""Mormonism and Masonry"" is a book written by E. Cecil McGavin that explores the relationship between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and Freemasonry. The book delves into the historical and doctrinal similarities between the two organizations, including their use of symbols and rituals. McGavin examines the influence of Freemasonry on early LDS leaders, including Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, and how it impacted the development of Mormon theology and practices. The book also explores the controversies surrounding the relationship between the two groups, including accusations of plagiarism and the LDS Church's decision to discontinue its use of Masonic rituals in the 20th century. Overall, ""Mormonism and Masonry"" provides a comprehensive and nuanced look at the complex relationship between two influential organizations in American history.1947. From the Introduction: This is not an expose of Masonry or Mormonism. The author is not a Mason, but has made a careful study of the subject, having read more than one hundred books written by orthodox and reputable historians of the Masonic fraternity, with the desire of knowing the points of similarity that may exist in the two rituals and then seeking an explanation of that coincidence. Not a paragraph in this volume is taken from anti-Masonic writers, only the reputable historians of the order being consulted. The purpose of this work is to call attention to the complaints and charges made about the Mormon Temple ceremony by the Masons and others, and give the Mormon answer to these unkind and erroneous assertions.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.
