Enhance Your Masonic Knowledge and Insight
Our Reading Courses feature a diverse selection of volumes and topics, reflecting both contemporary theories and classic ideas within each subject area. We combine modern scholarship with respected works by Masonic authors and other experts, ensuring participants gain a comprehensive appreciation of the available literature. In keeping with Masonic tradition, these courses encourage members to explore new information and develop their own perspectives and practices.
Each topic lists some of the more important works that are available at your local Lodge library, or at the popular bookshops. Some of the out-of-print books might only be available either as PDF ebooks, or at antique booksellers such as Abebooks.com.
These courses are unstructured, and are an invitation to gain more light and a deeper understanding of topics of importance to Freemasonry.
We welcome your feedback on our current offerings and invite suggestions for new titles or courses.
Foundational Reading Selections
Begin your journey with essential texts that establish a strong base in Masonic teachings and traditions.
Intermediate Reading Materials
Expand your comprehension with carefully chosen works that explore complex concepts and historical contexts.
Advanced Scholarly Resources
Engage with profound writings that challenge and enrich your knowledge of Masonic philosophy and legacy.
Explore the Masonic Reading Course
Access a curated list of readings tailored for each Masonic degree, designed to deepen your understanding of Masonic principles and heritage.
General Info
Foundational texts that introduce the core values and symbols of Freemasonry.
The Freemasons, by Jasper Ridley
The Way of The Craftsman, by Kirk MacNulty
The Craft, by John Dickie
The Origins of Freemasonry, by Margaret C. Jacobs
Freemasonry for Dummies, by Christopher Hodapp
Complete Idiot’s Guide to Freemasonry, by S. Brent Morris
Entered Apprentice
Foundational texts that introduce the core values and symbols of Freemasonry.
Esoteric Handbook for the Entered Apprentice by Robert V Lund
Introduction to Freemasonry Entered Apprentice by Carl H Claudy
Entered Apprentice Handbook by JSM Ward
Fellow Craft
In-depth works focusing on philosophical teachings and historical context.
Symbolism
Foundational texts that introduce the core values and symbols of Freemasonry.
Secret Power of Masonic Symbols by Robert Lomas
Craft and its Symbols by Allen Roberts
Interpretation of our Masonic Symbols by JSM Ward
Circumpunct by Holly S Remkes
Arcana of Freemasonry by Albert Churchward
Point within the Circle by Matthew Ridgley Clark
Symbolism in Craft Freemasonry by Colin Dyer
Symbolism of the Three Degrees by Oliver Day Street
Freemasonry: Symbols, Secrets, Significance by W. Kirk MacNulty
Architecture
Foundational texts that introduce the core values and symbols of Freemasonry.
Art and Architecture of Freemasonary, by James Stevens Curl
Freemasonry & the Enlightenment: Architecture, Symbols & Influences, by James Stevens Curl
Passion for Compasses, by Sonja Ulrike Klug
Masonic Temples, by William D. Moore
Cathedrals Built by the Masons, by Russell Herner
Masonic Temples: Freemasonry, Ritual Architecture, and Masculine Archetypes, by William D. Moore
Music
In-depth works focusing on philosophical teachings and historical context.
Magic Flute Unveiled by Jacques Chailley
Mozart the Freemason by Jacques Henry
Mozart and Masonry by Paul Nettl
Masonic Thread in Mozart by Katharine Thomson
Sibelius and his Masonic Music by Hermine Weigel Williams
Harmonies of Heaven and Earth by Joscelyn Godwin
Mysticism of Sound and Music by Hazrat Inaya Khan
American Revolution
Foundational texts that introduce the core values and symbols of Freemasonry.
Republic of Texas
Foundational texts that introduce the core values and symbols of Freemasonry.
Historic Tales of Texas Republic by Jeffery Robenalt
Lone Star Nation by HW Brands
Historic Tales from the Texas Republic by Jeffrey Robenalt
Austin History
In-depth works focusing on philosophical teachings and historical context.
Republic of Austin by Jeffrey Stuart Kerr
Indelible Austin by Michael Barnes
Historic Austin by Mike Cox
Seat of Empire by Jeffrey Stuart Kerr
Austin by David C. Humphrey
Anti Masonry
Foundational texts that introduce the core values and symbols of Freemasonry.
Is it True what they say about Freemasonry by Arturo de Hoyos
Red Triangle by Robert Cooper
Lie that will not die by Hadassa Ben-Itto
Civil War
Foundational texts that introduce the core values and symbols of Freemasonry.
Prince Hall Masonry
In-depth works focusing on philosophical teachings and historical context.
Black Freemasonry: From Prince Hall to the Giants of Jazz, by Cécile Révauger
Prince Hall Freemasonry in the Lone Star State, by Robert L. Uzzel
All Men Free and Brethren: Essays on the History of African American Freemasonry, by Peter P. Hinks
Out of the Shadows The Emergence of Prince Hall Freemasonry in America, by Alton G. Roundtree
Famous Masons
Foundational texts that introduce the core values and symbols of Freemasonry.
Masonic Presidents
Foundational texts that introduce the core values and symbols of Freemasonry.
Our Masonic Presidents by L Randall Rogers
White House and Freemasons by B. Chris Ruli
Famous American Freemasons by Todd E. Creason
Famous Masons and Masonic Presidents by HL Haywood
Our Thirteen Masonic Presidents by John T Jordan
Deserving Brother by Mark A. Tabbert
George Washington Masonic Life by Charles H. Callahan
Brother Truman by Allen E. Roberts
Texas Masons
In-depth works focusing on philosophical teachings and historical context.
Masonry in Texas by James David Carter
There is no Texas without Freemasonry by James Williams
Education and Masonry in Texas by James David Carter
Masonry along the Brazos Valley by George HT French
Knights Templar
Foundational texts that introduce the core values and symbols of Freemasonry.
The Temple and the Lodge, by Michael Baigent
The Templars: The Rise and Spectacular Fall of God’s Holy Warriors, by Dan Jones
Knights Templar and their Myth by Peter Partner
Knights and Freemasons by S. Brent Morris
Secret History of Freemasonry by Paul Naudon
York Rite
Foundational texts that introduce the core values and symbols of Freemasonry.
Scottish Rite
In-depth works focusing on philosophical teachings and historical context.
Albert Pike’s Magnum Opus by Arturo de Hoyos
Albert Pike: Man behind the Monument by Jim Tresner
Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor by Arturo de Hoyos
First Century of Scottish Rite in Texas by James David Carter
History of Scottish Rite in Texas by Charles Albert Hotchkiss
Road Less Traveled by Michael J Sekera
Journey of the Elu to Enlightenment by Robert G. Davis
Vested in Glory by Jim Tresner