In 1871, Albert Pike created Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite as a guide to the 32 degrees of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. It was his intention that becoming a Scottish Rite Mason require years of study to understand the allegories, the underlying moral lessons, and their applications. Pike's scholarly but practical instruction serves as a guide for every Mason working to be the best husband, father, brother, friend, and citizen that he can be. In 2007, a complete and comprehensive review was initiated to provide insight into Albert Pike's original work. This new book is the only edition that is not abridged, a digest, or an editorial commentary of the original book. The entire original book was translated into modern English from the difficult sentence structure and language prevalent in 19th century literature. Morals and Dogma for the 21st Century brings these important lessons back within the grasp of the modern Mason.

Morals and Dogma for the 21st Century

Religion & Spirituality

MIller, James

Goodell, William

Main, Kevin

Chaput, Brian

Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts

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Charles T. McClenachan, 33°, Grand Master of Ceremonies of the Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, originally compiled this work in 1884 as a Monitor or Guide to the rituals, ceremonies, instructions, and symbolism of all the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Its publication provided an unprecedented level of detail concerning the rituals associated with each degree, which up to this time existed in private collections. As a contemporary of Albert Pike, who had actively and recently revised the rituals used in the Southern Jurisdiction, McClenachan provides the Masonic student a valuable glimpse into not only the degree work for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction in this era but some of the elements of Scottish Rite ritual that predate Pike's revisions and expansions. Above all, it was McClenachan's sincere hope that this work might thoroughly and justly render the beauty and sublimity of the Rite.

The Book of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

McClenachan, Charles T.

Originally published in 1902, this book is a comprehensive discussion of Kabalah (Kabbalah), its origin, and its impact on other traditions. It also briefly discusses some of Kabalah's most well known students. Its chapters include the following: Post-Christian Literature of the Jews, Doctrinal Content of the Kabalah, Source and Authority of the Kabalah, Written Word of Kabalism First, Second, and Third Period, Some Christian Students of the Kabalah (Including Raymond Lully, Cornelius Agrippa, Paracelsus, William Postel, The Rosicrucians, Robert Fludd, Thomas Vaughan, Ralph Cudworth, Saint-Martin, Eliphas Levi, and Papus), Kabalah and Other Channels of Esoteric Traditions (Magic, Alchemy, Astrology, Freemasonry, Tarot and Mysticism).  From the author: "If we ... suppose for a moment that behind magic, behind alchemy, behind astrology there is any mystery of secret and real knowledge, ... it is through this seemingly impassable literature that the road to the secret lies."

The Doctrine and Literature of the Kabalah

Waite, ARTHUR EDWARD

Judaism

Jeremy L. Cross, born in New Hampshire in 1783, was an eminent Masonic scholar and lecturer who studied directly under Thomas Smith Webb and played a significant role in disseminating Webb's adaptation of William Preston's work throughout all Masonic jurisdictions in the United States. His True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor is perhaps the best representation of that work, in that it contains elaborate illustrations specifically developed to accompany Webb's lectures. Apart from providing the foundation for the engravings in Masonic monitors in the centuries that followed, Cross invented a number of composite symbols still utilized in Masonic lectures today, perhaps the most significant being the broken column and weeping virgin that appear on the cover.

True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor

Cross, Jeremy L.

This book is a collection of two noteworthy Rosicrucian documents. The first, Fama Fraternitatis, which translates to "The Story of the Brotherhood", is an anonymous work which dates to 1614 and which entreats the educated men of Europe to work towards the reformation of current knowledge in a more spiritual vein. In it, the author speaks of the brotherhood of the Rosicrucians. This is the first known historical reference to this organization. The document also tells the story of Christian Rosencreutz, the founder of the order. The second document, Confession of the Rosicrucian Fraternity, was published in 1615 and is a completion of Fama Fraternitatis. Arthur Edward Waite's translation is an adaptation and revision of that of Thomas Vaughan (Eugenius Philalethes), who translated both documents into English in 1652.

Fama Fraternitatis and Confession of the Rosicrucian Fraternity

ANONYMOUS

Occult & Paranormal

Originally published in 1907, Low Twelve details a series of authentic and striking incidents to illustrate the fidelity of Freemasons to one another in times of distress and danger.  Ellis felt that the Freemasonry had withstood many great trials, enduring through its foundational virtues: brotherly love, relief, and truth.  Among the periods and topics covered are: early interaction between outlying settlements and Native Americans, American and international politics, the Civil War, pre-Revolutionary Mexico, the exploration and expansion of the West, and the abduction of William Morgan.

Low Twelve

Literature & Fiction

Ellis, Edward S.

Literary

The Builders

Newton, Joseph Fort

History

Originally published in 1882, The Symbolism of Freemasonry was developed to explore the philosophy and symbolism of Freemasonry. Its chapters include: The Primitive Freemasonry of Antiquity, The Ancient Mysteries, The Dionysian Artificers, The Union of Speculative and Operative Masonry at the Temple of Solomon, The Traveling Freemasons of the Middle Ages, Disseverance of the Operative Element, The System of Symbolic Instruction, The Speculative Science and the Operative Art, The Symbolism of Solomon's Temple, The Form of the Lodge, The Officers of a Lodge, The Point within a Circle, The Covering of the Lodge, Ritualistic Symbolism, The Symbolism of the Gloves, The Rite of Circumambulation, The Rite of Intrusting and the Symbolism of Light, Symbolism of the Cornerstone, The Ineffable Name, The Legends of Freemasonry, The Legend of the Winding Stairs, The Legend of the Third Degree, The Sprig of Acacia, The Symbolism of Labor, The Stone of Foundation, and The Lost Word.

The Symbolism of Freemasonry

MacKey, Albert G.

In his lifetime, Rob Morris wrote over four hundred poems, most of which were dedicated to the themes of Freemasonry. He became a Freemason in 1846 and was the author of the rituals of The Order of the Eastern Star. In 1884, he was named the Poet Laureate of Freemasonry, which was an honor not granted since the death of the famous Masonic poet Robert Burns. Morris' most famous work, "The Level and the Square", is included in this book as is a Table of Contents for easy reference. This book was originally published in 1879.

Three Hundred Masonic Odes and Poems

Morris, Rob

Illustrations of the Symbols of Freemasonry is a collection of lectures by Jacob Ernst. As the author himself admitted, they were not originally intended for publication. They began as a series of notes and sketches about the three degrees made during a period of unemployment. Having shared his efforts with his brethren, Ernst presented his lectures to the Fraternity in the winter of 1867 and at the request of the Vattier Lodge and Kilwinnig Chapter. He was then requested to publish his lectures in book form. Originally published in 1868, Illustrations of the Symbols of Freemasonry remains a great source of information and light. It makes a great addition to any Masonic collection and is the perfect gift for the newly raised Master Mason.

Illustrations of the Symbols of Freemasonry

Ernst, Jacob

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