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Scarcely a week has passed since the publication of the first edition of The Brotherhood without a call for an inquiry into Freemasonry emanating from some aspect of British society.

The Prime Minister, the Attorney General, Ministers and MPs of all political persuasions, Churchmen of most denominations, local authorities, trades unions, and many others - even Bernard Levin - have been drawn into the debate.

Apart from minor adjustments, this edition is largely as it was. But response has been so immense that the possibility of a sequel is not discounted.

Only one of the things which intrigues me is why Grand Lodge should ban Freemasons from owning, discussing or even reading the book.

Stephen Knight

^*From the Latin pro (before) and fanum (the temple); i.e. one outside the temple, not initiated to the rites performed within.

^*These individuals acted, I don’t doubt, without the knowledge of Grand Lodge, which always prefers to ignore the very existence of outside enquirers.

^*Past or present holders of office in the United Grand Lodge are brethren of grand rank.

^*1 use the word advisedly. See Chapter 25 - ‘The Devil in Disguise?’ - below.