MASONIC EDUCATION
Top Five Esoteric Books for 2023
Recommended reading for the New Year
Mackey also says, “One who commits to memory the questions and answers of the catechetical lectures, and the formulas of the ritual, but pays no attention to the history and philosophy of the Institution, is commonly called a Parrot Mason, because he is supposed to repeat what he has learned without any conception of its true meaning.”
Here are my Top 5 recommended esoteric books:


This Book goes into the origins of Hiram Abiff analyzing the Mesopotamian and Greek Theology connection to Hiram with Tammuz and Adonis. Mr. Ward wrote a plethora of esoteric works; although he was a controversial figure his works are noteworthy.

This book written in 1860 explains the Mysteries of Freemasonry and its dogmatic connection to Ancient Egypt.

This read explores mystical aspects of Freemasonry and the spiritual significant effect one obtains through the initiations.

This Book concentrates on the inner mysteries of the Masonic ceremonies and rites as well as the nature of the lodge, its furniture, and jewels.
-Manly P Hall
Written by Bro. Rene J. Perez
Marshal, George Washington #285
Manhattan, New York
