A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. The entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book. The final thing you will ever do as an entered apprentice is to return your proficiency, or the lesson that shows that you have learned enough of the lessons found within the entered apprentice. My brother, as you are now introduced to the first principles of freemasonry, i congratulate you on being accepted into this ancient and honorable fraternity. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download.
This is one of the very best books i ever read on the entered apprentice degree. While the forms and delivery are what make this ritual unique this text does offer some idea of what it entails. This handbook is designed to introduce the new entered apprentice to the vast body of knowledge associated with freemasonry in a meaningful and understandable way. The working tools of this degree are specified to be the twentyfour. The biblical passages regarding the temple can be found in the first book of kings, chapters 5 to 8, and the first book of chronicles, beginning in the second chapter. The taking of the obligation is visible and audible evidence of the candidates. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. Esoteric handbook for the entered apprentice mason. The first is to study the material mouth to ear or him speaking it and you repeating and using the book as a memory prompt only. The craft and its symbols explains the symbols and symbolism within the ritual of each of the 3 degrees entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and master mason. Fellowcraft open lodge short form examination flashcards. The lost keys of freemasonry or the secret of hiram abiff audible. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. Study flashcards on fellowcraft open lodge short form examination at.
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