THE ORIGINS OF FREEMASONRY.docx

"The Origin of Freemasonry and Knight Templar" is compiled by John Richardson Bennett. Published by Mason.ca, Published of the Ancient Craft. In 2020 Copyright by Entreacacias, SL [Publishing House]. This book has a note at the opening section of the Table of Contents; it says, "We can not understand the actual of a character or system without in some degree entering into its ideal." The book is divided into five chapters: 1. Freemasonry 2. Fraternity of Builders or Freemasons of Continental Europe 3. Degree of Freemasonry-Symbolic Degrees 4. Cryptic Degrees 5. Knight Templar

Choice Reviews Online

Preface Introduction English Freemasonry Before the Formation of Grand Lodge John Theophilus Desaguliers: Homo Masonicus Grand Lodge: The Inner Workings The Professional Nexus The Rise of the First Noble Grand Masters 'Through the Paths of Heavenly Science' Conclusion Appendices Abbreviations Electronic Reading & Research Selected Bibliography Index.

Journal of Religious History, Literature and Culture, 2019

Róbert Péter (ed.), British Freemasonry 1717–1813, 5 vols (London: Routledge, 2016) 2,396pp., £412.00, ISBN 9781848933774. In the age of mass-digitization of cultural heritage, the publication of this hardback five-volume source edition on British freemasonry must be regarded as a milestone achievement in itself, opening up to its readers the concepts, practices and discourses surrounding one of the most mystified fraternal orders in modern history. The source edition marks a peak of development during the last two decades which has witnessed a steep surge of interest in freemasonry and related fraternal organizations in a wide range of academic disciplines. Together with a Handbook of Freemasonry (Brill, 2014) and a Very Short Introduction (OUP, 2017) it is now possible to capitalise on this trend in scholarship through direct encounters with a careful selection of sources from the first century of modern British freemasonry, edited and commented by leading scholars in the area. From the first draft to the final printed outlet the realisation of the project took almost seven years. But for sure the content of the five thematically structured volumes – much of it transcribed and (re)printed for the first time – is designed to inform future generations of scholars, a much-appreciated counterpoint to the prevalent shorttermism of contemporary academia.

Short Masonic Lectures, 2020

A short essay on the importance of lectures, education and research on masonic topics in early Freemasonry (post 1717). Published under "The need for Masonic education, and the use of lectures" in my book "Short Masonic Lectures" available on Amazon,

Róbert Péter (general editor), Cécile Révauger (volume editor). Jan A. M. Snoek (volume editor), British Freemasonry, 1717-1813, 5 vols. (New York: Routledge, 2016), 2606 pages, 5967 editorial notes. volume 1: Institutions (C. Révauger) volume 2: Rituals I – English, Irish and Scottish Craft Rituals (J. A. M. Snoek) volume 3: Rituals II – Harodim Material and Higher Degrees (J. A. M. Snoek) volume 4: Debates (R. Péter) volume 5: Representations (R. Péter) More information about the edition is available at: https://www.routledge.com/British-Freemasonry-1717-1813/Peter- Revauger-Snoek/p/book/9781848933774 The attached copyright material was provided by the Routledge division of Taylor and Francis on 20 October, 2016.

The Scriblerian and the Kit-Cats, 2015

public lecture to article, 1904

Freemasonry traces its origins to the temple legend of Hiram-Abiff, which symbolizes the conflict between divine gifts and human achievement. The legend highlights the struggle between those who rely on divine wisdom and those who strive for knowledge through hard work and self-reliance. Freemasonry emphasizes the pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement, drawing inspiration from the figure of Hiram-Abiff as a symbol of human potential. Freemasonry initiation rituals, though symbolic, mirror occult processes from ancient Mysteries. These rituals, while seemingly absurd, evoke specific feelings in initiates, aligning with astral plane rhythms and maintaining a connection to higher worlds. Freemasonry, with its emphasis on symbolism and community, serves a purpose beyond mere socialization, fostering a deeper understanding of the universe and humanity’s place within it. Freemasonry, originally a trade organization for builders, evolved into a symbolic system for spiritual development. The rituals and oaths, though intense, were designed to influence the astral body and awaken intuitive understanding. As rationalism took hold, Freemasonry lost its original purpose, becoming a mere shadow of its former self.

Róbert Péter (ed), British Freemasonry, 1717-1813. Vol. 4. Debates (New York: Routledge, 2016) volume 1: Institutions (C. Révauger) volume 2: Rituals I – English, Irish and Scottish Craft Rituals (J. A. M. Snoek) volume 3: Rituals II – Harodim Material and Higher Degrees (J. A. M. Snoek) volume 4: Debates (R. Péter) volume 5: Representations (R. Péter) For a limited access to vol. 4 see https://books.google.hu/books?id=xLdCDQAAQBAJ&pg=PT84&dq=British+Freemasonry,+1717-1813+Debates+Church&hl=hu&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjY9Ye8moDQAhVJORoKHT0FCfoQ6AEIGjAA#v=onepage&q=British%20Freemasonry%2C%201717-1813%20Debates%20Church&f=false More information about the edition is available at: https://www.routledge.com/British-Freemasonry-1717-1813/Peter- Revauger-Snoek/p/book/9781848933774 The attached copyright material was provided by the Routledge division of Taylor and Francis on 20 October, 2016.

Philalethes: The Journal of Masonic Research and Letters, 2018