Vile and Impious Wretches: The Real Killers of Hiram Abiff - S4 E189

Vile and Impious Wretches: The Real Story About the Killers of Hiram Abiff In this powerful episode of the Old Fashion Masonic Podcast, Past Master Brian Byrd sits down with RWB Michael A. Czech, Past Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, to discuss his explosive new Masonic novel: Vile & Impious Wretches: A Novel of King Solomon’s Temple and the Ancient Middle East. What if the legendary builders of King Solomon’s Temple weren’t just nameless stone masons — but real men of flesh, blood, ambition, betrayal, and redemption? RWB Czech brings the forgotten lives of the toilers, schemers, and dreamers to vivid life in this 300-page historical Masonic thriller. Slave caravans crossing the desert, family betrayals in the shadow of the Temple, unexpected alliances forged in the harsh politics of the ancient Middle East, and the raw human drama that forms the hidden backbone of our Craft’s most sacred legends. This isn’t dry history — it’s the gripping re-imagining of the stories behind the Hiramic Legend, the Master Mason Degree, and the infamous three ruffians (those “vile and impious wretches” we all know from the ritual). If you’ve ever wondered about the real men who laid the foundation stones of Freemasonry’s greatest symbol, this conversation will blow the dust off the Temple and make Solomon’s era feel alive. Perfect for every regular Freemason who wants to go deeper into: 🔨 King Solomon’s Temple in Freemasonry 🔨 The Hiramic Legend explained through fiction 🔨 Origins of the Ruffians & moral lessons of the 3rd Degree 🔨 Authentic Masonic history from a Past Grand Historian 🔨 How historical fiction strengthens our understanding of the Craft Whether you’re a new Entered Apprentice, a seasoned Master Mason, or just love well-crafted Masonic books that honor regular Freemasonry, this episode delivers unfiltered, brother-to-brother talk the Old Fashion way — no fluff, no clandestine nonsense, just pure Craft. 🛒 Get the Book Now (Direct from the Author): Softcover – $20 Digital – $20 Both – $25 (+ $5 US shipping for print) Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, or check accepted. Email: [email protected] to order or schedule a lodge presentation / book signing. Facebook:   / mike.czech.35   Also search Vile and Impious Wretches to find the FB Page for the Novel! BIO: 🔨 In addition to teaching a Masonic Public Speaking Course for 2 years, this is from our leadership conference: 🔨 Bro. Michael Czech, SKS Fellow, MSA, David Brearley Award has been the Chairman of the New Jersey Masonic Leadership Conference since 2023. 🔨 Raised a Master Mason in 2016, he is Past Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge and District Education Officer of the 10th Masonic District. 🔨 Mike is Past Master of Atlas Pythagoras Lodge No. 10 and involved in leadership in both Scottish and York Rite bodies. 🔨 He administers the Society of King Solomon and has a newest love- Promoting his novel Vile and Impious Wretches: A Novel of King Solomon’s Temple and the Ancient Middle East. 🔨 Being the Most Distinguished Master of Faith Smoke and Charity Lodge No. 1, the only warranted cigar lodge in New Jersey keeps him busy, as does his comprehensive fitness and sports conditioning business and working as a corporate speaker, wedding officiant, and life coach. 🔨 He lives with his wife Donna and is a former champion runner and Ironman triathlete. 📌 Subscribe and Stay Connected: Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated with all our latest episodes. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and more! Like our Podcast on Facebook:   / oldfashionmasonicpodcast   Follow our Podcast on Instagram:   / oldfashionmasonicpodcast   Subscribe to our Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UMNrym... ⚠️ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Old Fashion Masonic Podcast, any Grand Lodge or Shrine Center, and we encourage viewers to conduct their research and form their conclusions based on reliable sources and personal beliefs. We get these questions often: What does the mysterious secret society of Freemasons actually do? Does this episode expose freemasonry and masonry? What about The New Order and The Illuminati? Is there a whole Secret world of Freemasons? We think not. FAIR USE NOTICE: This video MAY contain copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. The Old Fashion Masonic Podcast distributes this material for the purpose of news reporting, educational research, comment, and criticism, constituting Fair Use under 17 U.S.C § 107. #freemasonry #freemasons #masonic #freemason #killer