PS Review of Freemasonry

Freemasonry | Euclid on the Square

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:54:32 GMT

We hear a lot about the mysteries of ancient operative stonemasons. Did they really have any that we can prove?
A Paper by Bro. Craig Gavin, UGLE.

Mackey's Encyclopedia of Freemasonry

Fri, 23 May 2008 06:45:45 GMT

We added pages 331 to 358 that were missing. Now the two volumes with images of such a basic Masonic Encyclopaedia are fully readable free online.

Freemasonry and the Occult Revival

Mon, 19 May 2008 07:30:06 GMT

Nineteen Freemasons and the Occult Revival of the Late 19th Century
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.

Two great Albert Pike's Speeches

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:49:03 GMT

1) St.John's Address - A Rediscovered Speech, June 24, 1857
2) Address before the Grand Consistory of Louisiana, April 29, 1857.

Masonic Society By-Laws

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:46:28 GMT

The Masonic Society is organized exclusively as a center of union for Freemasons who desire to study and promote the mystic art, its history, philosophy, rites, customs, and practices....

Freemasonry’s Timeless Role

Tue, 06 May 2008 06:59:52 GMT

Understanding Manhood In America - Freemasonry’s Timeless Role by Robert G. Davis 33° first published on Heredom, the Transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society.

Sir Robert Moray, the Civil War Years

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:57:54 GMT

by W. Bro. Jack Buta 32, MPS, PM Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge #29, Arizona Grand Lodge, USA
This article traces the steps of Robert Moray during the years before the Restoration. The most accurate description of Moray's early years and Moray's admission into Freemasonry document.

Plato's Republic and the Masonic Ritual

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:36:04 GMT

The Influence of Plato's Republic on Freemasonry and Masonic Ritual.
The new on-line book by V.W. Bro. Stephen Michalak, Deputy Grand Lecturer, Grand Lodge of South Australia and N.T.
Plato’s philosophy is at the core of modern Freemasonry. There are many themes that are adopted in Emulation Ritual from Plato’s writings. The Author provides evidence of these correspondences.

The Royal Order of Scotland

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:59:49 GMT

The Order of Kilwinning or Scotch Heredom, The Present Royal Order of Scotland. A research paper by Alain Bernheim 33° first published on Heredom, the Transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society.

Seeking More Light - Special Project 2008

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:29:03 GMT

PS Review of Freemasonry meets the Scottish Rite Research Society
Ten selected papers plus two Albert Pike's great speeches first published on HEREDOM the Transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society.
Papers by Art de Hoyos, Brent Morris, Bernheim, MacNulty, Zeldis, Davis, Tresner and others.

The Mystery of the Royal Arch Word

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:15:30 GMT

A research paper by Arturo de Hoyos, 33° first published on Heredom, the Transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society.

Freemasonry - Monthly Poll

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:12:12 GMT

In Freemasonry attracting new members is not the issue; retaining members is the problem, expectations not met perhaps?
Yes
No, they leave cause they haven't time these days
No, other reasons
Vote

Geometric Properties of Masonic Symbols

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:39:56 GMT

A collection of articles which explore the geometric characteristics of Masonic Symbols and which examine Symbols of Freemasonry as geometric constructions.

The Pythagorean Theorem and the Masonic Spiral Stairway

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:23:04 GMT

Is This Ancient Mathematical Equation Encoded in the Masonic Allegory of the Spiral Stairway?
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.

Freemasonry, Revolutionary Thought and Simon Bolivar

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:40:09 GMT

True Believers: Freemasonry, Revolutionary Thought and the Rise of Simon Bolivar
by Bro. Francis J. Bell, Mozart Lodge No. 436, G.L. of Pennsylvania.
The advancement of Freemasonry's "revolutionary" ideals and the application of it's framework to the motivations of those involved in the liberation of the Spanish colonies in South America, most especially with the rise of Simon Bolivar.

Quarterly Newsletter Issue 1, 2008

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:27:26 GMT

PS Review of Freemasonry - Quarterly Newsletter Issue 1, 2008
Contents:
- 18 new research papers published online
- 10 new papers in Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
- List of 27 Masonic Books readable free online
- DVD/Books Reviews: 16 new books reviewed,1 new DVD reviewed
- The Candide's Column: March 2008
- Conferences, Events & Exhibitions
- Monthly Poll
- Masonic Educational Sites certified by PS Review of Freemasonry
- Masonic Free E-Cards
and much more.

The 47th Problem of Euclid - The Veil Lifted

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:06:37 GMT

by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
The 47th Problem of Euclid is enigmatic; while it is ostensibly a proof of a key principle of Geometry, its esoteric characteristics, not its mathematical properties are the source of its Masonic significance.

Masonic Catechisms and Exposures

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:33:40 GMT

by W.Bro. Alain Bernheim 33°
The early manuscript catechisms provide fairly reliable information about masonic ceremonies of their time.

DVD and Book Reviews

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:09:26 GMT

DVD: The Scottish Key. An Investigation into the Origins of Freemasonry.
Books: Hibiscus Masonic Review - Heredom, the Annual Transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society - The Canonbury Papers Vol.4 Seeking the Light, Freemasonry and Initiatic Traditions - Morals and Dogma for the 21st Century A modern interpretation of Pike's Greatest Work - Ars Quatuor Coronatorum Volume 119 The Transactions of Quatuor Coronati Lodge NO. 2076 and much more...

Masonic News, upcoming conferences and exibits

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:20:25 GMT

World Conference of Masonic Grand Lodges, Benjamin Franklin Exhibit at National Heritage Museum, G.L. of Massachusetts: Celebrating 275 Years of Brotherhood and much more...

Mozart and the Austrian Freemasons

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:20:16 GMT

by W.Bro. Martin I.McGregor, Master of the Research Lodge of Southland No.415, Grand Lodge of New Zealand.
Mozart's life, work and Masonic initiation, with a short history of the contemporary Austrian Freemasonry.

Is there a Masonic Mythology?

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:53:40 GMT

by RW Bro.Daniel Doron 33°, PM Gwill #82, Lodge of Research of the G.L. of the State of Israel.
The author consider the 'Old Charges' MSS as containing the traditions and regulations prevalent among the operative masons in their lodges.

Articles of Union between the two Grand Lodges of England

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:19:11 GMT

History of The United Grand Lodge of England, Masonic documents, the Articles of Union between the 'Moderns' and the 'Antients' - November 25, 1813.

The Song of the Labyrinth

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:22:22 GMT

by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
This paper undertakes an examination of the rhythmic properties of the Chartres Labyrinth and provides details of the analytical methods used for this examination.

The Comte de Grasse, a founder of AASR

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:45:58 GMT

The life and times of Alexandre François Auguste Comte de Grasse
A war hero, an exceptional Freemason, and one of the founders of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.
by W. Bro. Jack Buta 32, MPS, PM Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge #29, Arizona Grand Lodge, USA

Forgotten Freemasons

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:09:36 GMT

by W. Bro. Jack Buta 32, MPS, PM Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge #29, Arizona Grand Lodge, USA
From the records of the Masons Company of London concerning its 'accepted members' we find without doubt the earliest authentic evidence of 17th century Freemasonry in England.

The Politics of Grand Lodge Foreign Relations

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:26:32 GMT

by W. Bro. Jack Buta 32°, PM Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge #29, Arizona Grand Lodge, USA.
Whether or not a Grand Lodge is regular can be determined by investigation but recognition is a political issue that can change overnight. An extensive look at external relations of Grand Lodges and their politics.

Musings on the Geometric Properties of the Square and Compasses

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:03:34 GMT

by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio
The Square and Compasses as a purely geometric figure constructed within the three-by-three matrix of the Freemason's Magic Square.

Brother Mozart: after a quarter millenium

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:59:26 GMT

by W.Bro. Frank Galea
Commissioned by the Holy R.A Chapter, St John & ST Paul, 349 EC, it is a critical review of Bro W A Mozart's relationship with Freemasonry. Includes clarifications regarding myths which originated around his life.

Morality and Freemasonry

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:02:19 GMT

by W.Bro.Dr.K.Jyothindra Kumar, Worshipful Master (2007) of Lodge Ananthapadmanabha #280, Grand Lodge of India.
Morality said to be the essence of Freemasonry is discussed by the author from its very foundations through its evolution through the ages of civilisation to the contemporary view points of religion, law and sociobiology.

The Mysticism of the Royal Arch

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:13:02 GMT

by the late W. Bro. Lt.-Cdr. C. R. Manasseh, London Grand Rank - London Grand Chapter Rank
The Royal Arch is an integral part of Craft Masonry and the conclusion of the mystical teaching.

The Working Tools of Freemasonry in a Roman Altar

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:46:29 GMT

The Working Tools of Freemasonry in a Roman Altar dated beginnings of the 1st century A.D.
Altar of Lucius Alfius Statius. Funerary Monument.

Masonic Music for Lodge and Chapter

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:11:48 GMT

The Organist's Corner, section of PS Review of Freemasonry, where you listen masonic music forLodge and Chapter.

Nobly Born, the Knights Templar

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:45:15 GMT

An Illustrated History of the Knights Templar by Stephen Dafoe.
Read book-review by Bruno Gazzo, editor PS Review of FM and The Mason's Perspective, a Foreword by Robert L D Cooper, Curator of the G.L.of Scotland Museum and Library.

Freemasonry: a peculiar system of morality?

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:56:57 GMT

by Bro. Gerald Reilly
The Candide's Column - December 2007
In Mackey's Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry, we find: Freemasonry is not a system of morality and was never intended to be but is a fraternity of which the grand idea is work....

Origin of the Rosicrucians and of the Freemasons

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:58:27 GMT

HISTORICO-CRITICAL INQUIRY INTO THE ORIGIN OF THE ROSICRUCIANS AND THE FREE-MASONS
by Thomas De Quincey
In this essay De Quincey affirms that "Free-Masonry is neither more nor less than Rosicrucianism as modified by those who transplanted it to England".
Originally published in the London Magazine of January 1824