THE INFLUENCE OF PLATO'S REPUBLIC
ON FREEMASONRY AND MASONIC RITUAL
by V.W. Bro. Stephen MICHALAK
Deputy Grand Lecturer, Grand Lodge of South Australia and N.T.
Plato’s philosophy is at the core of modern Freemasonry. There are many themes that are adopted in Emulation Ritual from Plato’s writings. The Author has isolated them and provided evidence of these correspondences between Plato’s writings and our Emulation Ritual. A well researched interpretation of Emulation Ritual from the perspective of Greek history, philosophy and mythology.
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.
¨ SIR ROBERT MORAY - THE CIVIL WAR YEARS.
by W. Bro. Jack Buta 32°, PM Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge #29, Arizona Grand Lodge, USA.
This article traces the steps of Robert Moray during the years before the Restoration. The most accurate description of Moray's early years.
¨ THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM. Is This Ancient Mathematical Equation Encoded in the Masonic Allegory of the Spiral Stairway?
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
It is the premise of this paper that the root method for the derivation of the numbers 3, 5, and 7 which are prominent in the description of a certain winding stairway, contains encoded within itself the Pythagorean Theorem. A mathematical proof of this premise is offered.
¨ TRUE BELIEVERS: Freemasonry, Revolutionary Thought and the Rise of Simon Bolivar
by Bro. Francis J. Bell, Mozart Lodge No. 436, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Pennsylvania.
The advancement of Freemasonry's "revolutionary" ideals and the application of it's framework to the motivations of those involved in the liberation of the Spanish colonies in South America, most especially with the rise of Simon Bolivar.
¨ FREEMASONRY: AN INITIATIC SYSTEM OF SELF-KNOWLEDGE?
by Bro. Gerald Reilly
The Candide's Column - March 2008
¨ 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.
¨ FREEMASONRY: "A PECULIAR SYSTEM OF MORALITY"?
by Bro. Gerald Reilly
The Candide's Column - December 2007
¨ A BRIEF HISTORY OF SOME ASPECTS OF MODERN FREEMASONRY IN GENEVA
by W.Bro. B.V.S , Masonry Universal Lodge #40 Geneva, GLSA
Festive Board Speech, November 12, 2007
¨ PARADOX IN SCIENCE, LIFE AND FREEMASONRY
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
This paper deals with the paradox of Quantum phenomenon and the reflection of this paradox in literature, art, music, religion, and Freemasonry.
¨ IMPORTANCE OF CHARITY IN FREEMASONRY
by W.Bro.Vijay Kumar Gauhar Past Pres.Board of General Purposes, Grand Lodge of India
Charity has no substitute in Freemasonry. It has deeper roots in a Freemason's heart and certainly needs to be practiced by all Freemasons.
¨ THE MÉMOIRE JUSTIFICATIF OF LA CHAUSSEE, AND FREEMASONRY IN PARIS UNTIL 1773
By W.Bro. Alain Bernheim, Loge de Recherches Ars Macionica n° 30, Bruxelles, GLRB
The 1760s and the early 1770s form an intricate period of French Freemasons’s history about which a pamphlet printed in March 1773, the Mémoire Justificatif of Brest de la Chaussée, gave such sensitive information that all copies were suppressed by French masonic authorities in the year of its publication.
¨ CRACKING THE FREEMASON'S CODE
Robert L. D. Cooper, the Curator of the Grand Lodge of Scotland Museum and Library interviewed by the Editor about his new book.
The Author has chosen an intriguing title for his book "Cracking the Freemason’s Code"
The Editor asked the author: "You argue that modern Freemasonry has its origin in Scotland. Could you tell me why you think so?
¨ THE SCHAW'S LEGACY - THE EARLIEST MASONIC RITUALS
by W.Bro.Robert L. D. Cooper, the Curator of the Grand Lodge of Scotland Museum and Library.
It will no doubt come as a surprise to a great many to learn that William Schaw, the Father of Freemasonry, was a Roman Catholic.
¨ THE STAIRWAY OF FREEMASONRY
Julian Rees interviewed by the Editor about his new book.
This book has been conceived as a companion volume to its earlier partner Making Light - a Handbook for Freemasons. Unlike that book, however, these essays can be read aloud in open lodge as well as being studied on your own at home. The Editor asked the author: "Freemasons know that there is a secret they are not able to communicate. What could you tell me about?"... ¨ LIGHT AND LIGHTS
by W.Bro.Julian Rees, founder member of The Cornerstone Society and Deputy Editor of 'Freemasonry Today'.
Chapter 23 of the book "The Stairway of Freemasonry". After the aspirant Freemasons have made their vow in the first degree...
¨ PYTHAGORAS
by W.Bro. Ronald Paul Ng DSGD (DGLEA), DGOrg (DGChapEA), PPGDC (ASO, GLNF)
As Freemasons, we are constantly being urged to study the Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences...
¨ EUCLID, THE POINT WITHIN A CIRCLE, THE VESICA PISCES AND DIVINE PROPORTION
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
¨W.Bro. (Lieutenant) General Sir Charles WARREN
The first W.Master of Quatuor Coronati Lodge 2076 EC
by W.Bro. Colin Macdonald PM The Lodge of Research St Michael No. 2933 E.C, Singapore.
W.Bro. Colin Macdonald in Warren! The Bond of Brotherhood deals with the Historical, Political, Masonic, Archaeological, and Military adventures of General Sir Charles Warren during the Victorian era. The Editor asked the author: "But which was Warren's role as Police Commissioner during Jack The Ripper investigations?"...
¨ THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT AND FREEMASONRY
by W.Bro. Ronald Paul Ng DSGD (DGLEA), DGOrg (DGChapEA), PPGDC (ASO, GLNF)
Installation Lecture: Lodge St. Michael No. 2933 UGLE, Saturday, 29th September, 2007
¨ ALBERT PIKE: TRILOGY OF THOUGHTS
by Russell R. Boedeker, 32º Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Portland Valley, Oregon, USA.
A Three Part Series on Selected Thoughts and Teachings of Bro. Albert Pike
¨ FREEMASONRY AND ITS ROLE IN CIVIL SOCIETY.
by Bro. Gerald Reilly & dr. Judith Rasoletti
The Candide's Column - September 2007
¨ A PROOF OF EUCLID'S 47th PROPOSITION
Using Circles Having the Proportions of 3, 5, and 7.
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
¨ A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF CHEVALIER ANDREW MICHAEL RAMSAY.
by W.Bro. Martin I.McGregor, Past Grand Steward, Freemasons New Zealand.
Including a full transcript of his Oration of 1737.
Paper first delivered at the Research Lodge of Southland No.415 on August 14, 2007.
¨ FREEMASONRY AND THE INTERNET
by W.Bro. Francis Vicente PM, Brotherhood Lodge #126, Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, USA
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.
¨ AN OVERVIEW OF EARLY FREEMASONRY IN PENNSYLVANIA
by W.Bro. Francis Vicente PM, Brotherhood Lodge #126, Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, USA
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.
THE NEW MASONIC TRESTLE-BOARD
by Charles W. MOORE
as practised in the Lodges, Chapters, Councils and Encampments of Knights Templars in the United States of America
THE FREEMASON'S MONITOR
by Z.A. DAVIS
Containing a delineation of the fundamental principles of Freemasonry
¨A PROOF OF EUCLID'S 47th PROPOSITION
Using the Figure of "The Point Within a Circle" and With the Kind Assistance of President James A. Garfield.
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
¨ THE SYMBOLIC RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PAST IN CONTEMPORARY FREEMASONRY
by Bro. J. Scott Kenney, Whiteway Lodge #8, Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The issue of the past - its events, activities, glories, symbolism, and implications - lies at the very heart of Freemasonry...
¨ FURTHER SPECULATION ON THE SYMBOL OF THE SQUARE AND COMPASSES.
In which the author uses numerology, substitution cipher, and English gematria.
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
¨ RISEN FROM THE RANKS OF THE ARISTOCRACY.
by Bro. Gerald Reilly, Columnist - PS Review of Freemasonry
The Candide's Column - June 2007
¨ FUNDAMENTALS OF MASONIC FUNERAL RITES
by W.Bro. Chris Aniche Okorafor PDGM, Hon. Grand Almoner, D.G.L. of Nigeria, G.L.of Scotland
¨ SOCIAL RESEARCH ON FREEMASONRY: SOME INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
by Bro. J. Scott Kenney, Whiteway Lodge #8, Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
¨ NOTHING IS WANTING BUT THE KEY.
Kevin L. Gest in his new book The Secrets of Solomon's Temple reveals how Freemasonry's ceremonies are vested in antiquity. The Editor asked the author: "But which is the secret of Solomon's seal?"...
¨ SECRET KNOWLEDGE: THE VESICA PISCIS
by Bro. Kevin L. Gest author of The Secrets of Solomon's Temple
¨ WHY TO JOIN FREEMASONRY: THE VALUES
by RW Bro Rainer k. Janotta 33°, Past District Deputy Grand Master
The American Canadian Grand Lodge within the United Grand Lodges of Germany.
¨ A MASTER MASON LECTURE: The 3rd Degree Tracing Board.
An Erudite Explanation of MASONIC LETTERING, LANGUAGE AND DATE (Master Masons only)
by W.Bro. David Barrett PM Ra'anana Lodge #70, Grand Marshal of the G.L. of Israel.
¨ THE POINT WITHIN A CIRCLE - More Than Just an Allusion?
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
¨ THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REFUSED
by Bro.Gregory H. Peters 32°, Burlingame Lodge No. 400 F&AM - Grand Lodge of California
One of the techniques for mining the depths of symbolism in our rituals is that of applying the doctrines of the literal Kabbalah in an examination of some of the key words and symbols presented in the rituals
¨ FREEMASONRY AND THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR: ANOTHER HOAX
by Bro. Ruben Gurevich 32, Amherst Lodge #981, Grand Lodge of F. & A. M., State of New York, USA.
The idea that modern Freemasonry is a direct descendant of the order of the Temple is one that refuses to die in spite of lack of proven evidence...
 PSALM 133: ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
by Bro.Antônio Guilherme de Paiva 33°, ARLS Maçônica Charitas II, Brasil.
¨ EXPLANATION OF THE MASTER'S WORDS (Master Masons only)
by W.Bro. David Barrett PM Ra'anana Lodge #70, Grand Marshal of the G.L. of Israel.
A probable derivation to the origin and a revealing explanation of The Words given today during the 3rd Degree Raising in Freemasonry
¨ SPECULATION ON THE SYMBOL OF THE SQUARE AND COMPASSES.
- Freemasons’ Magic Square
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
¨ MASONIC ETIQUETTE
by W.Bro. Chris Aniche Okorafor PDGM, Hon. Grand Almoner, D.G.L. of Nigeria, G.L.of Scotland
¨ THE PAST AND FUTURE IN MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP
by Prof. Margaret C. Jacob, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - History Department.
¨
MARK MASTER MASON'S DEGREE
The Lecture on the Tracing Board as Used Under English Constitution.
¨ THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN
by W.Bro. Martin I.McGregor, Grand Steward, Freemasons New Zealand.
Paper first delivered to the Research Lodge of Southland No.415 on January 2005.
¨ SCOTTISH CHEMISTRY
Survey of Alchemical Symbols in the Lodge of Perfection of the A.A.S.R.
by Russell R. Boedeker, 32º Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Portland Valley, Oregon, USA.
Since Albert Pike informs us of the strong connection in Blue Lodge Masonry with that of Alchemy, I wondered if that connection continued into the Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection...
¨ THE "MASONIC" ONE DOLLAR: FACT OR FICTION?
by W.Bro. David Barrett PM Ra'anana Lodge #70,PGW; PZ; 30° AASR, The G.L. of the State of Israel.
...the Great Seal is not a Masonic emblem and nor does it contain hidden Masonic symbols...
¨ ISLAM AND FREEMASONRY
by W.Bro. Shaikh Hatim Fidahussein Nakhoda PM, Research Lodge St. Michael No. 2933, Singapore.
District Grand Lodge of the Eastern Archipelego, UGLE. ...I have been diligent in attending to my duties as both, a Mason and a Muslim and have come to realise that Islam and Masonry are indeed compatible...
¨ THE TEMPLE OF SOLOMON IN THE VOLUME OF SACRED LAW AND CRAFT RITUAL
by W. Bro. Stephen Michalak, Assistant Grand Lecturer, Grand Lodge of South Australia and the NT
For every Freemason, the Temple of Solomon is the central symbol linking each Craft degree. We even impress this very fact on the new Candidate during his Initiation. In the Reasons for Preparation address we make it clear to him that....
¨ AN EXPLORATION OF MONASTIC AND MASONIC ORDERS
by Bro. Karel Musch, Middelpunt Lodge 280, Grand East of The Netherlands.
In the XVIIIth century various Masonic Lodges were erected in Benedictine monasteries. Now keeping in mind the attitude of official Roman-Catholic Church towards Freemasonry this seems rather interesting.....
¨ THE SWEDISH CONSTITUTION
Nordic Esotericism in Baroque Splendour.
By W.Bro Alex Davidson, IPM (2005) of United Masters Lodge no. 167 NZ Constitution.
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