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The following contains articles store in this site and are organized by subjects and are a great source for education and discussion within the Brethren.  If you have any great article that you may want to share, please email it to me in word format.

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ARTICLES WITHIN THIS SITE

About Freemasonry Symbolism
History about Freemasonry Being a Mason and Master Mason
Historical Manuscripts General Articles
Degrees About Other Masonic Bodies

Articles contained within may be categorized as Masonic, Hermetic or Rosicrutian or others.  They are here due to the great information it contains.  To understand the above subjects, please see below for its definition.  You will find many articles or books under the E-Book section of this webpage.

Also here is another list of articles online that were not included in above as were they are located seems to be a site that will not close or disappear.  Recommend that you check monthly to see what new articles are uploaded.

Finally once you are done reading the above, here is a page title Further Readings were you can find links to other sites where you can find more articles to read.

I have put together a page of Listing All Articles to include as well all the Masonic Talks pamphlets and books contain within this site. It is alphabetize thus you will not know to which above-mention category belongs to.  New items are marked as such.

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Hermetic

Papers under this category fall under the theme of the Hermetic stream of the Western Esoteric Tradition. This tradition can truly be represented by the eight-pointed Star of Regeneration. The Order Aurum Solis was an example of this tradition of theurgy in modern times. Papers written research various aspects of the teachings of that Order as well as other aspects of this great and powerful stream of esoteric wisdom.

Freemasonry

Papers under this category fall under the theme of the Masonic stream of the Western Esoteric Tradition. This tradition formalized itself in England in 1717 but no doubt existed prior to that event. Although Freemasonry includes elements from other traditions such as Hermeticism, Rosicrucianism and Chilvalry, it has many unique elements that distinguish it. Some papers explore the various symbolism found within the great resources of the Fraternity.

Rosicrucian

Papers under this category are concerned with the Rosicrucian stream of the Western Esoteric Tradition. This movement arose in Germany in the early 17th century with the publication of the two Rosicrucian manifestoes. In short, it represents the fusion of several mystical schools of thought. The symbol of the Rose and Cross conjoined has always represented this tradition.

Thelema

Papers under this category fall under the Thelemic stream of the Western Esoteric Tradition. This school of magic and mysticism originated and centers upon Aleister Crowley, an occultist and writer who had a huge impact upon modern esoteric thought. His studies covered most of the mystical and theurgical systems in the world. His personal practices and experiences were just as extensive. The result of such concentrated and dedicated Work developed into its own unique system. 

Kabbalah

The Jewish mystical tradition known as the Kabbalah formulated in Spain in the late 12th century. It has been called the heart of Jewish mysticism. We know by the late 14th century its influence had spread to other areas of Europe and by the late 15th century studied deeply by the Careggi circle of Marcilio Ficino in Italy. It was Giovanni Pico and later his associate Johann Reuchlin who are credited with incorporating the Kabbalah into a Neoplatonic Christian framework that has lead to the form used today in Hermeticism, Rosicrucianism, Tarot and Freemasonry.

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