MORALS AND DOGMA by Albert Pike [1871]
This is Albert Pikes' 861 page volume of 'lectures' on the esoteric roots of Freemasonry, specifically the 32-degree Scottish Rite. Until 1964, this book was given to every Mason completing the 14th degree in the Southern jurisdiction of the US Scottish Rite Freemasons. Masonic lectures are standard oral presentations given during initiation to a new degree. Lectures provide background material for initiates and the discuss duties of the degree in general terms. They do not present details of the rituals, gestures, regalia, etc., for which one must consult other books on MASONRY.
Pike states right off that half of the text is copied from other works. Unfortunately none of these quotes are properly cited, and in most cases it is only a shift in style which allows us to identify a quote. There are also lapses of fact and logic. So it would be a mistake to use this work as an authoritative source without additional research and critical thinking. That said, Morals and Dogma is a huge, rambling treasure-house of esoteric data, particularly on the Kabalah and ancient Mystery religions. Whether you just browse these pages or study it from one end to the other, this is a must-read book for anyone looking for long-lost knowledge.
Links from the Victorian Lodge of Research No 218
Masonic research resources. Links to other Masonic Research sites.
Masonic research resources
Masonic research resources provided by the Grand Lodge of British Columbia Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
Hirams Oasis Masonic Files
- Over 4,000 masonic essays and articles stored as compressed (*.zip) files.
The Philalethes Society
'world's oldest and largest Masonic research society'
The Centre for Research into Freemasonry
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M&D is a great read, but something I am quickly coming to the conclusion of is that it is a companion to accompany the degrees, and without them to cross reference, it becomes like looking at one half of an open book.
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