BOOK REVIEW!
THE CRAFT MASTERED!
Completing the Temple
The Fellow Craft Dream
by Bro. John S Nagy
REVIEW by Bro. Clifford Wright
Bro. John Nagy once again provides an exciting spelunking adventure
into the catacombs of Masonic allegory and myth. His objective approach shines much needed light into the depths of Masonic myths and brings a unwavering reality to the
intended lessons of the ancients. He effortlessly demonstrates the fallacy of
modern definitions that have unfortunately replaced the now obsolete meanings of terms and
phrases originally used in our precious Masonic lore.
His forthright approach challenges even the most rigid Masonic
beliefs and encourages individual Masons to re-evaluate their personal belief
systems and, at times, question their own teachings.
This is not a book for the
faint of heart or easily offended. This book most certainly targets mentally and emotionally mature Masons who want the Further Light promised to them by our Ritual!
In his work, the Working Tools are highlighted and expounded upon to clarify
their purpose and use. He points out that many of the Masonic Working Tools are not immediately
apparent and are often overlooked or ignored. Bro. Nagy illustrates and
demonstrates the importance, indeed the necessity, of understanding these tools;
the tools that aid in the Crafting of better e.
Within these pages of astute wisdom, ever-evolving Masons are
provided many opportunities to clear out the fog of modern Freemasonic teachings in their efforts to reveal the clarity of actual Masonic intentions. They will find the
truth in our allegory and realize the true Master’s Word, thus adding yet
another buttress to his Temple.
The author clarifies and illustrates the necessity of understanding
the importance and proper paths of the Trivium and the Quadrivium. A
foundational understanding of these Seven Liberal Arts are all too often
minimized, if not altogether ignored, in modern Freemasonic education. Bro. Nagy clearly provides the true reasons for their study as they relate to our ultimate aims.
Upon completion of this masterful opus, one is inclined to ask
himself:
- Am I a Mason or just another dues paying member?
- Have I made the Working Tools I will use as a Master?
- Have I become a better man?
As for this reader, I am humbly and
steadfastly a Master Mason; a better man.
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Master’s Word, also known as, The Secrets of a Master Mason, has been
the most sought-after Masonic Secret since Freemasonry’s beginning. For
generations, men joined other Freemasonic Bodies just to obtain it and
were suitably provided with what they thought was this Word. But by
taking these paths each of them failed. Had they only listened to Grand
Master Hiram, they would have known exactly what they needed to do to
obtain it!
He
knew that there was but one way to obtain The Master’s Word! Complete
the Temple! And only one path to achieve this – do the Work & Master
the Craft!
But what exactly is The Craft that needs to be Mastered?
Brother
John S. Nagy explores this question by examining & decoding
Freemasonry’s Ritual to offer some surprising answers. In doing so, he
supplies seekers with a clear path as to what is required by those who
pursue this secret.
Along
the way, Brother Nagy also gives invaluable insights into the clues
Ritual presents its members to direct their actions. He also offers
crucial connections that reveal what the originators of Ritual wanted
their members to learn as they pursued its unique Mastery and Craft.
The
Quest for Further Light is an admirable activity that the Fraternity of
Freemasonry encourages. When you truly desire to seek & know what
Craft Ritual directs Freemasons to Master and how to cultivate the
ability to Travel to Foreign Lands, Work and Earn as a Master of the
Craft, you must first understand what you truly seek.
Brother Nagy discloses this, and much more within the pages of this book.
“The Craft Mastered!” is a must read for all who quest.
Bro. Nagy’s book contains:
- The difference between the Temple
and that Spiritual Building we are to erect
- The Actual Craft that Ritual points toward
- How to Master this Craft
- The connection between the shoe being handed over
in the anteroom and our inheritance as Widow's Sons
- The 10+ Working Tools of the Apprentice
- Disparities between Allegorical Lore and History
And, as usual, Insights and Light on the Challenges that all Brothers
face in Cultivating a better Understanding of the Craft overall.
Provided too are Thought-provoking reading to stir and support your
Skills and Masonic Transformations. Invaluable fodder for Masonic
Discourse between Brothers within the Lodge and without. Assorted
Masonic Ciphers and other information intended to challenge, delight and
support the concepts Masons need in their Work. And much more...
Bro. Nagy provides you with yet another interesting, entertaining
and thought-provoking book to improve, strengthen and support your
Freemasonic awareness and clarity. He shares key information and insights
that will help you better understand how facets of the Blue Lodge
Experience fit together to help you in all your present and future
Building efforts.
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The Craft Mastered! is an exploration into the Craft, also known as the Society of Free & Accepted Masons. It is a direct result of the work surrounding the Building Better Builders series of Uncommon Masonic Education books.
The Craft Mastered! takes a different direction from what has
been focused upon in the Craft series. It delves into what ritual
directs us to do as Masons, reveals how to lay the foundation of our
Spiritual Building, erect a House of Learning and Obtain the Master's
Word.
Unlike most things that are Masonic, where the focus is put forth
Allegorically, this book delves into the reality of what we are
supposed to ultimately create and how to go about creating it.
Fraternally & Sincerely,
Bro. John S. Nagy
