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2011 Reprint of 1906 Edition. Full facsimile of the original
edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Fully
describes the first three degrees of the Scottish Rite of
Freemasonry. Pike is best known for his major work, "Morals and
Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,"
originally published in 1871. "Morals and Dogma' was traditionally
given to the candidate upon his receipt of the 14th degree of the
Scottish Rite. This practice was stopped in 1974. "Morals and
Dogma" has not been given to candidates since 1974. A classic work
on the subject.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1874 Edition.
This is Albert Pikes' volume of 'lectures' on the esoteric roots of
Freemasonry, specifically the 32-degree Scottish Rite. Until 1964,
this book was given to every Mason completing the 14th degree in
the Southern jurisdiction of the US Scottish Rite Freemasons.
Masonic lectures are standard oral presentations given during
initiation to a new degree. Lectures provide background material
for initiates and the discuss duties of the degree in general
terms. Pike states right off that half of the text is copied from
other works. Unfortunately none of these quotes are properly cited,
and in most cases it is only a shift in style which allows us to
identify a quote. There are also lapses of fact and logic. So it
would be a mistake to use this work as an authoritative source
without additional research and critical thinking. That said,
Morals and Dogma is a huge, rambling treasure-house of esoteric
data, particularly on the Kabalah and ancient Mystery religions.
Whether you just browse these pages or study it from one end to the
other, this is a must-read book for anyone looking for long-lost
knowledge.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1874 Edition.
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