The Ritual of Pennsylvania Ancient York Masonry Hardcover – May 23, 2010

The Ritual of Pennsylvania Ancient York Masonry is a book that provides a comprehensive description of the ceremonial practices and traditions of the Ancient York Masons in Pennsylvania. The author of the book is anonymous, but it is believed to have been written by a prominent member of the Masonic community. The book covers the various degrees of Masonry, including the Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason degrees. It also includes detailed descriptions of the various symbols and allegories used in Masonic ceremonies, as well as the rituals and procedures involved in conducting these ceremonies. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and traditions of Masonry, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of this ancient and secretive fraternity.Concerning the Pennsylvania ritual, Albert G. Mackey wrote, �������The method of Entering, Passing, and raising candidates in the Lodges of Pennsylvania differs so materially from that practiced in the other States of the Union, that it cannot be considered as a part of the American Rite as first taught by Webb, but rather as an independent, Pennsylvania modification of the York Rite of England. Indeed, the Pennsylvania system of work much more resembles the English than the American. Its ritual is simple and didactic, like the former, and is almost entirely without the impressive dramatization of the latter.������� This fascinating book contains the complete ritual of the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason, deciphered from a work dated 1880. Although modern Masonic historians claim that the current Pennsylvania ritual is the �������Antients' work,������� it differs significantly from the ritual used 100 years ago, as revealed herein. For the first time ever, this old ritual makes available the most unusual ritual ever used in American Masonry. If you have never seen the Pennsylvania ritual, this book will give you insight concerning the nature of the Pennsylvania workings, as the editor compares the old and new rituals. Pennsylvania Masons will be amazed at the changes which have been made in their ritual in the last 100 years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more