http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/ The latest papers published on PS Review of Freemasonry en-us Copyright 2012 PS Review of Freemasonry Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:36 +0200 Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:36 +0200 http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/pslogo_rss.gif http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/ Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/freemasonry_humanism.html Is Freemasonry still relevant ideologically, intellectually and philosophically in a postmodern world? A paper by Bro. Darren Lorente, St. Mary Islington Lodge #5451, United Grand Lodge of England. Wed, 02 May 2012 15:58:20 +0200 D0059EC0-C4AE-4606-A02D-FE1E82967858 http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/esotericism_chess.html by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio. This paper examines the esoteric properties of the Chess Board and the Chess Pieces, identifies the underlying spiritual meanings of the game and reveals the close ties between Chess and esoteric Freemasonry. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:20:51 +0200 8C435608-7FC5-4C53-A889-2EE23BFF4378 Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/knotted_rope.html by Bro. William S. Burkle KT, 32, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio. The knotted rope is an ancient Masonic Symbol commonly associated with the Tessellated Border. The Author examines the esoteric characteristics and uses of the knotted rope both in non-Masonic traditions as well as in Masonic tradition. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:19:02 +0200 48E213FB-4B15-4A62-88EE-FE024E91C9B8 Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/freemasonry_england.html by R.W.Bro. Yasha Beresiner, PM Quatuor Coronati Lodge #2076 EC. A review of Freemasonry in England in the last century is a subject for an entire book. The only logical method to present this brief review is to select some dates of importance in the past 110 years, emphasizing the significance and consequence of the historic events as they occurred in a chronologic sequence. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:50:47 +0100 F9DA0FA9-F8D9-4911-B233-05707C8D42FD Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/Foundation_Quatuor_Coronati_Lodge.html by Bro. Bob James, Discovery Lodge of Research, UGL of NSW & ACT, Australia. The essay explores in detail the context in which Lodge No 2076, Quatuor Coronati, UGLE, was founded and its legacy after 100 plus years as the Premier Lodge of Research. What QC has done, more than any other organisation in the English-speaking Masonic world, is to create an expectation that Masonic research can be, and ought to be conducted with the strictest rules of evidence in mind, but the author argues that this assertion was not always true in the past. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:20:32 +0100 9F0A3699-BA31-4B2A-A215-2B7A4F863153 Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/spiritual_freemasonry.html Freemasonry is a secular organization but also a fraternal society that most definitely deals with spirituality, self-knowledge and self-improvement. A paper by Bro. Darren Lorente, St. Mary Islington Lodge #5451, United Grand Lodge of England. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:07:06 +0100 B0809919-E69A-4467-8B02-7BD529C52707 Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/royal_select_mackey.html edited by W. Bro. Colin Wilson, SLGR, PProvDepGReg (Middlesex), SLGCR, Bishopsgate Lodge, UGLE. The selected writings are from Mackey's The Book of the Chapter, 1856 and Cryptic Masonry, 1897. Re-typed and placed in chronological order according to how the ceremonies are performed in England and Wales. The writings concern the following degrees: SELECT MASTER, ROYAL MASTER, MOST EXCELLENT MASTER and SUPER-EXCELLENT MASTER. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:38:09 +0100 6D441DFA-43E0-4FC2-876F-89140601602B Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/moral_virtues-freemasonry.html by Bro. Prof. Dr. U. Gauthamadas, Lodge Prudentia No.369, Grand Lodge of India. A Freemason is informed, during his initiation, that the practices of moral and social virtue are the foundations of Freemasonry that distinguish it from other institutions. However, the terms mora and virtue are used rather loosely today. This paper explores also the concept of moral virtue in Greek, Roman, Christian, Islamic, Vedic, and Buddhist Literature. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:00:55 +0100 874AA30A-70B3-4BE8-A843-A6EAB570B0B2 Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/royal_family_and_freemasonry.html with Especial Reference to Great Britain, by WBro David Barrett, PG Marshall, Grand Lodge of Israel.The essay reviews and clarifies the nature of Royalty´s association with Freemasonry and elaborates on each King in particular as to their contribution. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:59:42 +0100 15DD855C-9234-4E23-8210-1A60C06BBC47 Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/zeldis28.html by RW Bro. Leon Zeldis 33°. A possible cabbalistic explanation. The author is Past Sovereign Grand Commander, Supreme Council of the AASR of the State of Israel. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:24:07 +0100 CDBA4FA8-E2B9-4F2E-9A1B-EBBFD0B942B5 Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/origins_mark_degree.html by WBro David Barrett, PG Marshall, Grand Lodge of Israel.The degree may be seen as an extension of the Fellowcraft Degree and the philosophical lessons conveyed are appropriate to that stage in a candidate's Masonic development. Today is only conferrable to Master Masons and forms part of a hierarchical organization. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:52:38 +0100 8D9A7493-4F7E-4FEC-A1A6-7F8676E95703 freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/Adam_Kadmon.html by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32, Scioto Lodge #6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio. During the early 17th Century, there was a resurgence of popular interest in Christian Mysticism in the form of Rosicrucianism, a fusion of Christian and Hebrew mysticism. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:24:34 +0100 57F966DA-8855-42B5-A98D-67A32973DCA8 Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/Freemasonry_and_Initiation.html by W.Bro. Ronald J. Watkins PM, Wayfarers Lodge #50, Grand Lodge of Arizona. Through the three degrees of the Blue lodge the candidate has been exposed to Masonic teachings and symbols, taken upon himself solemn obligations, laid to rest his former profane self and set upon a new, more spiritual life... Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:23:55 +0100 18D4AF8D-81F9-4CF1-9F2D-F1B2BAFF99E1 Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/from_darkness_to_light.html by W.Bro.Dr.K.Jyothindra Kumar, Past Master, Lodge Ananthpadmanabha No.280, Grand Lodge of India. In Freemasonry, Light is a powerful symbol, it is the most illumosinary symbol and it is presented so dramatically and memorably, to the Initiate, in an angelic flash, when his hood wink is removed.... Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:58:39 +0100 1457253E-84DD-4A1F-8A9F-245D33725F4C Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/kendall.html by W. Bro. Adam G. Kendall PM, Henry Wilson Coil Library & Museum of Freemasonry, Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of California. Freemasons can build and lead their lives as if it were metaphorically a beautiful, strong edifice. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:58:29 +0100 {3c3d9c11-eea1-a636-b4eb-3c30db3e7bcb} freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/blazing-star.html An Initiatic Journey from Fellowcraft to Master Mason. The Blazing Star is a guide for the Fellowcraft along the long path towards the Light Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:58:22 +0100 {d2db381-8f7e-f823-ef43-85709c3d124} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/atheism-freemasonry.html Atheism and Freemasonry. This awarded paper illustrates exactly why Freemasonry does not allow atheists to join the Fraternity. By Bro. Joshua L. Rubin, 32, Pythagoras Lodge of Research, G.L. of the District of Columbia, USA. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:58:14 +0100 {a18e8c86-a10a-ce14-da4-8a2daa2eb410} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/masonic-apron-rosette.html The origins and meanings of the rosettes on the masonic apron. A paper by WBro David Barrett, PG Marshall, Grand Lodge of Israel. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:58:07 +0100 {c3e2994e-842e-eda6-9824-d996a75dbbb3} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/skull-bones.html Memento Mori - The symbol of the Skull with Crossed Bones. A Perspective on Death and Dying in the Chivalric Orders of the York Rite of Freemasonry. A paper by Bro. William Steve Burkle. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:57:58 +0100 {a796c312-af2a-1551-5a15-2437132fff11} freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/masonic-lost-word.html Is there a Masonic secret? If so, is this Masonic secret a lost word and what is the significance of this lost word in today's Masonic ritual? A paper by Bro.Darren Lorente, St. Mary Islington Lodge #5451, UGLE. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:57:41 +0100 {3a224d33-cc3e-1abd-f12c-7c5d88d4e10} freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/building-solomon-temple.html by RW Bro Rainer Janotta 33. The Building of King Solomon's Temple makes a central religious statement: "There is but one God". This statement binds the Temple with the operative and speculative Freemasons. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:57:31 +0100 {35f10db-44e-f74d-403e-e205e5677eb6} freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/memory-freemasonry.html Why is memory so important to Freemasons? An interpretive aspect of the art of memory in Freemasonry by W Bro. J. Scott Kenney, University Lodge #34, Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:12:07 GMT {8f1bc4ef-967b-3615-baf-c55146bc487f} freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/excellencies-freemasonry.html The attributes which should be manifest in every Freemason are examined in terms of the lines of Kipling's poem "If". By VW Bro. Gary Kerkin, Past Grand Lecturer, Grand Lodge of New Zealand. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:51:00 GMT {c7d15a14-6a9d-ccf2-f111-98b23885347c} freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/sephiroth.html The concept of the Sephiroth and the Four Worlds is a difficult to understand, but essential, part of Freemasonry. A paper by Bro. William Steve Burkle. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:32:42 GMT {287561f6-4c22-96b7-b141-a33d63e73982} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/columnR0309.html by W.Bro. Julian Rees. The 'Craft in Spirit' Column - Spring 2009. In many rituals we find surprising gaps, lacunae, places where we feel there ought to be something, but there is not. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:15:34 GMT {70efc36b-8549-138e-59f9-9fa44a5041a} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/beresinerfr.html Origins and History of a little known and respected Order. A research paper by R.W.Bro Yasha Beresiner PGStB, PM Quatuor Coronati Lodge #2076 UGLE Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:56:15 GMT {13301b96-9670-3a75-5eda-3663cc856dd} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/freemasonry-supreme-being.html The Supreme Being could be interpreted not only as a generic term for God but simply as the hidden answer to the mystery of existence. A paper by Bro.Darren Lorente, St. Mary Islington Lodge #5451, UGLE. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:45:09 GMT {87e6e7bb-b7e4-16b1-adbf-688332b134c4} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/landmarks-freemasonry.html The paper reexamines the Landmarks specified by Mackey and Pound and the repercussions of not recognizing certain customs as the Landmarks of the order. By Bro. Terence Satchell, Mt. Rushmore Lodge, G.L.of South Dakota. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:09:29 GMT {f425bb3e-a4c9-2fc8-2687-9f2c52d95ab7} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/herron2.html A look at the importance of practicing tolerance in Freemasonry. A paper by Wor. Bro. Clive Herron, Marine Lodge 627 IC, Durban, South Africa, Grand Lodge of Ireland. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:45:38 GMT {e94e2db-5916-3618-377c-4fddadc0d965} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/esoteric-masonry-tetragrammaton.html The Tetractys and the Sephiroth represent similar concepts; however the link between these two concepts would not be readily apparent were it not for their common use of the Tetragrammaton. A paper by Bro. William Steve Burkle. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:28:22 GMT {10dcc40a-2199-87ac-a8e7-c986fbda412e} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/biblical-masonic-solomon-temple.html A comparison between the account of the building of King Solomon's Temple in Masonic Ritual and the accounts given in the Old Testament of the Bible. A paper by Bro. Terence Satchell, Mt. Rushmore Lodge, G.L.of South Dakota. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:31:16 GMT {8cdecab9-698a-f59b-d6da-3dc91b41fc57} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/freemasonry-western-mystery-tradition.html A brief outline of the different theories of origin of the Craft, from the more historical to the more fanciful. A paper by Bro.Darren Lorente, St. Mary Islington Lodge #5451, UGLE. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:37:31 GMT {13d145d2-3d08-8a5c-d68-52934e45b082} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/freemasonry-zodiac-cross.html A Speculation into the Divinity of the Right Angle and Compasses by Bro. Ronald J. Watkins, Wayfarers Lodge #50, Grand Lodge of Arizona. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:39:06 GMT {f96b1432-104b-ddb8-8aec-6226b2163fb6} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/broken-column.html A discussion of the evolution of the Three Great Columns from Plato's Cardinal virtues and the Sephiroth. It then examines the Broken Column as one of the Three Great columns. A paper by Bro. William Steve Burkle. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:51:09 GMT {16d43ad5-2616-d360-b388-1f1cfe6ab177} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/masonic-legends.html The Robert the Bruce legend and The d'Aumont legend by W.Bro. Stephen Dafoe, Grand Historian, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta, Canada. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:36:55 GMT {43c96f29-d0d2-ecd3-aa3c-b76cc7247294} http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/layiktez2.html by RW Bro. Celil Layiktez PAGM, editor of The Level, the Magazine of the GL of Turkey. This essay is based on the various reports of the spy Freemason, and of the Austrian and Serbian security officers. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:38:41 GMT {41384298-c46-b356-1d77-cf493458e91} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/double-headed-eagle.html A look at the historical usage of the Double-Headed eagle and an examination of the underlying Alchemical and Hermetic symbolism of one of the most prevalent emblems of the Scottish Rite Freemasonry. A research paper by Bro.Gregory H. Peters 32. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:03:14 GMT {26b19d10-d7b5-1e9f-a726-52c9b31eabd} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/Knights_Grand_Cross_Jerusalem.html by W.Bro. Alan Eadie. A little known independent Order; or possibly a lost Scottish Ritual found? Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, London, awarded this paper the Norman Spencer Prize in 2006. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:58:32 GMT {3182dfd3-690f-73cd-73a0-f33b6bf39d0b} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/freemasonry_digital_challenge.html An examination of the impact of the Internet on Freemasonry, Lodges and Grand Lodges.]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:27:03 GMT {36ede9dd-9d6f-6281-e356-79dfea079d78} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/major_arcana_tarot.html Masonic Allusion and Symbolism in the Figures and Interpretations of the Major Arcana of the Tarot by Arthur Edward Waite. A paper by Bro. William Steve Burkle. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:38:37 GMT {1bdfe0d6-72e1-7a2d-b72c-57e93a9ff06} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/robert_moray.html This article traces the steps of Robert Moray during the years before the Restoration. The most accurate description of Moray's early years and Moray's admission into Freemasonry document.]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:57:54 GMT {adb0df2c-c9a4-f780-9c8-cb2bfebbfaf2} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/occult_freemasons.html by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:53:05 GMT {be03ebe3-60a0-a87c-2554-10abf12887f5} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/Mark_Masonry_PurtonCooper.html The paper describes both the civil and masonic activities of RW Bro. Charles Purton Cooper, QC who in 1857 was appointed the first PGM of the Mark Province of Kent in the English Mark Constitution]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:53:23 GMT {e0679c22-4b0f-338c-2895-1f7f7354ccda} Freemasonry http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/royal_order_scotland.html The Order of Kilwinning or Scotch Heredom, The Present Royal Order of Scotland. A research paper by Alain Bernheim 33° first published on Heredom, the Transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:59:49 GMT {895920fd-7aa2-b3a3-32f5-2f15404e4939} Freemasonry