The introduction provides the background of albert pikes scottish rite involvement, the development of its rituals, and teaches the reader how to use the book of the words. The entire 32nd degree scottish rite ritual can be found online, in books, etc. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. In other words, a 32nd degree scottish rite freemason is no more in the know than any cowan nonmason. Consistory, 31 32 presiding officer master of kadosh. It is a collection of thirtytwo essays which provide a rationale for the scottish rite degrees. The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation dr devra davis duration. It is open to all master masons looking to continue the journey of selfdiscovery and finding a deeper sense of purpose. Third and last degree of the ancient and accepted scottish rite freemasonry for the southern and western masonic.
I there is no ritual text, but the camp is described in detail, with. This book is the property of the supreme council of sov. The motto of the jesuits is the same motto as the 32nd. This august 9, 76 entry in letter book h of the city of london. Mcclenachan, this book of instructions covers the degrees of the scottish rite and well as various ceremonies such as the lodge of sorrow, ceremony of baptism in the aasr, installation of officers as well as a masonic glossary, the grand constitutions of 1786, forms of the scottish rite. The title says it is scottish rite but, it also includes excellent historical background on blue lodge and york rite. Prince hall affiliation hardcover january 1, 1946 5. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide scottish rite store. Masonic ritual we read that the candidate was first placed upon his knees and. This is the book to have on your reference shelf for freemasonry. Not some quotes from an antimason book, but significant parts of the actual ritual book. Freemason 32nd degree sublime prince of the royal secret. Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic. Supreme council for the northern jurisdiction scottish rite masonic order.
The 33rd degree is an honorary degree for special service. The scottish rite is an appeandant body of freemasonry and has 29 degrees numbered 4 through 32. Peterson, 32, kcch, and a list of biblical citations, prepared by dr. With this book in hand, i suggest you immediately enroll in the master craftsman program. An extensive new index was prepared for this edition by norman d. The final portion of the scottish rite system of degrees is called the consistory. A chapter devoted to each of the rituals of all 29 degrees 4 32, plus the kcch. The 3rd degree, the master mason, is the most important degree in. An intense book full of scottish rite history, symbolism and ritual. Books on scottish rite masonry freemason information.
The scottish rite regularly confers degrees 4 through 32 on its candidates. Rite degrees from the 4th to 32nd, circa 1815, are courtesy of the supreme council of the. Ritual book 33rd degree scottish rite freemasonry youtube. The fundamental sourcebook of scottish rite philosophynow available in a new, userfriendly, and scholarly edition. Most masons are told it does not exist, the book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. Third a pentagon forming a second defensive line manned by the brethren of our rite holding its 19th to 32nd grades, each of which is again allotted its own sector. So it is surely no coincedence that this book fell into my hands. Includes a copy of the earliestknown masonic ritual. So once a cowan has read that ritual, heshe has just as much from which to draw as any 32nd degree scottish rite. Cornerstone book publishers has an outstanding collection of scottish rite books on scottish rite history, scottish rite philosophy, rare scottish rite ritual, scottish rite procedures and more. Ceremony of baptism in the ancient and accepted scottish. This book includes large extracts from the rituals and ceremonies of the 432, as well as the actual lectures for the degrees.
Those looking for a full expose of the current rituals will be disappointed as only briey quotes are presented. These higher degree numbers should not be considered higher ranks. Currently reading as the textbook for the scottish rite master craftsman course. Royal secret of scottish rite freemasonry 32nd degree. Just goes to show, all is connected, not nearly in the way most think it is, but it is so. Our selection of books is designed to assist the new or experienced student of the scottish rite. What does the 32 degree mason ring mean or stand for. The degrees of the scottish rite are oneact plays often staged with costume, scenery, special. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints recommended for you. The scottish rite store is here to provide members of the scottish rite fraternal organization a place to purchase scottish rite apparel, books, courses and other items. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It is a collection of thirtytwo essays which provide a rationale for the scottish rite.
First published from 1872 to 1969, morals and dogma is one of the most insightful works ever prepared for freemasonry. The curriculum is centered around the scottish rite degrees, history, and organization. The curriculum is centered around the scottish rite. New listing 1950 masonic ritual book openingclosing lodge possibly scottish 90 preowned. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor chapter 1 part 8 the initiation part 3 the lecture part 1 duration. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry author. Book of the a and a scottish rite by c t mcclenachan. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. The 32 on the ring is emblematic of the 32nd degree of the scottish rite, which is the degree of a full member of the rite. Annotated edition bonded leather, gilt edges, cloth markers albert pikes morals and dogma. Pillars of wisdom the writings of albert pike revised edition. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of.
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