Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide
by Arturo de Hoyos, 33°
- 3rd edition, by Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand Archivist and Grand Historian; Foreword by Ronald A. Seale, 33, Sovereign Grand Commander.
- A comprehensive guidebook to the Revised Standard Pike Ritual, the official ritual of the Supreme Council, this work contains more material than Albert Pikes several "Liturgies," as well as the complete texts of his "Legendas" and "Readings"-in one handy volume!
- Subjects include: Introductory material for new members, Albert Pikes views on the nature and purposes of Freemasonry and the Scottish Rite in particular.
- A brief history of Blue Lodge Freemasonry and the development of its rituals. (Includes a copy of the earliest-known Masonic ritual; the legend of the raising of Noah (pre-Hiram Abif), and more.)
- The development of the Scottish Rite and the origins and its ritual.
- The structure of the Scottish Rite, its officers and their duties, a description of the four Scottish Rite Bodies, the Degrees and Honours.
- Members and officers regalia, rings, jewels, caps, etc.
- Hardbound with dust jacket (10 1/4" x 7 1/4"), profusely illustrated, indexed; 1105 pages.
- Much, much more... learn more at the link below:
A
Bridge to Light
by
Dr. Rex R. Hutchens, 33° G.C.
An introduction to the Scottish Rites Degrees and symbolism, this book is the most popular exposition available, by one of the Rites most articulate philosophers and writers.
The 4th Edition of this classic work includes the changes introduced with the adoption of the Revised Standard Pike Ritual; the official Ritual of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. Highly recommended by the Grand Archivist & Grand Historian.
Softbound version; illustrated. 343 pages.
Morals
and Dogma
by Albert Pike, 33°, SGC (1859-91)
- By Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, G.C., Grand Archivist and Grand Historian; Contributions and Glossary by Rex R. Hutchens, 33°, G.C., Past Grand Master; Foreword by Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander.
- A Masonic classic! The fundamental sourcebook of Scottish Rite philosophy--now available in a new, user-friendly, and scholarly edition!
- First published from 1872 to 1969, "Morals and Dogma" is one of the most insightful works ever prepared for Freemasonry. It is a collection of thirty-two essays which provide a rationale for the Scottish Rite degrees. It encompasses a study of Freemasonry, wise philosophy, ancient mysteries, mythology, ritual, and religion. It serves the useful purpose of putting Masonic morality and ethics within the context of the general society, and bids man to think large--to cast aside the petty concerns of everyday life and to improve ourselves.
- Hardbound (8" x 10") with decorative covers, printed in two colors; illustrated, indexed; 1116 pages.
Esoterika
Revised by Michael R. Poll
Edited by Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand Archivist and Grand Historian. Forward by Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander.
Contains the complete text of Albert Pikes never-before-published esoteric study of the symbols of Blue Lodge Degrees. Subjects include "The Compasses and the Square," "The Weapons and Blows of the Assassins," "The Three Grips," "The Substitute for the Masters Word," "The 47th Problem of Euclid," "The Truth," "Is the Cable-tow a Symbol?," "Corner Stones," "The Ladder of Jacob," "Tubal Cain," "Shibboleth," and "Solomon and Hiram."
In addition to the above, Ill. de Hoyos added five appendices: Parallels to the Symbolism of the Blue Degrees, A Letter Touching Masonic Symbolism, Pikes Dependence on Other Sources, The Faith of Albert Pike, and Four Valuable Exposs.
The latter section includes the complete texts of "A Masons Examination" (1723), "The Grand Mystery of Free Masons Discovered (1725), Samuel Prichards "Masonry Dissected" (1730), and "Jachin and Boaz" (1762). The editors critical notes help the reader follow Pikes dissertation and provide additional documentation. Copyright 2005. Published by the Scottish Rite Research Society.
Clothbound with gilded cover and decorative dust jacket; 501 pages; illustrated, with exhaustive index.
Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program
Available online or mail-in
The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman (SRMC) program is an exciting correspondence course designed and administered by staff at the House of the Temple in Washington, DC, under the guidance and leadership of the Supreme Council, 33°, of the A&A Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, USA.
All three courses are available as mail-in courses, and now Ritual & History and Symbolic Lodge are now offered online! Those three courses and a Group Studies program constitute the SRMC.
Robert's
Rules of Order
Revised by Michael R. Poll
Experienced
legislators, editors, civic leaders, business executives, and club officers
all pronounce Roberts Rules of Order the best parliamentary Guide in
the English language. Its amazing acceptance entitles it to the claim
of being the recognized authority in parliamentary law. Now, for the
first time, the most comprehensive, understandable, and logical guide
to smooth-running meetings has been revised for use in Masonic lodges
and appendant bodies.
This is a must
for every Masonic lodge officer.
Magnum Opus
by Albert Pike
By Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, G.C., Grand Archivist and Grand Historian. First-ever authorized reprint of Albert Pike’s first draft of the complete Scottish Rite rituals, from 4° Secret Master, through 32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret. In 1855 the Supreme Council appointed a committee of five persons to standardize the rituals of the Scottish Rite. At the time Pike was the only 32° member of the committee, yet he was the only one to complete his task. Working on the rituals for two years he had printed, at his own expense, 100 copies of the ritual, which Albert G. Mackey dubbed the “Magnum Opus” or Great Work. Although the work was never officially adopted, it was a major step forward, and the text served as the basis for subsequent revisions. This valuable work allows us to trace the development of Scottish Rite ritual and philosophy. The lectures, which follow each degree, became the foundation for Pike’s “Morals and Dogma.” This book influenced the development of the Scottish Rite’s rituals in almost every country of the world.
- The introduction includes a historical overview of the Scottish Rite’s ritual, and discuss the development from pre-1801 (John Mitchell’s rituals) through 1853 (Albert G. Mackey’s rituals).
- The introduction also discusses the condition of the early rituals, the early Scottish Rite in Louisiana, the Cerneau Grand Consistory/Council, the Supreme Council of Louisiana, the rival Grand Lodges and a new Consistory in New Orleans, the Concordat of 1855, the 1855 ritual committee, and more.
- Includes a complete facsimile of the original text, and a full plaintext decryption of the secret work.
- Illustrated
- Includes an index by S. Brent Morris, 33°, G.C.
- Hardbound (8 3/4" x 11 3/4") with decorative covers designed by Bro. Steven Adams, two-colored half title; 687 pages.
Freemasonry's Royal Secret
The Franken Manuscript
- Freemasonrys Royal Secret: The Jamaican Francken Manuscript of the High Degrees.
- By Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, G.C., Grand Archivist and Grand Historian; Introduction co-authored with Alain Bernheim, 33°.
- What was high degree Masonry like before the Scottish Rite? For the first time ever, the actual rituals of the parent of the Scottish Rite are available for study from a rare manuscript!
- Created by Stephen Morin in the 1760s, this 25-degree system used many of the most popular and important degrees of the time. By 1764 the high degrees were established in New Orleans, and in 1767 Henry Andrew Francken brought the system to Albany, New York. It was finally absorbed into the Scottish Rite in 1801.
- This extremely interesting work includes the full and complete rituals of the system, from 4 Secret Master, to 25 Prince of the Royal Secret. Also included are the detached degrees of Select Master of 27, Knight of the Royal Arch, and Grand Master Ecose, which appeared at the back of the manuscript.
- Includes several facsimiles from the original manuscript.
- Hardbound (6 3/4" x 10") with decorative covers; illustrated; includes index. 317 pages.
The Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
- By Charles Sumner Lobingier, 33°, G.C.; Introduction by Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, G.C., Grand Archivist and Grand Historian.
- This extremely interesting and rare work is a type of pre-history of the Scottish Rite, and was published a year after Lobingier’s The Supreme Council, 33° appeared in 1931. The present work was somewhat controversial, because it attempts to explore the esoteric and philosophical undercurrents (including Kabbalah) which contributed to the formation of the Scottish Rite.
- Ill. Lobingier was Professor of Law at the University of Nebraska. He served as a Judge of the United States Court for China in Shanghai, a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, a lawyer for the Securities and Exchange Commission and a legal adviser to the U.S. Military government of Korea. He was elected to the Thirty-third Degree in 1913, and received the Grand Cross of Honour in 1925. He served as Deputy first for the Philippine Islands, and later for China.
- Includes a complete facsimile of the original edition, with reproductions of all the illustrations.
- Hardbound (7" x 1- 1/4"); illustrated; 166 pages
Secrets of the High Degrees of Freemasonry: The Allegorical Conversations
- By Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, G.C., Grand Archivist and Grand Historian; and S. Brent Morris, 33°, G.C., Managing Editor of the Scottish Rite Journal.
- This extremely interesting and rare work, translated from the original French edition published in parts between 1763 and 1766, was the first printed text of the catechisms of high degree Freemasonry, some of which later became part of the Scottish Rite. Originally prepared as an aid to Freemasons, by Brother Erasme Pincemaille, the work was quickly suppressed by Masonic authority, although a few copies survived.
- It presents early forms of thirteen of the most popular degrees and includes variations of rituals which migrated into other Masonic rites, orders, and systems.
- Contents include: Introduction; Translation Notes; Acknowledgements; Apprentices; Fellowcrafts; Masters; Perfect Masters; Irish Masters; English Masters; English Masters; Masters Elect of the Stranger; Masters Elect of the Fifteen; Illustrious Masters; Scots; Sublime Scots; Perfect English Masters.
- Includes a complete facsimile of the original edition, with a translation on facing pages! Also includes high quality reproductions of all the original woodcuts.
- Hardbound (7 1/2" x 5") with decorative cover; illustrated; includes new glossary and index. 276 pages.