In this installment of Symbols and Symbolism we look at Albert Mackey’s entry in his Encyclopedia of Freemasonry on the subject of Death.
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Time in Freemasonry
Continuing the series of the broken column and the weeping virgin, in this episode of Symbols and Symbolism we look at Albert Mackey’s entry into the Encyclopedia of Freemasonry as he examines the figure of time in the Jeremy Cross statue of early American Freemasonry. the statue, a newer invention in the collection of symbols, […]
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The Weeping Virgin
A newer invention in the symbolism of Freemasonry, Mackey draws an ancient parallel to its cryptic iconography.
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The Moon in Freemasonry | Symbols and Symbolism
Symbolic, even among the symbols of Freemasonry, the moon is an essential part of the esoteric nature of Freemasonry. But what does the symbol represent?
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Canopy of Heaven | Symbols and Symbolism
A clouded horizon and starry field of shimmering twilight jewels are often the embelishments aloft above the altar of a masonic lodge.
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Why Does Freemasonry Use Odd Symbols?
Skulls, architectural tools, mallets, aprons… all of these things can we weird. So why does Freemasonry use so many odd symbols?
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Why is Freemasonry a Ritual Practice?
What makes something a “ritual?” Is it an evil connotation? Is it something sinister? Why then is Freemasonry considered a ritual practice?
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Is Freemasonry a Patriotic Organization?
A common connection with Freemasonry is that it is a patriotic organization. While it suggests certain attributes of patriotism, the multi-national spread of the fraternity would suggest something other than a direct form of nationalistic adherence.
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Free and Accepted Mason | Symbols and Symbolism
In this episode of Masonic Symbols and Symbolism, we explore the meaning of the Free and Accepted.
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Geometry in Freemasonry | Symbols and Symbolism
In this episode, we explore the significance of Geometry as it relates to Freemasonry.
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