The world is like a vast tapestry, with each thread representing a distinct culture and belief system. Finally, with the common gavel lesson the Lodge wrenches two biblical passages out of context, 1Peter2:5 (living stones, spiritual house) and 2Corinthians5:1 (house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens), and applies them to all Masons regardless of what deity they (as individuals) profess. One of the ways that masonic propaganda exposes what they are, is their association with Islam through the Shriners, and how their resources and maps in this book never call the land of Israel by its name, but always Palestine, or Canaan, implying that the Israelites are just thieves of someone else's land. A family heirloom from the late 19th century, Bidens Bible is a Douay-Rheims edition, used by English-speaking Roman Catholics around the world. Due to the relative scarcity of antique Bibles in decent condition which are 200+ years old, their value and collectibility rises. ), a Biblical index to verses that correlate with certain Masonic principles, an index to parables and miracles recorded in the Bible, and a guide for religious workers and Bible teachers. This term is used to emphasize the importance and centrality of these sacred writings in the lives of members of the fraternity. Henry Pirtle, arr., Kentucky Monitor, 13th ed. Is it wrong to own a Masonic Lodge Bible? Unless theyre gorgeous display-only works of art, Bibles have typically been heavily used by their owners. Although the terms edition and version can often be synonymous, they are not so in the context of this article. Dec 8, 2008. if you are in possession of the deceased members' Masonic Bible or Holy Book, the lodge name will, most probably be written into it. Both books have an important role to play in spirituality but serve distinct purposes when it comes to exploring themes related to faith. This is a valuable weapon to take down the Jews. . Their work was to be performed in Egypt. Many people have a problem with this assertion, however, when they come to learn about the existence of Masonic Bibles. An example of a dilapidated spine of a Masonic Bible and how they can look when restored by experts. That comment was important because it prepares us for verses 24-29. Whereas the holy bible is often viewed as an authoritative source of truth and knowledge, masonic bibles tend to be more interpretive in their approach; they may use metaphors or allegories in order to convey a particular message or idea.