Masonic Charges and Lectures

""Masonic Charges and Lectures"" by John Yarker is a comprehensive collection of the fundamental teachings and practices of Freemasonry. This book provides a detailed account of the history, traditions, and symbolism of the Masonic fraternity, as well as the various degrees and rituals that are central to its practice. The author delves into the philosophical and spiritual aspects of Freemasonry, exploring the values of brotherhood, charity, and morality that are emphasized in the organization. The book also includes a series of lectures and charges that are given to new members, providing insight into the expectations and responsibilities of Masonic membership. Overall, ""Masonic Charges and Lectures"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles and teachings of Freemasonry.The present work is a rare anthology of charges and lectures collated from unspecified Masonic rituals by John Yarker (1833-1913), one of the most enigmatic yet best-informed Freemasons that ""graced"" the rolls of the United Grand Lodge of England. Contents: Masonry and the Crusades; Masonry and the Eastern Philosophy; Extension of Masonic Principles; Egyptian Mysteries; Osirian Legend; History of the Rite of Memphis; Esoteric and Exoteric Masonry; Masonic Science as Related to the Temple of Jerusalem; The Mason, a Son of God; History of the Sacred Vault of Enoch; Ineffable Name; Mission of Knights of the Sword; Captivity of the Israelites; Temple of Jerusalem as a Masonic Type; Instruction of the Degree of Rose Croix; History of the Degree of Rose Croix; On Symbols; On Atheism; Spiritual Faith of Ancient Egypt; Sapenath Pencah; Pyramid of Cheops; Astronomical Symbolism; Symbolical Numbers; Cabirian Mysteries; Moral Geometry; Tabernacle and the Temple; Serpent Worship; Magian Mysteries; Hermetic Cross; Allegorical Discourse; Discourse on Justice; Discourse on the Nature of Mysteries, and Their Masonic Perpetuation; Discourse on the Duties and Instruction of the Various Grades of Ancient and Primitive Masonry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.