Symbolism

Symbolism Links

• 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.
  
• The Lost Word of Masonry The explanation and import of the Grand Omnific Word.
  
• 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 engraving is of English origin, being engraved by P. Lambert R.A. and published in London in 1789. The plate is rich in symbolism. Examines how hermetic ideas were woven into the complex symbolism of late 18th century Masonry in England.
  
• Lucky Number Seven An essay discussing the symbolism of the number seven.
  
• Some Thoughts on the History of the Tracing Boards An essay concerning the use of "Tracing Boards" in Masonic ritual. These pictorial, symbolic representations of lessons contained in Masonic ritual functioned as memorization aids to Masters of Lodges during esoteric lectures.
  
• Sacred Geometry Masonic essays.
  
• 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.
  
• Our Ancient Friend and Brother, the Great Pythagoras An essay discussing the role of Pythagoras in the ancient Masonic and Hermetic mysteries.
  
• Explanation of the Companion's Jewel of the Royal Arch Masonic essay describing the symbolism of the jewel (medal) worn by Royal Arch Masons in the United Kingdom.
  
• Illustrated By Symbols A short primer on Masonic Symbolism. Published in March, 1941 as a "Short Talk Bulletin" by the Masonic Service Association of the United States.
  
• York Rite Masonry -- Grand Lodge of Minnesota A short discussion of the symbolism and lessons of the York Rite Degrees.
  
• The Banners of the Royal Arch Chapter A Masonic essay that discusses the symbolism of the colors and emblems emblazoned upon the four banners displayed in Chapters of Royal Arch Masons in the USA.
  
• Gomer, Oz, Dabar -- GOD as an Hebrew Acronym Gomer, Oz, and Dabar (G.O.D.) are Hebrew words that translate into Wisdom, Strength and Beauty respectively.
  
• 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.
  
• Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences -- South Australian Lodge of Research #216 Masonic essays and resources.
  
• Language of the Heart A Masonic essay by Carl H. Claudy.
  
• 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.
  
• Unveiling of the Royal Arch Standards Masonic essay.
  
• The Unveiling of the Royal Secret A Masonic essay guiding the reader through the connection that the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite has with the Qabalah, Zodiac and the Tarot. Along with an explanation of the 32nd Degree Encampment.
  
• Lectures by Brother Tatenn Ra A series of Masonic lectures discussing the basic symbolism and lessons inherient in the Masonic degrees.
  
• Mozart's Other Masonic Opera A Masonic Essay by Roger Firestone.
  
• Symbolism of the Lambskin Apron Masonic Essay discussing the apron worn as the "Badge of A Mason".
  
• Masonic Papers by Hariam Several essays about the symbolism of the Craft Masonic degrees.
  
• Masonic Symbols: Their Use and Abuse Masonic oration delivered at the Annual Banquet of the Allied Masonic Degrees, February 25, 1995 by Wallace McLeod, F.P.S.
  
• The Mystical Quest in Freemasonry An essay discussing the ethical, moral, mystical and philsophical doctrine and symbolism of Freemasonry.
  
• Temple Mount in Jerusalem, The Highlighting scientific and archaeological research concerning the location of the first and second Jewish temples.
  
• George Washington's Masonic Apron A lecture detailing the symbolism of the Masonic Apron presented to George Washington by the young Marquis de Lafayette.
  
• 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.