alchr.gif - 4502 Bytes THE SQUARE AND COMPASSES
In search of Freemasonry




Contents
1st Edition 1999Edition Revised 2002
The Heritage of Freemasonry Bookupdated.gif (1K)Chapter Four
- HISTORY, A KEY ELEMENT IN MASONRY




Background
The Ancient Charges in summary
The liberal arts and sciences
The foundation of the crafts
The two pillars
Nimrod and the tower of Babel
The call of Abraham
The temple at Jerusalem
Freemasonry in France
Freemasonry in England
Freemasonry in Scotland
Freemasonry in Ireland