Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike
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Author | Pike, Albert, 1809-1891 |
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Title | Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry |
Credits | Produced by Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net |
Summary | "Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry" by Albert Pike is a philosophical treatise on the moral and ethical principles of Freemasonry, written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive exploration of Masonry's teachings, integrating philosophy, morality, and the significance of various rituals, symbols, and degrees within the Scottish Rite. It is intended for Masons and those interested in the deeper meanings of Masonic practices and historical contexts. The opening portion of the text introduces the authority behind the work, being prepared for the Supreme Council of the Thirty-third Degree for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States. It emphasizes the importance of studying the content within the framework of Masonic rituals, aiming to promote personal improvement and understanding among its readers. The text also highlights the significance of intellect in regulating raw human force and encourages the pursuit of truth and wisdom as the keys to genuine progress, suggesting that without such guidance, forces might only lead to tyranny or chaos. Overall, this foundational section sets the stage for further exploration of philosophical concepts intertwining with Masonic principles as the book progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | HS: Social sciences: Societies: secret, benevolent, etc. |
Subject | Freemasons |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 19447 |
Release Date | Oct 3, 2006 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2019 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 367 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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