Sunday, February 28, 2016

"The Freemasons" by Jeremy Harwood


"The Freemasons" by Jeremy Harwood
Hermes House, 2006
Brief Review by Travis Simpkins

     Filled with the visual impact of more than 200 photographs and illustrations, the abundant images are what truly sets Jeremy Harwood's book The Freemasons apart from other run-of-the-mill Masonic overview texts. Split into four parts, the book delves into the topics of Introducing Freemasonry, Legend and History, Masonic Architecture and Signs & Symbols. Some of the material is geared towards a United Kingdom audience and brothers practicing English Freemasonry, but most of the content is universal in both it's appeal and relevance. 
     Standard focus is placed on the Knights Templar, King Solomon's Temple, the Three Degrees (Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason), Hiram Abiff, Science and Alchemy, the Renaissance and Enlightenment, Operative vs Speculative Masonry, Ancient Egyptian influences, Lodge buildings, the working tools, astrological and astronomical elements in the Craft. While the text has only sporadic new revelations to offer, the vibrant pictures make each section come to life with a clarity that other similar books surely lack. Again, for the plentiful images alone this 96-page book is worth the price and makes a fine addition to any Masonic Library.



The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: Initiation

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: King Solomon's Temple

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: First Degree Tracing Board. Entered Apprentice

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: Second Degree Tracing Board. Fellowcraft

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: Third Degree Tracing Board. Master Mason

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: Initiation Ritual

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: Structure of Freemasonry

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: The All Seeing Eye

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: King Solomon's Temple

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: From Darkness to Light

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: King Solomon's Temple

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: Symbols

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: Geometry

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: Initiation Ritual

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: Masonic Lodge

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: Masonic Document

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: King Solomon's Temple

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: Symbols and Charts

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: The Royal Arch

The Freemasons. by Jeremy Harwood: Steps of Freemasonry

Freemasonry. by Jeremy Harwood