In this episode, we discuss the 12th Degree - “Master Architect” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition".  Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.

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)

Diagrams:

• Jewel of 12th Degree
• Ancient Samaritan Letters

Overview

• Introduction (01:14 )
• Mythological Setting (01:46 )
• Morals & Dogma (03:10 )
• The Plight of Humanity (05:40 )
• The Arch of Mystery (07:23 )
• A Greater Life Beyond (08:38 )
• Life is What We Make It (10:38 )
• The Lures of Temptation (12:17 )
• God Exists, and Cares for Us (15:33 )
• Religious Faith is Indispensable to Masonry (21:52 )
• Necessity of Society (23:26 )
• Virtue Garners an Incomparable Treasure (24:40 )
• Sensitivity of the Soul (25:24 )
• Cognition Unlocks the Treasures of the Universe (27:05 )
• Seal of Solomon (28:54 )
• Five Columns and Orders of Architecture (29:54 )
• Rule of Benedict (30:45 )
• Astronomical Symbolism (31:55 )
• Tools of the Master Architect (33:42 )
• The Jewel of the Degree (34:34 )

Links:

• Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)
• A Bridge to Light (Amazon)
• Hebrew4Christians.com
• Core Values: Benedictine Spirituality (Part 1 of 3)
• The Rule of Saint Benedict and the Origin of Masonic Ritual (Amazon)
• Rule of Saint Benedict (Wikipedia)
• Compass (Wikipedia)
• Sector (Wikipedia)
• Slide Rule (Wikipedia)
• Scale Ruler (Wikipedia)
• Parallel Rulers (Wikipedia)
• Polaris (Wikipedia)
• Ursa Major (Wikipedia)