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Methods of Research: Freemasonry, 2005.
A discussion of different research methods, through the examination of the establishment and founding of ancient freemasonry.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 102.95
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This paper presents a series of research methods through exploring the study of ancient freemasonry. The paper examines how, due to freemasonry being a closed fraternal organization, research into its ancient origins needs to be done cautiously in order to avoid errors or problems in imposing the researcher's personal views.
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"Historically, freemasonry is considered a society in which its membership actively practices secrecy. The reasons for secrecy among Freemasons are perplexing to outsiders, for interest in freemasonry is enhanced when there is the implication that this is a clandestine organization with intentions and purposes that are not fully known; revealing these details would appear to grant an additional element of legitimacy to the organization. Furthermore, researchers, scholars, and theologians seeking to approach freemasonry and understand its practices are likewise thwarted from a lack of information. Even that information that does exist is controversial, for it is rarely verified through an outside source. This paper takes into consideration these liabilities while attempting to find a verifiable solution to study the establishment and founding of ancient freemasonry."
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Freemasonry, 2005.
A critical review of Steven C. Bullock's "Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840".
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 231.95
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This paper discusses Bullock's exploration of freemasonry entitled "Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840,". It explains that the author theorizes that the establishment of freemasonry is in large part parallel with the establishment of early American society. It assesses how Bullock proposes that freemasonry was constructed upon three traditions, each of which ran parallel to the evolution of the American social order during a critical time in its development.
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"In Steven C. Bullock's exploration of freemasonry entitled Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840, the author theorizes that the establishment of freemasonry is in large part parallel with the establishment of early American society. Bullock proposes that freemasonry was constructed upon "three traditions," each of which ran parallel to the evolution of the American social order during a critical time in its development (Bullock, 10). These three traditions consisted of the "antiquity" of freemasonry, in which the "histories, forms, and rituals" of ancient civilizations were believed key in shedding light on how modern social order should be constructed and thus reflect on the "inheritance" that modern society received from its predecessors (Ibid.). The second and third traditions were "sociability and science," thus suggesting that a social order and the engagement in science would help promote a ..."
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Masonic Lodge from a Christian Perspective, 2005.
This paper discusses important issues concerning the Masonic Lodge.
3,369 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 138.95
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This article goes into great detail concerning the historicity, oaths, and Biblical comparison and reactions toward the prolific cult, freemasonry. It gives the reader a better understanding of what freemasonry is and how to approach its worldview apologetically in the Christian church today.
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"One of the oldest and most well known fraternities that claim association with the Christian church is the Masonic Lodge. This organization has included much erroneous material into its doctrine and, when closely investigated, falls short of any beneficial argument for a progressive society. The remainder of this article will include such virtues as the history of the lodge, degrees and oaths of freemasonry, the connotation of it being regarded as a religion and the gods it proclaims, and finally numerous controversies with Biblical truth including present day famous masons and also a brief summary on how to approach Freemasonry in the Christian church. In all of this, though, there is no sole intention to speak against any specific individual rather, simply bringing to the light any controversial issues between Freemasonry and Christianity."
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Joseph Smith and the "Book of Mormon", 2005.
A biographical account of Joseph Smith, author of the "Book of Mormon" and founder of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
6,366 words (approx. 25.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, AU$ 213.95
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This paper first describes the upbringing and early childhood influences that may have contributed to Joseph Smith's founding of the Mormon Church. Next, the paper describes the visions Smith had that made him believe he should establish a new religion, his religious beliefs, and the eventual establishment of the Mormon religion and church. The paper also discusses the influence of Brigham Young on Mormonism, the basic doctrine espoused in the "Book of Mormon", the elements of Freemasonry and occultism within the Mormon religion, and the controversial topic concerning who truly authored the "Book of Mormon" and whether it is an original manuscript.
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"Joseph Smith, Jr. was the fourth child of Joseph Sr. and Lucy Smack and born in Sharon, Vermont on December 23, 1805. The Smith family lived under arduous and unstable financial circumstances that compelled them to move in and around New England several times in those years (Wikipedia 2004). One of Joseph?s legs got seriously infected when he was 7 years old and the doctors wanted to amputate it but the Smiths refused. He later recovered but he had to use crutches for several years and limped for the rest of his life (Wikipedia)."
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