Hermeticism and the Cult of Egypt: A Nexus of Ancient Wisdom
This introduction to the article “Cult of Egypt” aims to lay the groundwork for exploring the multifaceted phenomenon of Egyptomania, a term describing…
Hermeticism
A Guide for the New Esoteric Freemason
This paper presents a viewpoint which supports that esotericism is a legitimate element of the Craft 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
Double Headed Eagle
The double headed eagle, a symbol steeped in antiquity, stands as one of the Scottish Rite’s most venerable emblems, its lineage stretching back through…
On the Foundations and Legacy of Quatuor Coronati Lodge of Research
ON THE FOUNDATIONS AND LEGACY OF QUATUOR CORONATI LODGE OF RESEARCH. by Bro. Bob James Discovery Lodge of Research UGL of NSW & ACT, Australia …
Esoteric Freemasonry A Growing Trend
The body of Freemasonry is comprised of many types of individuals whose Masonic pursuits vary according to that individual’s personality and interests. Freemasonry has been very aptly been compared to a complex tapestry composed of many colourful overlapping individual threads which taken as a whole form a larger picture.
Esotericism of the Game of Chess Related to Freemasonry
Chess is an ancient game of skill and strategy played within the confines of strictly defined rules of play, within which the participants have the…
Esoteric Significance of the White Lambskin Apron
Perhaps the most universal symbol of Masonry, other than the Square & Compass or the seemingly all pervasive letter G, is that singular mark of distinction which every Entered Apprentice is first presented with –the white lambskin apron. Recognised around the globe as the distinguishing “badge” of the Mason, the lambskin apron is rich with symbolism and practical instruction for the speculative initiate of our Craft who is willing to seek more Light.
Rose-Cross, the Masonic Lineage
It is around 1755 in Germany that different groups called the Golden Cross, and the Rosy Cross appeared. At this time, none of these groups were real parts of Freemasonry.
It seems that these groups were not organized together and continued to be isolated from each other for some years after their creation. However, close contacts were initiated between these groups and Freemasons interested in esotericism
Correspondences: an online Journal for the Academic Study of Western Esotericism
Correspondences. An online Journal for the Academic Study of Western Esotericism. Call for papers. Deadline: feb. 28, 2013. About Correspondences seeks to…