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…