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Volume of Sacred Law (VSL) (also known as the Book of the Law) is the

Masonic

term for whatever religious or philosophical texts are displayed during a Lodge meeting.

Background

In most jurisdictions, especially in lodges of

Tanakh, Vedas or other appropriate sacred text will always be displayed as a VSL while the lodge is open. In Lodges with a membership of mixed religions it is common to find more than one sacred text displayed. In lodges associated with Continental Freemasonry, a Masonic constitution would be used instead as a VSL. Every candidate is given his choice of religious text for his Obligation according to his beliefs.^[1]^[2]

One of the most notable individual VSLs is the

Dwight Eisenhower, George H. W. Bush,^[4] and Jimmy Carter.^[5]

References

^ "UK Government information on Courts system". Criminal Justice System for England and Wales. Archived from the original on 2012-02-05. Retrieved 2006-03-08.
^ "What promises do Freemasons take?". United Grand Lodge of England. 2002. Retrieved 2007-05-08.
^ George Washington Inaugural Bible – from the website of St. John's Lodge No. 1, New York
^ Bibles and Scripture Passages Used by Presidents in Taking the Oath of Office
^ George Washington Inaugural Bible – from the website of St. John's Lodge No. 1, New York

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