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⚫ '''John J. Robinson''' (c. 1918 – 1996) was an American author, best known as the author of ''Born in Blood: The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry''. He is also credited as being the "founding visionary" of the Masonic Information Center run by the Masonic Service Association of North America.<ref name = "MSANA">. Masonic Service Association of North America. Accessed August 14, 2015.</ref> He was a member of the Medieval Academy of America, the Organization of American Historians, and the Royal Over-Seas League of London.<ref name="MSANA"/>


==Biography==
⚫ '''John J. Robinson''' (c.1918-1996) was an American author and historian, best known as the author of ''Born in Blood: The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry'', which was originally intended as a book about the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, but instead traced the fall of the ], which he connected to the rise of ]. As a result of his research for this book, he became more interested in Freemasonry and subsequently wrote ''A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right''. He is also credited as being the "founding visionary" of the Masonic Information Center run by the Masonic Service Association of North America.<ref name = "MSANA">. Masonic Service Association of North America. Accessed 31 August 2008.</ref> He was a member of the Medieval Academy of America, The Organization of American Historians, and the Royal Over-Seas League of London.<ref name="MSANA"/>

Prior to becoming a writer, Robinson had worked as a farmer, a business executive, and also served in the ].<ref>. Masonicsourcebook.com. Accessed August 13, 2015.</ref>


==''Born in Blood''== ==''Born in Blood''==
Robinson's first work, ''Born in Blood'', traced the connections of the Knights templar and the Freemasons. It is considered an important work, but its initial reception was very poor:{{cn}} Robinson relates in the preface to ''A Pilgrim's Path'' that "not even one newspaper in the United States saw fit to review a book that had the word ''Freemasonry'' in the title."<ref>Robinson, John J. ''A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right''. New York: M. Evans, 1993. pp 3-4.</ref> There was, however, great demand from libraries, which in turn led to positive reviews in '']'' and '']''.{{cn}} Robinson's first work, ''Born in Blood'', published in 1990,<ref group=nb>Reliable sources appear with both 1989 and 1990 as publishing dates.</ref> traced the connections of the Knights Templar and the Freemasons. The author says that it is considered an important work, but its initial reception was very poor: he says in the preface to ''A Pilgrim's Path'' that "not even one newspaper in the United States saw fit to review a book that had the word ''Freemasonry'' in the title."<ref name = "PPintro">Robinson, John J. ''A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right''. New York: M. Evans, 1993. pp 3-4.</ref> He says that was, however, great demand from libraries, which in turn led to what he considered to be a positive review in '']''.<ref name = "PPintro" /> '']'' gave the book a positive review,<ref>.''Kirkus Reviews''. January 1, 1989.</ref> and it was also reviewed by '']''{{citation needed|reason=Only available on commercial booksellers sites|date=September 2015}} and '']''.<ref>"." Internet Bookwatch. Midwest Book Review. 2009. HighBeam Research. Accessed September 1, 2015.{{subscription required}}</ref>

It has also been reviewed by many Masonic research publications, Masonic magazines, and websites.<ref>. Accessed August 14, 2015.</ref><ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060616/http://www.pictoumasons.org/library/Robinson,%20John%20J%20~%20Born%20in%20Blood%20-%20Review%20%5Bpdf%5D.pdf |date=2016-03-04 }}. Accessed August 14, 2015.</ref><ref>McLeod, Dr. Wallace.. Originally published in ''The Royal Arch Mason Magazine''. J. E. Marsengill, ed.. Trenton, Missouri, USA. Summer 1990, vol. 16, No. 10. pp. 303-04.</ref><ref>Johnson, Russell T. . Phoenixmasonry.com. Accessed August 14, 2015.</ref><ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502164906/http://www.lodge42.net/education/book-reviews/ |date=2016-05-02 }}. Lodge 42 Oconomowoc/Hartland Masonic Lodge website. Accessed August 14, 2015.</ref> The Freemason John Hamill, reviewing the book for ''Ars Quatuor Coronatorum'' considers that the book "has many positive things to say about Freemasonry but, unfortunately, the basic thesis is seriously flawed."<ref>Hamill, John M. . Originally published in ''Ars Quatuor Coronatorum''. Vol. 104 (1991). Frederick Smyth, ed.. {{ISBN|0 907655 21 1}}. pp. 239-40.</ref>

Robinson says that the book was originally intended to be about the ] of 1381, but instead traced the fall of the ], which he connected to the rise of ].<ref>Robinson, John J. ''Born in Blood: The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry''. M. Evans and Co.: New York, 1990. p. xii.</ref> As a result of his research for this book, he became more interested in Freemasonry and subsequently wrote ''A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right''.

==''Dungeon, Fire, and Sword: The Knights Templar in the Crusades''==

Robinson's second book focused exclusively on the Knights Templar in the Crusades. '']'' considered it not as strong as his previous work, saying that it was "little more than reference material for die-hard Crusade fans."<ref>. ''Kirkus Reviews'' Nov. 15, 1991. Accessed August 13, 2015.</ref> The '']'', on the other hand, reviewed it very positively, stating that "it is so readable that putting it down is impossible."<ref>Firrone, Rima L. in "Book Marks" column. ''Ocala Star-Banner''. Mar. 1, 1992, p. 26. Accessed Aug 13, 2015 via Google Books.</ref>

==''A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right''==
Robinson's third book explores the anti-Masonic claims made by the religious right (primarily in the United States). The book is divided into two parts: the first outlines the history of the claims and attempts to debunk them. The second suggests ways that the fraternity could prevent such claims from arising in the first place.


==Works== ==Works==
;Books
*''Born in Blood: The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry'' (1990) ISBN 978-0-87131-602-8
*''Dungeon, Fire and Sword: The Knights Templar in the Crusades'' (1992) ISBN 978-0-87131-657-8 *''Born in Blood: The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry'' (1990) {{ISBN|978-0-87131-602-8}}
*''A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right'' (1993) ISBN 978-0-87131-732-2 *''Dungeon, Fire and Sword: The Knights Templar in the Crusades'' (1992) {{ISBN|978-0-87131-657-8}}
*''A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right'' (1993) {{ISBN|978-0-87131-732-2}}

;Papers
*"Albert Pike and the Morning Star." ''Heredom: The Transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society'', Volume 1 (1992)<ref>Robinson, John J. {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20160511190831/http://204.3.136.66/web/heredom-files/volume1/albert-pike-and-morning-star.htm |date=2016-05-11 }}. ''Heredom: The Transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society''. Volume 1 (1992). Accessed August 14, 2015.</ref>

==Awards and honors==
*Fellow of the Maine Lodge of Research, 1993<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511064114/http://www.mainemason.org/mlr/fellows.htm |date=2015-05-11 }}. Accessed August 14, 2015</ref>
*Fellow of The Philalethes Society<ref name = "Phila">. freemasonry.org. Accessed August 14, 2015.</ref>
*Distinguished Service Medal, The Philalethes Society<ref name = "Phila" />

==Notes==
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==References== ==References==
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Latest revision as of 09:38, 23 November 2024

Not to be confused with John J. Robison.

John J. Robinson (c. 1918 – 1996) was an American author, best known as the author of Born in Blood: The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry. He is also credited as being the "founding visionary" of the Masonic Information Center run by the Masonic Service Association of North America. He was a member of the Medieval Academy of America, the Organization of American Historians, and the Royal Over-Seas League of London.

Biography

Prior to becoming a writer, Robinson had worked as a farmer, a business executive, and also served in the United States Marine Corps.

Born in Blood

Robinson's first work, Born in Blood, published in 1990, traced the connections of the Knights Templar and the Freemasons. The author says that it is considered an important work, but its initial reception was very poor: he says in the preface to A Pilgrim's Path that "not even one newspaper in the United States saw fit to review a book that had the word Freemasonry in the title." He says that was, however, great demand from libraries, which in turn led to what he considered to be a positive review in Publishers Weekly. Kirkus Reviews gave the book a positive review, and it was also reviewed by Library Journal and Midwest Book Review.

It has also been reviewed by many Masonic research publications, Masonic magazines, and websites. The Freemason John Hamill, reviewing the book for Ars Quatuor Coronatorum considers that the book "has many positive things to say about Freemasonry but, unfortunately, the basic thesis is seriously flawed."

Robinson says that the book was originally intended to be about the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, but instead traced the fall of the Knights Templar, which he connected to the rise of Freemasonry. As a result of his research for this book, he became more interested in Freemasonry and subsequently wrote A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right.

Dungeon, Fire, and Sword: The Knights Templar in the Crusades

Robinson's second book focused exclusively on the Knights Templar in the Crusades. Kirkus considered it not as strong as his previous work, saying that it was "little more than reference material for die-hard Crusade fans." The Ocala Star-Banner, on the other hand, reviewed it very positively, stating that "it is so readable that putting it down is impossible."

A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right

Robinson's third book explores the anti-Masonic claims made by the religious right (primarily in the United States). The book is divided into two parts: the first outlines the history of the claims and attempts to debunk them. The second suggests ways that the fraternity could prevent such claims from arising in the first place.

Works

Books
Papers
  • "Albert Pike and the Morning Star." Heredom: The Transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society, Volume 1 (1992)

Awards and honors

  • Fellow of the Maine Lodge of Research, 1993
  • Fellow of The Philalethes Society
  • Distinguished Service Medal, The Philalethes Society

Notes

  1. Reliable sources appear with both 1989 and 1990 as publishing dates.

References

  1. ^ "Masonic Information Center". Masonic Service Association of North America. Accessed August 14, 2015.
  2. "John J. Robinson: His Bio and Books". Masonicsourcebook.com. Accessed August 13, 2015.
  3. ^ Robinson, John J. A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right. New York: M. Evans, 1993. pp 3-4.
  4. "Born in Blood: The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry".Kirkus Reviews. January 1, 1989.
  5. "Born in Blood.(Brief article)(Book review)." Internet Bookwatch. Midwest Book Review. 2009. HighBeam Research. Accessed September 1, 2015.(subscription required)
  6. Born in Blood Book Review". Accessed August 14, 2015.
  7. Johnson, Russell T. "Born in Blood - Book Review" Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed August 14, 2015.
  8. McLeod, Dr. Wallace."Born in Blood: the lost secrets of Freemasonry". Originally published in The Royal Arch Mason Magazine. J. E. Marsengill, ed.. Trenton, Missouri, USA. Summer 1990, vol. 16, No. 10. pp. 303-04.
  9. Johnson, Russell T. "Born in Blood Book Review". Phoenixmasonry.com. Accessed August 14, 2015.
  10. "Book Reviews" Archived 2016-05-02 at the Wayback Machine. Lodge 42 Oconomowoc/Hartland Masonic Lodge website. Accessed August 14, 2015.
  11. Hamill, John M. "Born in Blood: the lost secrets of Freemasonry". Originally published in Ars Quatuor Coronatorum. Vol. 104 (1991). Frederick Smyth, ed.. ISBN 0 907655 21 1. pp. 239-40.
  12. Robinson, John J. Born in Blood: The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry. M. Evans and Co.: New York, 1990. p. xii.
  13. Dungeon, Fire, and Sword: The Knights Templar in the Crusades. Kirkus Reviews Nov. 15, 1991. Accessed August 13, 2015.
  14. Firrone, Rima L. "History Filled with Adventures" in "Book Marks" column. Ocala Star-Banner. Mar. 1, 1992, p. 26. Accessed Aug 13, 2015 via Google Books.
  15. Robinson, John J. "Albert Pike and the Morning Star." Archived 2016-05-11 at archive.today. Heredom: The Transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society. Volume 1 (1992). Accessed August 14, 2015.
  16. "Fellows of the Maine Lodge of Research" Archived 2015-05-11 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed August 14, 2015
  17. ^ "Honorees". freemasonry.org. Accessed August 14, 2015.
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