‘Can you name ten most essential Masonic books?’

    

SCRL

Can you name ten most essential Masonic books? I no longer can. It’s been too long, have read too many, respected too many, and have reassessed the worth of too many others. Burned out. But if you can, Southern California Research Lodge wants to hear from you.

The lodge recently announced a poll, the results of which will be published in the September issue of its magazine Fraternal Review. From the publicity:

We are looking for the most essential Masonic books that have helped shape and influence the fraternity. The books that have opened your eyes to the depth and power of Masonic philosophy—or that inspired, moved, or encouraged you to seek further Light in Masonry. 

Please list the ten seminal books that you can think of as the most influential that you have owned. They can be both fiction and non-fiction, of any era, but they must be accessible in English. The only immutable requirement is that they must be about Freemasonry.

Other things to consider when making your nominations:

 ● Educational value: Do they shed light on Masonic philosophy, symbolism, ritual, traditions and/or practices?

 ● Historical significance: Are we still discussing or referencing the individual today?

 ● Esoteric or spiritual significance to Masonry: Do they open up the deeper levels of Masonic meanings?

 ● Inspirational value: Has the individual powerfully influenced Masons to a newfound appreciation toward our Craft?

 ● Cultural impact: Has it helped evolve Masonry or, perhaps, to diminish?

Click here for more information and to get started submitting your list.