#14 - 13th Degree: Royal Arch of Solomon

In this episode, we discuss the 13th Degree - “Royal Arch of Solomon” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition".  Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.

It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:

Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)

Diagrams:

"A Brother, Lowered Into a Subterranean Vault" (Engraving)

Overview

Introduction (01:14)Mythological Setting (01:49)Morals and Dogma (06:08)The Ineffable Name of God (06:52)Symbolism and the Name of God (10:50)Hebrew Monotheism (13:25)Masonry Includes the Communication of Esoteric Knowledge (15:26)Solomon’s Temple Represented the Universe (17:50)The Lodge Represents the Universe (20:53)Preserving Liberty (23:02)The Religion of Toil, Life and Society (25:00)On the Religious Nature of Masonry (26:51)On the Law of Retribution (28:03)Symbols of the Degree (30:07)The Philosopher's Stone (31:24)Finding the Stone (32:36)Childhood & The Flood (34:44)The Perfect Ashlar (35:48)

Links:

Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Tao (Wikipedia)Om (aka Aum - Wikipedia)Bindu (symbol - Wikipedia)Bindi (decoration - Wikipedia)Isaac Ben Solomon Luria (Encyclopedia.com)Primary texts of Kabbalah (Wikipedia.com)The Eight Gates of the Arizal (Safed.co.il)Jewish meditation (Wikipedia)Madonna - Isaac (YouTube)Chamber of Reflection (Wikipedia)V.I.T.R.I.O.L. (SymbolDictionary.net)Emerald Tablet (Wikipedia)The Gemstone Agate (Minerals.net)The Life and Teachings of the Ari (Kabbalah.com)