How Long to Read The Builders: A Story and Study of Freemasonry

How Long Does it Take to Read The Builders: A Story and Study of Freemasonry?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 39 minutes to read The Builders: A Story and Study of Freemasonry by Joseph Fort Newton

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"The Builders: A Story and Study of Freemasonry" provides a general survey of Masonic origins, history and philosophy. It was at one time given to every new Mason in Iowa, probably a better choice than Morals and Dogma, which is almost three times as long and much more difficult reading. Written by Joseph Fort Newton, "The Builders" offers a scholarly but approachable treatment of Masonry sure to enlighten not only a general audience, but practicing Freemasons. As a rationalist, Joseph Fort Newton deflates claims of an ancient origin for Masonry per se; rather he illuminates the historical precedents of the group. He starts with ancient Egypt, not because he believes that the Egyptians had functioning Masonic lodges, but because that is where monumental architecture began. He covers the ancient mystery religions, and the true origin of Masonry in organizations of medieval stone-masons. After a period of decline, a London meeting held in 1717 at the Goose and Gridiron Alehouse united the remaining four Lodges of England, and started modern Freemasonry. The two-tier organization proliferated into three, and then multiple degrees, during the 18th and 19th centuries, eventually resulting in modern Freemasonry. Masonry, which had started as an underground association of building trade workers, evolved into a fraternal group which included both members of the English royal family and American revolutionaries. Despite his rational stance, Newton is rhapsodic about the progressive influence of the Masonic movement and philosophy, both for individuals seeking 'the lost word', and for society as a whole. Newton claims that the world has benefited greatly because of the Masonic ideals of liberty, fraternity and equality. "The Builders" tells the Masonic side of this story. "

How long is The Builders: A Story and Study of Freemasonry?

The Builders: A Story and Study of Freemasonry by Joseph Fort Newton is 156 pages long, and a total of 39,936 words.

This makes it 53% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Builders: A Story and Study of Freemasonry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read The Builders: A Story and Study of Freemasonry aloud.

What Reading Level is The Builders: A Story and Study of Freemasonry?

The Builders: A Story and Study of Freemasonry is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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