{"product_id":"history-of-freemasonry","title":"History of Freemasonry","description":"This is the first volume of the author's monumental 7-volume history of Freemasonry, originally published a century ago. A thoughtfully researched history, it debunks many of the myths that have attached themselves to the \"secret\" society. No wonder myths abound: As early as 1719, Lodges were burning manuscripts to prevent their falling \"into strange hands.\" Detractors claimed Masonry is a religion, and, indeed, the practice does teach moral and charitable virtues. But over the years the Masons in America have evolved into a more social fraternal organization. The author divides Freemasonry into two periods: the Prehistoric--the period within which no \"authentic memorials\" exist; and Historic--the period within which authentic memorials exist. This scholarly and thoughtful history, analyzes ancient manuscripts and legends and blankets every facet of Masonry from Druidism and pre-Crusades activities through the famous Leland Manuscript of the mid-1700s, a purported Masonic history which the author says has been exposed as a forgery. A must for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of Freemansonry.","brand":"OUATB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48135353139455,"sku":"*R0052305*","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/5550\/7364\/files\/23044013482458.jpg?v=1770148115","url":"https:\/\/shop.onceuponatimebooks.com\/products\/history-of-freemasonry","provider":"Once Upon a Time Books AR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}