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NEW PAPERS

- THE 47TH PROBLEM OF EUCLID - THE VEIL LIFTED 
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio. 
The 47th Problem of Euclid is enigmatic; while it is ostensibly a proof of a key principle of Geometry, its esoteric characteristics, not its mathematical properties are the source of its Masonic significance.

- MOZART AND THE AUSTRIAN FREEMASONS
by W.Bro. Martin I.McGregor, Master of the Research Lodge of Southland No.415, Grand Lodge of New Zealand.
Mozart's life, work and Masonic initiation, with a short history of the contemporary Austrian Freemasonry.

- ARTICLES OF UNION BETWEEN THE TWO GRAND LODGES OF FREEMASONS OF ENGLAND
History of The United Grand Lodge of England, Masonic documents, the Articles of Union between the "Moderns" and the "Antients" - November 25, 1813

- THE SONG OF THE LABYRINTH 
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
This paper undertakes an examination of the rhythmic properties of the Chartres Labyrinth and provides details of the analytical methods used for this examination.

- IS THERE A MASONIC MYTHOLOGY ? 
by RW Bro.Daniel Doron 33°, PM Gwill #82, Lodge of Research of the G.L. of the State of Israel.
The author consider the 'Old Charges' MSS as containing the traditions and regulations prevalent among the operative masons in their lodges.

- THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ALEXANDRE FRANÇOIS AUGUSTE COMTE DE GRASSE.
by W. Bro. Jack Buta 32°, PM Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge #29, Arizona Grand Lodge, USA.
A war hero, an exceptional Freemason, and one of the founders of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.

- DOES THE POINT WITHIN A CIRCLE ALLUDE TO THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX?
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
A possible connection between the Masonic Symbol of The Point Within A Circle, and the Autumnal Equinox.

- THE FORGOTTEN FREEMASONS
by W. Bro. Jack Buta 32°, PM Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge #29, Arizona Grand Lodge, USA.
From the records of the Masons Company of London concerning its 'accepted members' we find without doubt the earliest authentic evidence of 17th century Freemasonry in England.

- THE GOD CONSPIRACY - THE POLITICS OF GRAND LODGE FOREIGN RELATIONS
by W. Bro. Jack Buta 32°, PM Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge #29, Arizona Grand Lodge, USA.
Whether or not a Grand Lodge is regular can be determined by investigation but recognition is a political issue that can change overnight. An extensive look at external relations of Grand Lodges and their politics.

- MUSINGS ON THE GEOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE SQUARE AND COMPASSES
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
The Square and Compasses as a purely geometric figure constructed within the three-by-three matrix of the Freemason's Magic Square.

- BROTHER MOZART: AFTER A QUARTER MILLENIUM 
by W.Bro. Frank Galea, Count Roger of Normandy Lodge, Sovereign Grand Lodge of Malta.
A critical review of Bro W A Mozart's relationship with Freemasonry, and includes clarifications regarding myths which originated around his life.

- MORALITY AND FREEMASONRY 
by W.Bro.Dr.K.Jyothindra Kumar, Worshipful Master (2007) of Lodge Ananthapadmanabha #280, Grand Lodge of India.
Morality said to be the essence of Freemasonry is discussed by the author from its very foundations through its evolution through the ages of civilisation to the contemporary view points of religion, law and sociobiology.

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- MASSONERIA DEL MARCHIO
del Fr.Bruno Gazzo. direttore di PS Review of Freemasonry
Breve storia della Massoneria del Marchio.

- CIENCIA, SIGLO 21, Y LA MASONERÍA QUÉ?
por el Q:.H:. Luis Alejandro Yáñez-Arancibia, R:.L:.S:. Pleno Día No. 3, Gran Logia Unida Mexicana de LL:.AA:. MM:. Gr:.Or:. de Veracruz.

- EL SOLSTICIO EN LA HISTORIA Y LA MASONERÍA
por el Q:.H:. Luis Alejandro Yáñez-Arancibia, R:.L:.S:. Pleno Día No. 3, Gran Logia Unida Mexicana de LL:.AA:. MM:. Gr:.Or:. de Veracruz.
La masonería comprende y enseña el simbolismo encerrado en este flujo y reflujo del ir y venir del Sol. 

- NÚMEROS E IMPRESSÕES DA MAÇONARIA MUNDIAL E REGIONAL
pelo Irmão Marcos Hans, Loja Tradição Justiça e Liberdade 179 GLMERGS Porto Alegre RS
O número total de membros atinge o total de 3,6 milhões de membros, sendo 1,5M nos USA, 250 mil na Inglaterra, 170 mil no Brasil e o restante do mundo. 

- DISCUSSÕES BÍBLICAS: BOOZ OU BOAZ?
pelo Venerável Irmão William Almeida DE CARVALHO 33, Grande Secretario de Edução e Cultura do Grande Oriente do Distrito Federal, Grande Oriente do Brasil.

- A MAÇONARIA UNIVERSITÁRIA
pelo Poderoso Irmão Lucas Francisco GALDEANO 33°, Grão-Mestre Adjunto do Grande Oriente do Distrito Federal (2007-2011) - GOB.

- SÍMBOLO Y LENGUAJE 
por Q.H. Manuel Eduardo Contreras Seitz R.Lo. "Reflexión" Nº 103 Gran Logia de Chile
El trabajo analiza la relación existente entre el simbolismo y la praxis lingüística en el ritual masónico.

- IL ROTOLO DI KIRKWALL
del Fr. Andrea Veronese

- LA LOGIA COMO CENTRO DE LA UNIÓN
por lo Q.H. Cuauhtémoc D. Molina García, Logia CONCORDIA No. 1. Xalapa, Veracruz, México.

- PITÁGORAS Y LA CIENCIA MODERNA
por Q.H. Rafael Arturo Camerano Fuentes VM, Logia Pitágoras Nº 28, Bogotà Gran Logia de Colombia

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NEW MASONIC BOOKS ONLINE

- HISTORICO-CRITICAL INQUIRY INTO THE ORIGIN OF THE ROSICRUCIANS AND THE FREE-MASONS 
by Thomas De Quincey 
In this essay De Quincey affirms that "Free-Masonry is neither more nor less than Rosicrucianism as modified by those who transplanted it to England". Originally published in the London Magazine of January 1824

- GOULD'S HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD 
by Robert Freke Gould, revised by Dudley Wright - New York, 1936.
This edition in six volumes embraces not only an investigation of records of the organizations of the Fraternity in England, Scotland, Ireland, the British Colonies, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, but includes additional material especially prepared on Europe, Asia and Africa also contributions by distinguished members of the Fraternity covering each of the forty-eight States, District of Columbia and the Possessions of the United States, the Provinces of Canada and the Countries of Latin America.

- AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FREEMASONRY and its kindred sciences. 
by W.Bro. Albert Gallatin MACKEY 33° 
For the first time online on a Masonic site the "real" two volumes of such a basic work by Mackey. Full text and images.

- UNDERSTANDING GOD 
by R.W.Bro.Leon Zeldis 33°,Hon. Assistant Grand Master, G.L.of Israel.
Past Sovereign Grand Commander Ancient accepted Scottish Rite, Israel
A collection of 45 thoughts on philosophical subjects to approach your life from another angle.

There are other 21 books on-line

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DVD & BOOK REVIEWS

Latest DVDs & Books reviewed:

- Acta Macionica Volume 17 - 2007. Papers in English, French and Dutch. 
The Transactions of the Research Lodge Ars Macionica n°30 GLRB, Bruxelles

- Hiram, et après? Les Carnets d'Hiram Vol.1-2007
Coéditée par Memogrames et le Blog Maçonnique

- DVD - The Scottish Key. An Investigation into the Origins of Freemasonry
A film by Tristan Bourlard and François De Smet.

- Hibiscus Masonic Review Vol.1 / 2007. Edited by Peter J. Millheiser, M.D., F.A.C.S. 
An international journal of Masonic History and Culture

- 1805-2005, Duecento anni di Rito Scozzese Antico e Accettato in Italia. Storia, Atti, Statuti, Rituali.
di Giuseppe M. Vatri.

- Il rito scozzese da nazionale a universale (1802-1907). Documenti, Costituzioni e Guida Rituale 
di Giuseppe M. Vatri.

- Heredom Vol.14 - 2006. Edited by S. Brent Morris 33° G:.C:. 
The Annual Transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society

- The Canonbury Papers Vol.4 - 2007. Seeking the Light, Freemasonry and Initiatic Traditions
Transactions of the seventh conference 5-6 November 2005.

- Morals and Dogma for the 21st Century - 2007
A modern interpretation of Albert Pike’s Greatest Work.

- Masonic Lodge and Chapter Music - 2007 
Collection of Masonic musical scores for keyboard.

- Ars Quatuor Coronatorum Volume 119 - 2006. Published Oct.2007 
The Transactions of Quatuor Coronati Lodge NO. 2076 EC.

- Masonica Vol.21 - 2007 
Revue du Groupe de Recherche Alpina.

- Papeles de Masonería - 2007 
publicación del Centro Ibérico de Estudios Masónicos (CIEM) 

- Freemasonry – The Reality 
by Tobias Churton 

- Nobly Born: An Illustrated History of the Knights Templar 
by Stephen Dafoe.

- Emulation Working Today 
by Graham Redman.

- Tell Me More About the Mark Degree 
by Revd Neville Barker Cryer.

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CANDIDE'S  COLUMN - March 2008

by Bro. Gerald Reilly

Freemasonry: an initiatic system of self-knowledge?

Pietre-Stones February 2008 Poll of members made the intriguing assertion that "Freemasonry is an initiatic system of self-knowledge" and then asked, "Have the majority of the brethren really a lifestyle noticeably different from the cowans?" A not overly significant majority provided a positive response....

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