Explanation of the Companion's Jewel of the R
Masonic essay describing the symbolism of the jewel (medal) worn by Royal Arch Masons in the United Kingdom.
Freemasonry: The Legacy of the Ancient Egyptians
A discussion of Egyptian symbolism manifested in the design of The Port Adelaide Masonic Centre in South Australia, that is built in the form of an Ancient Egyptian Temple.
Hermetic Symbolism in a Masonic Engraving
A description of a copperplate engraving found in the archives of a masonic lodge in Bamberg in Germany. The plate is rich in symbolism. Examines how hermetic ideas were woven into the complex symbolism of late 18th century Masonry in England.
Language of the Heart
A Masonic essay by Carl H. Claudy.
Lucky Number Seven
An essay discussing the symbolism of the number seven.
Masonic Papers by Hariam
Several essays about the symbolism of the Craft Masonic degrees.
Mozart's Other Masonic Opera
An essay by Roger Firestone offering a Masonic interpretation of The Abduction From the Seraglio.
Obelisks, and the New York Obelisk
An article discussing the symbolism of oblisks, published in "Catholic World" magazine in March, 1881. Viewed through the "Making of America" archive.
Our Ancient Friend and Brother, the Great Pythagor
An essay discussing the role of Pythagoras in the ancient Masonic and Hermetic mysteries.
Sacred Geometry
Masonic essays.
Symbolism of the Lambskin Apron
Masonic Essay discussing the apron worn as the "Badge of A Mason".
The Lost Word of Masonry
The explanation and import of the Grand Omnific Word.
The Opening of the Lodge
A Masonic essay that follows an imaginary Candidate through the Craft Degrees, opening the Lodge in each degree, taking selected symbols and making inquiry as to their meaning and implications.
The Seven Liberal Arts
Based on the types of studies that were pursued in the Classical world, the Seven Liberal Arts became codified in late antiquity by such writers as Varro and Martianus Capella.
The Symbolism of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert Gal
The complete text of a classic work on Masonic Symbolism. Presented as scanned images of individual pages through the "Making of America" archive.