symbolism, Rosicrucian and Masonic Origins and more.

Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers. Softcover. ISBN 1-887560-58-0 $16.95.

The Rainbow Mason

"A reader will discover in The Rainbow Mason a language vividly refreshed by Levechev's acute eye and his intelligent curiosity." - Michael Collier, Poet Laureate of the State of Maryland

The Rainbow Mason is a rich and rewarding work. Brother Levchev knows the value of the silences between the words and gives us the work not only of a poet but of a craftsman. ...There is much here on which to reflect and much to enjoy; much to claim suffering and much to spark elation." - Jim Tresner, 33º, G.C.

Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers. Softcover. ISBN: 1-887560-30-0 $11.95

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Constitution and Code for the Order of the Thistle, Knights of Saint Andrew
Valley of Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Detailed Guide for the members of the Masonic Scottish Knights, complete with histories of Saint Andrew, Knights of Scotland & the Scottish Rite. All Squiring and Knighting Ceremonies, Chapter Rituals, Constitution and By-Laws & Dress Codes. An excellent guide for Louisiana Scottish Rite organizations and great resource for other Knights of Saint Andrew membership groups. 73 pages, b/w with graphics, 5" x 8" softbound

Price: $19.95 plus $4.85 shipping and handling
Publisher: Hiram Books

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