by Christopher L. Hodapp (“Solomon’s Builders”, and “Conspiracy Theories & Secret Societies For Dummies”)

Since its publication in September 2005, Freemasons For Dummies® has sold over 100,000 copies and is the best selling introduction to the ancient and accepted fraternity of the Freemasons. 

It is a plain-English guide to Freemasonry—the society at the center of Dan Brown's novel The Lost Symbol.

This fun to read and informative guide, written by Christopher Hodapp (author of Deciphering The Lost Symbol) demystifies and explains the organization's origins in medieval Europe, its philosophy and purpose, along with the elaborate rituals, secret signs, and cryptic symbols that set Freemasonry apart from other fraternal orders. The book profiles famous Freemasons throughout history,  including many of America's Founding Fathers, as well as prominent politicians and business leaders. It offers a balanced assessment of the many controversies and conspiracy theories that continue to swirl around Freemasonry.

For anyone looking for an evenhanded overview of Freemasonry's past, present, and future, this guide is the key.

1.    The legendary and historic origins of Freemasonry
   

2.     The philosophy of Freemasonry
   

3.     Politics, religion and why Masons don't mix with them
   

4.     How lodges and Grand Lodges are organized: who does what and why
   

5.     Masonic recognition and regularity
   

6.     Prince Hall Freemasonry
   

7.     Masonic ceremonies, rituals and symbolism
   

8.     Rosicrucianism, the Illuminatti,  the Knights Templar and the Freemasons
   

9.     Myths and misconceptions about Masonry
   

10.     The Appendant bodies: York and Scottish Rite Masonry, and the extended    Masonic world
    

11.     Non-Masonic fraternal organizations
    

12.     Freemasonry, society and the future
    

13.     How to find and join a lodge
    

14.     Complete listing of  all mainstream and Prince Hall Grand Lodges in the U.S. & Canada
    

15.     PLUS Top Ten lists: Famous Masons; Conspiracies and Hoaxes; Masonic Landmarks
    

16.     PLUS The Regius Manuscript and Anderson's Constitutions
    

      Individual lodges and Grand Lodges all across the U.S. and Canada are finding that Freemasons For Dummies is the perfect guide for new Entered Apprentices, Fellow Craft and Master Masons just learning about the Craft, as well as for seasoned members looking to further their Masonic education. And it's a great introduction for non-Masons, and the families of Masons.

        Freemasons For Dummies is available in French, German and Dutch editions. 

        With more than 150 million books in print and over 900 topics, For Dummies® is the world's best-selling reference series -- the books customers reach for first when they want to learn about complex or intimidating topics.

In April 2006, Chris Hodapp and Freemasons For Dummies were honored with the

Duane E. Anderson Excellence in Masonic Education Award

by the Grand Lodge of Minnesota AF&AM.

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Christopher L. Hodapp is the author of "Freemasons For Dummies."

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