The Law and Custom of Freemasonry

The Law and Custom of Freemasonry is a comprehensive guide to the history, traditions, and practices of the Freemasonry fraternity. Authored by Lewis Edwards, a well-known Masonic scholar and historian, this book provides a detailed exploration of the origins and development of Freemasonry, its organizational structure, and the various rituals and ceremonies that are central to its practice.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of Freemasonry. The first section provides an overview of the history of Freemasonry, tracing its roots back to the medieval guilds of stonemasons and exploring its evolution into a modern fraternal organization. The second section delves into the organizational structure of Freemasonry, including its lodges, grand lodges, and other governing bodies.The third section of the book is devoted to the various rituals and ceremonies that are central to Freemasonry, including the initiation ceremony, the degree system, and the various symbols and allegories that are used throughout Masonic ritual. The fourth section explores the customs and traditions of Freemasonry, including its charitable activities, its use of symbolism and allegory, and its role in the broader community.Throughout the book, Edwards provides detailed explanations of the various aspects of Freemasonry, drawing on his extensive knowledge of the subject to provide a comprehensive and authoritative guide to this fascinating and often misunderstood organization. Whether you are a member of the Masonic fraternity or simply interested in learning more about this ancient and mysterious organization, The Law and Custom of Freemasonry is an essential resource.1928. This book is meant to deal simply, but fully and logically, with the principles and details of Masonic Jurisprudence. It is hoped this work will commend itself to all classes of Masonic readers; that the younger Masons will find set out herein, not only matters dealt with by the Book of Constitutions, but such others as may with the help of these form a complete course of Masonic legal study.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.