Books Available Through SCRL

A DAILY ADVANCEMENT IN MASONIC KNOWLEDGE, the collected Blue Friars Lectures, softcover, 346 pages, $14.00.  The Society of Blue Friars are a group of noted Masonic authors that began in 1932, first met in 1944 and at the 12th Annual Consistory (1956) for the first time the newly proclaimed Blue Friar addressed the assembled brothers.  This is a collection of forty six of the available papers.

ALLIED MASONIC GROUPS AND RITES, softcover, 35 pages, $3.00.  Descriptive listing of these organizations.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

AMERICAN FREEMASONS: Three Centuries of Building Communities by Mark A. Tabbert, softcover, 280 pages, $18.36.  Freemasonry's relative importance in society - potential - successes and shortcomings - how it fits - in each phase of our history.

BEYOND THE CRAFT by Keith B. Jackson, softcover, 104 pages, $24.00.  NEW revised edition with color illustrations.  Masonic Orders beyond the Craft that are worked in England and Wales.

BLACK SQUARE & COMPASS by Joseph A. Walkes, Jr., hardcover, 192 pages, $15.60.  Written by a Prince Hall Mason.  A must as over 2/3 of the states, including California, recognize Prince Hall.

BORN IN BLOOD - The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry by John J. Robinson, hardcover, 376 pages, $21.20.  Caused more Freemasons to think than any other book or author.  SCRL has sold over 2,400 copies.

BOY WHO CRIED WOLF by Richard P. Thorn, M.D., hardcover, 243 pages, $15.16.  Excellent treatment of religion and Freemasonry from a medical missionary, fundamentalist Christian and P.M.

BUILDERS by Joseph Fort Newton, hardcover, 345 pages, $15.60.  An outstanding classic of Masonic literature.  Bibliography, index, illustrated.  Many lodges present it to newly raised brethren.

BUILDERS OF EMPIRE: Freemasonry and British Imperialism 1717-1927 by Jessica L. Harland-Jacobs, hardcover, 384 pages, $33.95.  Examines cause and effect Freemasonry had on the world during the development of the British Empire.  A study in the globalization of our Craft.

THE CLERGY AND THE CRAFT by Dr. Forrest D. Haggard, softcover, 159 pages, $8.00.  A nationally known minister and Past Grand Master gives his views.

COIL’S MASONIC ENCYCLOPEDIA [REVISED AND UPDATED 1996].  $55.60.  "Over 1750 articles amply discussed from A-Z plus a Chronology beginning with the 10th century through the 20th.

THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO FREEMASONRY by S. Brent Morris, softcover, 334 pages, $16.11.  Easy to read, reveals the truths and dispels the myths that have surrounded the Freemasons for hundreds of years.   5 or more $14.00 each Postpaid USA.

COMPREHENSIVE VIEW OF FREEMASONRY by Henry W. Coil, hardcover, 288 pages, revised edition, $16.80.  A fine one volume history and background of Freemasonry.  With this, The Craft And Its Symbols and Solomon’s Builders one can discuss Freemasonry freely with non-masons.

CORNERSTONES OF FREEDOM by Dr. S. Brent Morris, softcover, 195 pages, $8.00.  History and examples of the Masonic Cornerstone Laying Ceremony.

THE COURTS AND FREEMASONRY by Alphonse Cerza, hardcover, 105 pages, $10.00.  Answers, by judges, to those who belittle Freemasonry.

CRACKING THE FREEMASONS CODE - The Truth About Solomon's Key and the Brotherhood by Robert L. D. Cooper, softcover, 240 pages. $11.20. Thomas Jackson says: " Cooper is probably as skeptical as anyone I know concerning unproven theories relating to Freemasonry and this book is quite candid in presenting many diverse theories, then dissecting them to show their lack of logic."

THE CRAFT AND ITS SYMBOLS by Allen E. Roberts, hardcover, 92 pages, $6.60.  SCRL has sold and/or presented over 24,000.  5 or more $6.50 each Postpaid USA.

THE CRAFT’S NOYSE by Jim Tresner, softcover, 70 pages, $4.00.  Composers who were Freemasons plus a Glossary of Musical Terms.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

CRYPTIC MASONRY by Jackson H. Chase, softcover, 94 pages, pocket size, $4.00.  Manual of instruction for Degrees of Royal Master, Select Master and Super-Excellent.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

DUNGEON, FIRE AND SWORD by John J. Robinson, hardcover, over 500 pages, $25.45.  Follow up to Born in Blood, history of Knights Templar, 50 pages on DeMolay.

THE EASTERN STAR - The Evolution from a Rite to an Order by Harold V. B. Voorhis, hardcover, 138 pages, $10.20.  New revised history including illustrations from Morris', Engle's and Macoy's publications.

5 - 15 MINUTE TALKS by Elbert Bede, softcover, 132 pages, $7.20.  30 addresses covering a wide range.

FOREIGN COUNTRIES by Carl Claudy, hardcover, 160 pages, $8.40.  Excellent gift for the new Master Mason.  10 chapters each on Entered-Passed-Raised.

FREEMASON AT WORK by Harry Carr, revised by Fredrick Smyth, hardcover, 405 pages, $39.75.  A classic. A collection of more than 200 questions with comprehensive answers to all manner of Masonic subjects.

FREEMASONRY - A Journey Through Ritual and Symbol by W. Kirk MacNulty, softcover, 96 pages, $16.96.  8"x11", heavy glossy paper to enhance the 133 illustrations, 17 in color.

FREEMASONRY AND DEMOCRACY: Its Evolution in North America by Allen E. Roberts & Wallace McLeod, softcover, 50 pages, $6.00.  Role of Freemasons in establishment of democracy.

FREEMASONRY AT THE TOP by John E. Beaumont, softcover, 131 pages, $8.76.  How one Master revitalized his lodge, attracted new members, involved old and young members and had committees which functioned.

FREEMASONRY FOR WIVES and others by Kent Henderson and Mark E. Furber, softcover, 52 pages, $6.00.  Just that, a wonderful gift for your new member to give his wife on his return home following his initiation.  To make it easy for you or your lodge to do this we will pay the shipping on orders of five or more. 

FREEMASONRY IN AMERICAN HISTORY by Allen E. Roberts, hardcover, 504 pages, $23.60.  Emphasizes Freemasonry’s part in our history.  Good source for a student.

FREEMASONRY - ITS HIDDEN MEANING by George H. Steinmetz, hardcover, 215 pages, $10.00.  Analyzes the lectures and symbols so they can be understood.

FREEMASONRY - Symbols, Secrets, Significance by W. Kirk MacNulty, hardcover, 405 pages, $38.25.  The text is accompanied by a really mind-blowing collection of wonderful illustrations, many in color.  An enlarged text and illustrations that make it a coffee-table version of the author's Freemasonry - A Journey Through Ritual and Symbol.

THE FREEMASONS: A History of the World’s Most Powerful Secret Society by Jasper Ridley, softcover, 359 pages, $12.70.  Thomas Jackson, Northern Light reviewer, says: “This just might be the finest, and fairest, historical review of Freemasonry ever published.”

FREEMASONS FOR DUMMIES by Christopher Hodapp (SCRL member), softcover, 368 pages, $15.99.  One of the well known "For Dummies" series.  A digest, encyclopedia, information about our Craft's past, present and future for you and your friends.  5 or more $14.00 each Postpaid USA.

FREEMASONS' GUIDE AND COMPENDIUM: New and Revised Edition, 2006 printing, 604 pages, indexed, hardcover, $25.45.  Available now after 15 year absence. A new edition of an old friend.

G. WASHINGTON - Master Mason by Allen E. Roberts, hardcover, 208+ pages, $14.36.  Much of the story in Washington’s own words for human interest.

THE GREAT LIGHT IN MASONRY by Joseph Fort Newton, softcover, 64 pages, $9.00.  A little book in praise of the Book of Books.  Eulogistic commentary on the Holy Bible.

THE GREAT TEACHINGS OF MASONRY by H. L. Haywood, hardcover, 200 pages, $10.36.  Classic that has been reprinted and enlarged.  Has great detail on the concept of “meeting upon the level.”

HISTORY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESEARCH LODGE, 20 page booklet, $1.00.  The who, what, where, when and why of the first fifty years of this successful lodge.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

HOUSE REUNITED by Allen E. Roberts, softcover, 102 pages, $4.50.  Story of Freemasonry’s involvement in the Reconstruction Period following the Civil War including President Johnson’s impeachment.

HOUSE UNDIVIDED by Allen E. Roberts, hardcover, 384 pages, $18.36.  The story of Freemasonry and the Civil War, the human side, brotherly love.

INNER WORKINGS: The Origin and Meaning of the Master’s Word by C. Bruce Hunter, hardcover, 143 pages, $14.00.  It is a good book for those of you who have ever wondered about its background.

IS IT TRUE WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT FREEMASONRY? (1997 Second Edition) by Art deHoyos and S. Brent Morris, softcover, 175 pages, $7.50.  Many exposes, lectures are discussed and refuted point by point.

JOSEPHUS - THE COMPLETE WORKS, hardcover, 926 pages, index, $14.97.  A history of the period of the Holy Bible, from creation to Roman occupation including King Solomon’s Temple.

THE LANDMARKS OF FREEMASONRY by Elbert Bede, softcover, 56 pages, $7.96.  A thumbnail treatment of a moot question in Freemasonry that has strong believers and disbelievers.

LEADING CHANGE - Overcoming the Ideology of Comfort and the Tyranny of Custom by James O’Toole, hardcover, 300 pages, $25.50.  One of the finest books on change.  Adaptable to Freemasonry and you.

LITTLE MASONIC LIBRARY, authors include Claudy, Pike, Newton, Pound, hardcover, 5 volumes, twenty subjects, $52.00.  Due to weight shipping is USA $4.00.

LIVING THE ENLIGHTENMENT: Freemasonry and Politics in Eighteenth-Century Europe by Margaret C. Jacob, softcover, 304 pages, $26.30.  One of the best written books by a disinterested third party.

THE LODGE AND THE CRAFT by Rollin C. Blackmer, softcover, 295 pages, $10.36.  31 lectures covering landmarks, charges, ritual, ceremonies, degrees.

THE LOST KEYS OF FREEMASONRY or The Secret of Hiram Abiff by Manly P. Hall, hardcover, 136 pages, $9.60.  Reveals the profounder aspects of an ancient fraternity which has always wrought for the benefit of mankind.  A book for the Mason and non-Mason to read over and over again.

MASONIC ACTION TEAMS: Increase Lodge Membership And Increase Program Attendance by Ronald J. Cottman, softcover, 160 pages, $10.00.  Can be recommended because it is a natural fit to Masonic Formation (California program).  While not the same the team approach tries to develop enthusiasm.

MASONIC ADDRESSES AND WRITINGS by Roscoe Pound, hardcover, 384+ pages, $12.76.  Dean Pound is recognized as one of the leading Masonic scholars, his inspiring addresses are admired by the Craft.

MASONIC FEASTS, BANQUETS AND TABLE LODGES, 28 page booklet, $3.00.  Historic data and rituals of Table Lodges.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

MASONIC HOMES, HOSPITALS, AND CHARITY FOUNDATIONS of The United States and Canada, softcover, 62 pages, $3.00.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

MASONIC INFORMATION FOR STATED MEETINGS compiled by Jack R. Levitt PGM - 21 page booklet, $1.50 POSTPAID.  5 or more $1.00 each Postpaid USA, 15 or more 80¢ each Postpaid USA.

MASONIC LIFELINE: LEADERSHIP by Allen Roberts, softcover, 144 pages, $14.75.  A ten-lesson manual (in workbook format) with plans and goals for Masonic leadership and education.

MASONIC MEMBERSHIP OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS by Ronald Heaton, softcover, 164 pages, $5.00.  Examines evidence of Masonic membership of 241 Revolutionary patriots.

MASONIC PHILANTHROPIES by S. Brent Morris, softcover, 110 pages, $5.00.  A brief outline of American Masonic Philanthropies with a precise accounting of expenditures in 1990.

MASONIC TRIVIA AND FACTS by Allen E. Roberts, hardcover, 216 pages, index, $18.95.  Over 600 questions and answers in the inimitable, provocative, Roberts style.

MASONRY AND ITS SYMBOLS by H. W. Percival, softcover, 90 pages, $11.00.  By understanding the meaning of the symbols, Masons will see them as guide-posts in their lives.

THE MASTER’S BOOK OF SHORT SPEECHES by Walter E. Willets, softcover, 72 pages, pocket size, $5.20.  Includes welcomes to visitors and short messages for various occasions.

MEDITATIONS ON MASONIC SYMBOLISM by John R. Heisner, softcover, 158 pages, $16.96. Filled with good advice for seasoned veterans of Masonry as well as the newly made Master Mason.

THE MEN’S HOUSE by Joseph Fort Newton, hardcover, 253 pages, $10.36.  Writings and addresses from one of the Craft’s most eloquent authors.

MILLENNIAL MASONRY by Kent Henderson, softcover, 187 pages, $15.20.  Compares types of different Masonic governing bodies, customs and practices.  Points out that European Masonry is thriving.

MORE ABOUT MASONRY by H. L. Haywood, softcover, 236 pages, $6.00.  Companion to The Newly Made Mason, origins of the Craft, history, organization and Grand Lodges, relation to civil government.

THE MYSTIC TIE by Allen E. Roberts, hardcover, 312 pages, $13.20.  Plato, Civil War, Prince Hall with sometimes controversial opinions.

THE NEWLY MADE MASON by H. L. Haywood, hardcover, 234 pages, $12.76.  For the newly-made Mason but is chock full of Masonic facts for all; origin, history, philosophy, symbolism, organization.

THE OLD PAST MASTER by Carl H. Claudy, softcover, 88 pages, $10.00.  Claudy poses questions that might come up in the Lodge causing concern for the new Master Mason.

100 SHORT PRAYERS by May Stafford Hilburn, softcover, 108 pages, pocket size, $4.76.  Not Masonic but adaptable.  If you’re called on you’ll be ready.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

ONE HUNDRED ONE QUESTIONS ABOUT FREEMASONRY, 69 page booklet, $3.00.  Questions most commonly asked and brief but complete answers.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

THE ORIGINS OF FREEMASONRY - Facts & Fictions by Margaret C. Jacob, hardcover, 168 pages, $22.53.  Author of Living The Enlightenment.  Reviewed in Winter 2006 California Freemason.  Clear evolution of Freemasonry, what attracted the gentlemen, was lived not joined, influenced local and national politics.

THE ORIGINS OF FREEMASONRY by David Stevenson, softcover, 245 pages, $14.44.  Traces the influences which formed early Freemasonry and analyses the evidence relating to its emergence primarily in Scotland and its subsequent spread to England.

OUR COLORED BRETHREN - The Story of Alpha Lodge (No. 116) of New Jersey by Harold V. B. Voorhis, softcover, 50 pages, $9.00.  Chartered with a white membership in 1871, first colored candidates in 1872.

OUT OF THE SHADOWS, The Emergence of Prince Hall Freemasonry in America by Alton G. Roundtree and Paul M. Bessel, hardcover, 474 pages, $25.45.  Thomas W. Jackson, Northern Light reviewer: "possibly the most comprehensive book ever written on Prince Hall Freemasonry - represents the combined view of two of today's foremost thinking minds on the subject."

PAUL REVERE AND FREEMASONRY by Edith Steblecki, softcover, 122 pages, $6.00.  An excellent description of Freemasonry and life as it was over 200 years ago.

A PILGRIM’S PATH by John J. Robinson, hardcover, 178 pages, $16.96.  The most widely read and highly publicized Masonic book of recent years.  A must if you haven’t.  Excellent gift for friends, Masonic or not.

POCKET ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MASONIC SYMBOLS, softcover, 60+ pages, $3.00.  Over 200 symbols briefly and not so briefly covered with cross indexing.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

POCKET MASONIC DICTIONARY, softcover, 448 definitions, $3.00.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

THE RATIONALE OF FREEMASONRY by Bobby J. Demott, softcover, 235 pages, $16.00.  Personal view of Masonry in which the author melds the views of better known authors.  Well indexed.

REFLECTIONS by James I. Miller, softcover, 140+ pages, $7.16.  Our reviewer, Norman B. Leeper: “There is a lot of Masonry in this book to the point of being a worthy primer for coaches.”  Twenty short talks.

THE REGIUS POEM, Freemasonry’s oldest document; some facsimile pages, complete text and commentary.  A must for every well informed Freemason. $3.00.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

REVOLUTIONARY BROTHERHOOD: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840 by Steven C. Bullock, softcover, 421+ pages, $22.06.  Thomas W. Jackson writes: “This book’s greatest importance is not the analysis of Freemasonry but the observation of Freemasonry’s influence on the development of American culture, thought and idealism, required reading for Masonic leaders.”

THE ROYAL ARCH: Its Hidden Meaning by George H. Steinmetz, softcover, 145 pages, $7.60.  For one who wishes to dig deeper into the study of the symbolism of the Mark Master and Royal Arch degrees.

SEARCH FOR LEADERSHIP by Allen E. Roberts, hardcover, 240 pages, $10.00.  Leadership, or the lack of it.  One man’s attempt to define the deterioration of leadership during past four decades.

SEEKERS OF TRUTH by Allen E. Roberts, 272 pages, hardcover, $18.95.  Story of Philalethes Society.

SHARED SPIRIT: Freemasonry and the Native American Tradition by Robert Davis and Jim Tresner, softcover, 54 pages, $4.00.  Based on shared traditions.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

SHORT TALKS ON MASONRY by Joseph Fort Newton, softcover, 255 pages, $8.00.  Masonic emblems, Symbolism, history and philosophy of Freemasonry.

SOLOMON'S BUILDERS: Freemasons, Founding Fathers, Secrets of Washington DC by Chris Hodapp, author of Freemasons for Dummies, softcover, 324 pages, $11.96.  Tom Jackson in Northern Light: "Best I have seen written, riding on the coattails of The Da Vinci Code. Good to recommend to non-Masons.  5 or more $12.00 each Postpaid USA.

SOURCES OF MASONIC SYMBOLISM by Alex Horne, hardcover, 98 pages, $10.80.  Very readable and offers an historical basis for much Masonic information.

THE STORY OF THE SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY by Harold V. B. Voorhis, softcover, 72 pages, $4.80.  A valuable compilation of data considering only 72 pages.

SYMBOLS OF FREEMASONRY by Daniel Béresniak, hardcover, 128 pages, $16.96.  One of the better books on Masonic symbolism, well written and it is "pithy", says our reviewer.

THE TEMPLE AND THE LODGE by Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh, now available in softcover, 306 pages, index, $11.86.  Charts the birth of Freemasonry through survival of Templar traditions.

THE TEMPLAR CODE FOR DUMMIES by Christopher Hodapp (author Freemasons for Dummies) and Alice Van Kannon, softcover, 360 pages, $15.99.  Best described by authors: "We wrote this book to assemble the vast, outlandish, popular and confusing lore of the Knights Templar into one convenient volume"

3-5-7 MINUTE TALKS ON FREEMASONRY by Elbert Bede, softcover, 116 pages, enlarged edition, $5.20.  Don't be unprepared!  Short enough not to be boring - long enough to convey any message.

TIED TO MASONIC APRON STRINGS by Stewart M. L. Pollard, softcover, 126 pages, $4.80.  Humorous incidents that occur in Masonic gatherings.  An armchair delight and “wit” to brighten Masonic talks.

VISTAS OF MASONRY by Raymond B. Pease, 50 page booklet, $3.00.  Language, symbolism and history of words used in or peculiar to Freemasonry.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

THE WAY OF THE CRAFTSMAN by W. Kirk MacNulty, softcover, 160 pages, English quality, $18.00.  True meaning and significance behind the rituals of Freemasonry, interesting to Masons and non-Masons alike.

WHAT IS FREEMASONRY? by Robert J. Lewinski, 79 page booklet, $3.00.  For the new or prospective Mason, explains significance, history, organization.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

WHAT MASONRY MEANS by William E. Hammond, softcover, 173 pages, index, $6.80.  Hammond said years of attending lodges had not given most Masons a clear idea of what Masonry was really about.

WHAT’S A MASON? 16-page booklet describing the Masonic Fraternity and its purposes, $ .50.  Answers many frequently asked questions about the Fraternity.  No charge for shipping if ordered with other books.

WHO MOVED MY CHEESE? by Spencer Johnson, M.D., hardcover, 94 pages, $16.96.  A simple story with profound lesson about change.  Used in New York and California Grand Lodge Work Shops.

WILLIAM PRESTON AND HIS WORK by Colin Dyer, hardcover, 290 pages, English high quality, $10.00.  From whence came our ritual.  Enjoy and profit from the long form of much of our present day ritual, Hiramic Legend, etc.

WORSHIPFUL MASTER’S ASSISTANT, hardcover, 270 pages, index, $15.16.  Originally Macoy’s Worshipful Master’s Assistant, revised by Allen E. Roberts.  Quoting Allen E. Roberts: “ What Robert Macoy had to say in 1885 is just as vital today and he actually paved the way for much of the esoteric ceremonies in use today.”