Sources of masonic symbolism pdf

We have thus traced the gloves and the apron to the same symbolic source. As always, if you would like to add to this page you may email us at the contact page. Editors note this article was originally presented by dr. Freemason symbols and their masonic symbolism courtesy of masonic. The meaning of masonry by walter leslie wilmshurst. In the earliest days of speculative masonry the master used to sketch designs. The nature of freemasonry how has a court described the craft. These documents outlined a history of masonry, tracing its origins to a biblical or classical root, followed by the regulations of the organisation, and the responsibilities of its different grades. Secret masonic handshakes, passwords, signs and grips for. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila. The meaning of masonry discloses the real purpose of modern freemasonry and clearly states the true body of teaching and practice concerning the esoteric meanings of masonic ritual.

In ancient times, however, the masonic altar was a place of sacrifice, atonement, and communion with god. Freemasons book of the royal arch the masonic trowel. Bro norman mcevoy, publisher of the educator on the light of a master mason. Disney is supposedly a familyoriented company, but it has often been accused of inserting sexual innuendos into its cartoons. After an elaborate and exceedingly uptodate introduction to the complex history of the genesis and.

Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by. It is in the ancient symbols of freemasonry that its real secrets lie. Phoenician sources, along with all of phoenician literature, were lost with the parchment on. Both he and the lodge have granted permission to reprint it here. Through these a direct relationship may be traced, in mind and heart and ideal, if not in written document, to such diverse ages and places as china four thousand years ago. But there is another method of masonic instruction, and that is by symbols. A curious piece of the masonic puzzle is the actual street layout for our capital city, washington, d. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The magic flute has been described as an enlightenment allegory, veiled in masonic ritual. Waite some deeper aspects of masonic symbolism arthur edward waites some deeper aspects of masonic symbolism is a must read for those freemasons interested in a better understanding of the masonic degrees that make up the craft lodge of masonry.

Chetwode crawley is speaking of blue ribbons which somehow became the embellishments of aprons, sashes and collars. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic. In the educational center you will find information to guide you through your masonic life. Both the square and compasses are architects tools and are used in masonic ritual as emblems to teach symbolic lessons. Victoria lodge of education and research 650 fisgard street, victoria, b. There is personal symbolism in which the interpretation comes from the individual thinking of each person.

The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. The lost keys of freemasonry or the secret of hiram abiff by manly p. In this top list, we examine the history and meaning behind some of the most important masonic symbols. Alex horne, sources of masonic symbolism richmond, 24. Masonic altar the masonic altar, within the masonic lodge, upon which resides the holy books, is a symbol of our place of communion with god. The objective of the thesis is to analyse and compare the sources of early masonic symbolism to determine when particular symbols first. The purpose of this list is to acclimate and educate new and existing masons and those interested in masonic study. Masonic lodge symbols education masonic symbols provide a visual means of attaining the beginnings of masonic education. Both the square and compasses are architects tools and are used in masonic ritual as emblems to teach symbolic lessons some lodges and rituals explain these symbols as lessons in conduct. C you see, the city was laid out in the form of the central masonic symbols, the square, the compass, the rule and the pentagram. These masonic images are used to teach morals and lessons.

Secret teachings of all ages index welcome to the cia. Walter leslie wilmshurst 18671939 was a mystic with a practical knowledge and profound understanding of the religions of the world. A sizeable portion of these are also found in the orange order. But notwithstanding the volume and the value of the information. I use the word attempt advisedly, for great difficulties are in the way of complete achievement in writing historically of this elusive degree, although, let. Sources of masonic symbolism kindle edition by horne. The secret teachings of all ages an encyclopedic outline of masonic, hermetic, qabbalistic and rosicrucian symbolical philosophy being an interpretation of the secret teachings concealed within the rituals, allegories, and mysteries of all ages by manly p. 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. Masonic ritual is the scripted words and actions that are spoken or performed during the degree work in a masonic lodge. Because of the length, we have broken it into sections and now present it as a series in.

Bloodlines of illuminati central intelligence agency. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain. Most numerous are the old charges or constitutions. Yet another christian legacy is to be found, in all. 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. The sign is made by drawing the thumb quickly across the waist to the right hip, then dropping the hand to the side. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by albert c. Introduction masonic tracing boards are training devices. But there are few men who have the means, the time, and the inclination for the purchase of. I use the word attempt advisedly, for great difficulties are in the way of complete achievement in writing historically of this elusive degree, although, let me say, in the task of coping.

To study the symbolism of masonry is the only way to inves tigate its philosophy. It is so vast, so multifaceted, that it must be viewed one small part at a time. Alex home a paper presented before the portland research lodge of oregon no. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sources of masonic symbolism. The following is a collection of masonic symbols and their meanings, relevant to the practice of freemasonry. Journal of the australian catholic historical society 20. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h.

Any person can make any claim about this or that symbol and many early masonic writers did. In his paper he made reference to albert mackeys statement from the encyclopedia of masonry. It is from this source that much of the rubbish surrounding masonic symbols derives. The square and compasses is the single most universally identifiable symbol of freemasonry. Hall publishers foreword the steady demand and increasing popularity of this volume, of which eighteen thousand copies have been printed since it first appeared a few years ago, have brought the present revised and rearranged edition into being. One masonic pamphlet to be read in the lodges is the short talk bulletin, reprinted in 1982 entitled symbolism. We dont know it all and would appreciate any and all material sent of course your name will be given as the source, if you so desire. Chapter one is a discussion of masonic symbols and how they overlap with judaism and jewish symbolism. Sources of masonic symbolism kindle edition by horne, alex. Color symbolism in freemasonry leon zeldis be incorporated in the tassels worn by pious jews, while bro. For information about the philalethes society, see the last page of this pdf reprint.

Mystic masonry, or, the symbols of freemasonry and the greater. Victoria lodge of education and research sources of. The sign of the master mason alludes to the penalty of the master masons obligation, to have my body cut in two, my bowels removed and burned to ashes which are then to be scattered to the four winds of heaven. Some believe that walt disney, himself an alleged practitioner of the occult and closely connected to the bloodlines of the illuminati, was directed by his illuminati masters to corrupt the youth, make them more promiscuous and help destroy the traditional family model. Due to slight masonic jurisdictional differences around the world, this symbol does not always look exactly the same to all freemasons. Claudy early history many of freemasonrys symbols and teachings go back to the very childhood of the race. Masonic symbols masonic banner tracing boards occult meaning to masonic symbols space masonic banner photograph of a masonic banner showing the huge array of symbols used in freemasonry.

Proxy district grand master of nigeria the problem of the origin or origins of freemasonry has engaged the minds of many able masonic students for several generations, and has led to much valuable research being carried out. Christian sources related to the symbolism associated with the doctrine of the holy trinity. But it was mozarts last opera, the magic flute, which is said to offer the most esoteric masonic symbolism and meaning. Masonic ritual has appeared in a number of contexts within literature including in the man who would be king, by rudyard kipling, and war and peace, by leo tolstoy. This is a book for those who are already familiar with my past writings. Masonry is traditionally and generally described as a system of. 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. The masonic symbolism of color freemason information. The blue lodge mason is taught that the g in the basic masonic symbol represents god. The four masonic elements grand encampment, knights templar. There are many articles and books available in pdf from this site. Masonic symbolism is that which is used to illustrate the principles which freemasonry espouses.

The purpose of this is to understand what, on a fundamental level, might have been an attraction for jews to masonry or, at the very. The french revolution was not a masonic plot in any simple sense, but it is true that masonic ideals, symbols and organisation had something to do with the origins of the revolution. An illuminati grand master once said that the world is a stage and we are all. Since the true meaning of masonic symbols and thus, the true meaning of masonry itself is to be known only by the prince adepts of masonry, we must hear what they say concerning them. V8w 1r6 1977 1 sources of masonic symbolism an historical and archaeological study by w. The square and compasses or, more correctly, a square and a set of compasses joined together is the single most identifiable symbol of freemasonry.