Research Papers
A selection of Masonic research papers presented at Internet Lodge, written by
members of the Lodge or donated to the Internet Lodge Library.
- Elias Ashmole's initiation ... and some more questions.
By Yasha Beresiner, PGStB (UGLE) Hon SGW (GL State of Israel)
PSGW (Reg GL Italy) PM Quatuor Coronati Lodge 2076 EC
- The Origin and Fate of the Temples at Jerusalem
By W.Bro P.E.H.Thomas
This wonderfully detailed document has been prepared primarily for the interest
of all Freemasons whose Constitutions are recognised by the United Grand Lodge
of England. It deals essentially with Biblical facts insofar as it has been possible
to establish them with reasonable confidence. In so doing, it encompasses that
portion of Biblical history which, in essence, forms the bedrock of much Freemasonic
ritual; not only within the Craft but within the Holy Royal Arch as well.
- A Year in the Life of the Secretary of an
English Lodge
By Bro Alan B Bevins, Past Provincial Junior Grand Warden (Surrey) EC
Presented to United Masters Lodge No 167 NZ, at the meeting on 22 Apr 1999
This is the story of a year in the life of a typical English lodge secretary.
It reflects the happenings of a typical English lodge, if there is such a thing,
though its procedures are normal English practice.
- John Soane - Architect
By William Palin, Assistant Curator Sir John Soane's Museum
John Soane, architect (1753-1837) was appointed Grand Superintendent of Works
of the Freemasons in 1813, a post he held until his death.
- Masonry with a Message and
a Mission (Word .doc file)
Some remarks on the history of Freemasonry in The Netherlands Address to Internet
Lodge, Kingston-upon-Hull, August 8, 2002 by Evert Kwaadgras Archivist, Librarian
& Curator to the Grand East of The Netherlands (in MS Word format). Also available
in PDF format
- The Future of Ritual
By Bro Rev Barker Cryer PGChap.
- The History of Freemasonry in Turkey
by V.W.Bro Celil Layiktez PAGM (GLoTurkey). Also available as a
Word .doc file
- Masonic Principles
Revisited by Charles Donaldson. (PDF file)
Are the principles on which Freemasonry is founded still relevant today and more
importantly are they relevant to the future?
- Is It True What They Say about Freemasonry
The Methods of Anti-Masons -Second Edition by Art de Hoyos and S Brent Morris
with foreword and Addendum by James T. Tresner II
- Freemasonry and the British Problem
By Andrew Prescott
- The Trials and Tribulations
of a Masonic Apologist (PDF file)
By W. Bro: R.A. Gilbert, PPrSGD (Glos.) Presented in Internet Lodge in August
1998.
- The Missing Master Mason
Presented in Internet Lodge in March 1999 by the Worshipful Master, WBro John
Belton. Also available as a
Lotus Word Pro file or as a webpage.
- A response by The Revd. Neville
Barker Cryer. Reply for the Guests at Internet Lodge Installation on March
20, 1999 (Word .doc file)
- A European View of Masonic Growth
(Word .doc file)
By WBro. Michel L. Brodsky. Presented in Internet Lodge in August 1999. Also available
as a Webpage.
- Centennial History of Granite
Lodge No. 446 GRC (PDF file)
By WBro Alan Tibbetts.
- The Devil's Freemason
(PDF file)
Prof Andrew Prescott, Britain's first academic researching freemasonry explains
the background to his appointment and offers an intriguing paper on Richard Carlile
and his exposure The Manual of Freemasonry - still in print 170 years later! A
fascinating tale of 19th century radicalism in England.
- The Masonic Approach to Self-Development
Past Influences, Future Role and Present Acknowledgement. by WBro Phillip Hellier.
Also available as aPDF file
- Is it really our fault?
A look at the Declining Membership in Freemasonry. By Bro J Hogg.
- The Final Forty Years
By Alan Busfield - a view of the historic and future membership trends in New
Zealand. One of the key papers on the subject - essential reading.
- Discussion
On the paper The Final Forty Years by Alan Busfield.
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