freemasonry (Q1554)

From Seeds of the Word, the encyclopedia of the influence of the Gospel on culture
group of fraternal organizations; originates from 14th-c. stonemason fraternities; members are initiated into 3 levels (Apprentice, Journeyman, Master Mason); organized into lodges, supervised by a Grand Lodge, but with no worldwide governing body
  • masonry
  • Free and Accepted Mason
  • masonic order
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freemasonry
group of fraternal organizations; originates from 14th-c. stonemason fraternities; members are initiated into 3 levels (Apprentice, Journeyman, Master Mason); organized into lodges, supervised by a Grand Lodge, but with no worldwide governing body
  • masonry
  • Free and Accepted Mason
  • masonic order

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