Everything you need to learn as new entered apprentice mason duration. Nov 03, 2016 in this video, part of a playlist dedicated to the entered apprentice degree, attempts to answer that question and give you some information about what to expect at your masonic initiation and. Secret masonic handshakes, passwords, signs and grips for. Yet, the variations do not change the character of masonic ritual as practiced in any particular lodge. In the brief span of this first degree, the foundations are laid. Cipher books my freemasonry freemason information and. I remember that when i had just been initiated my state of mind could only be described as chaotic. The local blue lodge is the place where you and your freemason neighbors begin your masonic careers. The freemasons cipher from a book on codes and ciphers by. M district of columbia 1994 wikileaks masonic cipher book grand lodge f. A full list of the masonic elements which are presented in this degree, either directly or by implication, is astonishing. Memory work masonic rituals and ciphers freemasonry watch. Secret masonic handshakes, passwords, signs and grips for the.
Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. Some time later, in a separate ceremony, they will be passed to the degree of fellowcraft, and finally they will be raised to the degree of master mason. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. This is a little confusing, as cypher or cipher usually has a. Prepared by the grand lodge of florida through the committee on masonic education. Famously used to deliver messages during various 18th century conflicts, it is still effective for messages that are short enough. Masonic rituals for the entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master masons. Regular freemasonry insists that a volume of scripture be open. In freemasonry, why do we open the bible on psalms 3 in. Many plans have been devised by masonic leaders to stimulate interest and increase attendance, but few such efforts are more than temporarily effective. May 08, 2011 this book appears to be a guide for the ceremonies of freemasonry. Having described all the ceremonies and forms appertaining to the opening of a lodge of entered apprentice masons, setting them to work, initiating a candidate, and closing the lodge, i will now proceed too give the lecture on this degree.
The sign is made by drawing the thumb quickly across the waist to the right hip, then dropping the hand to the side. Masonic pigpen cipher is taught to children in schools around the world and has fallen into common use as a childrens riddle. In this video, part of a playlist dedicated to the entered apprentice degree, attempts to answer that question and give you some information about what to. I, name, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of almighty god and this worshipful lodge, erected to him and dedicated to the saints john, do hereby and hereon most solemnly and sincerely promise and swear that i will always hele, ever conceal, and never reveal any of the secret arts, parts, or points of the hidden mysteries of ancient freemasonry which have been heretofore, may at. Are entered apprentices and fellow crafts masons duration. M district of columbia 1994 mirror site illustrations of masonry, by capt. It deals with the degree of an entered apprentice and is calculated to inspire the younger brethren with the resolve not to content themselves with the outward form of our ceremonies, beautiful though it be, but to gain a knowledge of the indwelling soul of masonry and to comprehend the deep meaning of the ritual with which they are step by. While it is the duty of the master of the lodge toprovide a good and wholesome education to the brethren, the best use of this online education quiz is by the masonic lodge education.
It is intended that through the intellectual study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to understand that the application of masonic teachings in daily life is the most rewarding aspect of his new journey. Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice. That agreeable to an ancient masonic custom in all regular and well governed lodges,it was then neccessary that i should be reminded to deposit something of a metalic kind, not for its intrisic worth or value, but that it might be laid upon among the relics in the archives of the lodge, as a memorial that i was therein made a mason. Master mason, fellowcraft, entered apprentice handbooks masonic rituals and. The sign of the master mason alludes to the penalty of the master masons obligation, to have my body cut in two, my bowels removed and burned to ashes which are then to be scattered to the four winds of heaven. However the royal arch was developed and early masonic records are notoriously incomplete history suggests that the royal arch degree was being conferred in london in the 1740s. Grand lodge of nevada entered apprentice ritual in pdf.
Later in the lost symbol, robert langdon comes across an unfinished black stone pyramid, with a masonic cipher on it. I am an entered apprentice, so taken and accepted among brothers and fellows. Pictured above is a cipher book once owned by arthur a. The grand lodge of nevada publishes the ritual only in cipher form. Binding myself under no less a penalty than that of having my throat cut across, my tongue torn out by its roots, and buried in the rough sands of the sea at lowwater mark, where the tide ebbs and flows twice in twenty four hours, should i ever knowingly or willingly violate this my solemn oath and. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. A blue lodge is a lodge of freemasons that confers the first three degrees. The worshipful master sits on the east end of the room along with the chaplain and senior deacon. Masonic books that are located in someone elses website. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. The entered apprentice degree is being conducted in the movie from hell, and we also used it in our documentary game the secrets of freemasonry.
From whence came you ovizas an entered apprentice gmz2. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice the sign of an entered apprentice represents the position of the hand when taking the oath of an entered apprentice, my left hand supporting the bible and my right hand resting thereon. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Preface chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 appendix. Masonic ritual varies slightly from state to state. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. New book out, knights gold, explains how 5,000 gold coins discovered in 1934 baltimore were actually the property of the knights of the golden circle. Cracking codes and cryptograms for dummies add to cart. Claudy foreword freemasonrys greatest problems are lack of interest in its teachings and attendance at communications.
Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. The obligation of a first degree freemason entered apprentice degree. The first page covers the part of the ritual where, essentially, the closedtyled lodge is temporarily recessed rather than formally closed so that other business may be carried out in an open lodge e. Entered apprentice candidate guide t his handbook was developed to introduce the newly initiated entered apprentice mason to the vast body of knowledge and symbolism associated with modern freemasonry in a meaningful and understandable way. If you are a newly entered apprentice, please begin your studies by reading the. The masonic gavel is used to symbolically divest the heart and. This removes much of the mysticism of each verses actu. The first degree ceremony of initiation for the first degree is performed at the masonic lodge. The entered apprentice ritual is the first step in becoming a freemason. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with. The best way to use this handbook is to read it as soon as possible, but also to continue to use it as a reference source in ones masonic. Entered apprentice, or first degree duncans masonic. By knowing this cipher you will not be able to decode a real masonic cipher.
He has exposed the content of masonic ritual so that christians who wish to witness to masons will be educated and equipped to take issue with the teachings found within masonic ritual. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons. Masonic code book entered apprentice degree, no date, hardcover. Ive been able to translate some of the book, it is very interesting, but it was accompanied by another book that says almost the same things, but not in code. These ritual books served as mnemonic aids for freemasons who had to learn. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. Wages of an entered apprentice by harvey the ashlar company masonic shop for the good of the craft. This represents the operative entered apprentice mason of old who were bearers of burden and turned their apron flaps up to prevent them from soiling their clothes while performing their operative stone mason work. While the forms and delivery are what make this ritual unique this text does offer some idea of what it entails. Nonmasonic books located at this site although it can be utilized as reference as it has to do informally with masonry. In reality it is a cipher that was used by forces in during the civil war in the united states. Freemasonry or masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons that from the end of the fourteenth century regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients modern freemasonry broadly consists of two main recognition groups.
The master approaching me from the east, on the step, under the due guard and penal sign of an entered apprentice, who, in token of his brotherly love and friendship presented me with his right hand, and with it the word and grip of an entered apprentice, and bade me arise and salute the wardens as such. Often referred to as the symbolic degrees entered apprentice. Order of royal and select masters, royal master degree. With a true understanding of the meaning of each masonic degree verse, your memorization will not just be the memorization of huge blocks of ritual words by rote without understanding them. Inside the front cover, it says to be returned to the lodge incase of loss or the death of the person it was loaned to. 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. Design your own custom masonic rings masonic cipher about the cipher masonic cipher or cypher is also known as pigpen cipher and was used frequently not only by the freemasons but by individuals all around the world. You can join other masonic organizations to earn further degrees. If you closely compare this cipher with that of the york rite or blue lodge, you will see the subtle differences but know that they are different. The head of this chaptercastle in 1860s baltimore was also the grand master of the maryland freemasons. Here is a copy of the masonic cipher used to decode masonic messages. When it comes down to it, the freemasons cipher in any version is a straight substitution cipher, so you can solve it by substituting a letter for each symbol.
They contributed the following understanding of this item it is a masonic cipher ritual. Kneeling on my naked left knee, my right forming a square, my left hand supporting the holy bible, square, and compasses, my right resting thereon, in which due form i took upon myself the solemn oath or obligation of an entered apprentice mason, which is as follows. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with questions. It is a book or manual of basic instruction giving a brief summary of the basic principles of. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice. The apron flap of an entered apprentice mason is turned up. It is a constant transformation through the use of masonic symbols, rituals, and teachings on a journey of return to the center of our being. Wilmshurst, in his book meaning of masonry, writes, the very essence of the masonic doctrine. Official cipher 2010draft 8 masonic grand lodge of maine. This entered apprentice quiz may be used by any member of the lodge who seeks more light.
The lodge is set up with 3 alters along the sides of the room and 1 in the middle. Who can decipher these two pages from a freemason mnemonic. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. Much like all masonic activities the ritual is supposed to remain secret to the public.
This book appears to be a guide for the ceremonies of freemasonry. By having been tried, never denied, and now willing to be tried again. The responsibilities of an entered apprentice masonic glossary. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. A later page headed lsi ead is the beginning of the examination of the entered apprentice. First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the master mason degree. Entered apprentice flashcards by roger w brainscape. Some states have a cipher that will teach you what these shorthand words are, other states still use wordofmouth to teach other masons, mostly officers, how to read and understand this masonic shorthand. Entered apprentice questions for the entered apprentice. Order of royal and select masters, select master degree.
The entered apprentice is the first level of masonry. Claudy introduction at your leisure hours, that you may improve in masonic knowledge, you are to converse with wellinformed brethren, who will always be as ready to give, as you will be ready to receive, instruction. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with questions prepared by the committee on masonic education and information of the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of ohio 2008, grand lodge of ohio. The masonic journey from darkness toward light has its beginning in the giant stride of the entered apprentice degree. From gpthe lodge of holy saint john at je mqzrusa pqlem 5 what came you here to do mpq8 to learn to subdue my passions and improve myself in masonry 3 then you are a vsmason i presume 4 i am so taken and accepted among brothers and fellows 7 how do you know yourself.
Mar 03, 2007 the entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. Nov 24, 2016 the freemasons cipher from a book on codes and ciphers by careercommons, via flickr. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. The master approaching me from the east a second time, who presented me with the lambskin or white leather apron, and informed me that it was an emblem of innocence and the badge of a mason. Secret masonic handshakes, passwords, signs and grips for the entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason degrees of blue lodge freemasonry. What it sounds like to me is that you have found an old masonic ritual, and your looking to learn what is in it and how to read it. Entered apprentice handbook table of contents introduction page 2 freemasonry page 2 initiation, rite, and tradition page 3 the masonic secret page 4 symbolism page 5 expectations page 6 becoming a mason page 7 the entered apprentice degree page 7. Here you will find books that are part of this website. Officers, take your respective stations and places. A cipher book in the hands of any brother of an educational degree equaling to that of an entered apprentice or fellow craft is a huge mistake, and will only further ruin your masonic developmental experience especially if the cipher book includes more information than should be learned within your current degree. The masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of nevada, circa 1986. The craft all face towards the worshipful master, who makes, slowly and distinctly, the signs of an entered apprentice, fellow craft and. First degree catechism self study 40 with none at northern.