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A new book in the Library! THE MYSTIC CHORD – A Collection of Masonic Odes and Melodies and the Ceremonies and Festivals of the Fraternity. First published in 1897.
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This lecture details the background, causes and outcome of the great ‘Antient and Modern’ conflict, which took place over sixty years and led, ultimately, to the foundation of the United Grand Lodge of England in 1813.
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HERMES TRISMEGISTUS A brief summary of the highly esoteric 1912 work ‘The Kybalion’, by ‘Three Initiates’. It offers a surprisingly Masonic take on Hermetic Neo-Platonism. The broadcast is a brief summary of its content with reference made to Masonic connections.
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So you think you know about Freemasonry? These 20 questions will test your Masonic knowledge by delving into some of the lesser known byways of the Craft. Keep track of your score to receive feedback at the end. Good Luck!
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New arrival in the Library! The complete 3 volume edition of the Symbolism of the Three Degrees, by Oliver Day Street. Volume 1 – The Entered Apprentice Degree Volume 2 – The Fellow Craft Degree Volume 3 – The Master Mason Degree
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Now available in the Library. The two Volumes of Arthur Edward Waite’s summative work: The Secret Tradition in Freemasonry – an analysis of the Inter-relation Between the Craft and the High Grades in respect of their term of research, expressed by the way of Symbolism. Originally published in 1911.
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A new podcast This lecture was first published in November 1925 by the Masonic Service Association of the United States. I have removed a few small sections of this lecture where the content either is no longer aligned with Masonic practice, or where the views expressed are not in line with the values of contemporary…
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Now in our Esoterica Collection is the complete 2 volume set of Wallis Budge’s 1920 masterwork. With an index of English words, King list and Geographical list with indexes, List of Hieroglyphic characters, Coptic and Semitic Alphabets, etc. VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2
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The Philosophy of Freemasonry This short lecture was written by William R Punt, and first presented by him on 8 May, 1997.
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New book added to the Library The 1875 edition of: “The Bible and the Square”; being a Masonic Mirror and Guide containing Scriptural and Masonic Teachings, to which is added a Symbolic Chart, with full explanations. A valuable handbook to the Craft.
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A new Podcast. This presentation originally prepared by Bro. H.L. Haywood takes a detailed look at the ‘old charges’ and their importance to modern Masonry. https://fromthequarries.com/podcasts/
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A new volume has been added to the Library. This 1860 edition of the World’s Masonic Register by Leon Hyneman is a massive (594 page) index of the ‘Name, Number, Location and Time of Meeting of every Masonic Lodge in the World’. It also includes Chapters, Commanderies, membership statistics, etc. etc. An absolutely fascinating snapshot…
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An ‘imaginary school of Masonic Instruction’ I just came across this website proposing the creation of a Masonic University in Denver Colorado. They intend to offer courses in three discipline areas; Historical, Philosophical and Practical, as well as offering elective coursework and Master Classes on a variety of Masonic topics. The curriculum looks intriguing, to…
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It’s been a busy New Year so far. In addition to the rollout of Social Media announced yesterday, I’m delighted to be able to advise that podcasts of our content are now available! For those not in the know, a podcast is an audio file that can be listened to online, on a mobile phone,…
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This anonymous presentation was first published in the Short Talk Bulletin (Vol. X No. 9) in September 1932 and examines the oft-neglected importance of Masonry on the life and work of the great German polymath. Click here to view the video
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The 47th problem of Euclid occupies a critical, yet often overlooked, position in Masonic usage and tradition. This anonymous lecture from October 1930 examines the 47th problem and goes some way towards explaining its Masonic significance. I am personally of the opinion that there is far, far more importance that should be ascribed to the…
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