He reverted to the charges as drawn up in 1723 into which, especially in the first charge, anderson had introduced various modifications in the 1738 edition. It was edited by the presbyterian clergyman, james anderson, to the order of john theophilus desaguliers, and approved by a grand lodge committee under his control. This was in 1670 and this james anderson is no doubt another person. The constitutions of freemasons andersons constitutions. The freemasons wanted a central bank which must have a central government to enforce it. The constitutions of the freemasons, free pdf global grey. The current edition, which includes all updates, is available for download in three sections. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers, and of great importance to. The old constitutions of freemasonry pdf book manual. Che 01b constitutions of freemasontp being a reprint of the earliest printed edition, now in the library of the grand lodge of iowa, which was published by j. Buy the constitutions of the freemasons by james anderson paperback online at lulu. The book of constitutions grand lodge of colorado page 1 constitution preamble we, the grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of colorado, in order to form a more perfect fraternal union, and to provide for and promote the general welfare of the masonic craft, do ordain and establish this constitution. Lodgequatuorcoronati, authorofthestoryofthecraft,etc.
The city of york, in the north of england, is celebrated for its traditional connection with freemasonry in that kingdom. This is an online electronic edition of the the first masonic book printed in america, which was produced in philadelphia by benjamin franklin in 1734, and was a. The book of constitutions is the symbol of constituted law rather than of silence and circumspection, and when guarded by the tilers sword it would seem properly to symbolize regard for and obedience to law, a prominent masonic duty. Download the old constitutions of freemasonry book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. Henry clausen, the head of freemasonry in the 60s and 70s, said this in his book, masons who helped shape our nation pp 1416. Read online the old constitutions of freemasonry book pdf free download link book now. I do not make my claims lightly, and i hope this article will lead others into researching this important topic further. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using. The constitutions of the freemasons classic reprint. The following are the principal editions of the book of constitutions to have been published since the formation of the united grand lodge of england. James anderson the constitutions of the freemasons 1734 1. Andersons constitutions of 1723 freemason information. The constitutions of the freemasons 1734 by james anderson.
There was in 1722 an informal issue of the old regulations, in a copy of a ms. Download the constitutions of the freemasons pdf by james andersonfrom the preface. This book is a fantastic snapshot of masonic lore from another century. The constitutions of freemasons andersons constitutions a defence of freemasonry. Foulabook download the constitutions of the freemasons. Laws and constitutions of the grand lodge of ireland. This is an online electronic edition of the the first masonic book printed in america, which was produced in philadelphia by benjamin franklin in 1734, and was a reprint of a work by james anderson who is identified as the author in an appendix printed in london in 1723. In presenting an american edition of andersons constitutions to the masonic fraternity, the publisher feels confident that there are but few readers in the order who have not dwelt with interest and delight on the pages of this most popular work popular at least with masons, and esteemed by them as the written landmarks of masonry. Book of constitutions general index 254 kb also available for download is the current edition of the booklet entitled information for the guidance of members of the craft 2018 591 kb. Of that most ancient and right worshipful fraternity, for the use of the lodges classic reprint. This is an online electronic edition of the the first masonic book printed in america, which was produced in philadelphia by benjamin. Constitutions of the antient fraternity of free and accepted masons a new edition.
Mb101 the constitutions of the freemasons by james anderson soft cover, 6 x 9, 97 pages containing the history, charges, regulations, etc. Please take your time reading and understanding this important article. This is a new edition of the the first masonic book printed in america, which was originally produced in philadelphia by benjamin franklin in 1734, and was a reprint of a work by james anderson who is identified as the author in an appendix printed in london in 1723. Andersons landmark constitutions of the freemasons, 1784 freemasonry anderson, james. This is a new edition of the the first masonic book printed in america, which was originally produced in philadelphia by benjamin franklin in 1734, and was a reprint of a work by james anderson who is identified as the author in an appendix printed in. By the solemn act of union between the two grand lodges of freemasons of england in december 18, it was. Today we value the doctors labours less highly, but the constitutions of 1723 is nevertheless one of the most important records of the craft. Grand constitutions of freemasonry albert pike, 33, sovereign grand commander 185991 contains the most important traditional documents in the scottish rite.
A new edition of the constitutions was published in 1754, by john entick. It does not recognise or admit the existence of any superior masonic authority, however styled. This grand lodge is a sovereign and independent body practising freemasonry only within the three degrees and only with the limits defined in its constitution as pure ancient masonry. Book of constitutions united grand lodge of england.
The constitutions of the freemasons by james anderson. Benjamin franklin, grand master of masons of pennsylvania. The constitutions of freemasons andersons constitutions the constitutions of the freemasons, for the use of the lodges in london and westminster, was published in 1723. Grand lodge of ireland laws and constitutions page 4 9.
Image 4 of constitutions, 4 thirtythird and last degree of the ancient accepted scottish rite of freemasonry, and whose powers, privileges, and duties shall be as hereinafter defined. The 1723 edition of the constitutions was edited and reprinted by benjamin franklin in philadelphia in 1734, becoming the first masonic book printed in america. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic. The royal arch regulations taken from the 2019 edition of the book of constitutions are available for download in pdf format as a read only document. The date and place of his birth have not yet been discovered with certainty, but the date was probably 1680, and the place, aberdeen, in scotland, where he was educated and where he probably took the degrees of master of arts. Includes booklets information for the guidance of members of the craft 2019 edition and new information about masonic charities. The constitutions of the freemasons containing the history. The edition of the constitutions of the freemasons that franklin produced in philadelphia in 1734 is a fairly faithful reprinting of the london original of eleven years earlier. The key event in the development of freemasonry into the one of the largest and most influential social organisations in the world was the establishment of a grand lodge in london in 1717, and the fundamental starting point for investigations into the early history of the grand lodge remains the book of constitutions of the freemasons published in london in february 1723. The constitutions of the freemasons, compiled by james. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. The constitutions of the freemasons classic reprint paperback june 12, 2012 by james anderson author 4. Andersons constitutions were based on the old masonic manuscripts also called gothic constitutions and on the general regulations which had been compiled first by george payne in 1720. Index to andersons constitutions of 1723 until a full transcription of the 1723 edition is completed, researchers are directed to the text of the 1734 edition, transcribed by paul royster, university.