Product Description

True: Freemasons are the longest lasting fraternal organization in the world. True: ItÕs members include George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charles Lindbergh, John Wayne, and Charles Darwin, men who have helped shape the world we live in today!

So how is it that this group is shrouded by mystery, myth, and murder?

101 Things You DidnÕt Know About the Freemasons examines this society and dispels the rumors, uncovers the truth, and brings to light such topics as:

• Masonic symbols, rites, and rituals
• Famous Freemasons and their contributions to art, literature, and science
• Alleged connections to Jack the Ripper, the KKK, and the Holy Grail
• Freemasons vs. the Catholic Church
• Freemasonry in todayÕs society
  With 101 Things You DidnÕt Know About the Freemasons, youÕll unlock the secrets of this fascinating, age-old organization in no time! With a Technical Review by John K. Young, Ph.D.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #271087 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

About the Author
John K. Young, Ph.D., is a professor at Howard University and the author of Sacred Sites of the Knights Templar.

Customer Reviews

Great book to pass around....
This is a book you could easily give someone who has been curious about Freemasonry but who might easily be put off being handed a 'Dummies' or 'Idiots' book. It's very compact (6 1/4" tall by 5 1/2" wide) and fits easily in a car's glove compartment or a suit pocket. For the price, it's inexpensive enough that you won't mind losing a few in the process. The topics are basically free-standing so it can be picked up and put down at a whim. It has a positive view about Freemasonry but it also notes the warts and pimples of time. Grab a copy: you won't be disappointed!

Title is misleading
From the name of the book, I was expecting a list of 101 different facts about the Freemasons. It's actually a well written book covering the history and controversy of the masons.
If you want to know the complete details of what is inside, just check the reviews for "The Everything Freemasons Book" because both of these books are one in the same. If you look inside the cover of this book it states "portions of material adapted or abridged" from the above mentioned book. It actually is the same book. I don't understand why the same book was published under two titles by the same company, unless you figure it's another way to pull in a few bucks.
That said, if you want to get one of these books, I would recommend this one since it is five dollars cheaper and smaller if you want to take it somewhere.

Public Image Limited
I admit there is a lot of nuts and bolts basic information here but it reads like something the Masons released themselves. There is almost nothing controversial. All suspicious and sinister activitees are dismissed or given lame explanations. The 'G' in their symbol stands for 'Geometry'? Give me a break. It felt like I was reading some kind of recruitment manuel.