History
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This video is a chapter from the 1927 book ‘Antiquity of the Holy Royal Arch’ by F. de P. Castells. It is a very light and brief introduction to the significance of Kabbalism in the Masonic tradition. There is much, much more to be said! If you have content that you’d like to add to
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“The suggestion has been made that Kabbalism is the parent of Freemasonry; but can that claim be substantiated?” (F. de P. Castells – Antiquity of the Holy Royal Arch, 1927) Coming this Saturday …
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This video is a review of the book ‘The Brotherhood: The Secret World of the Freemasons‘ by Stephen Knight, was written by Thomas E. Weir. In it he first describes and then debunks the claims made in the book, which did so much to damage and attack the reputation of the Craft during the decade.
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Good evening Quarrymen All right class, the topic for this weekend’s homework is; “Freemasonry, although its leaders strenuously deny it, is a secret society. The members, including judges, policemen, politicians, and royalty usually break the Unlawful Societies Act of 1799 when they meet and are liable for two years imprisonment“. – PLEASE DISCUSS Coming this
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This is a series of anecdotes and extracts from the book ‘Military Lodges: The Apron and the Sword‘ which was published by Robert Freke Gould in 1899. If you have content that you’d like to add to the archive, join the From the Quarries Community to submit your content. Go to https://fromthequarries.com/community/ for more information
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Good evening Quarrymen! This weekend we’re going back to the 19th century for a spot of old-school adventure. Taken from the 1899 work “MILITARY LODGES – The Apron and the Sword: Freemasonry Under Arms” by Robert Freke Gould, we’ll be sharing in the swashbuckling lives of Brethren past. Coming this Saturday:
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This charming and well researched presentation was written by Auri Spigelman. It was first published in the California Freemason in the Spring of 1993. If you have content that you’d like to add to the archive, join the From the Quarries Community to submit your content. Go to https://fromthequarries.com/community/ for more information Also don’t forget
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Good evening Quarryfolk “God bless the Old Tyler! How long has he truged Through sunshine and storm with his “summonses due” No pain nor fatigue the Old Tyler has gruged To serve the great Order, Freemasonry, and you”. Coming this Saturday …
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This presentation is taken from some handwritten notes in my possession, they appear to be a transcription of a Short Talk Bulletin from November 1927. If you have content that you’d like to add to the archive, join the From the Quarries Community to submit your content. Go to https://fromthequarries.com/community/ for more information Also don’t
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It is the initial gift of Freemasonry to a candidate, and at the end of life’s pilgrimage it is reverently placed on his mortal remains and buried with his body in the grave. New video coming this Saturday …
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This presentation was first delivered by Rt. Ex. Comp. A. J. McC. Stoney in research Chapter No. 100 of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland. It is dated 27th October 1959. If you have content that you’d like to add to the archive, join the From the Quarries Community to submit your content.
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This is an impassioned presentation by Bro. Charles H. Tupper MPS. Initially I thought that the author was the famous early 20th century Canadian politician of that name, but from the language of the text it was clearly written at a later date, probably the 1970s or 80s. If you have content that you’d like
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What is a Mason? This question is often asked by those who are not yet members and by those who have been in lodge for some time. This question is often a difficult one to answer. We know that we enjoy being Masons but do not know how to explain this. This weekend’s video will
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A Response to Critics of Freemasonry – This anonymous presentation from the early 1990’s offers a reasoned and reasonable refutation of some of the criticisms that have been made of Freemasonry by religions and religious groups. The Story of Hiram Abiff – This presentation was written by William Harvey and first published in 1919. If
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Good evening Quarrymen Coming this weekend is a short text from one of the most widely published of Masonic authors, William Harvey. Stand by until Saturday when we’ll explore “The Story of Hiram Abiff”!
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Good morning Quarryfolk We are quickly heading towards the third Birthday of From the Quarries and I’ve got some exciting news to share in the coming days! Before we get to that, this weekend’s video will be a nice, concise response to some of the more outlandish criticisms of the Craft. Stay tuned in the
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This presentation by R. A. Gilbert, was first published in Gnosis during the 1980’s. In it he makes assertions about the relationship between Freemasonry and Hermiticism with which I don’t necessarity agree. What do you think? Let me know in the comments. If you have content that you’d like to add to the archive, join
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