Books on scottish rite masonry freemason information. New listing morals and dogma 1923 albert pike ancient and accepted scottish rite. Mason, scottish rite, valley of bellingham, masonic, temple, bellingham, wa, state street, 32, degree, 33, freemasons, scottish rite masons, right. The degree rituals of the northern masonic jurisdiction. Theres evidence that by the early 1730s in england there were scotch masons or scots master masons, a step after the master mason degree and apparently unrelated to scotland. Mainstream scottish rite recognizes prince hall scottish rite. Discussion in the scottish rite started by westtexasmason.
The last and final degree of the ancient and accepted scottish rite freemasonry is called sovereign grand inspector general. Opening the officebearers with the exception of the g. Scottish rite lodge of perfection masonic dictionary. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. Ritual book 33rd degree scottish rite freemasonry youtube. In 1922, frederick of prussia and the european setting of the 20 ritual were superseded by george washington and the american revolution.
The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry author. The formation of prince hall masonry is explored in considerable detail. High degrees before 1801 speculative masonry and the birth of the high degrees. The master craftsman courses were a good start since the first one covers the blue lodge, i buy it for all the guys i mentor mentoring, by the way, is what every guy i have talked to says was the most important factor that led to his regular participation in lodge the mc1 blue lodge course gives mentors a tool to use after their mentees are done with their proficiencies. Morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. Our selection of books is designed to assist the new or experienced student of the scottish rite in a better understanding of the history and teachings. Where do the prince hall affiliation rituals come from.
Members stood around its border during initiations, and while the symbols were explained. Eb075 amaranth ritual, macoy out of print temporarily. My quiz has the scottish rite ritual monitor and guide, pages 71103, 879889, 904. A 33rd degree mason is a master mason who has exhibited knowledge, passion and sacrifice to his craft. Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic. Battles over legitimacy have plagued this branch of freemasonry from its earliest days. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide 94 gram of the lodge was then drawn on the ground using chalk or charcoal. The pha book of the scottish rite is such a close copy of the secret directory that it includes most of its typographical errors. Not some quotes from an antimason book, but significant parts of the actual ritual book.
James, edd, phd, 32 the study of masonic philosophy through our ritual is a comprehensive quest for a better understanding of god, the nature of our world, human existence, and the relationship between those things. Ineffable comes from the latin ineffibilis which means something that should not be. Book of the scottish rite 4 32 prince hall affiliation. Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic supply company, 4549 john st. Ritual for the 33 of freemasonry, scottish rite sovereign. Achieving the 33rd degree is an honor that can be bestowed upon a scottish rite mason. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. The scottish rite by no means states that it is greater than the symbolic lodge simply because its degree structure has higher numbers. Other keywords, such as masonic lodge blue books, cipher books, and other masonic pocket manuals from which to study ritual and ceremonies also turn up. Mcclenachan, 33, grand master of ceremonies of the supreme council for the northern masonic jurisdiction of the ancient and accepted scottish rite. Not knowing pha scottish rite degree work i cant say if the degrees are the same. Sissel, 33 advisory conference of the sovereign grand inspector general of iowa personal representative to the des moines valley bryce b. The maps and charts are especially helpful in understanding the development of prince hall masonry and the arrangements of the ritual, as well as the. Thirtysecond degree of the ancient and accepted scottish rite scotland, 1987.
The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry the northern masonic jurisdiction in the united states often omits the and, while the english constitution in the united kingdom omits the scottish, commonly known as simply the scottish rite or, in england and australia, as the rose croix although this is only one of its degrees, is one of several rites of freemasonry. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. The third portion of the scottish rite system of degrees is called the council of kadosh. However, in the united states, the symbolic degrees are not conferred by the northern or southern masonic jurisdictions. Prince hall masonic family structure york rite masonry scottish rite masonry knight york cross of honor grand inspector general honorary 33. Mainstream scottish rite recognizes prince hall scottish. History of the rite scottish rite of freemasonry, s. It is the duty of every subordinate body in the ancient and accepted scottish rite to make annual returns to the supreme council of its transactions during the year.
Knight of the east this degree teaches that it is not possible to keep people in slavery once they know the value of liberty and can decide for themselves how to. This question has often been asked of me by masons who are aware of my interests in tracing ritual origins and development. The united supreme council foundation is dedicated to transforming the lives of children, families, veterans and our aging population through improving their education, health and family economic stability. A german bookseller and freemason, living in paris, working under the assumed name of c. A couple of months ago i went through the current ritual degrees of the northern jurisdiction. The supreme council for england and wales, like several other european supreme councils, confers only a handful of the 33 degrees of the ancient and accepted rite. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry aasr is one of several different rites belonging to the worldwide fraternity known as freemasonry. The official monitor of the grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons, state of texas 1922. These subordinate bodies are designed to allow scottish rite freemasons to focus on specific lessons that the scottish rite condensed into four subgroups. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirty third, and last degree of the rite by charles t.
A rite is a series of progressive degrees that are conferred by various masonic organisations or bodies that all. Customer services be welcome to contact us, by email, by phone or by skype. The military might of the nonagon by samuel pierrelouis, mps and robert henderson iii, mps abstract the intent of this manuscript is to shed some light on the encrypted meaning of the nonagon a strategicallyplaced, geometric shape. Most masons are told it does not exist, the book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. C united supreme council southern jurisdiction, prince hall affiliation, 1977, 1983. The military might of the nonagon by samuel pierrelouis, mps and robert henderson iii, mps abstract the intent of this manuscript is to shed some light on the encrypted meaning of the nonagon a strategicallyplaced, geometric shape within the scottish rite camp. Made of black faille material, hard sides, black braid, finished with doubleheaded eagle.
The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. The sr ritual was donated by albert pike in the beginning and the nmj has since donated an updated version of their ritual but we still. This degree is generally defined as the administrative degree of the order. The degrees of the scottish rite are oneact plays often staged with costume, scenery, special effects, and the full rigging of any production. There have been so many books written on freemasonry that it is sometimes. Masonic ritual we read that the candidate was first placed upon his knees and. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor, or, guide to the three symbolic degrees of the ancient york rite. The opponents of the ancient accepted scottish rite. Ancient and accepted scottish rite masons of washington. Best masonic books on freemasonry masonic sourcebook. To establish a local area coordinating agency for the scottish rite valley, for the purpose of working with the york rite, shrine and affiliated organizations in the general promotion of freemasonry. I am applying for a scholarship with this group, and my teachers were asking me if i was a mason of the group, and i had no idea about it, so i was wondering if someone could enlighten me as to whether its a cult, and what you define a cult to be. I hereby proclaim most enlightened brother brethren a. Jun 01, 2009 the book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry charles t.
The scottish rite, however, considers itself as an extension of the third degree of freemasonry. A supreme council awards the 33rd degree as a way of. New listing morals and dogma 1923 albert pike ancient and accepted scottish rite freemasonry. Scottish rite masonic order publication date 1905 topics scottish rite masonic order, freemasonry, freemasonry publisher. 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. They open a new development of masonic teaching and are a distinct departure and advance from the symbolism and teaching of the symbolic lodge and of the preceding scottish rite degrees. Feb 10, 2010 scottish rite, pha style tuesday night was a memorable one for northern new jersey chapter of rose croix on the occasion of the visit of ill. Book of the scottish rite describes the 4th through 32nd degree rites, and the syllabus describes the secret work omitted from general rituals. Scottish rite is the second largest rite, and like york rite, it confers the three degrees of symbolic masonry in blue lodge. The first portion of the scottish rite system of degrees is called the lodge of perfection. Albert pikes the book of the words scottish rite of. The seventeenth and eighteenth degrees, known as the philosophical and doctrinal degrees of the scottish rite, are conferred in a chapter of rose croix. Studying masonic philosophy through memorizing degree ritual richard e. The degrees of the scottish rite massachusetts institute of.
Book of the scottish rite 4 32 prince hall affiliation, plus the syllabus a. There are several subordinate bodies that a consistory governs. In the name of the supreme council for scotland of the 33rd and last degree of the ancient and accepted scottish rite, and to the end that they may ever be acknowledged as such throughout the world, i now proclaim illustrious brothers. 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. Through all of these, people have tried to answer certain universal questions. Studying masonic philosophy through memorizing degree ritual. The origins of the scottish rite like so much early masonic history, the origins of the scottish rite are hidden in mist. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide scottish rite store. Several noteworthy examples of radical revision of scottish rite degree rituals occurred during the first half of the 20th century. These books were voted the best masonic books by our readers and by experts in fields of freemasonry. The ineffable degrees the official ritual of the lodge of perfection compiled by the united supreme council of the sovereign grand inspectorgenerals of the thirty third and last degree of the. In 1857 pike completed his first revision of the 432 ritual, and printed 100 copies.
A8738, a8738 description united supreme council of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry prince hall affiliation. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of. Scottish rite foundation, the order of demolay, the order of rainbow for girls, or any worthy masonic endeavor. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry commonly known as simply the. Their purpose is to examine different philosophies, ancient religions, and systems of ethics.