• Freemasons for Dummies, 2nd Edition

  • By: Christopher Hodapp
  • Narrated by: Tom Dheere
  • Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (570 ratings)

Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.
Freemasons for Dummies, 2nd Edition  By  cover art

Freemasons for Dummies, 2nd Edition

By: Christopher Hodapp
Narrated by: Tom Dheere
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $24.95

Buy for $24.95

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

Take the mystery out of the Freemasons. Fascinated by Freemasons? Freemasons For Dummies is the internationally best-selling introduction to the Masons, the oldest and largest "secret society" in the world. This balanced, eye-opening guide demystifies Freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites, to its curious symbols and their meanings. With new and improved content, including updated examples and references throughout, this new edition of Freemasons For Dummies provides the most straightforward, non-intimidating guide to the subject on the market.

  • Updated expert coverage of the basic beliefs and philosophy behind Freemasonry
  • Revised information on the history of the society, including updates concerning its founding, famous historical members, and pivotal events
  • New coverage devoted to the recent influx of younger membership
  • The latest and ongoing controversies and myths surrounding Freemasonry
  • The role of women in a Masonic organization, including opportunities for women to participate in Freemasonry
  • The effects cultural and political changes and worldwide events are having on the organization

If you're intrigued by the mystery that surrounds the Masons, get ready to learn the facts about this ancient order in Freemasons For Dummies.

©2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey (P)2014 Audible Inc.

What listeners say about Freemasons for Dummies, 2nd Edition

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    458
  • 4 Stars
    82
  • 3 Stars
    17
  • 2 Stars
    6
  • 1 Stars
    7
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    401
  • 4 Stars
    78
  • 3 Stars
    17
  • 2 Stars
    5
  • 1 Stars
    5
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    399
  • 4 Stars
    76
  • 3 Stars
    17
  • 2 Stars
    7
  • 1 Stars
    7

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars

great read for EAs, FCs, and MMs

Great read, I bought the hard copy version also. Easy to follow, entertaining, and very informative!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Well written and read.

This book was well written and read. The For Dummies layout is easy to follow as usual.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

Everything you wanted to know ...

But we're afraid to ask. I was curious about freemasonry. After listening to this, not only do I want to join, but I know why I want to and how to join. The history of it all puts everything into perspective. I highly recommend it.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Super efucational

Mr Hodapp is altogether informative and entertaining. I love how so much history is used to illustrate the truths of masonry.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A MUST READ!!!

If you are seriously considering joining the Freemasons then listen to this book. great job

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

This book tells almost all

This book dispels a lot of rumors and lies about Freemasonry. Easy to listen. Good information for those considering joining a "Secret Society" that really isn't too secret....lol

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

endless information

great book. no shortage of information for this looking to learn about it job freemasonry.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Must read for masons.

Interesting no matter whether you're a new Masonic Brother, interested in becoming one or a Master Mason this book is definitely worth the read or listen in this case!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

10 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great information

The writer was straightforward and well informed.
It contains the information I needed as I’m thinking about becoming a Freemason.
Great book!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Riveting

Absolutely wonderful, I am a senior DeMolay from a chapter in Indiana and actually met Mr.Hodapp years ago. I never knew he was a writer, I began traveling towards the blue lodge out in Utah and was put on to this book by a friend after I showed interest in joining my local lodge. and I have to say I absolutely devoured it. every night for the last three or four nights I listened to this while at work and learned so many things about the people I hope to be accepted as a brother with and amazingly all from a man I already respected from years ago. now I'm no philosophy major heck to be honest I barely passed high-school, but I could follow along and found myself getting lost in all of it. I have been recommending this book to as many people as I possibly can since listening. I just finished it tonight and am happy in the knowledge of the brotherhood im proud to start joining. Mr. Hodapp if you ever read this review I just wanted to say thank you. im glad to have known you as a child and hopefully one day with a lot of work and dedication get to know you as a brother.

(ps) the reason I gave the performance a 4 star and not 5 star review is because I kid you not the voice kept reminding me of the mettatron from the TV series supernatural and it kinda gave me the Willie's from time to time XD.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!