The Builders

by Joseph Fort Newton

Overview

This is a general survey of Masonic origins, history and philosophy. It was at one time given to every new Mason in Iowa. This is a scholarly but approachable treatment of Masonry and will be enlightening both to practicing Freemasons and a general audience.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161134887
Publisher:	Black Lizard Press
Publication date:	10/22/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Joseph Fort Newton (1880–1950) was an American Baptist minister.

He was born in Decatur, Texas, the son of a Baptist minister turned attorney. He attended Southern Baptist Seminary, and Harvard University. While at Harvard he studied under William James. Newton held the honorary degrees of Doctor of Hebrew Literature (Coe College, 1912), Doctor of Divinity (Tufts University, 1919), Doctor of Humane Letters (Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 1926), and Doctor of Laws (Temple University, 1929).