Andersons book of constitutions

The constitutions of the freemasons 1734 by james anderson. Anderson, as he states in constitutions 1738, that. Download andersons constitutions of 1738 pdf free video. Aug 24, 2017 freemasonry in england from 1567 to 18. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 04, 2016 download andersons constitutions of 1738 pdf free. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. A lodge under dispensation is a temporary body of masons congregating and exercising certain limited functions by virtue of a. Modeled on spratt s irish constitutions, the regulations are comprehensive and well written, and are followed by an extended section devoted to songs. Andersons constitutions of 1723 freemason information. This was the first masonic book known to have been published in the american colonies, printed in philadelphia in 1734. The constitutions of the freemasons was a constitution written for the premier grand lodge of england.

See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The constitutions of the freemasons by james anderson. My freemasonry freemason information and discussion forum. 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. The constitutions of the freemasons unl digital commons. James anderson, the authorcompiler of the constitutions ii of 1723. Common sense by thomas paine, the constitution of the united states of america, with the bill of rights and all of the amendm.

Andersons constitutions of 1723 online the complete text is now available online of benjamin franklins reprint of james andersons constitutions of 1723. At the beginning, instead of anderson s history, is an extended. Discussion in history and research started by bulldozer harrell, feb 17, 2017. Franklin in 1734, and was a reprint of a work by james anderson who. Anderson whose constitutions is the groundwork of our laws, is not only interesting but useful. The constitutions of the freemasons james anderson. The additional orders and constitutions are declared to have been made and agreed upon at a general assembly held at on the eighth day of december, 1663. 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.

The first 1723 and second 1738 edition were written by rev. There is a remarkable similarity between his entry in the constitutions of his name as master of a lodge and author of this book, and in entry in the aberdeen mark book, of james anderson, glazier and mason and writer of this book. Andersons constitutions of 1723 anderson s constitutions of 1723 by bro. Buy anderson s constitutions of 1723 by masonic service association online at alibris. Andersons constitutions of 1738 may 30, 2004 edition. In presenting an american edition of anderson s 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. As independent booksellers since 1875, we pride ourselves on our expertise for every customer and our relationships within our communities. The constitutions of the freemasons, free pdf global grey. Andersons constitutions of 1723 paperback september 10, 2010 by masonic service association author 4. The explanation of the whole business appears to be that anderson in 1738 was not anxious to emphasize his associated with wharton, who after his term of office as grand master proved a renegade and jacobite and an enemy to the craft. 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. 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.

This was in 1670 and this james anderson is no doubt another person. Today we value the doctors labours less highly, but the constitutions of 1723 is nevertheless one of the most important records of the craft. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers, and of great importance to. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Anderson s constitutions of 1723 masonic service association on. Andersons constitutions of 1738 by james anderson, may 30, 2004, kessinger publishing edition, paperback in english. The key event in the development of freemasonry into the one of the largest and most influential social organisations in the world was the establishment of a grand lodge in london in 1717, and the fundamental starting point for investigations into the early history of the grand lodge remains the book of constitutions of the freemasons published in london in february 1723. Jan 21, 2003 the constitutions of the freemasons book.

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. To us american masons to whom masonic jurisprudence is an almost necessary preoccupation, any new light on that formative and critical period, and especially on dr. The full title of the 1723 edition was the constitutions of the freemasons, containing the history, charges, regulations, etc. Andersons constitutions of 1723 grand lodge of british columbia. 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. He was ordained a minister in the church of scotland in 1707 and moved to london, where he ministered to the glass house street congregation until 1710, to the presbyterian church in swallow street until 1734, and at lisle street chapel until his death. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.

Masonic medals andersons constitution of 1738 reprint. 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. Andersons constitutions were based on the gothic constitutions and on the general regulations which had been compiled first by george payne in 17207. His name appears on the title page, he signs the dedication to the prince of wales, and there is a preface from the author to the reader signed by anderson from my study in exeter court. Anderson, as he states in constitutions 1738, that the earl of st. Andersons constitutions of 1723 andersons constitutions of 1723 by bro. The foundation book of british and international freemasonry.

Andersons constitutions of 1723 general regulations, compiled first by m. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers. Anderson s constitutions of 1738 by james anderson, may 30, 2004, kessinger publishing edition, paperback in english. Reproduction of the constitutions of the freemasons or. 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. The 250th anniversary reprint by the masonic book club, usa, containing a wealth of historical information, and a fascinating insight into the minds of our masonic brethren of nearly 300 years ago. Andersons constitutions were based on the old masonic manuscripts also called. 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. 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. 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. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers, and. The constitutions was edited and reprinted by benjamin franklin in philadelphia in 1734, becoming the first masonic book printed in america. The 1723 edition of the constitutions was edited and reprinted by benjamin franklin in philadelphia in 1734, becoming the first believed masonic book printed in america. Jan 07, 2008 there is a remarkable similarity between his entry in the constitutions of his name as master of a lodge and author of this book, and in entry in the aberdeen mark book, of james anderson, glazier and mason and writer of this book.

Andersons constitutions of 1723 by masonic service. The book of constitutions grand lodge of colorado page 2 working by virtue of a charter granted by the grand lodge. In 1756 he published the antient s own book of constitutions, entitled the ahiman rezon, for which no meaning is known. Containing songs one or two of which are still sung today, lists of lodges, and commentaries by w. A new edition of the constitutions was published in 1754, by john entick. 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. Buy anderson s constitutions of 1738 by anderson, james, hughan, w. Lionel vibert, past master quator coronati lodge no. For the book of constitutions of 1738 there is a new approbation altogether. 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. Buy andersons constitutions of 1723 by masonic service association online at alibris. In the 1738 edition of the book of constitutions, anderson comes firmly centre stage as author and these are now clearly andersons constitutions.