You've heard about their secret meetings, their mysterious symbols, their special handshakes. Are they a religion? A cult? Was George Washington really a member? Do their ancient symbols really appear on the dollar bill? Who are the Freemasons? Where do they come from? What do they believe in? In Freemasonry For Beginners, bestselling author and historian Brother Robert Lomas takes you behind the scenes and back in time to reveal the origins, symbols, rituals, organization, and philosophy of Masonic fraternalism. Comic art and illuminating graphics by Sarah Becan help explain the history and traditions of Freemasonry from its Scottish roots, expansion in Europe, and early days in North America all the way to the first Masonic lodge on the Moon. Book jacket.