Symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry pdf

Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of. Ideology, organization and policy internet archive. A historical overview that seeks to show the dangers of freemasonry. Contains the complete text of albert pikes esoteric study of the symbols of blue lodge degrees. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. This paper presents a viewpoint which supports that esotericism is a legitimate element of the craft and exists by design, and that freemasonry is the inheritor of a great wealth of secret knowledge which has been encoded in our rituals, symbols, and traditions. Freemasonry is serious and whilst it confers favours on its members, it also makes great demands on them, and these demands we are bound, by our obligation. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by. In the royal arch, the third principal is told that it is an emblem of beneficence and charity. It includes extracts from the rituals and ceremonies, as well as the lectures for the degrees, and an explanation in.

This book was printed by the schutzstaffel and issued to waffen ss, ghestapo and german command, it was also available to the general population. Sometimes there is an apparent con nection between the symbol and the thought repre sented, but more often the association seems to be entirely arbitrary. The occultist eliphas levi, much quoted by albert pike in moral and dogma explains g which freemasons place in the centre of the burning star signifies gnosis and generation, the two sacred words of the ancient kabbalah burns return to top. Percival pdf and html with commentary at some deeper aspects of masonic symbolism from the magazine edition of 1916, by arthur edward waite text at the symbolism of freemasonry, by albert gallatin mackey gutenberg text. Paines age of reason, initially attacked freemasonry from a materialist and antireligious point of view, dismissing the pretensions of the fraternity to fantastical antiquity and denouncing its social influence as pernicious. Symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry, albert pikes esoterika. The masonic symbolism of color in symbolic masonry we encounter reference to but three, the alternating black and white of the mosaic pavement denoting the dual principle. Levay, grand master, 2011 2012 introduction in his encylopedia of freemasonry brother albert g. The masonic symbolism of color freemason information. Color symbolism in freemasonry leon zeldis b blue blue is the color of the canopy of heaven.

This book is the classic exposition of english freemasonry. Overview of freemasonry prepared by wanda alger, september 20 to become a mason, the initiate goes through the lue lodge which is 3 separate degrees of advancement. Both he and the lodge have granted permission to reprint it here. Freemasonry exist throughout the free world, however, each. Jun 24, 2019 symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry, albert pikes esoterika. In the early part of the 18th century, freemasonry was, for many of its initiates, the teaching of the hermetic philosophy. Difficult as it is to assign adequate meaning to some of our masonic symbols, it is. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download.

There are additional degrees, which vary with locality and jurisdiction, and are usually administered by their own bodies separate from those who administer the. History the origin of freemasonry is shrouded in deep mystery and wild legends. A great exploration into the cornerstone of freemasonry. Booger wooger rated it it was amazing jan 31, lists with this book. They are the entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and master mason degrees. The second, third, and socalled higher degrees are elaborations.

We do not intend to provide a complete description and understanding of all of the symbols of freemasonry. Originally published in 1825, just twelve years after the organization of the united grand lodge of england, this works boasts the most complete collection of early versions of the english masonic rituals available under a single cover. Action of the grand lodge of massachusetts against spurious rites and degrees an. Albert pikes neverbeforepublished esoteric study of the symbols of blue lodge degrees, this is one of the most. The blue lodge is the foundation of all freemasonry organizations. Search for library items search for lists search for. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. Three degrees are offered by craft or blue lodge freemasonry, and members of any of these degrees are known as freemasons or masons. These three degrees initiate one into the fraternity, convey how to improve oneself in masonry, and communicate the central legend of. Symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry, albert pikes. The lodge should be decorated with a canopy of sky blue and white, without gilding. The book cherrypicks primary data while presenting original, alternative, andor unwarranted interpretations of freemasonry and its rituals and symbolism, aimed at proving some ulterior motive.

Esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry by albert pike. Blue, the colour of the sky is a symbol of the universality of freemasonry. Liturgy of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of. This volume covers the rituals and symbolism of the first three degrees ea fc, which comprise the blue house. Jul 28, 2019 esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry. It is so vast, so multifaceted, that it must be viewed one small part at a time.

Symbolism of the three degrees by oliver day street. Freemasonry into the trivial and commonplace is the blundering of mediocrity. While a unique system, freemasonry has borrowed and modified a variety of religious and quasireligious symbols to help. If it is now becoming elevated and popular in the estimation of. Richard carlile manual of freemasonry here is light. There are many articles and books available in pdf from this site. The following is a collection of masonic symbols and their meanings, relevant to the practice of freemasonry.

The craft lodge and the myriad of degrees and orders conferred in all its appendant. Ancient craft masonry consist of the first three degrees known as the blue lodge. A symbol is a visible representation of some ob ject dr thing, real or imagined, employed to convey a certain idea. Editors note this article was originally presented by dr. The symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry, 2008, supreme council, 0970874944, 9780970874948, supreme council, thethirty three. Universally, it denotes immortality, eternity, chastity, fidelity. These three degrees initiate one into the fraternity, convey how to improve oneself in masonry, and communicate the central legend of the craft. Freemason books help freemasons acquire the light of knowledge that they seek. Mackey defines symbol as a visible sign with which a spiritual feeling, emotion, or idea is connected. Masonry and its symbols in the light of thinking and destiny, by harold w. Esoterika provides the most interesting, and plausible history and explanations to the minutae of blue lodge ritual that i have ever read.

The four masonic elements grand encampment, knights templar. The first degree is the entered apprentice where the initiate is entered. Part of the symbols in the blue lodge are displayed there to the initiate, but. Esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry by. As brother charles clyde hunt says in chapter 1 of his book masonic symbolism, there is perhaps no subject of masonic study on which there is more diversity of opinion than the interpretation of masonic symbolism. Because of the length, we have broken it into sections and now present it as a series in.

Adams j q letters and addresses on freemasonry 1875. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry. Jan 01, 1994 esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry book. Esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry book. Each symbol can have many layers of meaning, which only careful examination can discover. Pdf an introduction to the high degrees of freemasonry henrik. If freemasonry was not at one time patronized by the learned, it was because the depths of its symbolic science and philosophy had not been sounded. It seems to me that the essence of every masonic lesson is presented in the symbolism of the first degree. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. All masonic business was formerly transacted in a lodge opened only on the. Two of englands greatest masonic scholars, robert f. Entered apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason.

In one of his most vehement bursts of sarcasm, of which pike was a master when he deemed the occasion demanded, he refers to the blue lodge lectures in these words. Through all the masonic degrees, ancient or modern, the subject continues to be a dark development of the. Among the celts the sacred colours of white, blue and green were understood to stand for light, truth and hope. The local blue lodge is the place where you and your freemason neighbors begin your masonic careers. Even though the three craft or blue lodge degrees continued to be modified. Editorial note this electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. The purpose of this list is to acclimate and educate new and existing masons and those interested in masonic study. Esoterika is considered his third magnum opus, the other two being his first rewrite of the scottish rite rituals and, of course, morals and dogma. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila. Albert pikes esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry.

In the blue degrees the new mason is told that the g stands for geometry or god. This ancient form of writing, now generally fallen. Esoterica doesnt even get a mention in the wikipedia article on pike. Editor colour is a fundamental element of masonic symbolism. Speth founding members of quatuor coronati lodge 2076 in london, the premiere research lodge informed pike that his symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry was also the most important work of the kind they had ever studied. Albert pikes esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees. You will learn more about masonic symbolism as you progress through the three degrees of blue lodge masonry, and when you finally venture out into the. Expectationsby you, of the fraternity and vice versa some things to consider about freemasonry and personal responsibility. Blue, the colour of freemasonry hamilton district c. This stb is part of a paper printed in the 1992 vol. Albert pikes neverbeforepublished esoteric study of the symbols. One can then pursue the higher degrees of the york rite or the scottish rite. The study of symbolism in freemasonry can be one of the most rewarding aspects of the craft. Albert pikes esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of.