Remember that in the 32nd degree, you vowed to serve as a true soldier who seeks truth and knowledge, demands freedom of voice, vote, and opinion for all people, combats spiritual tyranny with reason and truth, encourages men to be selfreliant and independent, and performs zealously his duties to god, his country. Duncans ritual is careful to note known variations where they exist. At one point the candidate was told to kiss the book of their religion and, represented the other candidates he leaned forward and did so. Consistory, 31 32 presiding officer master of kadosh. It can be the bible, quran, or other religious book based on the members belief. However, the prince hall ritual is not a slavish copy of mcclenachans revision. A 32nd degree mason witnesses other masons at varying degrees from 4 to 32. Huge catalog of 32nd degree masonic rings at the best prices. Master mason in the reception of the 32nd degree see below, the following description of the three craft degrees is given. Not some quotes from an antimason book, but significant parts of the actual ritual book. A book such as this would have been unheard of 200. The degree explains the origins of the substitute word found in the master mason degree, the recovery of the ineffable word, and its concealment within the royal arch word. In fact, in my own experiences i have seen that the secret masonic ritual can vary considerably from one night to the next in the same lodge. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5.
The rituals of the freemasons contain masonic secrets. The 3rd degree, the master mason, is the most important degree in freemasonry, and any other degrees are considered simply extensions of being a master mason. Telltale phrases identify mcclenachans 1880 revision as the underlying text. The first three degrees of masonry are conferred in the local lodge, or blue. The mason takes the fellow mason by the right hand as in an ordinary hand shake, and presses the top of his thumb hard on the second knuckle, the fellow mason presses his thumb against the same knuckle of the first mason s hand. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide scottish rite store. Whitleys special connection to masonry arises out of his. Not some quotes from an anti mason book, but significant parts of the actual ritual book. Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice. Originally posted by mrnecros i have posted a quite clear description of the 32nd degree as presented in the book of ancient accepted scottish rite freemasonry 1884 and anyone who can read english will see it is as claimed. It will be explained to thee when thou shalt become entitled to the explanation. Nov 21, 20 yes, the 32nd degree seekers of the royal secret of freemasonry offer incense to the serpent god, serpenta manyu.
It is also a handbook for degree initiation, as it details them all up to the 33rd degree, which was invented by pike himself, some say in order to have a higher degree than the president, who ceremoniously receives the 32nd degree if elected. It is important to note that the 3 rd degree is the highest degree and the additional ones are optional and extra. The entire 32nd degree scottish rite ritual can be found online, in books, etc. The curriculum is centered around the scottish rite degrees, history, and organization. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry commonly known as simply the scottish rite or, in england and australia, as the rose croix although this is only one of its degrees, is one of several rites of freemasonry. It has been abbreviated, it occasionally paraphrases, and it introduces an optional interpolation. A blue lodge is a lodge of freemasons that confers the first three degrees. There are plenty of others, and there have been since about 1820. Whitley strieber calls the royal arch of enoch one of the deepest, most revealing and most intelligent books about masonry that i have ever read. The motto of the degree is spes mea in deo est meaning my hope is in god. Yes, the 32nd degree seekers of the royal secret of freemasonry offer incense to the serpent god, serpenta manyu. My copy was published by macoy in 1914 as a reprint, but macoy has ceased publishing it since that time.
Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. The only place i have ever seen this term is in obituaries when family members will write that their father or grandfather was a 32nd degre. The scottish rite appears in a major role in dan browns novel, the lost symbol. The impact of masonic ritual, philosophy, and symbolism. Scottish rite freemasonry continues these degrees, from 4 to 32. At one point the candidate was told to kiss the book of your religion and, representing us all, he leaned forward and did so. From these command is exercised by the masons of the 33rd degree and of the supreme council under the sovereign grand commander at the point within the circle. Scottish rite is one of the appendant bodies of freemasonry that a master mason may join for further exposure to the principles of freemasonry. Iama 32 degree mason willing to say things i should not. A freemasons 33rd degree initiation excerpt from jim shaws book. During the initiation he was led around the stage, conducted by two men with swords, as the degree was performed for us. In 1857 pike completed his first revision of the 432 ritual, and printed 100.
The 2nd degree teaches the necessity and holiness of labor, and consequently of knowledge. The 1st degree shows you man, such as nature has made him, with no other resources than his physical strength. The ritual of 1950 is anothei reprint of the ritual of 1916, with a few minor changes. The bulk of masonic ritual consists of degree ceremonies. Most masons do not get their masonic rings until they reach freemasonrys third degree. These degrees are performed as a play during a reunion initiation. After initiation he may manifest faithfully the social virtues in order to receive. The mason takes the fellow mason by the right hand as in an ordinary hand shake, and presses the top of his thumb hard on the second knuckle, the fellow mason presses his thumb against the same knuckle of the first masons hand.
The formation of the first grand lodge of england in 1717 specified that the lodges were to confer only the degrees of entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and master mason, all other degrees being considered spurious. But the key to the importance of this 32nd degree, is its. This august 9, 76 entry in letter book h of the city of london. A 32nd degree freemason, at personal risk, copied the source documents for me. But, as any mason who has traveled and attended lodge in another state or country can attest, the ritual varies from one to another. Each degree is a level that provides a moral lesson to the member. This book is the property of the supreme council of sov. Yes, prince hall freemasonry has both, york and scottish rite 3.
As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. Apr 06, 2012 ritual book 33rd degree scottish rite freemasonry. The motto of the jesuits is the same motto as the 32nd. The degrees are dramatic presentations of masonic history, morality, and. Some time later, in a separate ceremony, they will be passed to the degree of fellowcraft. The motto of the jesuits is the same motto as the 32nd degree. These higher degree numbers should not be considered higher ranks. Most masons are told it does not exist, the book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. This book is the property of the supreme council of sovereign grand inspectors general of the thirtythird and last degree of the ancient accepted scottish rite of freemasonry for the northern masonic jurisdiction of the united states of america.
A brief history of freemasonry and the origins of the scottish rite 75. The deadly deception of freemasonry is exposed in this comprehensive book that tells the story of jim shaw, who was a 33rd degree mason, knight commander of the court of honor, past worshipful master of the blue lodge, and past master of all scottish rite bodies. The ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a lodge of master masons is nearly the same as in the entered apprentice. Shop 32nd degree masonic rings available for sale today on the internet. Completing one degree or level advances a mason to the next. The earliest available ritual of this degree is in the manu script rituals of the. The completion of the master mason degree and the summit of the original degrees of the blue lodge as practiced in the antients lodges of england before 1820.
Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons. The lesson is designed to help better the member as a person and as a mason. Some time later, in a separate ceremony, they will be passed to the degree of fellowcraft, and finally they will be raised to the degree of master mason. In other words, a 32nd degree scottish rite freemason is no more in the know than any cowan nonmason. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry the northern masonic jurisdiction in the united states often omits the and, while the english constitution in the united kingdom omits the scottish, commonly known as simply the scottish rite or, in england and australia, as the rose croix although this is only one of its degrees, is one of several rites of freemasonry. The approved text was published as the book of the thirtythird degree a. Rite degrees from the 4th to 32nd, circa 1815, are courtesy of the supreme council of the. Upon the altar were four holy books the bible, the koran, the book of the law and the hindu scriptures. Ritual book 33rd degree scottish rite freemasonry youtube. May 17, 2004 mcclenachans book does not consist of the current ritual, but rather of ritual work translated fom the french, including the symbolism and battery of each degree. The new introductory pages include historical notes on the development of the ritual of the thirtysecond degree. Maine masonic text book for use of lodges originally drummonds monitor sixteenth edition copyrighted 1923 maine printing exchange, inc. On the right and left of most masonic pins are straight lines standing for john the baptist and john the evangelist. First, in response to your question, there is no such term in freemasonry as a 32nd degree master mason.
Notably, he published a book called morals and dogma of the ancient and. The seeker of the royal secret of freemasonry in the 32nd degree ritual is told. The offerings in the pages of this book are examples of time. Secret masonic handshakes, passwords, signs and grips for the. Free mason ring scottish rite 32nd degree eagles masonic rings. In the united states, the scottish rite presents its ritual ceremonies in an auditorium to multiple candidates. So once a cowan has read that ritual, heshe has just as much from which to draw as any 32nd degree scottish rite freemason. Annotated edition bonded leather, gilt edges, cloth markers albert pikes morals and dogma. At this point in the ritual, the instruction goes directly from the.
Installation of the worshipful master and officers of the lodge ritual 6. Duncans ritual is the best book on masonic secrets out there and you can still buy it on amazon. Where do the prince hall affiliation rituals come from. A rite is a progressive series of degrees conferred by various masonic. There are over a hundred illustrations, all reproduced here, which show important details of the rituals, including gestures and symbolic pictures. Sullivan iv explains how the royal arch of enoch, a high degree masonic ritual developed in france in the 1700s, has had a huge hidden influence on our world. All it means is that ive seen the allegorical degrees up to that point. From the first degree, and initiation, the mason is urged mightily to seek the light. Masonic rings for men bold thick ring scottish rite freemason ringmasonic ring 32nd degree scottish rite mason symbol logo with gold tone band 3. If you do some searches on the internet you will find some. Becoming a 32 mason, master of the royal secret, allows a mason all the rights and.
He must open it on the third degree, unless the business he the conferring of the first or second degree, as all other business must be. The royal arch of enoch, masonic ritual, philosophy. With this book in hand, i suggest you immediately enroll in the master craftsman program. Fourth an equilateral triangle enclosing a circle containing a point where the arms of the cross of st. All the business of a blue lodge a lodge of three degrees is done in the lodge while opened. What does it mean when someone is a 32nd degree master mason. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times.
Antique masonic book 1854 craftsman and freemasons guide by cornelius moore. Freemason 32nd degree sublime prince of the royal secret. Rob is a 32nd degree mason and has written the book, the royal arch of enoch. Pillars of wisdom the writings of albert pike revised edition. Secret masonic handshakes, passwords, signs and grips for. Sep 14, 2008 duncans ritual is the best book on masonic secrets out there and you can still buy it on amazon. How long does it take from initiation to become a master mason. During a masons first degree, he is instructed to kiss the bible now, at the 33rd degree, he has come full circle. The motto of the jesuits is the same motto as the 32nd degree of scottish rite masonry.
In this degree they are always given with the pommel of a sword or poignard. Worrell, 33rd degree is the highest degree you can obtain through the scottish rite body have to be selected, otherwise, 32nd degree is the highest, th degree is the highest degree you can obtain on through the york rite body. This book is an indispensable resource in understanding the degrees. At this point in the ritual, the instruction goes directly from the pass grip to the real grip. Scottish rite, nmj what is a 32 scottish rite freemason. Ceremony of conjugal recognition and presentation of the spouse to the brothers of the mason 11. The formation of the first grand lodge of england in 1717 specified that the lodges were to confer only the degrees of entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and master mason, all other degrees being considered.
The york rite, or more correctly, the american rite, is based on the early remnants of craft masonry that were practiced in the early 1700s. Mar 07, 2005 it is also a handbook for degree initiation, as it details them all up to the 33rd degree, which was invented by pike himself, some say in order to have a higher degree than the president, who ceremoniously receives the 32nd degree if elected. This book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. Being made a 32nd degree mason is nothing more than a master mason paying a fee to the. Royal secret of scottish rite freemasonry 32nd degree. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. A masonic memorial service is one of the three major vehicles whereby the nonmasonic public witnesses a favorable and lasting impression of the principles promoted within the temple walls. Jun, 2015 rob is a 32nd degree mason and has written the book, the royal arch of enoch. I know this is counterintuitive, but all 3 rd degree masons have attained the highest degree of masonry. Shop 32nd degree masonic rings for sale here on the internet. When no longer needed for the exemplification of the degree, it must be returned to the secretary.