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Mackey s freemasonry encyclopedia a1 a in the accadian, greek, etruscan, pelasgian, gallic, samaritan, and egyptian or coptic, of nearly the same formation as the english letter. I highly recommend this book for any masonic scholar. Buy encyclopedia of freemasonry by albert gallatin mackey online at alibris. Lexicon of freemasonry 1869 by albert g mackey internet archive. The grand lodge of colon held five meetings in august, 1876, and at the last of these, on august 6, declared itself free. Mackey s revised encyclopedia of freemasonryvolume 1 and 2 al and mz. This set features volumes i and ii of an encyclopedia of freemasonry revised editions with brown embossed leather covers, a gilt medallion to the front cover marked the masonic history company and gilt masons symbol on the spine. History of freemasonry by albert mackey part one prehistoric masonry chapter i tradition and history in masonry in the study of freemasonry there are two kinds of statements which are presented to the mind of the inquiring scholar, which are sometimes concurrent, but much oftener conflicting, in their character. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at.
Masonic author and scholar who lived from 1807 1881. Mackeys encyclopedia of freemasonry on the subject of riding the goat. Mackeys revised encyclopedia of freemasonry 1929 az volume. The principles of masonic law by albert gallatin mackey. Mackey this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Mackeys most popular book is the symbolism of freemasonry.
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Albert gallatin mackey, born in charleston, south carolina, march 12, 1807 june 20, 1881 was an american medical doctor and author. Full text of an encyclopedia of freemasonry 1919 vol 2 a g mackey. The history of freemasonry by mackey,albert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Encyclopedia of freemasonry al mackey, albert g on. Albert mackeys an encyclopedia of freemasonry is one of the most significant and wellknown of masonic works. He then held the position of grand secretary from 1842 until 1867. Albert gallatin mackey march 12, 1807 june 20, 1881 was an american medical doctor and author. Author albert gallatin mackey, a renowned historian of the society who held many high positions in the order, traces the rise of freemasonry from its roots in the ages of biblical patriarchs and ancient rome to the eighteenthcentury.
About half the grand lodges and twothirds of the freemasons in the. I once delivered an address before a lodge on the subject of the external changes which freemasonry had undergone since the period of its revival in the commencement of the eighth century. These volumes include freemasonry and similar rites, from ancient times to after world war ii. Publications in digital format by albert gallatin mackey. Sadler, life of dunckerley, have cast great doubt on these statements see dunckerley. An encyclopaedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences, 1912, 1919, 1920, 1924. Its usefulness and aid to masonic students worldwide has been the cornerstone of its popularity since it was first published in 1873. Albert mackey is very detailed and familiar to those whom have gone through the process. That having been said, much of mackey s history has to be taken at face value of victorian romanticism rather than historical fact.
Mackeys revised encyclopedia of freemasonry 1929 az. Apr 16, 2017 today you can find the tomb of albert gallatin mackey at glenwood cemetery in washington d. Mackeys work untouched, but at the same time to correct statements which later. Though the origin of freemasonry is debated, it appears that anglican clergymen james anderson, george payne, and theopholis desaguliers played a founding role. Mackey has 82 books on goodreads with 3412 ratings. It originally meant with or together, but at present signifies one.
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In most languages it is the initial letter of the alphabet not so, however. Project gutenberg s the symbolism of freemasonry, by albert g. I and ii of encyclopedia of freemasonry by albert g. With a blue binding, this book with gold tone edge has a 1996, and is published by gramercy. In this edition of symbols and symbolism, we look at a reading from albert g. Supplement to mackey s encyclopedia of freemasonry with illustrations, appendices and descriptive index, a to zuni indians. Albert gallatin mackey, 33, was a native of charleston, south carolina, and a graduate of the medical college in charleston. Encyclopedia of freemasonry 1909 albert gallatin mackey.
The principles of masonic law a treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks of freemasonry author. Every country and religion of the ancient world would afford one. Freemasonry was for many years quietly hidden in the pearl. Combine with this the recollection of the place where the sprig of acacia was plantedmount. Author albert gallatin mackey, a renowned historian of the society who held many high positions in the order, traces the rise of freemasonry from its roots in the ages of biblical patriarchs and ancient rome to the eighteenthcentury involvement of the founding fathers of the united states. In the time that he was affiliated with freemasonry, mackey produced many different works about the fraternity. The history of freemasonry is clouded with time, personal prejudice, suppression and many other factors. It is our hope that this web site will assist you in your research into freemasonry. Quarterly magazine of the united grand lodge of england, featuring freemasons news, interviews, and features. Encyclopedia of freemasonry by albert gallatin mackey. Brother hawkins adds the following comment at this point to brother mackeys article. His first masonic piece, a lexicon of freemasonry, was published in 1845.