Contains a mythicalbiblicalhistorical account of the order, as well as charges and general regulations for members and lodges. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of th. Anderson j constitutions 1723 80 pages london internet archive. 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. Anderson was a freemason, and when, in 1721, on the revival of freemasonry in england, the grand lodge determined to produce an authoritative digest of the constitutions of the fraternity, the task was assigned to him enticks edition 1747 of the constitutions, p. Andersons constitutions were based on the gothic constitutions and on the general regulations which had been compiled first by george payne in 17207. Andersons constitutions of 1738 may 30, 2004 edition. Andersons constitutions were based on the old masonic manuscripts also called gothic constitutions and on the general regulations which had been compiled first by george payne in 1720. It was a collaboration between men who were engaged in scientific publication, engraving, and the manufacture of maps, scientific instruments and globes, who all shared a great enthusiasm for the new scientific and philosophical thought. Andersons constitutions was the original guide for freemasons who were part of the grand lodge of england. Andersons constitutions of 1723 freemason information.
Jan 21, 2003 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. Grand lodge of london to be errors in the old manuscripts, anderson researched and attempted to update the document for modern use 1. Buy anderson s constitutions of 1723 by masonic service association online at alibris. 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. Andersons constitutions of 1723 online the complete text is now available online of benjamin franklins reprint of james andersons constitutions of 1723.
Buy andersons constitutions of 1723 by masonic service association isbn. Hooke, on 28th february, 17223, that is to say 1722 according to the official or civil reckoning, but 1723 by the socalled new style, the popular way of reckoning. 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 constitutions of the freemasons written by james anderson and published for the use of the lodges in 1723 in london, and in 1734 by benjamin franklin in philadelphia. The constitutions of the freemasons by james anderson. Including an analysis of andersons constitutions of 1723 and 1738. It was taken by the grand lodge of ireland as the model for their book of constitutions in 1730. 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. 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 of 1723 masonic service association on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 24, 2017 freemasonry in england from 1567 to 18. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers, and of great importance to. 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. The constitutions of freemasons andersons constitutions. But though in ancient times masons were chargd in every country to be of the religion of that country or nation. It did not become the official style till the reform of the calender in 1752. Lionel vibert, past master quator coronati lodge no. The first 1723 and second 1738 edition were written by rev. The new book of constitutions of the ancient and honourable fraternity of free and. Andersons constitutions of 1723 paperback september 10, 2010 by masonic service association author 4.
Andersons constitutions of 1723 by masonic service association. Anderson j constitutions 1723 80 pages london addeddate 20170516 10. Please take your time reading and understanding this important article. The full title of the 1723 edition was the constitutions of the freemasons, containing the history, charges, regulations, etc. I do not make my claims lightly, and i hope this article will. The constitutions of the freemasons, free pdf global grey. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers, and. On the 29th of september, 1721, he was commissioned by the grand lodge to collect and compile the history, charges, and regulations of the fraternity from the then existing ancient constitutions of the lodges. Andersons constitutions of 1723 general regulations, compiled first by m. More information about this seller contact this seller 15.
The constitutions of the freemasons was a constitution written for the premier grand lodge of england. 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. 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. This was the first masonic book known to have been published in the american colonies, printed in philadelphia in 1734. A new edition of the constitutions was published in 1754, by john entick. Buy andersons constitutions of 1723 by masonic service association online at alibris. 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. Anderson s constitutions of 1723 masonic service association on. 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. Anderson s constitutions were based on the old masonic manuscripts also called gothic constitutions and on the general regulations which had been compiled first by george payne in 1720.
Anderson whose constitutions is the groundwork of our laws, is not only interesting but useful. Such a book dated as of today bears on the face of it little resemblance to the edition of 1723. 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. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The constitutions of the freemasons james anderson. Anderson s constitutions was the original guide for freemasons who were part of the grand lodge of england. Index to anderson s 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 1723 edition of the book of constitutions was far from being the sole work of anderson. 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 foundation book of british and international freemasonry. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers, and of great importance.
It was written by james anderson, a presbyterian clergyman, at the request of john theophilus desaguliers, the third grand master of the grand lodge of england. I do not make my claims lightly, and i hope this article will lead others into researching this important topic further. An american facsimile of the first edition of 1723 was issued at new york city. James anderson, the authorcompiler of the constitutions ii of 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. Anderson was a freemason, the master of a masonic lodge, and a grand warden of the grand lodge of london and westminster. Andersons constitutions of 1738 by james anderson, may 30, 2004, kessinger publishing edition, paperback in english. Andersons constitutions were based on the old masonic manuscripts also. Reproduction of the constitutions of the freemasons or. Andersons constitutions of 1723 grand lodge of ancient. A mason is obligd by his tenure, to obey the moral law. Though some have questioned the actual existence of the old charges to begin with, the resulting work of brother anderson, referred to as the book of constitutions of 1723. The original andersons constitutions was published in 1723. This is an online electronic edition of the the first masonic book printed in america, which was 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.
The importance of the constitutions of anderson sun yat. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers. He was commissioned in september 1721 by the grand lodge to write a history of the freemasons, and it was published in 1723 as the constitutions of the freemasons. Plus, free twoday shipping for six months when you sign up for amazon prime for students. Aug 03, 2015 dissecting the 1723 constitutions of free masons. The constitutions of the freemasons 1734 by james anderson. The new book of constitutions of the ancient and honourable fraternity of free and accepted masons. This is an online electronic edition of the the first masonic book printed in america. Andersons constitut ions of 1723 paperback september 10, 2010 by masonic service association author 4. The original anderson s constitutions was published in 1723. The constitutions of the freemasons unl digital commons. The importance of the constitutions of anderson sun yat sen.