Introduction to Freemasonry I - Entered Apprentice

by Carl H. Claudy

A simple explanation of the period of learning and fundamentals. This book answers the elementary inquiries of the new brother to whom all the craft is strange. This set of books will also make many a Mason sit up in astonishment that what he thought obvious and uninteresting is so vividly alive.

Genres: Conspiracy Theories

62 pages, Paperback

First published January 9, 2014

About the author

Carl Harry Claudy (1879–1957) was an American magazine writer, a journalist for the New York Herald and author of a number of books relating to photography and to aviation, including First Book of Photography: A Primer of Theory and Prize Winners' Book of Model Airplanes. During the early 1900s, Claudy photographed many important aeronautical events such as Alexander Graham Bell's tetrahedral kite experiments and the Wright Flyer Army Trials at Fort Meyer, Virginia.[1] Claudy wrote many science fiction stories for The American Boy magazine during the early 1930s. Four novelization books were printed from some of those stories. From 1939-1941, he wrote for DC Comics. He was also a Masonic leader, speaker, playwright, and essayist. He wrote several handbooks for Masons.

Reviews

[Ian Hulstein · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good but very brief overview. Could be useful for hooking non-readers or new Masons into discovering more about their ancient and honorable order. As I came to the craft already having read lots on the subject, I found this book to be too shallow to be of any use. I think it will come in handy for certain others, though. Every lodge should have a copy on hand!

[Dave B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book and very insightful. I think this is a timeless introduction for the starting EA.

[Brian Dikun · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Resource for New Brothers

An excellent read for new initiates, as well as veterans who might want a refresh or dive deeper. I will recommend this to all new brothers.

[W Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good. There were a couple things I kind of raised my eyes at - but overall I think it'd give a new EA a lot to think about.

[Daniel Molina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brother Claudy provides a brief overview of important aspects regarding the Entered Apprentice degree in Freemasonry, which includes its history, Masonic concepts, symbols and everything in between. While the book is not extensive in the information shared, it does go into detail enough to both explain and generate curiosity in the mind of the reader to conduct further research into the Craft and its philosophical influences.

[William H. Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good For Its Intended Purpose

I wholeheartedly recommend for EA's to reinforce and explain their journey. Might be a good book report for an EA to present to the lodge!

[Bikerider99 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent review of the subject. Highly recommended.