Morals and Dogma
by Albert Pike
[1871]
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This is Albert Pikes’ 861 page volume of ‘lectures’ on the esoteric roots of Freemasonry, specifically the 32-degree Scottish Rite. Until 1964, this book was given to every Mason completing the 14th degree in the Southern jurisdiction of the US Scottish Rite Freemasons. Masonic lectures are standard oral presentations given during initiation to a new degree. Lectures provide background material for initiates and the discuss duties of the degree in general terms. They do not present details of the rituals, gestures, regalia, etc., for which one must consult other books on Masonry.
Pike states right off that half of the text is copied from other works. Unfortunately none of these quotes are properly cited, and in most cases it is only a shift in style which allows us to identify a quote. There are also lapses of fact and logic. So it would be a mistake to use this work as an authoritative source without additional research and critical thinking. That said, Morals and Dogma is a huge, rambling treasure-house of esoteric data, particularly on the Kabalah and ancient Mystery religions. Whether you just browse these pages or study it from one end to the other, this is a must-read book for anyone looking for long-lost knowledge.
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Illustrious Elect of the Fifteen
Sublime Elect of the Twelve, or Prince Ameth
Grand Elect, Perfect, and Sublime Mason
Chapter of Rose Croix
Knight of the East or of the Sword
Knight of the East and West Part 1
Knight of the East and West Part 2
Council of Kadosh
Grand Master of All Symbolic Lodges
Knight of the Royal Axe, or Prince of Libanus
Prince of the Tabernacle Part 1
Prince of the Tabernacle Part 2
Prince of the Tabernacle Part 3
Knight of the Brazen Serpent Part 1
Knight of the Brazen Serpent Part 2
Knight of the Brazen Serpent Part 3
Knight of the Brazen Serpent Part 4
Prince of Mercy, or Scottish Trinitarian Part 1
Prince of Mercy, or Scottish Trinitarian Part 2
Prince of Mercy, or Scottish Trinitarian Part 3
Knight Commander of the Temple
Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept Part 1
Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept Part 2
Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept Part 3
Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept Part 4
Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept Part 5
Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept Part 6
Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept Part 7
Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept Part 8
Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept Part 9
Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept Part 10
Grand Scottish Knight of St. Andrew
Consistory
Grand Inspector Inquisitor Commander
Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret
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