Did you like The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown? Want to learn more about the Freemasons?
If you finished Dan Brown's new book, The Lost Symbol, you may find yourself interested in learning more about the Freemasons.
Shrouded in mystery for centuries, the rites, rituals, and use of veiled symbols in Freemasonry have fascinated the public and led to numerous conspiracy theories and controversies. The following is a list of titles our buyer, David L, recommends that provide a broad overview of all things regarding the Freemasons; everything from introductory level books to academically oriented tomes that help to dispel myths and bring an understanding of this mysterious group.
101 Secrets Of The Freemasons - Barb King - This is an excellent “starter” book filled with informational facts on the 101 most common questions that arise when the word Freemasons is mentioned.
The Masonic Myth: Unlocking the Truth About the Symbols, the Secret Rites, and the History of Freemasonry - Jay Kinney. Jay Kinney dispels the common myths associated with Freemasons in this easy to digest book. This is a nice primer to get you started on your discovery of Freemasonry.
Freemasons: A History and Explorations of the World’s Oldest Secret Society - H Paul Jeffers. “Freemasons” by Jeffers offers an historical perspective on the origins of Freemasonry and includes the role of Freemasonry and the founding of our country.
The Lost Keys Of Freemasonry - Manly P Hall. Manly P Hall (a scholar and Mason himself) delves into the inner world of Freemasonry covering the ethics, character and training required of Freemasons. This book also includes two other classics on Freemasonry written by Hall.
Any of these would make a great companion read to The Lost Symbol and enrich the reader's experience. Enjoy!
Comments
ChildeJake
Tue, Oct 6, 2009 : 2:38 p.m.
Having read Dan Browns The Lost Symbol, I have a sneaking suspicion the previous two comment posters have not. Mr. Brown is downright sympathetic to Freemasonry in this latest novel, in contrast to the scandalous manner in which he depicted Roman Catholicism in previous Langdon novels. Mr. Brown even professed enormous respect for Freemasons in an Associated Press interview. To characterize The Lost Symbol as a vilification of Freemasonry is to completely miss the novels point. Personally, I thought the novel lacked edginess because Brown was so apologetic about Freemasonry. But since I regard Browns novels as pop fiction, not works of scholarly import, Im disinclined to pan him outright.
Wolverine3660
Sun, Oct 4, 2009 : 5:36 p.m.
Like TruBlue says, I think that Dan Brown has chosen to vilify the FreeMasons and the Catholic Church, and since ithas resulted in his earning millions of $'s, I can see him trying to write a couple more novels filled with untruths.