In most states of the usa the second degree lecture is a sort of extended version of the story you would have been taught in the explanation of the tracing board. All our human thinking, whether it be in science, philosophy, or religion, rests for its validity upon faith in the kinship of man with god. The most detailed and authoritive text on the true meaning of the taylors masonic rituals. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected.
These lectures, or catechisms, are now rarely worked by masonic lodges although emulation lodge of improvement has never ceased to do so. Masonic lectures of the blue lodge free downloads and. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Foundations what are the foundations of masonic law. Lectures on mental science by digimediaapps, the principles of masonic law by digimediaapps, the masonic exchange benefitbar by benefitbarcom etc.
I had at that time some knowledge of the mysteries of the greeks, and in response to the toast of my health in the anteroom of the masonic hall, i gratefully recognized that. As the father of our masonic lectures, william preston saw masonry as a means to educate men in the liberal arts and sciences. Now it is with these statements, and statements such as these, that this paper is intended to. However, while many masons have relished the opportunity to memorize one of the lectures, many have avoided such an undertaking. We ask that due credit be given to the author of the short talk and that the brother who signs the short talk be the author. Insights and trends insights and trends masonic forum conducted to discuss freemasonry for the twentyfirst century. Take notes preferably somewhere other than in the book, because you will forget the corrections as soon as youre on your own.
I now present to you the working tools of an entered apprentice freemason. Emulation lectures of the three degrees lewis masonic digital. From your flair i guess youre used to emulation ritual. In order to keep unreveled the secrets of freemasonry, these rituals can only be read by the possessors of the degree. The freemasons treasury, 52 short lectures on the theory and practice of symbolic masonry author.
The grand lodge of british columbia and yukon ancient free and accepted masons website contains philosophy, symbolism and history textfiles, printquality graphics, biographies, international links and local information. This book sets out to provide as accurate as possible a description of emulation working that is the most popular craft ritual under the english constitution. Click here to visit our website for digital downloads. The perfect gift for the newly made mason, providing him with an authoritive grounding in masonic symbolism and practice and everything he needs for his next degree. The ritual file is protected by a password which is the word of the degree. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with questions prepared by.
The lecture of the first degree is divided into seven sections, and each section is subdivided into three clauses. The lecture of this degree is divided into seven sections, and throughout the whole. The principal contents of this book are the official emulation lectures on the. It establishes the criteria which these two authors established to define the individual landmarks of the fraternity. Lewis masonic emulation lectures of the three degrees.
Click download or read online button to get emulation ritual book now. Emulation ritual 123 emulation working emulation lectures 123 emulation working scottish ritual 123. The development of masonic ritual its great to see my old friend ben hoff still taking to the lectern to help others advance in masonic knowledge. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic. The mode of masonic instruction is the catechetical, or, in more familiar terms, by question. Lodge under dispensation what does the term lodge under dispensation mean. Emulation lectures of the three degrees lewis masonic.
The lecture of this degree is divided into seven sections, and, throughout the whole, virtue is depicted in its most beautiful colours. The aim of the lodge is to preserve masonic ritual as closely as is possible to that which was formally accepted by the newly formed united grand lodge of. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of interesting books for masonic readers and researchers. They are offered here free, as a tool to masonic presenters.
We need to focus on what words are being used to convey the meaning to ensure that we are walking away with the most indepth understanding we can. Emulation ritual download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Emulation lodge of improvement is a lodge of instruction which first met on 2 october 1823, and is held under the sanction of lodge of unions no. This paper reexamines the landmarks specified by mackey and pound. The lodge, which was founded in 2010, meets in continue reading posted in history of freemasonry, masonic lodge visits, masonic talks and lectures tagged dr. Now, it is with these statements, and with statements such. Viewdownload word doc viewdownload pdf doc it is recommended that the file be downloaded for off line study. The lectures of the three degrees in craft masonry. During the second half of the 19th century, the lectures gradually ceased to be used regularly in english lodges. As the father of our masonic lectures, william preston saw freemasonry as a. This book contains the complete ceremony of the entered apprentice degree, the official emulation lectures explaining the symbolism of the first degree some.
It restricts admission to master masons in good standing. Full text of the lectures of the three degrees in craft masonry. These are various sets of lecture slides to be used in degree work. Most of the ideas are original but some were willingly contributed by others. The lecture of the first degree of freemasonry introductory address brethren, masonry. Lectures of the three degrees in craft masonry wikipedia. Emulation lodge began its oneandahalf centuries of working masonic ritual with the lectures of the three degrees and not with the degree ceremonies themselves. Masonic organizations are invited to reproduce, extract, copy or reprint the contents of this book. It is intended as a supplement to the emulation ritual book lewis masonic. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain. The mississippi lodge of research dcxl nor the grand lodge of mississippi, f.
What are some of the regulations that relate to such a lodge. The principal contents of this book are the official emulation lectures on the three degrees of craft freemasonry. It also incorporates aspects that take place earlier in the emulation ritual. Free masonic lectures to download at shareware junction. I had the pleasure to give a talk on 300 years of freemasonry at the welsh installed masters lodge no. Emulation ritual th edition pocket lewis masonic digital. Provincial grand lodge of east lancashire the first degree. The five minute masonic short talks listed below are free to any brother to use in any masonic lodge. Ben served as master of our research lodge a decade. Seeking more light in masonry what does it mean to seek more light in masonry. Lectures on the entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master mason degrees by keith f. The founding of the masonic district of british burma the british took freemasonry to british india in 1730 when officers of the east india company held their meetings in fort william in calcutta.
Charity lectures at your lodge or chapter mike is a very popular masonic lecturer, who delivers up to one hundred talks per year in lodges, chapters and other masonic orders. Start studying masonic fellowcraft middle chamber lecture part 1. There is a lot to learn in the second section lecture of the fellow craft degree, if we just take the time to contemplate on it. Ragon quoted in oliver, lecture 46 says, the holy scriptures tacitly disprove them i. South dakota lodge of masonic research, masonic papers, volume 4 2002, pages 25 37. South dakota lodge of masonic research, masonic papers, volume 4. The lecture of this degree is divided into seven sections, and, throughout the whole, virtue.
The principal contents of this book are the official emulation. The cost of a talk is a donation to a charity of his choice. Fellow craft degree staircase lecture operative and. Lodge powerpoint presentations masons of minnesota. Emulation working, though he frequently notices variations, both in other english. Please click on text to register for the annual communication of the acgl in bad kissingen on friday, april 24th and saturday, april 25th, 2020. Included in this section are 16 masonic powerpoint presentations with attached speakers notes. They cover rituals and symbolism associated with the three degrees of craft freemasonry in question and answer form. Having described all the ceremonies and forms appertaining to the opening of a lodge of entered apprentice masons, setting them to work, initiating a candidate, and closing the lodge, i will now proceed too give the lecture on this degree. It is intended as a supplement to the emulation ritual book lewis masonic and in part as a commentary on it. These lectures deal with the description of the ritual of those degrees along with their moral. Editorial note this electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. The most detailed and authoritative text on the true meaning of the masonic rituals. The lectures of the three degrees in craft masonry is a series of manuals on freemasonry that are arranged in the form of catechisms to be memorized.
Ebook emulation ritual as pdf download portable document. Masonic talks the committee on masonic education and publications has developed masonic talks which can be used. They are in word format some are in pdf, therefore readable by any system. Taylors lectures in sections pdf edition lewis masonic. Thats no accident that path is easily visualized, and makes a good example of how to learn ritual, which is probably why it is the. He has delivered his lectures across the globe from new york to budapest. The 24inch gauge is to measure our work, the common gavel to knock off all superfluous knobs and excrescences, and the chisel to further smooth and prepare the stone and render it fit for the hands of the. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with. The freemasons treasury, 52 short lectures on the theory. Section one the mode of masonic instruction is the catechetical, or, in more. The principal contents of this book are the official taylors lectures on the three degrees of craft freemasonry.