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An examination of the origin of the letter G and the Blazing Star in Masonic ritual and its significance then and to the Freemason today.
A paper by Bro. Prof. Dr. U. Gauthamadas, Grand Lodge of India.

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History of the Royal Arch in England: although a Lodge name is given in addition to that of the Chapter, the 'Lodge of Restauration' never existed. The 'Restauration Chapter' was so named in 1795, when it was revived by Grand Chapter.
A research paper by RW Bro. Yasha Beresiner LL.B., PM Quatuor Coronati Lodge 2076, United Grand Lodge of England.

The Author has often wondered at parts of our ritual which have no ready explanation, nor any forthcoming, and which are routinely committed to memory and recited when called upon to do so. One such is "The Perfect Points of Entrance" that demonstrate proof of being a Freemason. So he decided to explore how and when this was included in the ritual.
A paper by Bro. Prof. Dr. U. Gauthamadas, Grand Lodge of India.

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PS Review of Freemasonry presents the Special Project 2012 GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF TURKEY The Centenary Celebrations 1909-2009
Freemasonry and Brotherhood First International Masonology Simposium 23 October 2009, Ankara SELECTED PAPERS

In the second half of the 20th Century disciplines like philosophy, sociology, law, psychology and political science have included Freemasonry in their areas of research. Although this happened in distinct aspects, it has become a field of attraction in many universities where research centers have been established to inspect this discipline all over the world. Consequently, the term “Masonology” has been proposed with a meaning of “researching Masonic history by scientific methods”, today, it has turned into “researching Masonry, with all its aspects, by scientific methods”. The purpose here is not to prove that Freemasonry is a science but the concept of Freemasonry is being inspected by many Mason or non-Mason scholars using scientific methods.
MW Bro M. Remzi Sanver, Grand Master of the Masons of Turkey

This paper advances a new light on the arrival of Freemasonry to China. Normally that event is explained by the arrival of the British to the Chinese East Coast and by the outcome of the two Opium Wars. The author explores an alternative path of the Masonic entrance in China by looking to Macau and to the documented arrival of a ship of the Swedish Company of Eastern India Islands transporting Freemasons with a charter, given by the Grand Royal Lodge of Sweden to held Masonic meetings in any port they board.
A paper by W Bro A.M.A. Gonçalves 30°, Luz do Oriente #80 Lodge, Grand Legal Lodge of Portugal.

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This address was delivered on 26 May 2011 in Sheffield before the members of the Manchester Association for Masonic Research. Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, London, awarded Alain Bernheim the Norman Spencer Prize twice (1986 and 1993) and he is presently a full member and an Officer of the Lodge. The Scottish Rite Research Society (SRRS) awarded Ill. Alain Bernheim, 33° the Albert Gallatin Mackey Award "for Lifetime Achievement", a distinction which was awarded five times only since the SRRS was founded and never before to a non-American Brother.

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It is a little known fact that during Apartheid in South Africa there was only one organization permitted to fraternize or socialize with Colored people. This organization was Freemasonry.

This paper by Bro. Desmond Lemmon-Warde, Grand Lodge of South Africa, also includes historical documentation.

A paper by W Bro Harvey Lovewell, Lodge Millaa Millaa #351, United Grand Lodge of Queensland, AU. In this short paper the author has tried to show the interrelationship that exists between freemasonry and geometry, the relationship of the Golden section, Golden mean, or Golden proportion to geometry and masonry.

An inquiry into the designation of the Saints John as Patron Saints of Freemasonry by W.Bro. Harvey L. Ward Jr. PM, Schafer Lodge No. 350, Grand Lodge of Florida, Usa

by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio. This paper examines the esoteric symbolism of the Masonic Ladder and will develop the thesis that the Masonic Ladder's esoteric meaning derives from an ancient concept dealing with the hierarchal ordering of the universe known as the Great Chain of Being.

The life, works and Masonic initiation of Mozart. With a short history of the Austrian Freemasonry at the time of Mozart. A paper by W.Bro. Martin I.McGregor, PM of the Research Lodge of Southland No.415, Freemasons New Zealand.

Through the three degrees of the Blue lodge the candidate has been exposed to Masonic teachings and symbols, taken upon himself solemn obligations, laid to rest his former profane self and set upon a new, more spiritual life. A Personal Transformation through Masonic Ritual. A paper by W.Bro. Ronald J. Watkins PM, Wayfarers Lodge #50, Grand Lodge of Arizona.

The Art of Memory in Freemasonry. Why is memory so important to Freemasons? An interpretive aspect of the art of memory. In this brief paper, the author sketches out three interrelated areas in which memory may - whether consciously or inadvertently - be of significance to Freemasons. A short essay by W.Bro. J. Scott Kenney, Burns Lodge No.10, Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, Canada.

The history of the evolution of our Craft supports my argument that many of the Biblical passages in the ritual actually dates from the time around the Enlightenment period to suggest in a subtle way the need to intellectually break free from the stranglehold the Church has on the mind of the time, thus freeing the minds and brought about the flourishing of science and technology that we see today. A paper by W.Bro. Ronald Paul Ng, Lodge of St. George No. 1152, United Grand Lodge of England.

The most outstanding and manifest features of King Solomon's Temple are the two stalwart pillars of Boaz and Jachin. As our lodges are a representation of King Solomon's Temple, what is the meaning of the two pillars? A paper by W Bro William M Larson 33, Portland Lodge #55, Grand Lodge of Oregon.

No Atheist May Be Made a Freemason. This paper illustrates exactly why Freemasonry does not allow atheists to join the Fraternity. There is a universal Masonic requirement of belief in Deity, which is followed by all regular Grand Lodges of the world. A paper by Bro. Joshua L. Rubin, 32, winner of the Pythagoras Lodge of Research Award for Excellence in Masonic Research.

The hidden meaning of this Masonic symbol. The figure representing this symbol contained not only a point within a circle, but also two straight vertical lines touching the sides of the circle. It was explained during the ensuing lecture that these lines represented the two Holy Saints John, namely John the Baptist, and John the Evangelist. This struck me as peculiar to say the least, and I have been trying to figure out this peculiarity ever since..... A paper by Bro William Steve Burkle KT, 32

This essay attempts to project the symbolism of Freemasonry through the vivid imagery of the Upanishads. This paper was awarded the second prize in the annual essay competition conducted by the Grand Lodge of India.

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Opening Ode

Hail! Eternal! by whose aid
All created things were made; 
Heaven and earth Thy vast design; 
Hear us, Architect Divine!

May our work begun in Thee, 
Ever blest with order be; 
And may we when labours cease, 
Part in harmony and peace.

By Thy Glorious Majesty-  
By the trust we place in Thee-
By the badge and mystic sign-
Hear us! Architect Divine!

So mote it be

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Are Freemasonry and Islam compatible? A paper by W.Bro. Shaikh Hatim Fidahussein Nakhoda PM, Research Lodge St. Michael No. 2933, Singapore, District Grand Lodge of the Eastern Archipelego, UGLE.
....Islam has been much in the limelight these days. I have been diligent in attending to my duties as both, a Mason and a Muslim and have come to realise that Islam and Masonry are indeed compatible. Freemasonry may even be considered complementary to Islam as its principles only go to reinforce a Muslim brother’s own faith; contrary to the misconceptions widely held among my Muslim brethren from various sects. The distrust perhaps arises from the fact that masonic symbols are derived from segments of the Old Testament such as the Temple of King Solomon, which gives the uninstructed world the erroneous impression that masons are Zionists...

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This paper supports that esotericism is a legitimate element of the Freemasonry and exists by design, and that Freemasonry is the inheritor of a great wealth of secret knowledge which has been encoded in our rituals, symbols, and traditions. It argues that many Blue Lodges are not equipped to Mentor the new Mason who expresses esoteric interests in the Craft. This paper also presents a description of what constitutes Esoteric Masonic practice, identifies reading materials (a topical list) for esoteric study, and provides a suggested curriculum (linked to the topical reading lists)which provides the new Esoteric Mason with a thorough course of study.

Alchemical symbolism of the Double-Headed Eagle, one of the most prevalent emblems of the Scottish Rite Freemasonry. A paper by Bro. Gregory H. Peters 32, Burlingame Lodge No. 400, Grand Lodge of California, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite in the Valley of Burlingame. A look at the historical usage of the Double-Headed Eagle and an examination of the underlying Alchemical and Hermetic symbolism.

The title of this paper does not imply that mysticism is confined in Freemasonry to the Royal Arch alone, and that there is none in the Craft degrees. On the contrary, as the First Principal informs the newly exalted Royal Arch candidate, the degree he has just taken is but a completion of the Third degree in Craft Masonry, thus inferring that the Royal Arch is an integral part of Craft Masonry and, therefore, the conclusion of the latter’s mystical teaching.

Craft in Spirit Quarterly Column. Julian Rees is the PS Review of Freemasonry Columnist

Three challenging similarities: an exploration of Monastic and Masonic Orders by Bro. Karel Musch, Middelpunt Lodge 280, Grand East of The Netherlands

Survey of Alchemical Symbols in the Lodge of Perfection of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. By W Bro Russell R. Boedeker, 32.

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dated beginnings of the 1st century A.D.
Altar of Lucius Alfius Statius. Funerary Monument.

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