by A Member of the Craft
The Text Book of Freemasonry serves as a comprehensive instruction manual detailing the mysteries and ceremonies of Craft Masonry. Compiled anonymously by someone identified only as “A Member of the Craft,” the handbook provides extensive guidance on the foundational rituals of the fraternity.
The book systematically covers the core workings of the lodge, containing the complete rituals for the Entered Apprentice, Fellow-Craft, and Master Mason degrees, alongside the full texts of their three corresponding lectures. Additionally, it outlines the specific procedures and ceremonies required for officially installing a lodge’s Worshipful Master and its various officers.
Beyond the foundational craft degrees, the manual expands its scope to include the Ceremony of Exaltation in the Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch. To supplement these ritualistic instructions, the volume also features a curated selection of Masonic songs and is visually enriched with four engravings of Masonic tracing boards, which are traditional illustrated tools used for moral and philosophical instruction within the Craft.
Westphalia Press 