Secret Teachings of the Masonic Lodge | 
| Authors: John Ankerberg, John Weldon
Publisher: Moody Publishers
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Pages: 336
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ISBN: 0802476953
Dewey Decimal Number: 366.10242
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Publication Date: April 8, 1990
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Is Masonry nothing more than a harmless brotherhood, a club for men? Or is there more behind the camaraderie? This in-depth book probes the secret teachings and oaths, revealing how Masonry conflicts with the very foundations of Christianity.
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 Excellent recruiting manual March 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I don't think the Mason's could have written a better recruiting manual if they tried.
Prior to reading this book I have explored many web pages on Freemasons as well as numerous publically available books on the subject. I have been interested in esoteric matters for a long time and have often considered seeking membership in Freemasonry. After reading this book I now feel a need to take my interest to the next level and actually contact a lodge to start the process of joining.
The book is filled with inaccuracies. It certainly doesn't understand the uses of symbolism and never rises above the level of the mundane. Individuals who have seriously pursued esoteric and mystical paths intuitively understand that there are many things that are veiled to those who are not true seekers because there simply is no use in trying to instruct the unteachable. But what makes this book especially bad is that the authors deliberately lie in the name of their own religion and do not admit that they are not accurately depicting the inconsistancies of their own religion.
An example. On page 127, the authors make a big deal about quoting the Hebrew scripture passage of Deutoronomy 4:2 regarding "You shall not add to the word...". Yet, neither author makes any attempt to present evidence that any part of the hebrew or christian scriptures has come down through the ages in unadulterated form. In fact, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of books that have been written to provide ample evidence that the writings have been tampered with over the years - in fact, some of the tampering was most certainly done by church leaders when some particular passage was at odds with official doctrine. In fact, the mere fact that the canon of writings included in the commonly accepted "bible" was deliberately constructed to exclude certain writings that did not conform to an arbitrary standard of orthodoxy. So, if the authors are willing to be dishonest about such a basic point, why should they be trusted on any other level?
While it is not possible to convince people that they should not base their entire opinions on just a single book, the authors have probably managed to adequately distract genuine seekers of truth through this book of anti-masonic propaganda. But in the end, the exaggerations made in this book are so obvious that I can really only conclude that I would probably benefit greatly by seeking membership in a Freemason lodge.
 Incomplete and therefore misleading January 26, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Ankerberg's book is very misleading because it is incomplete. First of all, there is not one word about the cabala. Every time I read Masonic literature, the tree of life a la cabala is the center topic. Manley P Hall, Pike, Mackey and so on make the cabala the center thesis amidst the otherwise eclectic mayhem of freemasonry. How can you claim this is an authoritative book while leaving out the jewish origin of freemasonry? From the myth of Hiram Abiff to the names of its degrees to its socalled "light" of the cabala, freemasonry is jewish. The first Masonic lodge was built in Palestine according to Albert Mackey. Of course, being an evangelical with dispensationalist theology, Ankerberg cannot indict jews, only freemasons. I think Ankerberg is dishonest and is misleading the Christian public.
 Thats right Masons are Cons September 14, 2006
9 out of 27 found this review helpful
Every singal reveiw above is stated by a Mason or some one with close ties to the order. They are called Adepts or yes even initiates. Oh we help needy. Ha ha ... the mear fact that something is kept so secret is proof of its dark inner core.
Here here! the KKK came out of the masonic order. (Albert Pike)Note that the lodges do not exept any one other then white males. Yes yes they are connected with other secret societies_Skull and Bones, The Rosicrucian, Knights Templars, The Baverian Illuminati, or for that matter the Illuminati as a WHOLE. I could go on and on, same body differnt names. Dont let these cons fool you in to thinking that they are a just order. Why such secrets Hmmm.
Mr. Ankerberg and Mr. Weldon did a fine job and I suggest you go out and find more books on These Biulders. These Luciferian Sun Worshipers*
Slanted in Treatment, Shallow in Theology May 27, 2006
12 out of 24 found this review helpful
I give this book one star because I can't give it a zero or a negative number. I will readily admit the Masonic lodge has its share of inconsistencies and shortcomings, but this volume has the tone and slant of a literary witch hunt. When I purchased this title, I knew it would be critical of the Masonic lodge, but I had no idea it would be filled with such anti-Masonic animosity. From the standpoint of the authors, being a Mason and being a Satanist are pretty much on the same level of wickedness and evil. A more balanced critique of Freemasonry would present some positive aspects of the craft as well as negative. I find nothing but venom here.
I'm also greatly disappointed that the authors appear unable to make a distinction between general revelation and special revelation. This distinction is commonplace among all reputable Bible-believing, Christ-honoring theologians. Freemasonry is a religious fraternity (not a religion) based on general revelation. It does not claim to offer special revelation. The failure of the authors to distinguish between the two displays a very shallow grasp of basic Christian theology.
Frankly, I have problems taking this book seriously. The motive seems to be one of grinding an ax against the Masonic lodge rather than trying to offer a respectable critique. I'm sorry I purchased this title. If you want to experience it firsthand, borrow it from someone else or try to find it in a public library.
 Amusing at times but as a whole is inaccurate May 10, 2006
7 out of 14 found this review helpful
As a man that has spent years studying the connection between Freemasonry and the Bible, I have to say that like "The Da Vinci Code", this book too is amusing at times but as a whole is inaccurate. Many of the assumptions made about Freemasonry are unfounded or make such huge leaps that it is difficult to accept. Many of the attempts at using scripture to back up specific claims were pulled out of context, misinterpreted, or twisted and forced into a conversation. If Freemasonry was so anti-Christian, the claims and evidence should fall into place. The evidence does not do this because modern-day Freemasonry is indeed NOT anti-Christian.
I enjoy reading books that challenge my way of thinking because one of two things will occur. Either I will find a flaw in my ways and see light that wasn't available before or I will further realize that I'm on target. In this case, it is certainly the later.
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