Anderson's Constitutions of 1738

Anderson's Constitutions of 1738 is a historical book written by James Anderson, a Scottish minister and Masonic historian. The book is a collection of documents that outline the history, rules, and regulations of the Freemasons, a secret society that originated in the late 16th century. The book is divided into three parts. The first part contains a history of the Freemasons, tracing their origins back to the biblical figure of King Solomon and the building of the Temple of Jerusalem. The second part contains the rules and regulations of the Freemasons, including their code of conduct, the duties of their officers, and the procedures for initiating new members. The third part contains a collection of Masonic songs and prayers.Anderson's Constitutions of 1738 is considered one of the most important works in the history of Freemasonry. It was widely read and influential in the 18th century and helped to establish the modern form of the organization. The book is still studied by Masons today as a historical document and a guide to the principles and values of the Freemasons.The new book of Constitutions of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons. It contains their history, charges, regulations, etc. collected and digested by order of the Grand Lodge from their old record, faithful traditions and Lodge books, for the use of the Lodges. Written in Old English. The Introduction gives a brief history of this publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.