Albert pike esoterika symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry pdf

Symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry, albert pikes. 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. Buy a cheap copy of esoterika the symbolism of the blue. A study in antimasonry oct 23, 1992 freemasonry in context. Albert pike s neverbeforepublished esoteric study of the symbols. Freemason books help freemasons acquire the light of knowledge that they seek. The result of that study was what could arguably be considered his third magnum opus. Albert pike december 29, 1809 april 2, 1891 was an american author, poet, orator, jurist and prominent member of the freemasons.

Masonic symbols 101 a must you have to check out this gentlemans videos, they are truly informative. 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. 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. 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. He is uniquely qualified to speak on this fascinating subject. There are many articles and books available in pdf from this site. 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. One of the most levied charges against albert pike by his critics.

In it, he lamented the superficial explanations of his day about. Albert pikes neverbeforepublished esoteric study of the symbols of blue lodge degrees, this is. Does anybody have an ebook copy of 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. Albert pike has 125 books on goodreads with 5424 ratings. Click to read more about symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry. 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. Esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry. The first degree is the entered apprentice where the initiate is entered. 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. Albert pike books list of books by author albert pike. Two of englands greatest masonic scholars, robert f.

The blue lodge is the foundation of all freemasonry organizations. Interesting, i like this video,but to bad it doesnt have audio. Levay, grand master, 2011 2012 introduction in his encylopedia of freemasonry brother albert g. Seale, 33, sovereign grand commander contains the complete text of albert pikes neverbeforepublished esoteric study of the symbols of blue lodge degrees. Albert pikes most popular book is morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite o. Books by albert pike author of morals and dogma of the. The symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry 2005, the scottish rite ritual monitor and guide 2007, enl. Symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry, albert pikes esoterika. I can find virtually everything else by pike online except this. 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. The initial publication dates of several references remain to be determined. Albert pikes esoterika, symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry and the scottish rite monitor and guide used in our master craftsman program.

Pikes book is comprised of his personal observations and interpretations of the three craft lodge degrees. See more ideas about freemasonry, freemason and masonic lodge. I cannt find the free copy anywhere and i know that there are many hidden. Morals and dogma by albert pike lucifer, the light. Albert pikes lecture on masonic symbolism and a second lecture on 1 copy.

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. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download. The following reading guide to albert pikes major scottish rite works is based on the accompanying analytical bibliography. Pike never intended this book to be published and only two manuscript volumes were produced, one of which rests in the archives of. Mackey defines symbol as a visible sign with which a. In the early part of the 18th century, freemasonry was, for many of its initiates, the teaching of the hermetic philosophy. Albert pikes esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry. 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. That there has been some blundering of this kind on the part of our monitor makers must be. Pikes esoterika published in spanish by gl of panama. Esoterika provides the most interesting, and plausible history and explanations to the minutae of blue lodge ritual that i have ever read.

An interview about the occult, antimasonry and the. Albert pikes neverbeforepublished esoteric study of the symbols. Esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry by. 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. The author, editor, and translator of over twentyfive books on freemasonry, his past works include albert pikes esoterika. 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. Symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry 1 copy. 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. Albert pikes esoterika the symbolism of the blue degrees of. Symbolism of the three degrees by oliver day street. Contains the complete text of albert pikes esoteric study of the symbols of blue lodge degrees. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Albert pike spent the latter part of his life immersing himself deeply in the study of the symbolism of the blue degrees.