Containing a delineation of the Rituals of Freemasonry, with the Emblems and Explanations so arranged as greatly to facilitate in acquiring a knowledge of the rites and ceremonies of the several degrees, from Entered Apprentice to that of Select Master, and the Order of the Priesthood. Especially in the hands of those upon whom devolve the active duties of the Lodge and Chapter, this will be found a ready and acceptable Manual of masonry.

In this Deluxe Edition of an enduring Masonic classic, W. Kirk MacNulty takes the reader on a quest deep into the heart of Craft Freemasonry in search of its spiritual core. Drawing upon Renaissance philosophy, kabbalistic mysticism, and Jungian psychology, The Way of the Craftsman explores the symbolism and ceremony of the Masonic lodge in a profound and effective manner. With new illustrations, amended annotations, and a special Foreword by Masonic scholar Shawn Eyer.

Who were Tubalcain, Aholiab and Zabud and what is their significance for the Freemason? There is a general interest in the rituals of Freemasonry, generated in part by the apparently obscure references they contain. This is the only book that offers a guide to the stories used in Masonic ritual and their links to the Bible and Christianity. The new Mason is directed to a 'serious contemplation of the Volume of the Sacred Law' — but that is easier said than done without a grounding in the Scriptures, something that fewer and fewer people have. The historical and geographical setting of the Bible is explained here, making such contemplation easier for Mason and non-Mason alike. Mike Neville has systematically cross-referenced the most influential Chapters of the Bible to the ceremonies. It is his intention to get Freemasons to understand the ritual — not just to memorise and regurgitate — as well as to elucidate for the non-Mason. Sacred Secrets will aid the clergy, theologians and any other person interested in Freemasonry to see the links between ritual and scripture.