Lewis Masonic is a long-established firm, founded in the nineteenth century, specializing in the publication of Masonic texts. Then, called A Lewis, the focus of the company was exclusively on ritual books, from Masonic Craft degrees to Masonic side orders.
Over the years the name of the company slowly changed from 'A Lewis' to 'Lewis Masonic'. Nowadays, ritual books are still kept a priority at Lewis Masonic but the company's focus has expanded to cover all areas of Masonic publishing.
Many of us take for granted things we see and do in our everyday life, and if we knew more about a particular environment, we would be fascinated by what was revealed.
The same goes for Freemasons. Why are the meeting places called lodges? What is the origin of lodge furniture? When did they start wearing regalia? And why do they say certain words during the ceremonies?
Answers to these and many other questions are provided by the prolific Reverend Neville Barker Cryer, in this classic book.
Get your copy today for a fascinating walk around the lodge, learning about the different objects and discovering lesser-known aspects of the history and meaning connected with them. Discover a fresh look at the three degrees of Craft Masonry in an eye-opening account of the interesting background to these intriguing ceremonies.
This book would make an excellent gift to the newly-raised Master Mason or the outgoing Master. Whether in the Craft for years, or relatively new to Masonry, this book will be a real treasure.
A5 Paperback, 104 Pages
The late Revd Neville Barker Cryer - Was a Past Grand Chaplain UGLE, Prestonian Lecturer (1974) and Batham Lecturer (1996-1998) - was a much love and well- known and ever-popular Masonic author and international lecturer. He was also a senior member of the SRIA, The Royal Order, The Operatives and The Order of Eri. His books include I Just Didn't Know That, Did You Know This, Too?, What Do You Know about the Royal Arch?, Masonic Halls of North Wales, Masonic Halls of England: The Midlands, The Arch and the Rainbow, York Mysteries Revealed and The Cornwallis Family History 1225-2006. He is a contributor to Lewis Masonic's Marking Well.
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Discover the Hidden Stories and Timeless Wisdom of Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism
In a world where ancient mysteries and esoteric knowledge continue to intrigue,The Temple and the Vault stands as a unique exploration into the narratives and allegories that have shaped the Western Esoteric Tradition.
Whether you are a Freemason, a Rosicrucian, or simply curious about the hidden aspects of these traditions,The Temple and the Vault provides an unparalleled journey through the mythic landscapes and moral lessons embedded in their rituals and teachings. Authored by an insider, this book is the only one of its kind, aimed at decoding the stories that sit at the heart of these fraternal societies.
Engaging, insightful, and meticulously researched,The Temple and the Vault invites you to unlock the doors to a deeper understanding of the spiritual and philosophical heritage that continues to lead seekers around the world toward a life of virtue and self-discovery.
Enter the Vault. Unlock the mysteries. Embrace the wisdom.
Includes initiatic stories of:
Freemasonry;
Order of Mark Master Masons;
Holy Royal Arch;
Knights Templar;
The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine.
Foundational history with new research of:
Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC);
Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (HOGD);
Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (SRIA).
And Much Much More
Paperback
A straightforward yet learned book that will guide through the various aspects of Masonic Ritual, including its meaning and origins, during the presentation of the particular ceremonies.
In this book, Neville Barker Cryer gives commentaries on the First, Second and Third Degrees as well as Royal Arch, Mark and Installation ceremonies, elucidating what can often be an obscure aspects of ceremonies as well as putting everything into a practical context. As always, these are written in the author's inimitable style which has proved popular and which will encourage, inform and entertain the reader.
Written in a way that can be read at home or performed in a lodge or chapter of instruction as an alternative to a normal rehearsal.
Included in this book are in-depth explanations of
The First Degree or Entered Apprentice
The Second Degree or Passing
The Third Degree or Raising
The Installation Degree
The Mark Degree(s)
The Holy Royal Arch
The Royal Arch Officers, Banners, Ensigns and Implements
A Glossary of Royal Arch Terms and their Pronunciation
Binding Paperback
Dimensions 210 x 148
Paperback: 96 pages
