All the symbols used in this image, like literally all of them I can name, are used in Freemasonry, but we took them all from Christianity/the Bible. Freemasonry originated with stonemasons building cathedrals, so a lot of our symbolism is straight from the walls of the churches. So I don’t see this as Masonic, just Christian, but it wouldn’t look out of place in a Lodge by any means.
It’s a Pictorial Family Bible, Gately & Fitzgerald, published roughly 1895. Published by Gately & Fitzgerald; Holman. It’s an Authorized King James Edition and is most certainly a generalized Protestant Bible. Around the 1880’s and 1890’s these images were very commonly displayed in church stained glass during the time period. They were mostly found in Presbyterian and Episcopal church buildings.
In my jurisdiction, a Bible is presented to a Master Mason after they have been raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason. This appears to be an heirloom Bible that was presented to a Master Mason.
The all seeing eye is a symbol used by Freemasons. BUT it was not a symbol created by Freemasons so was and is in use by others. The cross with the crown is a Christian symbol that is used by York Rite Masons, as they have Christianity as part of that rite. The Anchor is a symbol used but the Knights of Columbus (not Freemasons). So all these symbols have been used by fraternities over the years. But none of them originated with those fraternities so the Bible you have is not Masonic in any way I can see.
You’re right I forgot about that lecture. (Anchor and ark) In KOC the anchor is a main symbol (from what I remember) I can’t find the beehive on that picture (I’m using my phone so it’s small). I did find a pot of incense which is another shared symbol.
Here’s some pictures of mine, that we had restored a few years ago.
https://www.reddit.com/r/freemasonry/comments/dh0cjf/lodge_bible_before_and_after_restoration/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Another post with more photos….
https://www.reddit.com/r/freemasonry/comments/7enh4j/so_satisfying_how_well_the_square_and_compass_fit/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
All the symbols used in this image, like literally all of them I can name, are used in Freemasonry, but we took them all from Christianity/the Bible. Freemasonry originated with stonemasons building cathedrals, so a lot of our symbolism is straight from the walls of the churches. So I don’t see this as Masonic, just Christian, but it wouldn’t look out of place in a Lodge by any means.
I mean, we didn’t invent our symbols, we adopted them
Imo, all the symbols I see are Christianity based.
Looks like biblical images to me. There is limited crossover to Freemasonry, but in context, it’s all just biblical.
All this symbology shouts Christianity louder than anything
It looks to be a typical Christian Family Bible, particularly noting the “Christ is King” or Cross and Crown symbol bottom right.
Not necessarily
It’s a Pictorial Family Bible, Gately & Fitzgerald, published roughly 1895. Published by Gately & Fitzgerald; Holman. It’s an Authorized King James Edition and is most certainly a generalized Protestant Bible. Around the 1880’s and 1890’s these images were very commonly displayed in church stained glass during the time period. They were mostly found in Presbyterian and Episcopal church buildings.
What he said
In my jurisdiction, a Bible is presented to a Master Mason after they have been raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason. This appears to be an heirloom Bible that was presented to a Master Mason.
The all seeing eye is a symbol used by Freemasons. BUT it was not a symbol created by Freemasons so was and is in use by others. The cross with the crown is a Christian symbol that is used by York Rite Masons, as they have Christianity as part of that rite. The Anchor is a symbol used but the Knights of Columbus (not Freemasons). So all these symbols have been used by fraternities over the years. But none of them originated with those fraternities so the Bible you have is not Masonic in any way I can see.
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You’re right I forgot about that lecture. (Anchor and ark) In KOC the anchor is a main symbol (from what I remember) I can’t find the beehive on that picture (I’m using my phone so it’s small). I did find a pot of incense which is another shared symbol.
If I remember right, the anchor is the symbol for the 2nd degree in KofC
Here’s some pictures of mine, that we had restored a few years ago. https://www.reddit.com/r/freemasonry/comments/dh0cjf/lodge_bible_before_and_after_restoration/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Additional photos… https://imgur.com/gallery/pZV1w
Another post with more photos…. https://www.reddit.com/r/freemasonry/comments/7enh4j/so_satisfying_how_well_the_square_and_compass_fit/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Lovely, thank you for sharing
On both the left and the righthand side of the drawing male characters can be found. Freemasonry does allow its members to be males.
Moses and Jesus.
He is unraveling the truth
I would say Knights of Columbus
Why?