This commentary on the officers, banners and implements that are connected with the royal arch ceremony is offered as a practical alternative to the rehearsal of an exaltation. The chapter degrees, and particularly the royal arch, deal with the spiritual side of life. The royal arch degree is the complement of the masters degree, the unfolding into a second volume of the history of that which was lost to its final recovery. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Royal arch masonry contains some simple, plain statement of truth, easily understandable and helpful in our relation to life. In the old irish chapters were boards depicting the symbols not only of the royal arch, but of the craft and a number of additional degrees. Click download or read online button to get the royal arch its hidden meaning book now. When a king was crowned, all of this activity made an impression on the people and made it a talked about event. In england and wales, a holy royal arch chapter is required to be sponsored by a craft lodge and bears the same number. Without the royal arch, the masters degree is like a song half sung, a tale partly told, or a promise unfulfilled. The formation of the first grand lodge of england in 1717 specified that the lodges were to confer only the degrees of entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and master mason, all other degrees being considered. Now, if the royal arch were not an integral part of craft masonry, the latter would be an incomplete teaching. Freemasonry, under the english constitution, reaches its climax and conclusion in the order of the holy royal arch. This course explores the source of the degrees, their symbolism and their esoteric meaning.
Royal arch, or seventh degree duncans masonic ritual and. Missing the bibliography, index and images from the original, so only includes text of the 12 chapters its had a toc added, and been formatted to be similar to the layout of the lost word its hidden meaning by the same author, and the page counts somewhat deceptive, as itd likely be around 180 pages with the same font familysize. Installation of officers for a mn chapter of royal arch masons 1 preface. Underneath these is the compound character known as the triple tau one of the royal arch masons emblems. It is alluded to in the passwords of the fourth veil jeshua, zerubbael and haggai.
In fact, it would no longer be mystical but purely allegorical, because the essence of a mystical teaching is to give man a glimpse of what lies beyond death and to show him its intimate connection with what lies this side of death. Yorkshire royal arch masonry, and permission to use his photographs of the. Royal arch masonry in what i believe to be a truer perspective, allowing of my taking a more generous view of some of the questions involved. Royal arch officers,principal banners, and implements page 1. Wells we deem the lowest service in the work of the lord to be to us an honor, and therefore only beg employment. On the other hand one must admit the existence of mitigating circumstances. Steinmetz reaches some conclusions that are, well, out there. We may assume that the seeds of this new ceremony were germinating for several years before we have records of it, but we cannot date the practice of the royal arch earlier than c.
The main changes occur in the sections dealing with the organization of the antients royal arch. The oldest known english ritual for the royal arch is kept in sheffield. The holy royal arch keystone of the spiritual journey within by robert g. Freemasonry the worship of lucifer, satan part 2 of 5. I dont think anyone has taken his books as the work of a serious masonic scholar. Its motive is simply to indoctrinate each new companion in the ways of the royal arch, to create in him an understanding and arouse in his. A spiritual interpretation of the esoteric work of the masonic lodge, analyzes the lectures and symbols of the three degrees. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The jewel in the crown of our education is the new capitular development course cdc. Those upon its top, the grand omnific or royal arch word, which we as royal arch masons should never give except in the presence of three royal arch masons, we first agreeing by three times three, and under a living arch. Research has shown that there never was an antients grand chapter as such, so frequently mentioned in the earlier impressions. Freemasons book of the royal arch the masonic trowel.
Jun 08, 2012 in royal arch masonry, a particular significant symbol are the banners. Some interesting ideas and insights on the royal arch degree. Royal arch chapter how is royal arch chapter abbreviated. Jones some of the old chapters bad, and probably may still have, tracingboards, the idea of which came straight from craft usage. More light on the royal arch the royal arch made its first appearance in england during the 1740s. Also, steinmetz wrote this belief in his book, the lost word.
The lost word its hidden meaning by george steinmetz 1953 free ebook download as pdf file. Yahbelon is a word which is allegedly used in some rituals of royal arch masonry, and derivations thereof nonmasonic authors have alleged that it is a masonic name for god, and even the name of a unique masonic god, despite repeated statements by freemasonrys officials that there is no separate masonic god, nor a separate. Royal arch freemasonry in korea supreme grand royal. The royal arch, its hidden meaning 1979 edition open. The royal arch its hidden meaning documents pdfs download. At the same time, the holy royal arch is the only appendant order that is actively endorsed by the united grand lodge of england among craft freemasons. Thus, even to this day, the ark is hidden somewhere under the temple mount in jerusalem. Below you will find references and links to books that are online, either in this website or someones website.
Another masonic writer who stated that man can become perfected or divine is george h. The formation of the first grand lodge of england in 1717 specified that the lodges were to confer only the degrees of entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and master mason, all other degrees being considered spurious. The bureau is operated in conjunction with the office of the general grand secretary. The oldest documents specifically of a royal arch meeting as opposed to indirect references come from the united states, when, on december 22nd, 1753, three brethren were raised to the degree of royal arch masonin fredericksburg, virginia. The blue lodge is the parent, or mother, lodge of free masonry. The york rite, or more correctly, the american rite, is based on the early remnants of craft masonry that were practiced in the early 1700s. Collected here are some great works of literature that are either related to freemasonry or worthy of study by a mason. But i am very far from pretending that i am able or that anybody ever will be able to offer a noncontroversial account of the early history of the order. The symbol of the royal arch short talks for royal arch the triple tau, within a triangle, within a circle, symbol of the royal arch, holds much more meaning than many think. Explanation of the royal arch degrees and the symbolism. At youghall, county cork, there had been founded in 1734 a lodge which made no mention in its minutes until 1759 of the royal arch, and, curiously, for half a century after that year did not again allude to it. In england, there are 12, but in america there are only 4 banners displayed.
He is to ensure that the candidate is conversant with the signs of the three craft degrees and the words given on the five points of fellowship most excellent zerubbabel. The holy royal arch of jerusalem the meaning of masonry. The standard reference on the subject is bernard e. Freemasonry has prided itself in its cherished secrets. The symbol of the royal arch short talks for royal arch.
Full text of freemasonry its hidden meaning internet archive. I disagree with the author in some of his interpretations. He merely meant that which is hidden from ordinary perception by our five commonly recognised sic senses. From the dimmest dawn of history, man has marked events of importance with song, marching, incense and solemnity.
The meaning of masonry is a subject usually left entirely unexpounded and that. The royal arch its hidden meaning download ebook pdf. There exists a variety of other degrees ramifying from the main stem of the masonic system which either elaborate sidepoints of its doctrine or reexpress its teachings in alternative symbolism. That name is jah bul on, which masonry declares to mean i am and shall be lord. The royal arch jewel is arguably the most important of all masonic jewels, incorporating as it does in a compact symbolic form the very core of the masonic credo, covering not only our behaviour. A history of royal arch masonry author unknown no event in the history of speculative freemasonry has had so important an influence upon its development as a system of symbolism as the invention of the royal arch degree and its introduction into masonic ritual. The general grand chapter royal arch masons, international, maintains an educational bureau as a service to the grand chapters and royal arch masonry. However, like never before, freemasonry, its degrees and secrets are being exposed through numerous revealing books, tv programs and the internet exposures. This book has done more to bring meaning to the royal arch degree and its place in freemasonry than anything else ive read so far on the subject.
I the entered apprentice, where a man is initiated into the beginning mysteries of the fraternity of freemasonry. The mentor and the companion must understand that we are not endeavoring to produce a generation of royal arch scholars. The order of the royal arch has long been considered a necessary part of freemasonry, completing the master mason degree. Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from the loose organization of medieval masons i. The royal arch, its hidden meaning by steinmetz, george harold. Members of the craft who wish to dig deeper into the study of symbolism of the mark master and royal arch degrees will. Davis, education committee there is an image in masonry that is as powerful in its symbolic meaning as any encountered in the whole of the masonic journey. The royal arch ritual is a powerful reminder of mans folly, and it would be natural for the cycle to continue, with a fifth degree revealing the story of the building of herods temple, again reflecting the theme of the search for lost knowledge and its rediscovery leading to a rebuilding of the temple and a reminder of the importance of. Thus we preserve a memorial of the vaulted shrine in which the sacred name was deposited. The fact that there was by no means a single royal arch degree is. Educational bureau of the general grand chapter royal arch masons international cost plus shipping prices effectiveoctober 1, 2014. This ceremony usually takes place soon after the obligation. This globe shows the earth, sun, and zodiac signs of the science astrology. In nearly all cases, a holy royal arch chapter also bears the same name as its sponsoring craft lodge, although the holy royal arch itself is a separate order from craft freemasonry.
Educational bureau of the general grand chapter greenfield. The explanation which follows falls into foursections. This mystical character signifies in its figurative appearance hiram of tyre, or hiram abif the letters bearing the same phaenician import as they do with us. This is aimed at those who have been royal arch masons for 6 months or more, and who wish to deepen their understanding of the degrees through formal education. The mark master degree is believed to have originated as a ceremony of registering a craftsman mark in those years distinguished by the operative craft masons and their temple building. According to the myth mimed in the holy royal arch a crypt is found in the foundations of the ruined temple in which is discovered the omnific word, the lost name of god. Steinmetz a spiritual interpretation of the esoteric work of the masonic lodge, analyzes the lectures and symbols of. The concept paramount, this work is of of freemasonry its hidden of freemasonry. I would definitely place this on a list of books every freemason should read read more. The form of a royal arch chapter, when properly arranged, approaches as nearly as circumstances will permit that of a catenarian arch. The royal arch degree i the complement of the masters degreethe unfolding into a second volumethe history of that which was lost to its final recovery. Lodge symbolism deals with lessons of the material side of life. The grand council descended and invested us with the secrets of the degree.
In royal arch masonry, a particular significant symbol are the banners. This commentary on the officers, banners and implements that are connected with the royal arch ceremony is offered as a practical alternative to the rehearsal of. It will also appeal to nonmembers of the fraternity who are interested in the study of subjects dealing with masonry and the interpretation of ancient symbolism. It was adopted as the symbol of the royal arch by the general grand chapter of the united states, in chicago at a meeting in 1859. An explanation of the royal arch jewel province of essex overview. Installation of officers for a mn chapter of royal arch masons 3 ceremony of installation at the appointed time, the installing officer who must be either a present or past high priest of a chapter will enter the room, followed by his assisting installing officers. The chapter or royal arch masonry consists of four degrees, mark master, past master, most excellent master, and royal arch mason. It is important to note that there is a difference between american royal arch masonry and british royal arch masonry in the number of banners used. Notice that the triangle here is with its point upward, signifying the divinity of man. The lost word its hidden meaning by george steinmetz 1953.
Freemasonry secret societies exposed secrets hidden. A history of royal arch masonry grand chapter of royal. The objective of the royal arch educational bureau is to make available to the royal arch craft, at cost, printed. Members of the craft who wish to dig deeper into the study of symbolism of the mark master and royal arch degrees will find this book of great appeal. The third ark, the substitute ark, is a chest or coffer which makes up a part of the furniture of the royal arch chapter and the council of royal and select masters in the american system of the york rite. It is the image of two pillars supporting an arch centered by a keystone, behind which is situated a sacred vault.
The royal arch, its hidden meaning 1979 edition open library. Dec 14, 2009 the royal arch, its hidden meaning by steinmetz, george harold, 1979, macoy pub. The royal arch, its hidden meaning, book, 1946 worldcat. Br armstrong requests the favour of the lodge to admitt him a royal arch mason. The meaning of masonry is a subject usually left entirely unexpounded and that accordingly remains largely unrealized by its members save such few as make it their private study. The royal arch, its hidden meaning by steinmetz, george harold, 1979, macoy pub. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. It seems taken for granted that reception into the order will automatically be accompanied by an ability to appreciate forthwith and at its full value all.
Royal arch masons and its relationship to his life. Figure 6 depicts the celestial sphere or globe that is placed on one of the two pillars found on either side of the senior warden in the masonic lodge. Perhaps the turning point in the dispute came as a result of thomas dunckerley, a natural son of george ii, a keen mason and a traditioner among the moderns, coming out as an enthusiast for royal arch, to which he was exalted as masons term initiation to the royal arch according to his own report in 1754. The proposer should inform the candidate to attend wearing a dark suit, white shirt and collar, black tie and shoes. The average mason is lamentably ignorant of the real meaning of masonic symbology and knows as little of its esoteric teaching.
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