Way of the Hermit

In this brief episode, we discuss:Ongoing updates to the audio of the Season 1 episodes.An upcoming e-book and audiobook of our first Season.Plans for Season 2, which will begin in January 2024.

In this episode, we complete our discussion of “Morals and Dogma: The Annotated Edition” and the Scottish Rite System."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:The Double-Headed EagleYoung Albert PikeOld Albert PikeOverview:Introduction (01:14)Square and Compass (02:16)Double-Headed Eagle (03:04)Textbooks (04:14)Origins of the Degrees (06:18) Albert Pike (09:56)Esoteric Psychology (15:36)The Meaning of the Degrees (21:16)Conclusions (27:08)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Albert Pike (Wikipedia)Prince Hall Freemasonry (Wikipedia)Prince Hall (Wikipedia)Albert Pike Memorial (Wikipedia)House of the Temple (Wikipedia)Sigmund Freud (Wikipedia)Carl Jung (Wikipedia)Sigmund Freud and the Jewish Mystical Tradition (Amazon)The hidden Chasidic roots of Sigmund Freud (TheJC.com)Gnosis, Gnosticism and Jungian Psychology (Gnosis.org)The Gnostic Jung and the Seven Sermons to the Dead (Amazon)The Search for Roots: C. G. Jung and the Tradition of Gnosis (Amazon)The Birth of Tragedy (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we discuss the 32nd Degree - “Master of the Royal Secret” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:32nd Degree Regalia32nd Degree - Encampment DiagramThe Hermaphrodite by Heinrich KhunrathOverview:Introduction (01:14)Ritual Setting (02:02)Degree Ritual (05:38)The Encampment (07:29)Degree Symbols (12:34)Morals and Dogma (16:02)White Light (17:48)Rainbow Bridge (19:58)Compass and Square (22:48)Spirit Over Matter (25:12)The Logos (27:14)Third Temple (28:54)The Sacred Word (33:13)Conclusions (34:58)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Solomon’s Temple (Wikipedia)Tetragrammaton (Wikipedia)Second Temple (Wikipedia)INRI (Wikipedia)New Jerusalem (Wikipedia)Om (Wikipedia)Monochord (Wikipedia)Cymatics: Chladni Plate - Sound, Vibration and Sand (YouTube)

In this episode, we discuss the Lecture of the 31st Degree - “Inspector Inquisitor” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:31st Degree RegaliaWeighing the HeartGates of the Duat - 5th HourOverview:Introduction (01:14)Mythological Setting (02:07)Degree Ritual (03:27)Morals and Dogma (13:47)God’s Justice (13:57)Human Justice (15:38)Ideal Justice (17:08)Tetractys (19:24)The Underworld (21:38)Hall of Truth (24:49)The Inquisition (26:25)Negative Confessions (28:14)Winged Sun Disk (31:41)King of the Two Lands (32:47)Conclusions (36:06)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Ten Sermons of Religion (Amazon)Book of the Dead (Wikipedia)Ennead (Wikipedia)Maat (Wikipedia)Negative Confessions (Wikipedia)Papyrus of Ani (Wikipedia)Christ’s Harrowing of Hell (Wikipedia)Winged Sun (Wikipedia)Seker (Wikipedia)Tetractys (Wikipedia)Faravahar (Wikipedia)Winged Genie (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we discuss the Lecture of the 30th Degree - “Knight Kadosh” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:30th Degree RegaliaHeinrich Khunrath - Cosmic RoseJacques de MolayOverview:Introduction (01:14)Historical Setting (01:39)Degree Ritual (05:58)Purpose of the Degree (13:17)Morals and Dogma (13:59)New World Order (14:43)Knight of the East and West (17:28)The Templar Secret (18:55)From The Ashes (20:43)Ladder of Kadosh (21:38)Journey to the East (23:37)Down From the Mountain (26:20)View From the East (27:29)Angels Ascending and Descending (30:09)Conclusions (32:15)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Knights Templar (Wikipedia)Philip IV of France (Wikipedia)Pope Clement V (Wikipedia)Hugues de Payens (Wikipedia)Jacques de Molay (Wikipedia)Emerald Tablet (Wikipedia)Baucent (Wikipedia)Trivium (Wikipedia)Quadrivium (Wikipedia)Jacob’s Ladder (Wikipedia)Friday the 13th (Wikipedia)Tour de Nesle Affair (Wikipedia)Church and state in medieval Europe (Wikipedia)Separation of church and state (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we discuss the Lecture of the 29th Degree - “Knight of the St. Andrew” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:29th Degree RegaliaOverview:Introduction (01:14)Degree Ritual (01:51)Purpose of the Degree (08:35)Morals and Dogma (09:09)Knightly Virtues (09:48)Science and Technology (11:50)Saint Andrew’s Cross (15:57)Banner of the Order (17:31)Western Yoga (19:03)Crossing the Streams (20:05)Tetragrammaton (22:10)The Sphinx (23:39)The Lemiscape (26:13)The Juggler (27:12)Lucifer’s Crown (28:57)Third Eye (31:25)Conclusions (33:20)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Andrew the Apostle (Wikipedia)Robert the Bruce (Wikipedia)“Outlaw King” Trailer (YouTube)Knights Templar (Wikipedia)Battle of Bannockburn (Wikipedia)Óengus II (Wikipedia)Picts (Wikipedia)Thistle (Wikipedia)Flag of Scotland (Wikipedia)Saltire (Wikipedia)Stream of Consciousness (Wikipedia)Magician Tarot Card (Wikipedia)Lemniscate (Wikipedia)Third Eye (Wikipedia)Pineal Gland (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we complete our discussion of the Lecture of the 28th Degree - “Knight of the Sun” (Part 3 of 3) as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:Knight of the Sun RegaliaBaphomet by Eliphas LeviThe Hermaphrodite by Heinrich KhunrathMacroprosopus by Eliphas LeviOverview:Introduction (01:14)Hidden Light (02:48)Formless Fire (05:18)Cosmic Egg (09:19)World Animal (10:49)Astral Light (14:06)Alchemy (15:38)Emerald Tablet (18:13)The Great Work (21:07)The True Nature of Sacrifice (24:06)Necessity, Liberty & Reason (26:33)Miracles (28:17)Magic (29:51)Dual Current (30:51)Baphomet (32:40)Sphinx (36:59)Conclusions (39:32)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Dogma and Ritual of High Magic (Amazon)Emerald Tablet of Hermes (Wikipedia)Orphism (Wikipedia)Phanes (Wikipedia)Lucifer (Wikipedia)World Egg (Wikipedia)Baphomet (Wikipedia)Rider-Waite Tarot (Wikipedia)Leo Taxil and Baphomet (NationalHeritageMuseum)That’s Baphomet! (Chick Tracts)Trials of the Knights Templar (Wikipedia)Oedipus Complex (Wikipedia)Phrygian Cap (Wikipedia)Ananke (Wikipedia)Snake Goddess (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we begin our discussion of the Lecture of the 28th Degree - “Knight of the Sun” (Part 2 of 3) as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:Knight of the Sun RegaliaThe Hermaphrodite by Heinrich KhunrathMacroprosopus by Eliphas LeviOverview:Introduction (01:14)Morals and Dogma (01:37)Christian Interpretation of Blue Lodge Degrees (02:09)Gods of Heaven (04:17)Gods of Nature (05:40)Dionysus (07:11)The Ancient Mysteries (08:37)Rise of the Priesthood (11:46)Down the Rabbit Hole (13:34)Helen Keller (15:45)The Matrix (18:10)Living in a Dream World (21:04)The Clear Light (23:23)The Kabbalah (25:14)Stairway to Heaven (26:43)The Dual Current (29:20)Conclusions (30:32)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Zohar (Wikipedia)Joseph Cambell (Wikipedia)Dionysus (Wikipedia)Helen Keller (Wikipedia)Language (Wikipedia)Samadhi (Wikipedia)Emerald Tablet (Wikipedia)The Matrix (Wikipedia)The Matrix Meeting Morpheus Scene (YouTube)

In this episode, we discuss the Rituals of the 28th Degree - “Knight of the Sun” (Part 1 of 3) as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:Knight of the Sun RegaliaThe Hermaphrodite by Heinrich KhunrathMacroprosopus by Eliphas LeviOverview:Introduction (01:14)Ritual Background (01:59)Ritual of the Degree (03:32)The Original Ritual (10:44)Lecture of Brother Truth (18:49)Lecture of Father Adam (24:12)Lecture of Archangel Gabriel (29:53)A Tale of Two Rituals (32:13)The Golden Dawn (34:13)Conclusions (36:29)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Zohar (Wikipedia)Christian Knorr von Rosenroth (Wikipedia)Ancient of Days (Wikipedia)Adam Kadmon (Wikipedia)Rebus (Wikipedia)S.L. MacGregor Mathers (Wikipedia)William Wynn Westcott (Wikipedia)William Robert Woodman (Wikipedia)Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (Wikipedia)Fraternity of the Inner Light (Wikipedia)Argenteum Astrum (Wikipedia)Ordo Templi Orientis (Wikipedia)Heinrich Khunrath (Wikipedia)Heinrick Khunrath’s - “Amphitheater of Eternal Knowledge”

In this episode, we discuss the 27th Degree - “Knight Commander of the Temple” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:“A Vigil” John Pettie (RA - Royal Academician)Knight Commander of the Temple - RegaliaOverview:Introduction (01:14)Ritual Context (03:20)Degree Ritual (03:46)Purpose of the Degree (12:47)Morals and Dogma (14:08)Truth (15:32)Religious-Military Orders (18:27)The Knight of Light Rises (21:07)Degree Apron (22:58)Conclusions (27:23)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Siege of Acre (1189–1191) (Wikipedia)Hospitaller commandery of Saint-Jean-d'Acre (Wikipedia)Teutonic Order (Wikipedia)Knights Hospitaller (Wikipedia)Knights Templar (Wikipedia)Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Wikipedia)Heraldry (Wikipedia)Frederick Barbarossa (Wikipedia)Saladin (Wikipedia)Kingdom of Jerusalem (Wikipedia)True Cross (Wikipedia)John Pettie (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we discuss the 26th Degree - “Prince of Mercy” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images and Diagrams:26th Degree - Apron, Cordon and JewelJerusalem (by William Blake)Overview:Introduction (01:14)The Greater Mysteries (1:43)Degree Ritual (03:46)Purpose of the Degree (09:01)Morals and Dogma (09:57)The Great Reformers (10:17)Unseen Miracles (10:57)The Triple Triangle (13:09)The Three Sacraments (15:03)Beyond the Demiurge (18:07)First Cause (20:19)Where Do Thoughts Come From? (21:28)The Masonic Trinity (23:25)Palladium - Pallas Athene (24:59)Tessera (27:30)Conclusions (29:57)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)The History of the Christian Religion (Amazon)Palladium (Wikipedia)Athena (Wikipedia)Nashville Parthenon (NashvilleParthenon.com)Notarikon (Wikipedia)Gematria (Wikipedia)Yahweh (Wikipedia)Elohim (Wikipedia)Demiurge (Wikipedia)Yaldabaoth (Wikipedia)The Jesus Prayer (Wikipedia)Philip K. Dick (Wikipedia)William Blake vs The World (Audible)

In this episode, we discuss the 25th Degree - “Knight of the Brazen Serpent” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images and Diagrams:The Brazen Serpent (engraving by Pierre Mejanel)25th Degree - Apron, Cordon and JewelOverview:Introduction (01:14)Degree Ritual (02:58)Purpose of the Degree (13:30)Morals and Dogma (14:38)Fallen Angels (15:48)Stairway to Heaven (18:13)Becoming Jacob (21:46)The Age of Aquarius (25:36 )Isis and Osiris (27:55)Angels and Demons (30:32)Idolatry by Cause & Effect (31:25)The Brazen Serpent (33:19)Conclusions (35:19)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)The Middle Chamber (MiddleChamber.org)Prince Hall Freemasonry (Wikipedia)Hamlet's Mill (Amazon)The Spiritual Science of the Stars (Amazon)The Geography of the Heavens (Amazon)The Origin of All Religious Worship (Amazon)Sabaean Researches (Amazon)The Progress of the Intellect (Amazon)The Worship of the Serpent (Amazon)Druze (Wikipedia)Sufism (Wikipedia)Nehushtan (Wikipedia)Rod of Asclepius (Wikipedia)Caduceus (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we discuss the 24th Degree - “Prince of the Tabernacle” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images and Diagrams:24th Degree - Cordon, Jewel and ApronHarmonia Macrosmica of Andreas Cellarius - Plate 05Harmonia Macrosmica of Andreas Cellarius - Plate 19Overview:Introduction (01:14)Ritual of the Degree (02:11)Purpose of the Degree (10:19)Morals and Dogma (11:54)Mysteries of Eleusis (12:06)Initiation (13:48)Death (15:33)Lingam and Yoni (16:43)The Sacred Marriage (18:41)Sic Mundus Creatus Est (20:29)Death as Transmutation (23:24)Transmigration & Past Lives (24:51)Heavenly Drama (25:28)The Myth of Osiris (27:08) Gate of Souls (30:51)The Mystic Egg (32:39)Rites of Purification (33:53)Conclusions (35:31)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Sukkot (Wikipedia)History of Initiation (Amazon)Apollonius of Tyana (Wikipedia)Hermes Trismegistus (Wikipedia)Eleusinian Mysteries (Wikipedia)Dionysus, Demeter, Persephone (Wikipedia)Sacred Way (Wikipedia)Telesterion (Wikipedia)Hierophant (Wikipedia)Typhon (Wikipedia)Maypole Scene from Wickerman (YouTube)The Spiritual Science of the Stars: A Guide to the Architecture of the Spirit (Amazon)Tikkun Olam (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we discuss the 23rd Degree - “Chief of the Tabernacle” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images and Diagrams:23rd Degree Cordon, Apron & JewelOverview:Introduction (01:14)Degree Ritual (01:38)Purpose of the Degree (11:10)Morals and Dogma (13:04)Symbols Taught Before Books and Letters (16:49)The Mysteries Unveiled the Purpose of Existence (17:30)Masonry, Like the Mysteries, Uses Symbolism to Teach (18:03)Imagery of the Mysteries (18:49)The Development of the Initiatic Rites (20:47)The Role of the Priesthood (21:51)Initiatic Process (22:34)Progress of the Mysteries (23:42)Pythagorean Mysteries (26:10)Mysteries of the Druids and Goths (26:54)The Egyptian Priesthood (27:44)The Encampment (30:13)The Tabernacle (30:37)The Holy of Holies (33:04)Conclusions (35:01)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)History of Initiation (Amazon)Vestments of the High Priest of Israel (Wikipedia)Tabernacle (Wikipedia)Zodiac (Wikipedia)Ark of the Covenant (Wikipedia)Eleusinian Mysteries (Wikipedia)Pythagoreanism (Wikipedia)The Sungod's Journey through the Netherworld (Amazon)Mysterium Coniunctionis - Collected Works of C.G. Jung, Volume 14 (Amazon)Kykeon (Wikipedia)Manna (Wikipedia)Eleusis: Archetypal Image of Mother and Daughter (Amazon)The Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries (Amazon)

In this episode, we discuss the 22nd Degree - “Knight Royal Axe”, as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images and Diagrams:Knight Royal AxeOverview:Introduction (01:14)The Degree Ritual (01:33) Purpose of the Degree (08:59)Morals and Dogma (09:43)Work is Noble (10:41)Laborare est Orare, “Work is Worship” (14:56)Duty is With Us Always (17:25)Industry Lies at the Foundation of Human Improvement (19:50)The Poor Have Made Many Great Achievements (24:53)Masonry Ennobles Common Life (28:24)The Cedars of Lebanon (29:26)The Royal Ax (30:20)The Workshop (33:08)The Round Table (33:34)Conclusions (34:04)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Druze (Wikipedia)Sons of Noah (Wikipedia)Aholiab (Wikipedia)Bezalel (Wikipedia)Ezra (Wikipedia)Nehemiah (Wikipedia)The Matrix Reloaded - The Architect Scene Part 1 (YouTube)Oath of the Abyss (Hermetic.com)

In this episode, we discuss the 21st Degree - “Prussian Knight” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images and Diagrams:The Tower of Babel (painting by Hans Bol)Harpokrates (sculpture)Overview:Introduction (01:14)The Degree Ritual (01:40)Purpose of the Degree (10:34)Morals and Dogma (13:45)Speak Evil of No One; Guard Over Yourself (16:12)Pantheism and Atheism Condemned (18:22)Be Satisfied That God is Real (21:18)The Noachites (22:54)The Tower of Babel (24:08)Moon Lodges (25:58)Jewel of the Degree (28:11)The Degree Apron (30:06)Conclusions (31:56)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Resolves, Divine, Moral and Political, of Owen Felltham (Amazon)Vehmic Court (Wikipedia)Noahidism (Wikipedia)Seven Laws of Noah (Wikipedia)Tower of Babel (Wikipedia)Harpocrates (Wikipedia)Sub Rosa (Wikipedia)What’s a Moon Lodge (Orrstown Lodge)Tranquility Lodge #2000 (Actual Lodge on the Moon)Fiat justitia ruat caelum (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we discuss the 20th Degree - “Master of the Symbolic Lodge” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images and Diagrams:Pythagoras of Crotona (by J. Augustus Knapp) Overview:Introduction (01:14)Degree Ritual (01:39)Purpose of the Degree (10:59)Morals and Dogma (12:59)Ignorance and Innovations in Freemasonry (14:02)The Meaning of Masonic Titles (14:48)Masons Kneel Before God and Honor (15:51)The Scottish Rite is a Teacher of Great Truth (16:44)Masonry Teaches by Parable and Allegory (17:57)Exercise Humanity to Those Beneath You (19:20)Masonry is the Performance of Duty (19:57)Duties of the Masonic Classes (21:23)Duties of a Master of a Lodge (22:47)The 47th Problem of Euclid (24:58)Square Work (27:15)Thoth (29:01)Conclusions (31:05)Links:Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Thoth (Amazon)Pythagorean Theorem (Wikipedia)Squaring the Circle (Wikipedia)Trigonometry (Wikipedia)Kabbalah (Wikipedia)Numa Pompilius (Wikipedia)Hammurabi (Wikipedia)Mani (Wikipedia)Alfred the Great (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we discuss the 19th Degree - “Grand Pontiff” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Diagrams19th Degree Jewel (front)19th Degree Jewel (back)High Priest's BreastplateColumn Placement & Traversal in 19th Degree RitualTree of LifeOverviewIntroduction (01:14)The Council of Kadosh (01:49)Degree Ritual (05:11)Purpose of the Degree (10:18)Morals and Dogma (11:34)Our Actions Continue After We Die (12:59)The Dead Govern, and the Living Obey (13:46)Sow, that Others May Reap (16:06)We Build Slowly and Destroy Quickly (16:43)Lucifer Blinds and Deceives Selfish Souls With His “Light” (18:49)The Apocalypse and the Symbolic Attributes of God (21:51)The Three Principles of Being (22:54)The Four Worlds of Kabbalah (24:18)Jewel of the Degree (26:56)Melchizedek, Priest of the Most High God (27:27)The Breastplate of the High Priest (29:00)The New Jerusalem (30:36)The Mark of the Beast (31:51)King Solomon is The Beast (34:01)No Buying or Selling (35:38)The New Law (36:53)LinksScottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Tree of Life (Wikipedia)Four Worlds of Kabbalah (Wikipedia)Number of the Beast (Wikipedia)Lucifer (Wikipedia)Solomon (Wikipedia)Melchizedek (Wikipedia)New Jerusalem (Wikipedia)The Cube of Space: Container of Creation (Amazon)

In this episode, we discuss the 18th Degree - “Knight Rose Croix” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)DiagramsKnight Rose Croix - EagleKnight Rose Croix - PelicanTree of LifeOverviewIntroduction (01:14)Ritual Setting (01:35)Purpose of the Degree (06:01)Morals and Dogma (08:56)The Enigma of Good and Evil (10:28)The Supreme Being (13:26)The Word or Logos (13:51)A Religion of Light (16:30)Light and Shadow (17:15)The Glory of the Heavens (18:55)The Dark Side of Doubt (20:48)The Human Instinct (23:09)The True Word (27:24)Double-Sided Regalia (29:35)The Rosy Cross (30:06)The Eagle and The Pelican (31:13)Crowned Compasses (32:30)The Tetractys (33:01)Conclusions (33:53)LinksScottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Histoire Critique du Gnosticisme (Amazon)Jesus (Wikipedia)William Blake's illustrations to Dante's Divine Comedy (Tate Museum )C. G. Jung and the Alchemical Renewal (Gnosis.org)Logos (Wikipedia)Gnosticism (Wikipedia)The Shape of Light: Hayakal al-Nur (Amazon)Tree of Life (Wikipedia)Tetractys (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we discuss the 17th Degree - “Knight of the East and West” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion."Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)DiagramsSt. John's Vision (by Albrecht Dürer)17th Degree Tracing Board17th Degree Jewel Front17th Degree Jewel BackTree of LifeOverviewIntroduction (01:14)Mythological Setting (02:04)Purpose of the Degree (04:35)Morals and Dogma (07:22)A Survey of Ancient Religions (10:41)Timeline of Religious Influences (12:41)Gnosticism (15:19)The One True God (17:18)Emanation (18:00)Allegorical Reading of Scriptures (20:26)Personified Attributes of Deity (22:39)Logos - The Creative Word (23:24)Contending Forces (24:43)The Kabbalah (26:02)The Tracing Board (29:40)The Degree Ritual (32:04)The Jewel of the Degree (35:34)Conclusions (38:14)LinksScottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Histoire Critique du Gnosticisme (Amazon)Apocalyptic Literature (Wikipedia)Zoroastrianism (Wikipedia)Gnosticism (Wikipedia)Philo (Wikipedia)Kabbalah (Wikipedia)A Garden of Pomegranates (Amazon)The Mystical Qabalah (Amazon)Z'ev ben Shimon Halevi (Amazon)Aryeh Kaplan (Amazon)Gershom Gerhard Scholem (Amazon)