It is difficult for some to imagine that a group of men meeting behind closed doors could be encouraging each other to live lives of greater religious, family, and civic service. Yet, this is what Freemasons have been doing since 1717, when the premier grand lodge was formed in London. Recent critics have fabricated lies to defame the fraternity. This book is the Mason's response to misinformation that exists.

This compilation of works by the Grand Lodge of Colorado contains a discussion by Illustrious Brother James T. Tresner on symbolism and symbolic language, Gnosticism is covered by Brother Timothy Hogan the famed author of Alchemical Keys to Masonic Ritual, and discussion of music and Masonry by the musician for Enlightenment Lodge 198 in Colorado.

A collection of experiences and musings from Dr. James Tresner. Masonic education is fast becoming the watchword of all Masonic Grand Lodges, or those that are developing programs that appeal to those men coming to the Craft with an expectation of some degree of enlightenment. Too often, however, speakers and available material seems radically to one side of a coin or another. Wildly esoteric and delving into occult language that has little interest for many, or completely and utterly dry regurgitating the acceptable Masonic histories and litanies of old. This book strikes a perfect balance and has something for everyone in a tone and approach that feels a little like you have just met up with the character in real life from the old tyler talks. The tone of the book transports you to a wonderful little room, fireplace burning, Jim on his pipe, too wonderfully comfy chairs and great conversation. We can't let the conversational tone of the book fool us though. There are some real meaty topics handled within this almost 450 page volume. Everything from music to symbolism, from esotericism to morality, no topic seems off limits, but every topic is covered with the same widened and kind approach that is Dr. Jim Tresner.