Symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry, albert pikes. Two of englands greatest masonic scholars, robert f. Click to read more about symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry. See all books authored by albert pike, including morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry, and morals and dogma of the first three degrees of the ancient and accepted scottish rite freemasonry, and more on.
In it, he lamented the superficial explanations of his day about. Albert pike spent the latter part of his life immersing himself deeply in the study of the symbolism of the blue degrees. Albert pikes esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry. The symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry 2005, the scottish rite ritual monitor and guide 2007, enl. See more ideas about freemasonry, freemason and masonic lodge. Esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry by. A study in antimasonry oct 23, 1992 freemasonry in context. Albert pikes most popular book is morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite o. Albert pikes esoterika editor the scottish rite ritual. Albert pikes esoterika, symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry and the scottish rite monitor and guide used in our master craftsman program. Freemason books help freemasons acquire the light of knowledge that they seek. Symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry 1 copy. Symbolism of the three degrees by oliver day street. In the early part of the 18th century, freemasonry was, for many of its initiates, the teaching of the hermetic philosophy.
Albert pike books list of books by author albert pike. Symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry the other two being his first rewrite of the scottish rite rituals and, of course. Buy a cheap copy of esoterika the symbolism of the blue. I cannt find the free copy anywhere and i know that there are many hidden. Interesting, i like this video,but to bad it doesnt have audio. He was also a senior officer of the confederate states army who commanded the district of indian territory in the transmississippi theater of the american civil war. Albert pikes neverbeforepublished esoteric study of the symbols. Albert pike s neverbeforepublished esoteric study of the symbols. Overview of freemasonry prepared by wanda alger, september 20 to become a mason, the initiate goes through the lue lodge which is 3 separate degrees of advancement. Pikes book is comprised of his personal observations and interpretations of the three craft lodge degrees. There are many articles and books available in pdf from this site. The result of that study was what could arguably be considered his third magnum opus. One of the most levied charges against albert pike by his critics. Contains the complete text of albert pikes esoteric study of the symbols of blue lodge degrees.
Masonic symbols 101 a must you have to check out this gentlemans videos, they are truly informative. The author, editor, and translator of over twentyfive books on freemasonry, his past works include albert pikes esoterika. Levay, grand master, 2011 2012 introduction in his encylopedia of freemasonry brother albert g. Does anybody have an ebook copy of albert pikes esoterika. Albert pikes neverbeforepublished esoteric study of the symbols of blue lodge degrees, this is. Speth founding members of quatuor coronati lodge 2076 in london, the premiere research lodge informed pike that his symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry was also the most important work of the kind they had ever studied. Regarding the blue degrees, keep in mind pike spent the latter part of his life deeply in the study of their symbolism which resulted in what could arguably be considered his second magnum opus. Esoterika, on the other hand, is a thought provoking exploration of the first three blue lodge masonic degrees, and it deals with questions about symbolism, history and language. Pike never intended this book to be published and only two manuscript volumes were produced, one of which rests in the archives of. Does anyone please know of where i can get an online digital pdf copy of albert pikes esoterika. An interview about the occult, antimasonry and the.
The initial publication dates of several references remain to be determined. I can find virtually everything else by pike online except this. The following reading guide to albert pikes major scottish rite works is based on the accompanying analytical bibliography. The first degree is the entered apprentice where the initiate is entered. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download. Pikes esoterika published in spanish by gl of panama. He is uniquely qualified to speak on this fascinating subject. In one of his most vehement bursts of sarcasm, of which pike was a master when he deemed the occasion demanded, he refers to the blue lodge lectures in these words. Morals and dogma by albert pike lucifer, the light. Pike was a thorough and tireless researcher, and arturo del hoyos does an amazing job of filling the holes in pike s research, as well as reminding the reader that albert pike is not the omega of masonic research with the addition of new thoughts and. Books by albert pike author of morals and dogma of the. General albert pike, that great freemason and phi losopher, says that to translate the symbols of freemasonry into the trivial and commonplace is the blundering of mediocrity. Speth founding members of quatuor coronati lodge 2076 in london, the premiere research lodge informed pike that his symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry was the most important work of the kind they had ever studied. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
The blue lodge is the foundation of all freemasonry organizations. Esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry. Albert pike december 29, 1809 april 2, 1891 was an american author, poet, orator, jurist and prominent member of the freemasons. Morals and dogma by albert pike morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry, prepared for the supreme council of the thirty third degree for the southern jurisdiction of the united states. Albert pikes lecture on masonic symbolism and a second lecture on 1 copy. Symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry, albert pikes esoterika. The symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry, 2008, supreme council, 0970874944, 9780970874948, supreme council, thethirty three. Pike was a thorough and tireless researcher, and arturo del hoyos does an amazing job of filling the holes in pikes research, as well as reminding the reader that albert pike is not the omega of masonic research with the. Seale, 33, sovereign grand commander contains the complete text of albert pikes neverbeforepublished esoteric study of the symbols of blue lodge degrees. Albert pike has 125 books on goodreads with 5424 ratings. According to a facebook reader, the grand lodge of panama has recently commissioned a spanish language translation of albert pikes esoterika for their 100th anniversary. Pike had an incredible mind and a huge range of interests and accomplishments, and all of that is brought to bear as he explores the origins of ideas contained in the. History, ritual, controversy may 15, 2004 albert pikes esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry 2005 symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry.
Does anybody have an ebook copy of albert pike s esoterika. That there has been some blundering of this kind on the part of our monitor makers must be. Esoterika provides the most interesting, and plausible history and explanations to the minutae of blue lodge ritual that i have ever read. Albert pikes esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of.