The History Of Freemasonry Vol. I by Albert G. Mackey
Origins of Freemasonry
Operative to Speculative
Foundational Historical Study
The History of Freemasonry, Volume I by Albert G. Mackey is a foundational exploration of the legendary, symbolic, and cultural origins of the Masonic tradition. In this first volume of his monumental work, Mackey examines the roots of Freemasonry through its myths, manuscripts, and early theories of origin.
Divided into chapters that trace the development of Masonic legend from ancient civilizations to medieval Europe, the book gives special attention to key texts such as the Halliwell Poem and the Old Charges. Mackey systematically analyzes myths surrounding figures like Euclid, Nimrod, Hermes, and St. Alban, and examines their role in shaping Masonic identity.
Further sections explore influential interpretive schools—Prestonian, Hutchinsonian, Oliverian—as well as legendary connections between Masonry and the Temple of Solomon, the Dionysian Artificers, Druidism, and the Crusades. The volume concludes with a detailed account of the Scottish Templars and their symbolic legacy.
Preface
Part One – Prehistoric Masonry
Chapter I – Tradition and History in Masonry
Chapter II – The Legendary History of Freemasonry
Chapter III – The Old Manuscripts
Chapter IV – The Legend of the Craft
Chapter V – The Halliwell Poem and the Legend
Chapter VI – The Origin of the Halliwell Poem
Chapter VII – The Legend, the Germ of History
Chapter VIII – The Origin of Geometry
Chapter IX – The Legend of Lamech’s Sons and the Pillars
Chapter X – The Legend of Hermes
Chapter XI – The Tower of Babel
Chapter XII – The Legend of Nimrod
Chapter XIII – The Legend of Euclid
Chapter XIV – The Legend of the Temple
Chapter XV – The Extension of the Art into Other Countries
Chapter XVI – The Legend of Charles Martel and Namus Grecus
Chapter XVII – The Legend of St. Alban
Chapter XVIII – The York Legend
Chapter XIX – Summary of the Legend of the Craft
Chapter XX – The Andersonian Theory
Chapter XXI – The Prestonian Theory
Chapter XXII – The Hutchinsonian Theory
Chapter XXIII – The Oliverian Theory
Chapter XXIV – The Temple Legend
Chapter XXV – Legend of the Dionysiac Artificers
Chapter XXVI – Freemasonry and the Ancient Mysteries
Chapter XXVII – Druidism and Freemasonry
Chapter XXVIII – Freemasonry and the Crusades
Chapter XXIX – The Story of the Scottish Templars
Additional information
| Author | Albert G. Mackey |
|---|---|
| Pages | 280 |
| Size | 6 x 9 in |
| Collection | Freemasonry Books |
| Imprint | Freemasonry Books |
The History Of Freemasonry Vol. I by Albert G. Mackey
Origins of Freemasonry
Operative to Speculative
Foundational Historical Study
The History of Freemasonry, Volume I by Albert G. Mackey is a foundational exploration of the legendary, symbolic, and cultural origins of the Masonic tradition. In this first volume of his monumental work, Mackey examines the roots of Freemasonry through its myths, manuscripts, and early theories of origin.
Divided into chapters that trace the development of Masonic legend from ancient civilizations to medieval Europe, the book gives special attention to key texts such as the Halliwell Poem and the Old Charges. Mackey systematically analyzes myths surrounding figures like Euclid, Nimrod, Hermes, and St. Alban, and examines their role in shaping Masonic identity.
Further sections explore influential interpretive schools—Prestonian, Hutchinsonian, Oliverian—as well as legendary connections between Masonry and the Temple of Solomon, the Dionysian Artificers, Druidism, and the Crusades. The volume concludes with a detailed account of the Scottish Templars and their symbolic legacy.
Preface
Part One – Prehistoric Masonry
Chapter I – Tradition and History in Masonry
Chapter II – The Legendary History of Freemasonry
Chapter III – The Old Manuscripts
Chapter IV – The Legend of the Craft
Chapter V – The Halliwell Poem and the Legend
Chapter VI – The Origin of the Halliwell Poem
Chapter VII – The Legend, the Germ of History
Chapter VIII – The Origin of Geometry
Chapter IX – The Legend of Lamech’s Sons and the Pillars
Chapter X – The Legend of Hermes
Chapter XI – The Tower of Babel
Chapter XII – The Legend of Nimrod
Chapter XIII – The Legend of Euclid
Chapter XIV – The Legend of the Temple
Chapter XV – The Extension of the Art into Other Countries
Chapter XVI – The Legend of Charles Martel and Namus Grecus
Chapter XVII – The Legend of St. Alban
Chapter XVIII – The York Legend
Chapter XIX – Summary of the Legend of the Craft
Chapter XX – The Andersonian Theory
Chapter XXI – The Prestonian Theory
Chapter XXII – The Hutchinsonian Theory
Chapter XXIII – The Oliverian Theory
Chapter XXIV – The Temple Legend
Chapter XXV – Legend of the Dionysiac Artificers
Chapter XXVI – Freemasonry and the Ancient Mysteries
Chapter XXVII – Druidism and Freemasonry
Chapter XXVIII – Freemasonry and the Crusades
Chapter XXIX – The Story of the Scottish Templars
Additional information
| Author | Albert G. Mackey |
|---|---|
| Pages | 280 |
| Size | 6 x 9 in |
| Collection | Freemasonry Books |
| Imprint | Freemasonry Books |