Pre EA study books?

[VinnyC]

At the Lodge I attend, the Brothers there ask me if I do any reading on Freemasons. I would tell them I do, whenever I get online. I am not an EA yet, but is there any books that you guys recommend me or any future brothers to read? I was looking at the Duncans Ritual, Freemasons for Dummies and the Idiots Guide to Freemasonry. Which would you perfer or what did you read before you were a Freemason? Thanks.

 

[Blake Bowden]

Duncan's Ritual would be a big no no. That being said, Freemasons for Dummies is a fantastic read, in matter of fact, the author is a member of this site

 

[Bboc]

Duncan's Ritual would be a big no no. That being said, Freemasons for Dummies is a fantastic read, in matter of fact, the author is a member of this site

I totally agree. Duncans is more like cliff notes for the wrong book. So you get a peek at the wrong info for studying and that will totally mess u up not to mention highly frowned upon. Plus it would ruin your experience. If u want to be a mason just talk to well informed brothers and go threw the process. Every thing you will need to know your lodge will help you learn when the time is right. Just enjoy the process. Good luck.

 

[tomasball]

I like Complete Idiot's Guide, but Freemasonry for Dummies, in my opinion, gives away a lot more than I would want to know going in. Also, FfD has many of it's facts wrong. I think I might recommend Revolutionary Brotherhood; Masonry in Texas; House Undivided; Art and Architecture of Freemasonry; The Builders; Freemasonry: A Celebration of the Craft; Freemasonry, a Journey Through Ritual and Symbol; Is it True What They Say about Freemasonry?; Living the Enlightenment; and Workman Unashamed.

Tom Ball
PM, 33, KYCH, OPC

 

[Dave in Waco]

I liked Freemasonry for Dummies myself, but I didn't read it until after I was an EA. I would also agree that Duncan's is a no-no.

 

[Bro. Stewart P.M.]

I say stay away from it all. Enjoy the adventure as it happens, there is plenty of time for research later!

Personally, I like Freemasonry for Dummies, & Templar Code for Dummies.

I like Complete Idiot's Guide, but Freemasonry for Dummies, in my opinion, gives away a lot more than I would want to know going in. Also, FfD has many of it's facts wrong. I think I might recommend Revolutionary Brotherhood; Masonry in Texas; House Undivided; Art and Architecture of Freemasonry; The Builders; Freemasonry: A Celebration of the Craft; Freemasonry, a Journey Through Ritual and Symbol; Is it True What They Say about Freemasonry?; Living the Enlightenment; and Workman Unashamed.

Tom Ball
PM, 33, KYCH, OPC

Tom, have you thought to ask Brother Hodapp about this "inacurate" information? It may be accurate within his jurisdiction but not in ours, just saying.

 

[jpbcvn74]

I am an EA about to turn in his work, I have learned through my work and brothers that they will teach you everything you need to know. You will learn that the Important things not are written down, but passed on just as I have. If you have questions just ask a brother. They will answer what they can. Take care and God Bless.

 

[VinnyC]

Thanks you all! Your informations are well appriciated! I will probably buy a book about Freemasonry just for leisure.

 

[tomasball]

Tom, have you thought to ask Brother Hodapp about this "inacurate" information? It may be accurate within his jurisdiction but not in ours, just saying.

No, I haven't had the opportunity to talk to him personally about it. But I'm talking about wrong dates, wrong names, and other mistakes about historical events. Not jurisdictional matters.