As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. He is also a cohost of the masonic roundtable, a masonic talk show. For those who see masonic science as nothing but ceremonial and social pleasantries tempered with elementary ethics, my interpretations will be discredited as fanciful.
Esotericism is any topic intended for or likely to be understood. Some masons believe masonic light is alluded to in the biblical creation account when god said, let there be light gen. The method of treating a subject of vast magnitude necessarily varies with the character, the knowledge and the mental attitude of those to whom the writer addresses himself. Bro norman mcevoy, publisher of the educator on the light of a master mason. It will show that there are in freemasonry the germs of profound speculation. Mar 26, 2016 esoteric freemasonry march 26, 2016 by greg stewart 2 comments in this edition of symbols and symbolism, we look at a reading from albert g. The masonic instructor must know the openings and closings for each degree, how to call from labor to refreshment, how to resume labor, the first and second sections of the first and third degrees, the first section and the esoteric work of the second section of the second degree, and the proficiency examinations for each degree.
Yes, that can mean monitorial that is available to the public versus the part of the ritual not written out. It is a transformation brought about through the use of masonic symbols, rituals, experience, and teachings. Preface foreword chapter 1 by way of introduction chapter 2 masonry religion chapter 3 mental science chapter 4 evolution chapter 5 the secret doctrine chapter 6 entered apprentice. Esoteric masonic study the following represent a selection of esoteric and occult studies that exist on the fringes of contemporary freemasonry. These esoteric degrees were the manifestation of creative men proud to be the heirs of this rich hidden history. The articles i have selected below are either written about the more speculative, philosophic or occult elements of freemasonry, or are articles written by or about freemasons who were also involved in other, more overtly, occult societies such as the hermetic order of the golden dawn. If so, i shall not regret the labor and research that have been bestowed upon its composition.
The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in acquiring knowledge about freemasonry. The sign of cagliostros companion grade included similar symbolism and consisted of opening the mouth and inhalingexhaling forcefully while staring heavenward. Entered, according to act of congress, in the year 1869, by. The charge against freemasonry being esoteric is twofold. Esotericism is any topic intended for or likely to be. This work, is not written like a common study in freemasonry, nor is it written as a generalized esoteric text. A basic masonic education course the master mason this manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge. A guide for the new esoteric freemason pietrestones. Masonic formation 7 the masonic secret 7 symbolism 8 expectationsby you, of the fraternity and vice versa 9 officers of a masonic blue lodge 10 becoming a mason duties and rights of entered apprentices 28 proficiency and advancement 29 mentorship 33 the california masonic code 33 masonic landmarks 34 history of freemasonry 34. Secret work and those portions of the degrees which may properly be written. All the degrees conferred in the royal arch chapter and grand encampment of knights templarsknights of the red crossof the christian markand of the holy sepulcher. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced.
Though the origin of freemasonry is debated, it appears that anglican clergymen james anderson, george payne, and theopholis desaguliers played a founding role. The masonic manual of missouri contains this definition. In masonry the esoteric work is that part of the ritual which it is illegal to publish, while the exoteric is that part which is published in the monitor. It means that which is secret, in the inner circle. Masonic books free, downloadable public domain books related to freemasonry.
Masonic formation might be described as the process of fitting the rough ashlar of our imperfect selves into the perfect ashlar, fit for use in building the divine temple. He is the coauthor of its business time adapting a corporate path for freemasonry and is currently working on a book of masonic essays and one on occult anatomy to be released soon. The gnostic handbook is one application, one representational system for the ancient gnosis. For a good summary of what esotericism means in a scholarly context, we refer to. Masonry contains and implies far more than ap pears in the ritual.
The four masonic elements grand encampment, knights templar. I reveal a few of these individual practices in my aforementioned book. Whenever these charges are hurled, it is often obvious that those making these charges implying evil of some kind simply dont know what theyre talking about. A spiritual interpretation of the esoteric work of the. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic. Something about freemasonry which both attracts and repels is freemasonry s ostensible connection with things esoteric. He is a husband and father of four, works full time in the executive medical industry. Freemasonry and ritual work download ebook pdf, epub. 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. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. Every initiated freemason however is a potential esoteric mason, since all freemasons. If it does not interest the learned, it may instruct the ignorant. Esoteric masonry is the personal exploration to some of the less mainstream areas of the fraternal society. In this definition esoteric is a condition, denoting private circumstances.
Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. Discover the compelling links to egyptian freemasonry as you progress through the degrees of initiation. Masonic secrets revealed containing all the degrees of the order conferred in a masters lodge, as exposed by captain william morgan. Finding light through esoteric interpretation of masonic ritual paperback april 9, 2016. To define the initiatic pathway of freemasonry as esoteric is for the. This is in no way a reflection upon the character or works of masons who for various. We, your committee on work, to whom was referred that part of the revision of taylors monitor by r. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain. Mozarts and haydns masonic status is wellknown, beethoven came of age at the. In masonry, esoteric work refers to the elements of masonic ritual and teaching that are to be communicated only to a properly qualified member and are unlawful to write or publish.
In this study, yates carried out a thorough revision of the historiography verging. Johns the solstitial gates in our western tradition, beginning with pythagorus, then plato, then the neoplatonists, numenius, macrobi us, proclus, and porphy ry, we ha ve an es oteri c tra di ti on about the div in e purposes of the wint er and s ummer so lstice s. The fourth aspect is related to an essential side of the esoteric path. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls. The publishers introduction from that edition is omitted for reasons.
Some of these aspects include personal development, spiritualism, mysticism, and so on. 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 interesting books for masonic readers and researchers. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with questions. A special early friday night meditation session hosted by worshipful brother doug russell has also been added at a venue close by for brethren who arrive early. This paper also presents a description of what constitutes esoteric masonic practice, identifies reading materials a topical list for esoteric study, and provides a suggested curriculum linked to the topical reading listswhich provides the new esoteric mason with a thorough course of study. The actual turning point was undoubtedly achieved by the publication of the writings of the renaissance historian frances a. Esoteric principles theosophical society in america.
Any internet references contained in this work are current at. That secret portion of masonry which is known only to the initiates as distinguished from exoteric masonry, or monitorial, which is accessible to all who choose to read the manuals and published works of the order. The trouble with the masonic usage of the word esoteric is it clashes with how its generally used. It can include aspects of its history not commonly looked at. The local blue lodge is the place where you and your freemason neighbors begin your masonic careers.
Pdf defining esotericism from a masonic perspective shawn. This astonishing volume contains the rituals, lectures. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. Advice for esoteric masons my freemasonry freemason. A basic masonic education course for master masons with. The term esotericism is a relatively new one it was first used by jacques. In his paper he made reference to albert mackeys statement from the encyclopedia of masonry.
It is the intended location of something, rather than its content, which makes it esoteric from this perspective. He should be proficient in the esoteric work of all three degrees and assist all appointed officers in becoming proficient in the florida adopted work. It can be seen in many forms and using many symbol systems. Burns2 in the first sense, the word esoteric is used in a somewhat constrained way to refer to those elements of masonic work which are not for display outside a. While many of the works seem to originate in groups outside the craft, most of these groups have roots in the masonic tradition. The origin of freemasonry is shrouded in deep mystery and wild legends. Instead, and in a most clever fashion, this work is written almost precisely, for the purposes of gaining the potential benefits from self experimentation. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons. Since the junior warden is the officer who is responsible for the craft during the hours of. Accordingly, it is important to realise the difference between the representational letter and the thing that is represented, between the essence and the form. For the age a masonic work by harringtons desideratu. A basic masonic education course the fellow craft this manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge. Hpb reportedly told james morgan pryse in 1890 that the masters had begun to withdraw from tibet truth and honesty, the canadian theosophist 12, july 1931. Freemason, mason, masonry, masonic, craft, initiation, secret societies, leadbeater, yarker, pike, albert pike online esoteric library note.
A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with. The work now offered to the public is an effort to develop and explain this philosophy and science. A spiritual interpretation of the esoteric work of the masonic lodge, analyzes the lectures and symbols of the three degrees. The truth about esoteric masonry and traditional observance.
There is an implied obligation that officers memorize all work, lectures, charges and grand lodge instructions. Welcome to a collection of articles on esoteric freemasonry. This years conference features a keynote by scholar and fringe freemasonry expert dr. Freemasons study symbolism immediately upon their initiation into. Jul 24, 20 the trouble with the masonic usage of the word esoteric is it clashes with how its generally used. Esotericism is a broader field of studies and practices. Esoteric freemasonry takes you deep into the mystical side of this fascinating secret society and shows you how to carry out the most powerful practices. Alongside the esoteric section, rudolf steiner created the cognitive ritual section, an order connected to masonic tradition, but independent and inspired by anthroposophy.
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