Bøker av Michael R. Poll

"Seeking Light" is an approachable, easy to read collection of common Masonic philosophy and practices. The pages provide clear thoughts and advice on many of today's Masonic questions and the situations that plague our lodges and members. It is the esoteric heart of Freemasonry.

Included in this indispensable book are some of the most significant documents tracing Freemasonry from its early operative roots to the early collections defining the seeds of Speculative Freemasonry. Included are: "Edict of Rothari"; "The Regius Manuscript"; "The Matthew Cooke Manuscript"; "The Torgau Ordinances"; "The Strasburg Manuscript"; "Watson Manuscript"; "The Schaw Statutes"; "St. Clair Charters"; "Harleian Manuscript"; "Inigo Jones Manuscript"; "Thomas Tew Manuscript"; "Edinburgh Register House Manuscript"; "The Kevan Manuscript"; "Ancient Charges of a Free Mason (1723 & 1738)"; "General Regulations of a Freemason" and "The Graham Manuscript". Also included are the essays: "The Old Charges of Freemasonry" and "Freemasonry And The Comacine Masters" by H.L Haywood. 2013 Revised Edition.

Sometimes a published history provides a clear window into events of the past. Other times, it is written to create a confusing fog, to mislead the reader, and obscure a proper understanding of past events. This book is designed to dispel the fog and offer a clear look at the early development of the beautiful and highly valuable Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.

The world is in a time of change. We are in a time of divided thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Likewise, Freemasonry is evolving. We are moving past the stagnation of the club atmosphere with our return to being Seekers of Light. This book is designed to be a guide, a trestleboard of sorts, to the changes taking place in Freemasonry. Michael R. Poll provides us with his thoughts on our Masonic past, present, and future with emphasis on our growth as Freemasons. This is a book for those who truly desire to take part in "A Masonic Evolution."

The world and everything in it is changing. Freemasonry is facing new challenges. How will we deal with them? Will we rage at things that have changed our plans? Will we be paralyzed in confusion by the changes? We can't choose or know what will happen tomorrow, but we can choose how we will respond. We can use the many lessons of Freemasonry as a guide for personal betterment - a guide for living better in society. By putting the teachings to use, we can be wiser, more honorable, and happier humans. It's all our choice.This is a very personal book. In this book are private thoughts, feelings, and experiences with the goal of contributing to a collective body of possible aid for the seeking Freemason. There is hope. There is still Freemasonry.

Named Grand Lodge of Illinois "Book of the Year" for 2018! This down to Earth book by Michael R. Poll provides suggestions and advice on dealing with Lodge and Scottish Rite issues such as Masonic law, Lodge operation, visitors, poor degrees, meals, officer roles, poor attendance, Masonic philosophy & history, the future of Freemasonry, and so much more. Written in an easy to read style with the goal of providing the new or seasoned Mason with useful information to help make their Lodge experience of greater value.

Path of Light will guide and walk with you on your Masonic journey. This book provides new examinations into very important, rare, and early Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. Studies of Masonic history, philosophy, and practices are explored, along with practical examples of getting the most out of your Masonic experience. Path of Light looks at the questions of Operative Masonry and Speculative Masonry, the nature of Masonic Rites, Symbolism, Scottish Rite Craft Lodges, questions of Hiram, a leadership crisis in Masonry, Masonic and Civil Law, "dangerous" Masons, and much more. This is a book for questioning Masons.

Experienced legislators, editors, civic leaders, business executives, and club officers all pronounce Robert's Rules of Order the best parliamentary guide in the English language. Its amazing acceptance entitles it to the claim of being the recognized authority in parliamentary law. Now, for the first time, the most comprehensive, understandable, and logical guide to smooth-running meetings has been revised for use in Masonic lodges and appendant bodies. This is a must for every Masonic lodge officer. Includes Order of Business, Prerogatives of the Worshipful Master, The 25 Ancient Landmarks Of Freemasonry by Albert Mackey, Anderson's Constitutions and much more.

An amazing look into a forgotten Masonic body existing in New Orleans during the late 1800's and early 1900's. The Grand Orient of Louisiana was created to accommodate those working in the French or Modern Rite of Freemasonry in Louisiana. This very rare work offers important information on the organizational structure and catechism of this unique Louisiana Masonic body. This is in indispensable book for any student of Freemasonry.