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The Ritual of Pennsylvania Ancient York Masonry

The Ritual of Pennsylvania Ancient York Masonry

Anonymous

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 116968176X
ISBN13: 9781169681767
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 78
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Ritual of Pennsylvania Ancient York Masonry is a book that provides a comprehensive guide to the ancient York Masonry practices in Pennsylvania. The book is written by an anonymous author and contains a detailed description of the rituals, ceremonies, and symbols used in the ancient York Masonry. The book is intended for use by current and prospective members of the Masonic fraternity who are interested in learning about the history and traditions of the ancient York Masonry. The book covers topics such as the history of the Masonic fraternity, the symbolism used in Masonic rituals, and the various degrees of the Masonic hierarchy. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for readers to understand and follow the instructions provided. Overall, The Ritual of Pennsylvania Ancient York Masonry is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning about the ancient York Masonry practices in Pennsylvania.Concerning the Pennsylvania ritual, Albert G. Mackey wrote, �������The method of Entering, Passing, and raising candidates in the Lodges of Pennsylvania differs so materially from that practiced in the other States of the Union, that it cannot be considered as a part of the American Rite as first taught by Webb, but rather as an independent, Pennsylvania modification of the York Rite of England. Indeed, the Pennsylvania system of work much more resembles the English than the American. Its ritual is simple and didactic, like the former, and is almost entirely without the impressive dramatization of the latter.������� This fascinating book contains the complete ritual of the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason, deciphered from a work dated 1880. Although modern Masonic historians claim that the current Pennsylvania ritual is the �������Antients' work,������� it differs significantly from the ritual used 100 years ago, as revealed herein. For the first time ever, this old ritual makes available the most unusual ritual ever used in American Masonry. If you have never seen the Pennsylvania ritual, this book will give you insight concerning the nature of the Pennsylvania workings, as the editor compares the old and new rituals. Pennsylvania Masons will be amazed at the changes which have been made in their ritual in the last 100 years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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