History
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend let’s go back a quarter of a millennium and have a look at a 19th century English translation of an 18th century French essay. All a bit convoluted, but it’s a fascinating text. I hope you enjoy it.
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Written from an avowedly Christian perspective, this short work by J. P. Brooks – Grand Senior Warden, Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, comprehensively dismisses the argument that Freemasonry is in some way contrary to the Christian belief, or is anti-Christian in its philosophy and practices. If you have content that you’d like to add to the
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In 1925 a wise old Freemason asked a question of 50 of the most notable figures in American society – What is the Most Important Problem We Are Facing Today? – The answers are informative, not only of the social and moral concerns of world affairs a century ago, but also have a relevance to
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Almost 100 years ago a distinguished Freemason asked one simple question. The answer has a real message for the present day. Find out all about it this weekend.
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The Search for Masonic Secrets was published in 1993 in ‘From the Northern Light and was written by Bruce Hunter. It looks at the sometimes inadvertent consequences of Freemasonry’s reputation for secrecy and the effect this has had on the Craft. If you have content that you’d like to add to the archive, join the
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Hiram, King Solomon’s Ally, is another extract from the excellent ‘History of Royal Arch Masonry Vol. 1’ by Everett R. Turnbull & Ray V. Denslow. 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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A change to my advertised video for this week following the sad news from Balmoral overnight. This video looks into the sometimes surprising history and meaning of the ‘loyal toast’ honoured at every festive board. It was written by RW Bro Donald M Fleming in 1978 for the occasion of his installation as Worshipful Master
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The Sack of the Masonic Temple in Jersey by the Nazis in 1941 is an account of the experiences of the Jersey Masonic community during the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands during World War 2. It was written by Bro. Dennis G. Perrin P.A.G.D.C., Prov. Grand Sec. (Jersey). The author wishes to place on
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A new Video! This video is an extract from the 1918 book “Blue Lodge Masonry” by H.L. Haywood that was originally published in 1918. It’s a detailed analysis of the origins and significance of the Apron in the three Craft degrees, but rejects outright esoteric interpretations, which I find somewhat disappointing. 😒 In any case,
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A new Video! This video is another extract from the excellent History of Royal Arch Masonry by Everett R. Turnbull & Ray V. Denslow. It is the first of a series of three giving the background to the three principals of the Holy Royal Arch.
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A new Video! A bit of a rarity this week. A little glimpse into the world of every Mason’s favourite artificer in Metals. This short presentation was written by George L. Miller. It is undated, but appears to be from the first half of the twentieth century. Casual and passing references to slavery may cause
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A new Video! Some Notes on the History and Symbolism of the Royal Arch Degree was written by Harold V. B. Voorhis and published in THE ROYAL ARCH MASON – Winter 1964. It is a serious of linked reflections on the origin and meaning of the HRA ritual in all of its various incarnations, both
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A new Video! The Kirkwall Scroll. Within the walls of Lodge Kirkwall Kilwinning No. 382 in the Orkney Isles resides a Masonic treasure that has been the object of study and scrutiny for over 100 years. What Is the Kirkwall Scroll, and what mysteries does it conceal?
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