Book of constitutions 1723

Anderson j constitutions 1723 80 pages london internet archive. 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. The constitutions of the freemasons james anderson. 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. 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. 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. Such a book dated as of today bears on the face of it little resemblance to the edition of 1723. On the 29th of september, 1721, he was commissioned by the grand lodge to collect and compile the history, charges, and regulations of the fraternity from the then. 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. Today we value the doctors labours less highly, but the constitutions of 1723 is nevertheless one of the most important records of the craft. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. According to anderson, he was commissioned to digest the old gothic constitutions of freemasonry.

This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers. Modeled on spratts irish constitutions, the regulations are comprehensive and well written, and are followed by an extended section devoted to songs. This is an online electronic edition of the the first masonic book. Reproduction of the constitutions of the freemasons or. 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. This is now the wellknown book of constitutions, which contains the history of freemasonry or, more correctly, architecture, the ancient charges. Andersons constitutions, the first book to discuss activities of the fraternity, was published in 1723. The constitutions of the freemasons, free pdf global grey.

The frontispiece to the constitutions of 1723, which was used over again without alteration in 1738, represents a classical arcade in the foreground of which stand two noble personages, each attended by three others of whom one of those on the spectators left carries cloaks and pairs of. Andersons constitutions of 1723 masonic service association on. Including an analysis of andersons constitutions of 1723 and 1738 by hyneman, leon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Aug 03, 2015 dissecting the 1723 constitutions of free masons. Lionel vibert, of marline, lansdowne, bath, england, is author of freemasonry before the existence of grand lodges and the story of the craft and is editor of miscellanea latomorum.

This was the first masonic book known to have been published in the american colonies, printed in philadelphia in 1734. Andersons constitutions of 1723 by masonic service. Grand lodge of ireland 1858 the laws and constitutions of the grand lodge of scotland 1879. Anderson is a figure of central significance whose importance lies in providing a history stressing the antiquity and importance of the. An american facsimile of the first edition of 1723 was issued at new york city in 1855, and there are reprints of the same edition in coxs old constitutions belonging to the freemasons of england and ireland 1871 and in the first volume of kennings masonic arch. April 2020 index r public holidays meetings falling on publication accounts, circulation etc.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of th. The 1723 edition of the book of constitutions was far from being the sole work of anderson. 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. I do not make my claims lightly, and i hope this article will. Buy andersons constitutions of 1723 by masonic service association online at alibris. Since that time interest in freemasonry has developed and emerged on a worldwide scale. American facsimile edition of 1855, is the only english complete reproduction of the constitutions of 1723. Foulabook download the constitutions of the freemasons. The constitutions of the freemasons 1723 the constitutions of the freemasons 1855 constitute of the freemasons 1873 constitutions ugle 1908 constitutions ugle 1919 the constitutions of freemasonry. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers, and of great importance to. Lionel vibert, past master quator coronati lodge no. A new edition of the constitutions was published in 1754, by john entick. 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.

Book of constitutions of the grand lodge of kentucky. The constitutions of freemasons andersons constitutions. An american facsimile of the first edition of 1723 was issued at new york city in 1855. James anderson, the authorcompiler of the constitutions ii of 1723. Andersons constitutions of 1723 general regulations, compiled first by m. Download the constitutions of the freemasons pdf by james anderson. One has only to read it alongside the con stitutions of 1723, to see how profound and farreach. Sep 04, 2008 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. Common sense by thomas paine, the constitution of the united states of america, with the bill of rights and all of the amendm. The frontispiece to the constitutions of 1723, which was used over again without alteration in 1738, represents a classical arcade in the foreground of which stand two noble personages, each attended by three others of whom one of those on the spectators left carries cloaks and pairs of gloves. Some masonic writers term itd esaguliers constitutions. At the beginning, instead of andersons history, is an extended. The constitutions of the freemasons, for the use of the lodges in london and westminster, was published in 1723.

It was written by james anderson, a presbyterian clergyman, at the request of john theophilus. Andersons constitutions of 1723 freemason information. Woodford, hughans collaborator, edited an edition of the constitution book of 1723 as volume i of kennings masonic archeological library, under date of 1878. The constitutions of the freemasons unl digital commons. The house of the temples international masonic collection now contains over 8,000 volumes written in 25 languages. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Please take your time reading and understanding this important article. I do not make my claims lightly, and i hope this article will lead others into researching this important topic further. Andersons constitutions of 1723 paperback september 10, 2010 by masonic service association author 4. Aug 24, 2017 freemasonry in england from 1567 to 18. This is a correct and detailed reproduction of the book exactly as anderson first published it, and is valuable accordingly. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers, and. The original andersons constitutions was published in 1723.

The book of constitutions of the ancient and honorable fraternityof free and accepted masons containing their history, charges, regulations, etc collected and digested. The book was submitted for approval to grand lodge, and published by order of the grand master in 1723, with the addition of the outgoing grand masters method of constituting a new masonic lodge. Anderson whose constitutions is the groundwork of our laws, is not only interesting but useful. Printed one year before the constitutions of the grand lodge of england, and being, as hughan holds, an exclusively operative document, it stands at the parting of the ways between operative and speculative masonry. On the 29th of september, 1721, he was commissioned by the grand lodge to collect and compile the history, charges, and regulations of the fraternity from the then existing ancient constitutions of the lodges. This constitution and the laws enacted thereunder shall be designated as the book of constitutions of the most worshipful grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of colorado, hereinafter referred to as the book of constitutions. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The full title of the 1723 edition was the constitutions of the freemasons.

Andersons constitutions of 1723 by masonic service association. It was taken by the grand lodge of ireland as the model for their book of constitutions in 1730. Claudy tells us that the book of constitution s, guarded by the tilers. In its chronicle of freemasonrys early history, the 18thcentury constitutions, written by scottish minister james anderson and first published in 1723, stands as a pivotal, groundbreaking work.

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. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers, and of great importance. An american facsimile of the first edition of 1723 was issued at new york city in 1855, and there are reprints of the same edition in coxs old constitutions belonging to the freemasons of england and ireland 1871 and in the first volume of. 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. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. The recorded history of grand lodge dates only from 1723 when the first minute book was commenced, and so for a contemporary account of the formation of grand lodge, and of the first six years of its existence, we have to depend almost exclusively on dr. Andersons constitutions of 1723 andersons constitutions of 1723 by bro. The foundation book of british and international freemasonry. Andersons constitutions of 1723 online the complete text is now available online of benjamin franklins reprint of james andersons constitutions of 1723. In 1756 he published the antients own book of constitutions, entitled the ahiman rezon, for which no meaning is known.