The New Mason’s Friend
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The New Mason’s Friend provides Brethren in early stages of Masonic life with a friendly induction and for the more experienced, the lifelong companionship of a useful source of reference. Written in everyday conversational English, the words are brought to life with over 100 images, illustrations and Ritual memorisation aids. Split into six sections specifically crafted for ‘pick me up, put me down’ reading sessions: Part 1 25 Questions about Freemasonry Helping to lay solid foundations Part 2 Fast History Timeline A birds eye view, flying over 50 key events Part 3 Ceremony of Initiation Explored Making sense of our Ceremony Part 4 Medieval Apprentices and their Masters Connecting with our Operative past Part 5 First Degree Glossary Cutting through all the archaic language Part 6 Mastering Masonic Ritual Easy to follow, Ritual memorisation system
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The New Mason’s Friend provides Brethren in early stages of Masonic life with a friendly induction and for the more experienced, the lifelong companionship of a useful source of reference. Written in everyday conversational English, the words are brought to life with over 100 images, illustrations and Ritual memorisation aids. Split into six sections specifically crafted for ‘pick me up, put me down’ reading sessions: Part 1 25 Questions about Freemasonry Helping to lay solid foundations Part 2 Fast History Timeline A birds eye view, flying over 50 key events Part 3 Ceremony of Initiation Explored Making sense of our Ceremony Part 4 Medieval Apprentices and their Masters Connecting with our Operative past Part 5 First Degree Glossary Cutting through all the archaic language Part 6 Mastering Masonic Ritual Easy to follow, Ritual memorisation system
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