Illinois Lodge of Research
Louis L. Williams
Masonic Library
From time to time, the library will sell from it's collection books that have no Masonic interest or for which multiple duplicates are already in the catalog. Proceeds from these sales will be used to improve the existing library with acquisitions of additional books, or improvements in the library.
Books will be listed on eBay normally, but some may be listed here also. The Illinois Lodge of Research also sells books and some may be offered here in the future.
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The library is constantly looking for books to add to our collection. We acquire them from private sellers, donations and auction. Our goal is to keep as many of the available books in a publically accessible area. As a result generally the library will not honor requests to 'stand down' on buying or bidding on books. The library instead follows this policy:
1) The item must be going into an institutional library, not a personal collection.
2) You must bid before the library.
3) You must remain the high bidder (ie. if you are outbid - we will resume bidding to ensure it ends up in a public collection).
The library has an extensive collection of Illinois Grand Lodge proceedings. A lodge wishing to complete or start a library can receive from our collection proceedings. The only thing we ask is that the requestor be responsible for all shipping or arragements to pickup. We have nearly all years (except very early). You can contact the general librarian mailbox for more information or to express interest.
Also available are books from our parent organization, the Illinois Lodge of Research. You can contact us, or the Lodge of Research for more information on purchasing any of the following titles.
| A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right -- John J. Robinson PRICE: $24.00 |
Describes the history and principles of the world's largest secret society, and then takes on those who condemn it, refuting their fabrications and misstatements. An eye-opening book for those interested in the mysteries of Freemasonry -- and disturbed by the Fundamentalist Right. |
| Born in Blood: The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry -- John J. Robinson PRICE: $20.00 |
For history buffs, curious Catholics, mystery lovers and Freemasons everywhere, this is the first comprehensive and objective book in more than 100 years about the world's largerst fraternal organization. |
| Dungeon, Fires and Sword: The
Knights Templar in Crusades -- John J. Robinson PRICE: $24.00 |
Provocatively arguing that Freemasons are a descendant order of the medieval Knights Templar, the author examines the Knight's role in the Crusades. He recounts the Knights' role as trained warriers and, eventually, as international bankers during the nearly 200 years from the First Crusade in 1095 through the last Crusaders' abandonment of the Holy Land in 1291. |
| 101 + Ways To Increase Attendance -- Masonic Renewal Committee PRICE: $11.00 |
An easy-to-use guidebook organized into 10 sections that provide specific steps for increasing interest and attendance at Masonic lodge meetings and activities. This can be a valuable tool for lodge officers and committees. |
| 150 + Ways to Involve Your Lodge with the Family and Community -- Masonic Renewal Committee PRICE: $12.00 |
A well-written and idea-filled guide which presents more than 150 ways to get your lodge or Masonic organization involved with your community, the family and in schools. |
| A Masonic Leader's Planning Guide -- Masonic Renewal Committee PRICE: $11.00 |
Easy-to-read and use, this guidebook is organized into a seven-step process for developing an operating plan and budget. Included are 19 printed orginal forms which can be resproduced and used year after year. |
| The Boy Who Cried Wolf: The Book
That Breaks Masonic Silence -- Richard P. Thorn, MD PRICE: $16.00 |
Here, a Mason with a fundamentalist background, rebuts the five charges of Southern Baptist fundamentalists against Freemasonry, refutes all accusations and reveals a justifiable secret society dedicated to brotherhood, relief and truth. |
| Freemasonry: A Journey Through
Ritual and Symbol -- W. Kirk McNulty, W. K. Macnulty PRICE: $16.00 |
This book contains 133 illustrations (17 in color) and is not so much a book about Freemasonry as a book about the symbolism in Freemasonry. This is a wonderful book to have, and the pictures alone make the book worth purchasing. |
| The Hiram Key: Pharohs,
Freemasons and the Discovery of the Secret Scrolls of Jesus -- Christopher Knight, Robert Lomas PRICE: $20.00 |
When the authors, both Masons, set out to find the origins of Freemasonry they had no idea they would be unravelling the story of Jesus Christ and the original Jerusalem Church. Here are their startling and unexpected conclusions, backed by analyses of ancient Egyptian records, the Old and New Testaments, early Christian and Rabbinical texts, the Dead Sea Scrolls and the rituals of Freemasonry |