Freemasons For Dummies

Peek behind the door of your local Mason Lodge Who are the Freemasons? The list includes at least fourteen U.S. Presidents, five English kings, famous businessmen and entertainers, and probably a few of your family members, neighbors, or colleagues. Even with so many Freemasons in our daily lives and history books, the organization remains shrouded in mystery to those not part of the group. This book helps demystify the rituals, rites, and symbols of the centuries-old organization. It's an ideal guide for anyone interested in joining a Lodge or those simply curious about what Freemasonry is all about. Inside... What Freemasonry is (and isn't) The history of the Freemasons What goes on in a Masonic Lodge Explanations of Masonic symbols and rites How Freemasonry differs from country to country Descriptions of groups affiliated with Freemasonry Insight to the mysteries and conspiracies of Freemasonry