Way of the Hermit
Dr. David Brown & Gene Lawson
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Way of the Hermit discusses the Western Esoteric Tradition of Freemasonry, mysticism, Hermetic lore and more. E-mail: info@wayofthehermit.com.
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Mar 19, 2023
Scottish Rite: Epilogue
In this episode, we complete our discussion of “Morals and Dogma: The Annotated Edition” and the Scottish Rite System.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Images:
* The Double-Headed Eagle
* Young Albert Pike
* Old Albert Pike
Overview:
* Introduction (01:14)
* Square and Compass (02:16)
* Double-Headed Eagle (03:04)
* Textbooks (04:14)
* Origins of the Degrees (06:18)
* Albert Pike (09:56)
* Esoteric Psychology (15:36)
* The Meaning of the Degrees (21:16)
* Conclusions (27:08)
Links:
* Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)
* A Bridge to Light (Amazon)
* Albert Pike (Wikipedia)
* Prince Hall Freemasonry (Wikipedia)
* Prince Hall (Wikipedia)
* Albert Pike Memorial (Wikipedia)
* House of the Temple (Wikipedia)
* Sigmund Freud (Wikipedia)
* Carl Jung (Wikipedia)
* Sigmund Freud and the Jewish Mystical Tradition (Amazon)
* The hidden Chasidic roots of Sigmund Freud (TheJC.com)
* Gnosis, Gnosticism and Jungian Psychology (Gnosis.org)
* The Gnostic Jung and the Seven Sermons to the Dead (Amazon)
* The Search for Roots: C. G. Jung and the Tradition of Gnosis (Amazon)
* The Birth of Tragedy (Wikipedia)
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Mar 5, 2023
32nd Degree: Master of the Royal Secret
In this episode, we discuss the 32nd Degree - “Master of the Royal Secret” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
*"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:*
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
*Images:*
* 32nd Degree Regalia
* 32nd Degree - Encampment Diagram
* The Hermaphrodite by Heinrich Khunrath
*Overview:*
* Introduction (01:14)
* Ritual Setting (02:02)
* Degree Ritual (05:38)
* The Encampment (07:29)
* Degree Symbols (12:34)
* Morals and Dogma (16:02)
* White Light (17:48)
* Rainbow Bridge (19:58)
* Compass and Square (22:48)
* Spirit Over Matter (25:12)
* The Logos (27:14)
* Third Temple (28:54)
* The Sacred Word (33:13)
* Conclusions (34:58)
*Links:*
* Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)
* A Bridge to Light (Amazon)
* Solomon’s Temple (Wikipedia)
* Tetragrammaton (Wikipedia)
* Second Temple (Wikipedia)
* INRI (Wikipedia)
* New Jerusalem (Wikipedia)
* Om (Wikipedia)
* Monochord (Wikipedia)
* Cymatics: Chladni Plate - Sound, Vibration and Sand (YouTube)
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Feb 19, 2023
31st Degree: Inspector Inquisitor
In this episode, we discuss the Lecture of the 31st Degree - “Inspector Inquisitor” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Images:
* 31st Degree Regalia
* Weighing the Heart
* Gates of the Duat - 5th Hour
Overview:
* Introduction (01:14)
* Mythological Setting (02:07)
* Degree Ritual (03:27)
* Morals and Dogma (13:47)
* God’s Justice (13:57)
* Human Justice (15:38)
* Ideal Justice (17:08)
* Tetractys (19:24)
* The Underworld (21:38)
* Hall of Truth (24:49)
* The Inquisition (26:25)
* Negative Confessions (28:14)
* Winged Sun Disk (31:41)
* King of the Two Lands (32:47)
* Conclusions (36:06)
Links:
* Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)
* A Bridge to Light (Amazon)
* Ten Sermons of Religion (Amazon)
* Book of the Dead (Wikipedia)
* Ennead (Wikipedia)
* Maat (Wikipedia)
* Negative Confessions (Wikipedia)
* Papyrus of Ani (Wikipedia)
* Christ’s Harrowing of Hell (Wikipedia)
* Winged Sun (Wikipedia)
* Seker (Wikipedia)
* Tetractys (Wikipedia)
* Faravahar (Wikipedia)
* Winged Genie (Wikipedia)
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Feb 5, 2023
30th Degree: Knight Kadosh
In this episode, we discuss the Lecture of the 30th Degree - “Knight Kadosh” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Images:
* 30th Degree Regalia
* Heinrich Khunrath - Cosmic Rose
* Jacques de Molay
Overview:
* Introduction (01:14)
* Historical Setting (01:39)
* Degree Ritual (05:58)
* Purpose of the Degree (13:17)
* Morals and Dogma (13:59)
* New World Order (14:43)
* Knight of the East and West (17:28)
* The Templar Secret (18:55)
* From The Ashes (20:43)
* Ladder of Kadosh (21:38)
* Journey to the East (23:37)
* Down From the Mountain (26:20)
* View From the East (27:29)
* Angels Ascending and Descending (30:09)
* Conclusions (32:15)
Links:
* Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)
* A Bridge to Light (Amazon)
* Knights Templar (Wikipedia)
* Philip IV of France (Wikipedia)
* Pope Clement V (Wikipedia)
* Hugues de Payens (Wikipedia)
* Jacques de Molay (Wikipedia)
* Emerald Tablet (Wikipedia)
* Baucent (Wikipedia)
* Trivium (Wikipedia)
* Quadrivium (Wikipedia)
* Jacob’s Ladder (Wikipedia)
* Friday the 13th (Wikipedia)
* Tour de Nesle Affair (Wikipedia)
* Church and state in medieval Europe (Wikipedia)
* Separation of church and state (Wikipedia)
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Jan 22, 2023
29th Degree: Knight of Saint Andrew
In this episode, we discuss the Lecture of the 29th Degree - “Knight of the St. Andrew” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Images:
* 29th Degree Regalia
Overview:
* Introduction (01:14)
* Degree Ritual (01:51)
* Purpose of the Degree (08:35)
* Morals and Dogma (09:09)
* Knightly Virtues (09:48)
* Science and Technology (11:50)
* Saint Andrew’s Cross (15:57)
* Banner of the Order (17:31)
* Western Yoga (19:03)
* Crossing the Streams (20:05)
* Tetragrammaton (22:10)
* The Sphinx (23:39)
* The Lemiscape (26:13)
* The Juggler (27:12)
* Lucifer’s Crown (28:57)
* Third Eye (31:25)
* Conclusions (33:20)
Links:
* Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)
* A Bridge to Light (Amazon)
* Andrew the Apostle (Wikipedia)
* Robert the Bruce (Wikipedia)
* “Outlaw King” Trailer (YouTube)
* Knights Templar (Wikipedia)
* Battle of Bannockburn (Wikipedia)
* Óengus II (Wikipedia)
* Picts (Wikipedia)
* Thistle (Wikipedia)
* Flag of Scotland (Wikipedia)
* Saltire (Wikipedia)
* Stream of Consciousness (Wikipedia)
* Magician Tarot Card (Wikipedia)
* Lemniscate (Wikipedia)
* Third Eye (Wikipedia)
* Pineal Gland (Wikipedia)
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Jan 8, 2023
28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 3 of 3
In this episode, we complete our discussion of the Lecture of the 28th Degree - “Knight of the Sun” (Part 3 of 3) as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Images:
* Knight of the Sun Regalia
* Baphomet by Eliphas Levi
* The Hermaphrodite by Heinrich Khunrath
* Macroprosopus by Eliphas Levi
Overview:
* Introduction (01:14)
* Hidden Light (02:48)
* Formless Fire (05:18)
* Cosmic Egg (09:19)
* World Animal (10:49)
* Astral Light (14:06)
* Alchemy (15:38)
* Emerald Tablet (18:13)
* The Great Work (21:07)
* The True Nature of Sacrifice (24:06)
* Necessity, Liberty & Reason (26:33)
* Miracles (28:17)
* Magic (29:51)
* Dual Current (30:51)
* Baphomet (32:40)
* Sphinx (36:59)
* Conclusions (39:32)
Links:
* Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)
* A Bridge to Light (Amazon)
* Dogma and Ritual of High Magic (Amazon)
* Emerald Tablet of Hermes (Wikipedia)
* Orphism (Wikipedia)
* Phanes (Wikipedia)
* Lucifer (Wikipedia)
* World Egg (Wikipedia)
* Baphomet (Wikipedia)
* Rider-Waite Tarot (Wikipedia)
* Leo Taxil and Baphomet (NationalHeritageMuseum)
* That’s Baphomet! (Chick Tracts)
* Trials of the Knights Templar (Wikipedia)
* Oedipus Complex (Wikipedia)
* Phrygian Cap (Wikipedia)
* Ananke (Wikipedia)
* Snake Goddess (Wikipedia)
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Dec 25, 2022
28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 2 of 3
In this episode, we begin our discussion of the Lecture of the 28th Degree - “Knight of the Sun” (Part 2 of 3) as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Images:
* Knight of the Sun Regalia
* The Hermaphrodite by Heinrich Khunrath
* Macroprosopus by Eliphas Levi
Overview:
* Introduction (01:14)
* Morals and Dogma (01:37)
* Christian Interpretation of Blue Lodge Degrees (02:09)
* Gods of Heaven (04:17)
* Gods of Nature (05:40)
* Dionysus (07:11)
* The Ancient Mysteries (08:37)
* Rise of the Priesthood (11:46)
* Down the Rabbit Hole (13:34)
* Helen Keller (15:45)
* The Matrix (18:10)
* Living in a Dream World (21:04)
* The Clear Light (23:23)
* The Kabbalah (25:14)
* Stairway to Heaven (26:43)
* The Dual Current (29:20)
* Conclusions (30:32)
Links:
* Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)
* A Bridge to Light (Amazon)
* Zohar (Wikipedia)
* Joseph Cambell (Wikipedia)
* Dionysus (Wikipedia)
* Helen Keller (Wikipedia)
* Language (Wikipedia)
* Samadhi (Wikipedia)
* Emerald Tablet (Wikipedia)
* The Matrix (Wikipedia)
* The Matrix Meeting Morpheus Scene (YouTube)
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Dec 11, 2022
28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 1 of 3
In this episode, we discuss the Rituals of the 28th Degree - “Knight of the Sun” (Part 1 of 3) as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Images:
* Knight of the Sun Regalia
* The Hermaphrodite by Heinrich Khunrath
* Macroprosopus by Eliphas Levi
Overview:
* Introduction (01:14)
* Ritual Background (01:59)
* Ritual of the Degree (03:32)
* The Original Ritual (10:44)
* Lecture of Brother Truth (18:49)
* Lecture of Father Adam (24:12)
* Lecture of Archangel Gabriel (29:53)
* A Tale of Two Rituals (32:13)
* The Golden Dawn (34:13)
* Conclusions (36:29)
Links:
* Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)
* A Bridge to Light (Amazon)
* Zohar (Wikipedia)
* Christian Knorr von Rosenroth (Wikipedia)
* Ancient of Days (Wikipedia)
* Adam Kadmon (Wikipedia)
* Rebus (Wikipedia)
* S.L. MacGregor Mathers (Wikipedia)
* William Wynn Westcott (Wikipedia)
* William Robert Woodman (Wikipedia)
* Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (Wikipedia)
* Fraternity of the Inner Light (Wikipedia)
* Argenteum Astrum (Wikipedia)
* Ordo Templi Orientis (Wikipedia)
* Heinrich Khunrath (Wikipedia)
* Heinrick Khunrath’s - “Amphitheater of Eternal Knowledge”
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Nov 27, 2022
27th Degree: Knight Commander of the Temple
In this episode, we discuss the 27th Degree - “Knight Commander of the Temple” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
*Images:*
* “A Vigil” John Pettie (RA - Royal Academician)
* Knight Commander of the Temple - Regalia
*Overview:*
* Introduction (01:14)
* Ritual Context (03:20)
* Degree Ritual (03:46)
* Purpose of the Degree (12:47)
* Morals and Dogma (14:08)
* Truth (15:32)
* Religious-Military Orders (18:27)
* The Knight of Light Rises (21:07)
* Degree Apron (22:58)
* Conclusions (27:23)
*Links:*
* Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)
* A Bridge to Light (Amazon)
* Siege of Acre (1189–1191) (Wikipedia)
* Hospitaller commandery of Saint-Jean-d'Acre (Wikipedia)
* Teutonic Order (Wikipedia)
* Knights Hospitaller (Wikipedia)
* Knights Templar (Wikipedia)
* Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Wikipedia)
* Heraldry (Wikipedia)
* Frederick Barbarossa (Wikipedia)
* Saladin (Wikipedia)
* Kingdom of Jerusalem (Wikipedia)
* True Cross (Wikipedia)
* John Pettie (Wikipedia)
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Nov 13, 2022
26th Degree: Prince of Mercy
In this episode, we discuss the 26th Degree - “Prince of Mercy” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Images and Diagrams:
* 26th Degree - Apron, Cordon and Jewel
* Jerusalem (by William Blake)
Overview:
* Introduction (01:14)
* The Greater Mysteries (1:43)
* Degree Ritual (03:46)
* Purpose of the Degree (09:01)
* Morals and Dogma (09:57)
* The Great Reformers (10:17)
* Unseen Miracles (10:57)
* The Triple Triangle (13:09)
* The Three Sacraments (15:03)
* Beyond the Demiurge (18:07)
* First Cause (20:19)
* Where Do Thoughts Come From? (21:28)
* The Masonic Trinity (23:25)
* Palladium - Pallas Athene (24:59)
* Tessera (27:30)
* Conclusions (29:57)
Links:
* Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)
* A Bridge to Light (Amazon)
* The History of the Christian Religion (Amazon)
* Palladium (Wikipedia)
* Athena (Wikipedia)
* Nashville Parthenon (NashvilleParthenon.com)
* Notarikon (Wikipedia)
* Gematria (Wikipedia)
* Yahweh (Wikipedia)
* Elohim (Wikipedia)
* Demiurge (Wikipedia)
* Yaldabaoth (Wikipedia)
* The Jesus Prayer (Wikipedia)
* Philip K. Dick (Wikipedia)
* William Blake vs The World (Audible)
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Oct 31, 2022
25th Degree: Knight of the Brazen Serpent
In this episode, we discuss the 25th Degree - “Knight of the Brazen Serpent” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
*Images and Diagrams:*
* The Brazen Serpent (engraving by Pierre Mejanel)
* 25th Degree - Apron, Cordon and Jewel
*Overview:*
* Introduction (01:14)
* Degree Ritual (02:58)
* Purpose of the Degree (13:30)
* Morals and Dogma (14:38)
* Fallen Angels (15:48)
* Stairway to Heaven (18:13)
* Becoming Jacob (21:46)
* The Age of Aquarius (25:36 )
* Isis and Osiris (27:55)
* Angels and Demons (30:32)
* Idolatry by Cause & Effect (31:25)
* The Brazen Serpent (33:19)
* Conclusions…
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Oct 16, 2022
24th Degree: Prince of the Tabernacle
In this episode, we discuss the 24th Degree - “Prince of the Tabernacle” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Images and Diagrams:
* 24th Degree - Cordon, Jewel and Apron
* Harmonia Macrosmica of Andreas Cellarius - Plate 05
* Harmonia Macrosmica of Andreas Cellarius - Plate 19
Overview:
* Introduction (01:14)
* Ritual of the Degree (02:11)
* Purpose of the Degree (10:19)
* Morals and Dogma (11:54)
* Mysteries of Eleusis (12:06)
* Initiation (13:48)
* Death (15:33)
* Lingam and Yoni (16:43)
* The Sacred Marriage (18:41)
* Sic Mundus Creatus Est (20:29)
* Death as Transmutation (23:24)…
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Oct 2, 2022
23rd Degree: Chief of the Tabernacle
In this episode, we discuss the 23rd Degree - “Chief of the Tabernacle” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Images and Diagrams:
* 23rd Degree Cordon, Apron & Jewel
Overview:
* Introduction (01:14)
* Degree Ritual (01:38)
* Purpose of the Degree (11:10)
* Morals and Dogma (13:04)
* Symbols Taught Before Books and Letters (16:49)
* The Mysteries Unveiled the Purpose of Existence (17:30)
* Masonry, Like the Mysteries, Uses Symbolism to Teach (18:03)
* Imagery of the Mysteries (18:49)
* The Development of the Initiatic Rites (20:47)
* The Role of the Priesthood (21:51)
* Initiatic Process (…
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Sep 18, 2022
22nd Degree: Knight Royal Axe
In this episode, we discuss the 22nd Degree - “Knight Royal Axe”, as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Images and Diagrams:
* Knight Royal Axe
Overview:
* Introduction (01:14)
* The Degree Ritual (01:33)
* Purpose of the Degree (08:59)
* Morals and Dogma (09:43)
* Work is Noble (10:41)
* Laborare est Orare, “Work is Worship” (14:56)
* Duty is With Us Always (17:25)
* Industry Lies at the Foundation of Human Improvement (19:50)
* The Poor Have Made Many Great Achievements (24:53)
* Masonry Ennobles Common Life (28:24)
* The Cedars of Lebanon (29:26)
* The Royal Ax (30:20)
* The Wor…
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Sep 4, 2022
21st Degree: Prussian Knight (or Noachite)
In this episode, we discuss the 21st Degree - “Prussian Knight” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Images and Diagrams:
* The Tower of Babel (painting by Hans Bol)
* Harpokrates (sculpture)
Overview:
* Introduction (01:14)
* The Degree Ritual (01:40)
* Purpose of the Degree (10:34)
* Morals and Dogma (13:45)
* Speak Evil of No One; Guard Over Yourself (16:12)
* Pantheism and Atheism Condemned (18:22)
* Be Satisfied That God is Real (21:18)
* The Noachites (22:54)
* The Tower of Babel (24:08)
* Moon Lodges (25:58)
* Jewel of the Degree (28:11)
* The Degree Apron (30:06)
* Conclusio…
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Aug 21, 2022
20th Degree: Master of the Symbolic Lodge
In this episode, we discuss the 20th Degree - “Master of the Symbolic Lodge” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Images and Diagrams:
* Pythagoras of Crotona (by J. Augustus Knapp)
Overview:
* Introduction (01:14)
* Degree Ritual (01:39)
* Purpose of the Degree (10:59)
* Morals and Dogma (12:59)
* Ignorance and Innovations in Freemasonry (14:02)
* The Meaning of Masonic Titles (14:48)
* Masons Kneel Before God and Honor (15:51)
* The Scottish Rite is a Teacher of Great Truth (16:44)
* Masonry Teaches by Parable and Allegory (17:57)
* Exercise Humanity to Those Beneath You (19:20)
* Mason…
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Aug 7, 2022
19th Degree: Grand Pontiff
In this episode, we discuss the 19th Degree - “Grand Pontiff” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
*Diagrams*
* 19th Degree Jewel (front)
* 19th Degree Jewel (back)
* High Priest's Breastplate
* Column Placement & Traversal in 19th Degree Ritual
* Tree of Life
*Overview*
* Introduction (01:14)
* The Council of Kadosh (01:49)
* Degree Ritual (05:11)
* Purpose of the Degree (10:18)
* Morals and Dogma (11:34)
* Our Actions Continue After We Die (12:59)
* The Dead Govern, and the Living Obey (13:46)
* Sow, that Others May Reap (16:06)
* We Build Slowly and Destroy Quickly (16:43)
* Luci…
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Jul 24, 2022
18th Degree: Knight Rose Croix
In this episode, we discuss the 18th Degree - “Knight Rose Croix” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
*Diagrams*
* Knight Rose Croix - Eagle
* Knight Rose Croix - Pelican
* Tree of Life
*Overview*
* Introduction (01:14)
* Ritual Setting (01:35)
* Purpose of the Degree (06:01)
* Morals and Dogma (08:56)
* The Enigma of Good and Evil (10:28)
* The Supreme Being (13:26)
* The Word or Logos (13:51)
* A Religion of Light (16:30)
* Light and Shadow (17:15)
* The Glory of the Heavens (18:55)
* The Dark Side of Doubt (20:48)
* The Human Instinct (23:09)
* The True Word (27:24)
* Double…
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Jul 10, 2022
17th Degree: Knight of the East and West
In this episode, we discuss the 17th Degree - “Knight of the East and West” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
*Diagrams*
* St. John's Vision (by Albrecht Dürer)
* 17th Degree Tracing Board
* 17th Degree Jewel Front
* 17th Degree Jewel Back
* Tree of Life
*Overview*
* Introduction (01:14)
* Mythological Setting (02:04)
* Purpose of the Degree (04:35)
* Morals and Dogma (07:22)
* A Survey of Ancient Religions (10:41)
* Timeline of Religious Influences (12:41)
* Gnosticism (15:19)
* The One True God (17:18)
* Emanation (18:00)
* Allegorical Reading of Scriptures (20:26)
* Personi…
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Jun 26, 2022
16th Degree: Prince of Jerusalem
In this episode, we discuss the 16th Degree - “Prince of Jerusalem” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Diagrams:
* Hebrew Letters
Overview
* Introduction (01:14)
* Mythological Setting (02:50)
* Morals and Dogma (06:06)
* Justice and Equity (07:50)
* Labor is Noble and Ennobles the Spirit (10:18)
* There is a Secret in the Simplest Things (16:10)
* Mankind is Endowed with Noble Virtues (20:09)
* The Degree Apron (22:23)
* Cordon of the Degree (24:52)
* Jewel of the Degree (26:26)
* Conclusions (28:09)
Links:
* Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)
* A Bridge to Light (Amaz…
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Jun 12, 2022
15th Degree: Knight of the East
In this episode, we discuss the 15th Degree - “Knight of the East” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Diagrams:
* Zerubbabel, Bound in Triangular Chains, Appears Before King Cyrus (engraving)
Overview
* Introduction (01:14)
* The Chapter of Rose Croix (01:28)
* Mythological Setting (03:08)
* Morals and Dogma (07:15)
* What Does Duty Require? (11:31)
* What Masonry Teaches About God (13:45)
* God's Works Are Good (15:45)
* Symbols of the Degree (16:44)
* Liberty of Passage (19:51)
* From Mars to Jupiter (23:07)
* Reconciliation of Opposites (25:19)
* Trying Gold (27:39)
* The Triple…
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May 30, 2022
14th Degree: Perfect Elu
In this episode, we discuss the 14th Degree - “Perfect Elu” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Diagrams:
* "Grand Elect Perfect and Sublime Mason" (engraving)
Overview
* Introduction (01:14)
* Mythological Setting (02:28)
* Morals and Dogma (04:33)
* The Practical Object of Masonry (05:13)
* Laborare est Orare: Labor is Worship (06:43)
* Pure Religion is to Help Others and Keep Oneself Unspotted from the World (07:39)
* Nothing Can be Imagined More Excellent than God (11:53)
* God Concerns Himself With Human Affairs (13:38)
* Hiram: A Symbol of Humanity in its Highest Phase (14:18)
* God…
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May 15, 2022
13th Degree: Royal Arch of Solomon
In this episode, we discuss the 13th Degree - “Royal Arch of Solomon” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Diagrams:
* "A Brother, Lowered Into a Subterranean Vault" (Engraving)
Overview
* Introduction (01:14)
* Mythological Setting (01:49)
* Morals and Dogma (06:08)
* The Ineffable Name of God (06:52)
* Symbolism and the Name of God (10:50)
* Hebrew Monotheism (13:25)
* Masonry Includes the Communication of Esoteric Knowledge (15:26)
* Solomon’s Temple Represented the Universe (1…
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May 1, 2022
12th Degree: Master Architect
In this episode, we discuss the 12th Degree - “Master Architect” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Diagrams:
* Jewel of 12th Degree
* Ancient Samaritan Letters
Overview
* Introduction (01:14)
* Mythological Setting (01:46)
* Morals & Dogma (03:10)
* The Plight of Humanity (05:40)
* The Arch of Mystery (07:23)
* A Greater Life Beyond (08:38)
* Life is What We Make It (10:38)
* The Lures of Temptation (12:17)
* God Exists, and Cares for Us (15:33)
* Religious Faith is Indispe…
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Apr 17, 2022
11th Degree: Elu of the Twelve (or Prince Ameth)
In this episode, we discuss the 11th Degree - “Elu of the Twelve” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Diagrams:
* Tree of Sin (WayOfTheHermit)
Overview
* Introduction (01:13)
* Mythological Setting (01:42)
* Morals & Dogma (03:27)
* Sympathy for Suffering Humanity (04:39)
* The Subjugation of Avarice, Ambition and Sensuality (06:14)
* Disparity of the Social Classes (08:17)
* Masonry, A Champion of the People (09:33)
* Life is a School (11:41)
* Death is the Great Teacher (15:46)…
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Apr 3, 2022
10th Degree: Elu of the Fifteen
In this episode, we discuss the 10th Degree - “Elu of the Fifteen” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Diagrams:
* Elu of the Fifteen (engraving by Pierre Mejanel)
* Tree of Sin (WayOfTheHermit)
Overview
* Introduction (01:14)
* Mythological Setting (01:40)
* Morals & Dogma (02:59)
* Respect of Private Religious Beliefs (03:30)
* Freemasonry Preserves Faith, But is Not a Religion (05:03)
* The Moral and the Good (07:47)
* The Dangers of Intolerance (9:51)
* Most Receive Religion…
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Mar 20, 2022
9th Degree: Elu of the Nine
In this episode, we discuss the 9th Degree - "Elu of the Nine" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
*Diagrams*:
* Elu of the Nine (Engraving by Pierre Mejanel - ca. 1887)
*Overview*:
* Introduction (01:14)
* Mythological Setting (02: 12)
* Freemasonry is Experimental and Practical (04:13)
* The Spirit is Willing, But the Flesh is Weak (06:17)
* Duty is With Us Always (09:12)
* A True Citizen, The Apostle of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity (10:43)
* Liberty (13:51)
* Power is Delegated for Good (15:40)
* Masonry…
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Mar 6, 2022
8th Degree: Intendant of the Building
In this episode, we discuss the 8th Degree - "Intendant of the Building" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Diagrams:
* Emblems of God (names of God on Tree of Life)
* Letters on the Triangle (engraving by Pierre Mejanel)
Overview
* Introduction (01:15)
* Mythological Setting (02:13)
* Morals and Dogma (04:08)
* Emblems of the Degree (10:47)
* Signs of the Degree (12:27)
* Mankind Seeks the Truth (13:19)
* Masonry Preserves Faith (14:08)
* Hoc Opus, Hic Labor Est (15:45)
* Masonry Does Not Dogmatize (19:34)…
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Feb 20, 2022
7th Degree: Provost and Judge
In this episode, we discuss the 7th Degree - "Provost and Judge" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Diagrams:
* The Most Illustrious Delivers a key symbolic of the Masonic mysteries (Engraving by Pierre Mejanel, ca. 1887)
Overview
* Introduction (01:14)
* Mythological Setting (01:49)
* Morals and Dogma (05:39)
* Wrong and Injustice (08:30)
* Repentance and Restitution (11:12)
* Cause and Effect (11:59)
* Judge Righteous Judgment (13:35)
* Judge Only When Duty Mandates (17:17)
* Charity and Loving Kindness (18:5…
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Feb 6, 2022
6th Degree: Intimate Secretary
In this episode, we discuss the 6th Degree - "Intimate Secretary" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
For the remaining degrees, we are supplementing the "Morals and Dogma" material with selections from the Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide and A Bridge to Light.
*Diagrams:*
* A Brother Discovers Hiram of Tyre in a Heated Conversation with Solomon (engraving by Pierre Mejanel, ca. 1887)
*Overview*
* Introduction (01:14)
* Mythological Setting of the Degree (01:52)
* Morals and Dogma (04:50)
* Be Zealous and Faithful (…
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Jan 23, 2022
5th Degree: Perfect Master
In this episode, we discuss the 5th Degree - "Perfect Master" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
For the remaining degrees, we are supplementing the "Morals and Dogma" material with selections from the Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide and A Bridge to Light.
*Diagrams:*
* Lodge of the Perfect Master (Book of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry - 1867)
*Overview*
* Introduction (01:14)
* Morals & Dogma (04:25)
* Stay Busy (05:09)
* Where is your mind? (06:55)
* Level, Plumb and Square (09:16)
* Conte…
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Jan 9, 2022
4th Degree: Secret Master
In this episode, we discuss the 4th Degree - "Secret Master" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
For the remaining degrees, we are supplementing the "Morals and Dogma" material with selections from the Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide and A Bridge to Light.
*Overview:*
* Introduction (01:15)
* Scottish Rite Degree System (04:41)
* Morals and Dogma - Chapter (08:12)
* Craft Degrees - An Introduction to Masonic Philosophy
* The True Mason is Active
* Knowledge and Wisdom Ennoble the Soul
* Wisdom is Better Than Stre…
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Dec 28, 2021
3rd Degree: Master Mason
In this episode, we discuss the 3rd Degree - "Master Mason" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
Diagrams:
* Master Mason Tracing Board
* Closeup of Tracing Board Epitaph Reversed
* Masonic Cipher Key
* Hebrew Alphabet Chart
Overview
* Introduction (1:13)
* Symbols (3:48)
* Religious Expression
* God is a Symbol
* Nature as Teacher
* Popular Culture & Politics (7:11)
* Pop Culture
* Revenge
* Politics
* Pike the Pessimist?
* Philosophical Problems (13:00)
* 47th Problem of Euclid
* Squaring the C…
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Dec 7, 2021
2nd Degree: Fellowcraft
In this episode, we discuss the 2nd Degree - "Fellowcraft" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
The Tracing Board for the degree is available here:
* Fellowcraft Tracing Board
*Overview*
* Introduction (01:13)
* The Nature of Symbolism (03:39)
* The Rough and Smooth Ashlars - Revisted (06:06)
* Supplemental Reading (07:12)
* The Fellowcraft Tracing Board (09:01)
* The Archives of the Lodge (10:53)
* Number Symbolism (13:18)
* Conclusions (25:10)
*Related Links*
* Arturo de Hoyos Interview on Audio Version of…
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Nov 21, 2021
1st Degree: Entered Apprentice
In this episode, we discuss the 1st Degree - "Entered Apprentice" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
The Tracing Board for the degree is available here:
* Entered Apprentice Tracing Board
*Overview*
* Moral Lessons
* Masonry is not a substitute for religion (p. 77)
* The Masonic Decalogue (p. 89)
* The Four Cardinal Virtues - Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence, Justice (p. 92)
* Symbols of the Degree
* Gavel and Ruler
* The Point Within a Circle
* The Ladder of 7 Rungs - Jacob’s Ladder
* Symbols of the Lodge…
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Oct 31, 2021
The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Our first season discusses the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry as described in Albert Pike's "Morals and Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
The "Annotated Edition" that we are using in this series contains annotations by Arturo de Hoyos, Grand Historian and Grand Archivist of the Scottish Rite. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
* Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
* Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)
"Morals and Dogma" is composed of lectures intended to accompany the 32 degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. This episode provides an introduction to the Blue Lodge of Freemasonry, the Scottish Rite and the author of "Morals and Dog…
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