Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry: First Three Degrees
FREE Shipping
Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry: First Three Degrees
- Brand: Unbranded
Description
The religion of the many must necessarily be more incorrect than that of the refined and reflective few, not so much in the essence as in its forms, not so much in the spiritual idea which lies latent at the bottom of it, as the symbols and dogmas in which that idea is embodied. Hardbound (8" x 10") with decorative covers, printed in two colors; illustrated, indexed; 1116 pages.
Titled Albert Pike’s Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition, the work was prepared by Arturo de Hoyos, 33° the Scottish Rite's Grand Archivist and Grand Historian.Give a donation in someone’s name to mark a special occasion, honor a friend or colleague or remember a beloved family member.
That Force must be limited, restrained, conveyed by distribution into different channels, and by roundabout courses, to outlets, whence it is to issue as the law, action, and decision of the State; as the wise old Egyptian kings conveyed in different canals, by sub-division, the swelling waters of the Nile, and compelled them to fertilize and not devastate the land.We are constantly making for them, being by nature winged creatures and honey-gatherers of the spirit; there is one thing alone we really care about from the heart—"bringing something home. The blind Force of the people is a Force that must be economized, and also managed, as the blind Force of steam, lifting the ponderous iron arms and turning the large wheels, is made to bore and rifle the cannon and to weave the most delicate lace. In going round this circle, they say, we necessarily touch upon these two lines as well as upon the Holy Scriptures; and while a Mason keeps himself circumscribed within their precepts, it is impossible that he should materially err.
The lengthy text explores the strengths and weaknesses of human character, the morals and meanings behind mythological symbols, major world religions , and ancient mystery teachings. First published in 1871, Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is an abstruse philosophical tract written by Arkansas historical figure Albert Pike. The former word also means he will establish, or plant in an erect position—from the verb [Hebrew] Ku-n, he stood erect. We do not absurdly cease to make efforts to attain wealth or happiness, prolong life, and continue health, because we cannot by any effort change what is predestined.Masonry should not be a mere watch-tower, built upon mystery, from which to gaze at ease upon the world, with no other result than to be a convenience for the curious. On the surface this book comprises 861 pages of philosophy and esoteric insight into the Thirty-Two Degrees in Freemasonry.
- Fruugo ID: 258392218-563234582
- EAN: 764486781913
-
Sold by: Fruugo