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Brother JB

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Hi my name is Jordan Butler I'm a young EA that just got initiated last month and I wanted to know what are some good books to read on this history and origin of Freemasonry and the OES I'm looking to improve my Masonic knowledge and learn the history of the fraternity

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chrmc

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For the actual history of freemasonry, I'd suggest Cracking the Freemasons code by Robert Cooper or the Origins of Freemasonry by David Stevenson. Stay away from Born in Blood unless you like fiction.
For general teachings of the symbols get The Craft and It's symbols by Roberts, but only read through the degree you've already seen or you've spoil it.

Once you are done as a Master Mason and want more Esoteric stuff Wilmhurst is your best bet together with Pike and Mackey.

This video by S. Brent Morris is also good http://vimeo.com/34410737

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bupton52

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Hi my name is Jordan Butler I'm a young EA that just got initiated last month and I wanted to know what are some good books to read on this history and origin of Freemasonry and the OES I'm looking to improve my Masonic knowledge and learn the history of the fraternity

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Regular freemasonry in the United States has ties to freemasonry that was "standardized" and codified by the Mother GLs. (GL of England, GL of Ireland, or the GL of Scotland) You may want to start with taking a look at the formation of those GLs, the formation of the UGLE, and how freemasonry spread throughout the United States into the "mainstream" and Prince Hall organizations that we have today. I believe that freemasonry contains influences from many lands and cultures, so I would advise that if you see information claiming that freemasonry was either stolen or solely originated in Egypt, steer clear.
 

crono782

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My first book that I read back before I was even an EA was "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry" by S. Brent Morris, 33°. It gives a decent history and overview of all the major players in Freemasonry without really spoiling anything. I found it to be a most helpful first step.
 
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chrmc

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My first book that I read back before I was even an EA was "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry" by S. Brent Morris, 33°. It gives a decent history and overview of all the major players in Freemasonry without really spoiling anything. I found it to be a most helpful first step.

Excellent point. You can add Freemasonry for dummies by Chris Hodapp to this list. Both are great books.
 
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