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  • By: Christopher Hodapp
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  • Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary

Take the mystery out of the Freemasons. Fascinated by Freemasons? Freemasons For Dummies is the internationally best-selling introduction to the Masons, the oldest and largest "secret society" in the world. This balanced, eye-opening guide demystifies Freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites, to its curious symbols and their meanings. With new and improved content, including updated examples and references throughout, this new edition of Freemasons For Dummies provides the most straightforward, non-intimidating guide to the subject on the market.

  • Updated expert coverage of the basic beliefs and philosophy behind Freemasonry
  • Revised information on the history of the society, including updates concerning its founding, famous historical members, and pivotal events
  • New coverage devoted to the recent influx of younger membership
  • The latest and ongoing controversies and myths surrounding Freemasonry
  • The role of women in a Masonic organization, including opportunities for women to participate in Freemasonry
  • The effects cultural and political changes and worldwide events are having on the organization

If you're intrigued by the mystery that surrounds the Masons, get ready to learn the facts about this ancient order in Freemasons For Dummies.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

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No good for Freemasonry in England.

This book is based on Freemasonry in the US, which could have been explained before I bought it.

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Full of facts

Was unsure about purchasing this book but from the first chapter it fascinated me. So much information on the history of England, Scotland France and America. The sight down side is that it's very American oriented but if you can get passed that you should love it.
The author has done a good job of giving loads of information but without giving away the secrets of Freemasonry.
Think that it's one I will be listening to again.

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Excellent work

This is an amazing book. Not only for non masons, but as well for masons them selves. I am a Freemason from Wales and Latvia. The author managed to explain a lot of difficult questions. Like Freemasonic history and the conspiracies around it. Excellent explanation of different orders and how they are affecting the whole Freemasonry. Superb and simple explanation how the lodges are organised. I am very happy I bought this book

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Does exactly what it says on the tin!

This is great. Finally something that fills in some of the blanks such that "Joe Public" isn't left having to concoct bizarre theories to fill them. Great breadth and surprising depth in a style that's easily understandable to those starting from scratch.

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help the way to understand your processional peers

if you deal with doctors, surgeons, police, solicitors and any other member of the professions.
it will help get you in without becoming initiated.

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Brilliant

As a Master Mason I found this book brilliant. I learnt a lot more information on freemasonry and would highly recommend it to any fellow brother or non Mason.

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must listen for any Freemason

A great listen really informative, recommended value of the inside or outside of Freemasonry so much learnt

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Really interesting...

As someone that's considering joining the masons I found this book to be really interesting and it's helped me make up my mind.

It outlines the values and culture of the masons and debunks a lot of the myths.

Its interesting, funny, and also heart warming in parts.

I found it to be well written and enjoyed the narration.

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Excellent book

Brilliant book that makes the subject easy to understand. Learned a lot from this book.

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I am overall disappointed with this book.

Although Very Informative with particular interest in the history I found the narrator very robotic and at times slightly irritating as it sounded too automated with no variation in tone, speed or intonation. The book is clearly centered around the USA and as usual they seem to be claiming ownership. However it is still worth listening too as a good source of knowledge.

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