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Post by atarnaris on Aug 24, 2005 8:45:48 GMT
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Post by waynecowley on Aug 24, 2005 11:17:09 GMT
As I think I've posted elsewhere on MFL (but can't remember where!) - W Bro Chris Hodapp is a regular poster at www.thelodgeroom.comI think the US release date is something like 15 September Wayne
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Post by Temple on Oct 30, 2005 1:55:23 GMT
What a fabulous book this is for 'newbies' and partners of freemasons. It's also come at a crucial time with the up-coming Dan Brown book which will, no doubt, interweave fact and fiction enough to send most readers on a search for clarification.
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Post by forester on Nov 3, 2005 20:45:26 GMT
What ever next ! Chapter for Dummies !!!!
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Post by rbartlett on Dec 19, 2005 17:38:39 GMT
Call me old fashioned but the title really really turns me off. Freemasonry isn't and never was 'for dummys' either side of the tyler, I know,I know, I'm a party pooper here but I hate it ,I hate it I hate it.. I understand the reasoning and indeed have bought a P.C windows one years back so I'm not against the format but this -for me- is too far.. I ha....*Oh I've done that bit already....rant over.....good luck with the book S&F Richard
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Post by leonardo on Dec 19, 2005 20:23:14 GMT
If it is a well written and a well intentioned book then I've no doubt there will be those who will benefit from reading it, especially those wishing to to gain some insight prior to joining a lodge.
Naturally it would be much better to just join and take it from there, but not everyone has such initial motivation and the book might just be the catalyst needed to make someone take those all important first steps.
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Post by Harmony on Dec 23, 2005 8:44:53 GMT
I bought the book yesterday as a Christmas present for my father. Having had a quick flick through, it is very Americanised - concordant bodies solely American etc. However, some excellent sections.
Also states that it is undisputed that Mother Kilwinning is the oldest lodge in the world, giving it a foundation date of 1140. I wonder how the Lodge of Edinburgh No1 (oldest continuous minutes) and Lodge of Glasgow St John No 3bis (claimed foundation from a Charter from Malcolm, King of Scots in 1057. There is a seperate, undisputed charter from William the Lion in 1181) would take that.
Of course, 3bis are above such disputes, but you can have fun if you get brethren from No 0 and No 1 together.
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Post by taylorsman on Dec 23, 2005 9:38:38 GMT
I must buy this book. I also agree as to the antiquity of Mother Kilwinning and the others which would back up the idea that Freemasonry came to England from Scotland about the time of the Restoration.
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Post by calvin on Jan 9, 2006 20:48:34 GMT
Call me old fashioned but the title really really turns me off. Freemasonry isn't and never was 'for dummys' either side of the tyler, I know,I know, I'm a party pooper here but I hate it ,I hate it I hate it.. I presume the For Dummies series of books isn’t available in the UK? That’s a shame because they’re wonderful. There are hundreds of titles in the series covering hundreds of subjects, each published as “(subject) for Dummies”. The dummy in the title is the reader and the book is intended to teach the average person a little (or a lot) about the subject. A rival publisher puts out a For Idiots series. It is my understanding “Freemasons for Idiots” is now being penned. Cal
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Post by staffs on Jan 10, 2006 7:18:23 GMT
Call me old fashioned but the title really really turns me off. Freemasonry isn't and never was 'for dummys' either side of the tyler, I know,I know, I'm a party pooper here but I hate it ,I hate it I hate it.. I presume the For Dummies series of books isn’t available in the UK? That’s a shame because they’re wonderful. There are hundreds of titles in the series covering hundreds of subjects, each published as “(subject) for Dummies”. The dummy in the title is the reader and the book is intended to teach the average person a little (or a lot) about the subject. A rival publisher puts out a For Idiots series. It is my understanding “Freemasons for Idiots” is now being penned. Cal This book IS available in the UK and i have a copy that i bought. The ISBN no is 0-7645-9796-5 by Christopher Hodapp and Published by Wiley Publishing Inc,
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Post by gord on Jan 10, 2006 11:41:21 GMT
I presume the For Dummies series of books isn’t available in the UK? That’s a shame because they’re wonderful. There are hundreds of titles in the series covering hundreds of subjects, each published as “(subject) for Dummies”. The dummy in the title is the reader and the book is intended to teach the average person a little (or a lot) about the subject. A rival publisher puts out a For Idiots series. It is my understanding “Freemasons for Idiots” is now being penned. Cal This book IS available in the UK and i have a copy that i bought. The ISBN no is 0-7645-9796-5 by Christopher Hodapp and Published by Wiley Publishing Inc, Yes thanks. And for all brethren to see for themselves, here is a link offered by the author and publishers that includes the first chapter: members.aol.com/hodapp/fmfd.html
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Post by taylorsman on Jan 10, 2006 12:17:15 GMT
The "For Dummies" series has been available here in the UK for some time now, e.g. "Windows XP for Dummies ""The Internet for Dummies" etc.
There also used to be a series of "Bluffers Guides to..." which contained a selecton of Buzz Words Jargon, and other hints and tips to enable someone to bluff their way in the likes of Accountancy, Marketing, etc. I wonder if anyone would have the cheek to write a "Bluffers Guide to Freemasonry" ;D
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Post by mrmason on Jan 21, 2006 8:09:48 GMT
Just bought it yesterday from amazon to add to my collection. Not sure when I'll get around to reading it though. At 7 quid it's a snip.
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Post by Michael on Jan 21, 2006 14:46:58 GMT
Just received my copy - and have got through the first forty or so pages. I thought the author was being a bit patronising towards the 'old world' at first, then realized he talks the same way about his own country so fairs fair. Also for those with a keen interest in European history - try placing your tongue between you teeth before going through the bit that covers the 16th and 17th century. I think that part of the problem is that the style of writing is for American readers - So parts like "...trying to knock of the biggest chunks of real estate for themselves" when referring to the religious wars of the late medieval period; may as I have said, leave you having to bite your tongue. But it is, so far any way, a very good read, though not what you would call a weighty tome. Though the way it is written in relatively short sections means that it is a book that you can pickup as and when you have a few minutes, to spare - ideal.
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Post by Bettendorf on Feb 1, 2007 11:50:24 GMT
Also for those with a keen interest in European history - try placing your tongue between you teeth before going through the bit that covers the 16th and 17th century. I think that part of the problem is that the style of writing is for American readers - So parts like "...trying to knock of the biggest chunks of real estate for themselves" when referring to the religious wars of the late medieval period; may as I have said, leave you having to bite your tongue. Now now, I dont think thats a way of writing aimed towards American readers, but a way of aiming towards people who like a dash of humor or a pinch of lightness in a heavy subject, the way all authors commissioned by the For Dummies company are encouraged to write for them. It is, though, written from an American perspective indeed. As for my take on the book, very basic and definately one Ill have ready to loan or recommend to any new Candidate. I wasnt to keen on his distaste for Esoteric brands of Freemasonry.
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