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Hermetic Symbolism in a Masonic Engraving
A description of a copperplate engraving found in the archives of a masonic lodge in Bamberg in Germany. The plate is rich in symbolism. Examines how hermetic ideas were woven into the complex symbolism of late 18th century Masonry in England.
http://www.levity.com/alchemy/bamberg.html
Language of the Heart
A Masonic essay by Carl H. Claudy.
http://www.edmond-mason.org/education/3-29...
Symbolism of the Lambskin Apron
Masonic Essay discussing the apron worn as the "Badge of A Mason".
http://salem289.tripod.com/lamb.htm
Mozart's Other Masonic Opera
An essay by Roger Firestone offering a Masonic interpretation of The Abduction From the Seraglio.
http://www.edmond-mason.org/education/Moza...
Obelisks, and the New York Obelisk
An article discussing the symbolism of oblisks, published in "Catholic World" magazine in March, 1881. Viewed through the "Making of America" archive.
http://moa.umdl.umich.edu/cgi/sgml/moa-idx...
The Seven Liberal Arts
Based on the types of studies that were pursued in the Classical world, the Seven Liberal Arts became codified in late antiquity by such writers as Varro and Martianus Capella.
http://cosmopolis.com/villa/liberal-arts.h...
Freemasonry: The Legacy of the Ancient Egyptians
A discussion of Egyptian symbolism manifested in the design of The Port Adelaide Masonic Centre in South Australia, that is built in the form of an Ancient Egyptian Temple.
http://ancientegypt.hypermart.net/freemaso...
The Opening of the Lodge
A Masonic essay that follows an imaginary Candidate through the Craft Degrees, opening the Lodge in each degree, taking selected symbols and making inquiry as to their meaning and implications.
http://salem289.tripod.com/opening.htm
Unveiling of the Royal Arch Standards
Masonic essay.
http://www.phaohio.org/chwmrs/urasweb.html
The Symbolism of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert Gallatin
The complete text of a classic work on Masonic Symbolism. Presented as scanned images of individual pages through the "Making of America" archive.
http://moa.umdl.umich.edu/cgi/sgml/moa-idx...
Our Ancient Friend and Brother, the Great Pythagoras
An essay discussing the role of Pythagoras in the ancient Masonic and Hermetic mysteries.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2092/paper...
Lucky Number Seven
An essay discussing the symbolism of the number seven.
http://www.luckymojo.com/number7.html
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2006