Here are some of the most common questions about Freemasonry, answered by Macoy Publishing's Classic authors like Mackey, Macoy, Hall, Haywood, Coil, Newton and others.
What is Freemasonry?
"Freemasonry is a science which is engaged in the search after Divine Truth, and which employs symbolism as its method of instruction."
Albert Mackey, Mackey's Revised Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, (Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., Inc. 1950), pg 268
What is a Masonic/Freemason Lodge?
"The cosmopolitical construction of masonry may be also verified by the reputed extent of the lodge, which in length, and breadth, and depth, and height, is a representation of the universe as the temple of the living God."
George Oliver, The Book of the Lodge, (Macoy, Robert, 1855), pg 23
The experienced Freemason has long ago made it his duty and pleasure to find, in his lodge, that brother who can answer his questions and explain that which may not be printed.
Carl H. Claudy, Foreign Countries, (Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co. 1971), 18
What is the Meaning of Masonic degrees?
"His daily life, in home, business, and society, together with the realization of the fundamental unity of each with all, form the base upon which the aspiring candidate may raise a greater superstructure... he thereby attunes himself to the next succeeding plane of expression."
Manly P. Hall, The Lost Keys of Freemasonry, (Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co. 1923), pg 46
What is Meaning of Masonic Emblems & Freemason Symbols?
"Symbols are sometimes described as the universal language because they present the message in a way that is understood by all and do not depend on words... In Freemasonry it might be defined as a material object that represents a basic moral truth or lesson."
Allen Roberts, The Craft & Its Symbols, (Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co. 1974), Forward
What is the Order of the Eastern Star?
The objects and purposes are the cultivation of charitable and fraternal practices... for a more extended diffusion of the principles of morality and friendship by established and significant emblems... and for affording increased facilities in relieving distressed female travelers.
Robert Macoy, The Adoptive Rite Ritual, (Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co. 1897), pg 14
What is the Meaning of the Masonic Apron?
So that you might have something with which to compare the value of your apron, you were told something of its antiquity. It is "more ancient than the Golden Fleece or Roman Eagle."... But it will only be more honorable if it is worthily worn.
As a badge of antiquity, your apron puts emphasis on the value of the past, and its contribution to the present and future happiness of man.
