Tracking The Mysteries From Egypt To The Founding Of America
Tracking theAncient Mysteriesfrom Egypt to theFounding of AmericaLecture 14: FreemasonryCain, Hiram, Templars, AmericaAndrew Linnell7/3/20141
Outline Lectures 1 – 5: Conceptual foundations, Egypt, Greece,The Temple Legend, Vanishing of the Mysteries Lectures 6 – 10: Early Christian Mysteries, Faith versusKnowledge, Charlemagne, Knights Templars, Leonardo Lectures 11 – 15: Cathars, Rosicrucians and Mystics ofthe Renaissance, Founding of America, Freemasonry,Mysteries for the FutureAndrew Linnell7/3/20142
The Stars Once Spoke to ManThe Stars once spoke to Man.It is World-destinyThat they are silent now.To be aware of the silenceCan become pain for earthly Man.But in the deepening silenceThere grows and ripensWhat Man speaks to the Stars.To be aware of the speakingCan become strength for Spirit-Man.Rudolf SteinerAndrew Linnell7/3/20143
3 Keys To Remember1. Roots of Freemasonry are clouded but itabsorbed much from the Mystery Streams2. Masons bring spirit to rock (Earth) – they buildthe Temple3. By the 18th C, anyone of character could join4. Role in political and commercial organizationsis unmistakable forming a New World OrderAndrew Linnell7/3/20144
Brief Review for this Lecture Fall of Mankindo Fall to “Earth” – end of within-the-bosom, human freedomo Legend of Light and Dark Story of Cain and Abel: Two Streams of Mankindo Cain: male, king, masonry: spiritualize Earth, knowledge-passiono Abel: female, priest, faith in the Spirit, piety Church, school, art, science, religion: one in Ancient MysteriesThe Temple Sleep – initiationo Mystery of the 9-fold human beingo Oh Man, Know Thou Thyself (Delphi) Hellenism and Gnosticism to understand Mystery of GolgothaArthur stream, Parcifal and the grail stream, K.T.o For no one may approach the Grail alone; he must achieve the quest for thesake of the whole human race, thus he must take his brother with him Mani: Son of the Widow, unite religions, overcome evilo Cathars, Bogomils, Paulicians, and more “heretics”Andrew Linnell7/3/20145
Recorded History – very little Present day Freemasonry is but a shadow of its former Masonry can be traced back a few centuries with relativeease, but then the thread suddenly vanishes from sightin a maze of secret societies and political enterprises “Dimly silhouetted in the mists that becloud thesetangled issues are such figures aso Alessandro Cagliostroo Count Saint Germaino St. Martin”– Manly P. HallAndrew Linnell7/3/20146
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Masons & the Building of AmericaAndrew Linnell7/3/20149
Possible Masonic History Guild of Temple BuildersGod GeometrizesSource? no written recordsooooo Knights TemplarPythagorasEgypt (Euclid, Hermes, Misraim)Atlantis (Noah)Cain or Adam (or both)1602: Sir William St. Clair ofRosslyn was granted the right topurchase patronage over themasons of Scotland by WilliamSchaw who also wrote its Charter1634: Accepted / Speculativeo Outer shield to inner coreo 1717: First Grand Lodge 1725-1730: Rapid growth in Franceand then in America1776: Adam Weishaupt, IlluminatiAndrew LinnellFrom 13th C Manuscript7/3/201410
Comparison to Mystery Schools Both have degrees in the process of deeper initiationo More knowledge/wisdom attained and applied with each step The mystery schools of Greece and Egypt were neitherfraternal nor politicalo They were philosophic and religious institutions – any admittedinto them were consecrated to the service of the sovereign good Modern Freemasons regard their Craft primarily asneither philosophic nor religious, but rather as ethicalo Strange as it may seem, many may ridicule the very supernaturalpowers and agencies for which their symbols stand Alcohol introduced to enhance fraternal goalsAndrew Linnell7/3/201411
Mystical Knowledge of MasonicSources(?): Knights TemplarRosicruciansKabbalistsMuslims: Qarmatians, Assassins, Ismaili and Sufis (Qur’an)ManichaeansGreece: Pythagoras, Platoo Plethon (thought to be reincarnation of Plato) comes to Florence 1438 Founding of Platonic Academy of Florence Trunk of texts Ficino translates for Cosimo de Medicio Hermes, Zoroaster, Plato, Plotinus, Iamblichus, Porphyry, Proclus, more Gnostics Egypt: Euclid, Hermes Trismegistus, Misraim Hiram Abiff / CainAndrew Linnell7/3/201412
Who Can Be a Mason? “Masons come from all walks of life — from CorporateCEOs to city bus drivers, from commodities brokers toauto mechanics. What unifies Masons is not where wecome from or what we do for a living, but rather what weaspire to be.” – Life as a Mason Any religion but there must be an acknowledgement ofbelief in a supreme God Only men (with exceptions – Adoption Lodges) Fellowship, Friendship, and Community Serviceo Esoteric center (now lost?)o Degrees to build leadership and wisdom through self knowledgeAndrew Linnell7/3/201413
Degrees Blue Lodge confers three degrees: Entered Apprentice, FellowCraft and Master Mason – blue decorations in lodgeA man is initiated as an Entered Apprentice, passed to the degreeof Fellow Craft, and raised a Master MasonYork Rite Freemasonry confers the Knight Templar degreeScottish Rite Freemasonry, developed in France and the WestIndies, was first installed in Albany, New York, in 1767o The first Supreme Council was established in Charleston, South Carolina, in1801, followed by the Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdictionfounded in New York City in 1813o Scottish Rite members meet in local or regional "Valleys"o 4 - 14 : Lodge of Perfection, 15 - 16 : Council of Princes of Jerusalem, 17 - 18 : Chapter of Rose Croix, 19 - 32 : Consistory, 33 an honorary awardo To become a Scottish Rite Mason, a man must first join his local lodge andreceive the first three degreeso Not all Scottish Rite members receive the 33rd degree Egyptian Rite: 96 degrees (3 x 32)Andrew Linnell7/3/201414
Different DegreesScottish Rites 12 Degree - Grand MasterArchitect 19 Degree - Grand Pontiff 22 Degree - Knight Of TheRoyal Axe 32 Degree - Sublime Prince ofthe Royal SecretAndrew Linnell7/3/201415
Phoenix Masonry MuseumLodge of PerfectionI. ApprenticeII. Fellow Crafthttp://www.phoenixmasonry.orIII. Masterg/masonicmuseum/IV. Secret MasterV. Perfect MasterVI. Intimate SecretaryVII. Provoast and JudgeVIII. Intendant of the BuildingIX. Elect of the NineX. Illustrious Elect of the FifteenXI. Sublime Elect of the Twelve or Prince AmethXII. Grand Master ArchitectXIII. Royal Arch of SolomonXIV.Grand Elect, Perfect, and Sublime MasonChapter of Rose CroixXV. Knight of the East of of the SwordXVI.Prince of JerusalemXVII.Knight of the East and WestXVIII.Knight Rose CroixAndrew Linnell7/3/201416
Quest of the Scottish Rites Lodge of Perfection--the Quest for Light and theawakening of one’s personal spiritualityo First Temple Period, c. 1004 B.C. (Solomon and Hiram) Chapter of Rose Croix--the Quest to purify andstrengthen that divine spark, once awakened, and tomake it the guiding force in the person’s lifeo Second Temple Period (Temple of Zerubbabel), c. 536 B.C. toEssenes, c. A.D. 20 Consistory--the Quest for self-examination andempowerment which completes the processo Time period varies from ancient mysteries to Knights TemplarFor more visit hereAndrew Linnell7/3/201417
Scottish Rite History Historical record shows a founding in France in the mid-1700s On May 31, 1801, the Scottish Rite formalized its existence inthe United States when members gathered in Charleston,South Carolina, and opened a meeting of the “SupremeCouncil 33 Freemasonry” This body has survived to the present day and is now knownas the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. In the early 1800s, several prominent Masons establishedorganizations in New York that competed with the CharlestonSupreme Council After much deliberation, in 1813 the Charleston SupremeCouncil granted a charter that established and gavesovereignty to the Supreme Council, 33 , for the NorthernMasonic Jurisdiction of the United States of AmericaAndrew Linnell7/3/201418
Manly P. Hall on Freemasonry Enthroned in the radiant East, the Worshipful Master isthe "Light" of his lodge—the representative of the gods,one of that long line of hierophants who, through theblending of their rational powers with the reason of theIneffable, have been accepted into the Great School. This high priest after an ancient order must realize thatthose before him are not merely a gathering of properlytested men, but the custodians of an eternal lore, theguardians of a sacred truth, the perpetuators of anageless wisdom, the consecrated servants of a livingGod, the wardens of a Supreme Mystery http://www.phoenixmasonry.org/roscrucian and masonic origins.htmAndrew Linnell7/3/201419
A Guide For The New EsotericFreemason by Bro William Steve Burkle KT, 32 , KCRBE “Freemasonry has very aptly been compared to a complex tapestry composed ofmany colorful overlapping individual threads which taken as a whole form a largerpicture. Brother Mason Pratt developed a list of different “Brands” of Freemasonsbased upon behavioral characteristics which included: “Socialite”, “Historian”,Ritualist”, “Philosopher”, “Masonic Law”, “Symbolism”, and “Collector”. I would add tothis list the brands “Charitable” and “Fiduciary”. I suspect that most of us can think ofBrothers in our own Lodge who fit one of these diverse profiles.Esoteric Freemasons usually fit into one or more of these “Brand” categories,although “Historian”, “Ritualist”, “Symbolism”, and “Philosopher” are the mostcommon. Every initiated Freemason however is a potential Esoteric Mason, since allFreemasons seek illumination (light) through the initiation process. It is this questfor light revealed through the comprehension of hidden spiritual knowledge whichdistinguishes the Esoteric Freemason and defines Esoteric Masonry.Esoteric Freemasonry is not for everyone, not even for everyone who receives thegift of illumination. This is in no way a reflection upon the character or works ofMasons who for various reasons find themselves disinclined to pursue the esotericpath. Unfortunately, there are many Masons who pronounce that there simply is noesoteric content at all to be had in Freemasonry, even though Masonic Ritual is ripewith evidence to the contrary.” -- http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/Andrew Linnell7/3/201420
Fraternities and Sororities Today Greek Mysteries! (rich history but now lost)o What’s your image of them? Parties. Drinking. Fun during college years? Brothers or sisters who helped you pass your examso Example: Phi Beta Kappa Phi Beta Kappa key,YaleUniversity, 1790Top 10% of top 10%"Love of learning is the guide of life."Personal freedom, scientific inquiry,Liberty of conscience, and creative endeavor Initiation processo Where did this come from? Degeneration when the wisdom is lostAndrew Linnell7/3/201421
Count St. Germain A well-known story contained in the writings of the Countess d'AdhémarBefore the outbreak of the French Revolution, the Countess d’Adhémar, one ofthe ladies-in-waiting to Marie-Antoinette, received a visit from the Countooo He wanted to be presented to the Queen and to beg audience of the King. Louis XVI'sminister, however, was the enemy of the Count of St. Germain, who therefore was notallowed into the King's presenceBut he described to the Queen with great accuracy and detail the major perils which werelooming ahead. Regrettably, however, his warnings were ignoredIt was on that occasion that he uttered the great saying which was based on truth: ‘They whosow the wind shall reap the whirlwind’ he added that he had uttered this saying milleniapreviously, and it had been repeated by Christ.French Revolution arose out of the secret societies of the occultistsCount of St. Germain died in 1784 at the court of the Landgrave of Hessen, wholater became one of the most advanced German Freemasons; Landgravenursed him until the endThe Countess d'Adhémar memoirs recount that he appeared to her long after1784 and that she saw him six more times long after thatHe was also, in 1790, reported with some Rosicrucians in ViennaoHe said that he was obliged to retire to the Orient for the span of 85 years, and that after thattime people would again become aware of his activity in Europe – 1875 is the year of thefounding of the Theosophical SocietyAndrew Linnell7/3/201422
1730: Freemasonry Was In America Freemasonry was broughtto the United States by ourearly settlers and the craftbecame very popular incolonial America Henry Price, a Bostonmerchant and tailor,received a deputation fromthe Grand Lord of Englandto form the first ProvincialGrand Lodge in theWestern HemisphereAndrew Linnell George Washington, JamesMonroe, Andrew Jackson,James Polk, JamesBuchanan, AndrewJohnson, James Garfield,William McKinley, TheodoreRoosevelt, William Taft,Warren Harding, Franklin D.Roosevelt, Harry Truman,Lyndon Johnson, GeraldFord, Ronald Reagan andGeorge Bush Benjamin Franklin, PaulRevere, John Hancock,Chief Justice John Marshall7/3/201423
No other esoteric group formedAmerica more than theFreemasonsAndrew Linnell7/3/201424
Master Mason American Presidents George WashingtonJames MonroeAndrew JacksonJames PolkJames BuchananAndrew JohnsonJames GarfieldWilliam McKinleyTheodore RooseveltWilliam TaftWarren HardingFranklin Delano RooseveltHarry S. TrumanGerald FordBarack ObamaAndrew Linnell7/3/201425
Architects of Washington D.C. Many buildings are Roman-style 1791: Congress designated land for the new nation’s capital Major Pierre L’Enfant (1754-1825) designed the layout of theten-mile-square district in consultation with GeorgeWashington and Thomas Jefferson Central principle: geometry with radial boulevards that linkmajor monuments and public buildingso Also manifesting principles of Masonic ideals Many internet discussions on the metaphysics of layouto Manley Hall’s map: http://www.geocities.com/jussaymoe/mann/mann.htm Freemason’s see their founder as Hiram Abiff, representativeof the Cain stream whose ancestors were Tubal Cain andCain himself.o Hiram is a Son of a Widow – an initiate in the Egyptian Temple
George Washington Was made a Mason at Fredericksburg lodge #4,Fredericksburg VA Became Worshipful Master of Alexandria-Washingtonlodge #22, in Alexandria VA He chose many of his general officers from theFreemasons George Washington national Masonic Memorial is thetallest building in the Metro Washington DC area andwhere you can see the chair where George sat in whenhe presided as master of the lodgeo There is a display his masonic regalia, apron, gavel, etc.Andrew Linnell7/3/201427
George WashingtonAndrew LinnellFor description of the apron’s symbols click here7/3/201428
Ben Franklin 1731: Franklin became a Freemason when he wasinitiated in St. John’s Lodge in Philadelphia His involvement with the fraternity extended over thenext fifty years, during which time he held severalleadership roles. 1734: Served as Grand Master of Pennsylvania 1749: Provincial Grand Master of Pennsylvania While in Paris during the American Revolution, Franklinbecame a member of the Lodge of Nine Sisters (La Logedes Neuf Soeurs),o 1779 to 1781: Served as Venerable MasterAndrew Linnell7/3/201429
Ben Franklin & Harry S. TrumanAndrew Linnell7/3/201430
Henry FordSource: National Heritage MuseumAndrew Linnell7/3/201431
RegaliaLord Tweedsmuir, 1875-1940, Scot, KnightGrand Cross wearing the riband, badge, andstar of the orderAndrew Linnell1872-19197/3/201432
Habibullah Khan (1872-1919) 1907: Habibullah Khan, Emir of Afghanistan, was initiated intoFreemasonry in Calcutta, India at Lodge Concordia, No. 3102o Membership restricted to British civil and military officers of high standing Three degrees were all conferred at once upon the EmirThe ceremony was conducted in English, with Henry McMahoninterpreting the entire Masonic ceremony into Persian for the EmirHe took his Masonic oaths on a Koran that is now at the Library ofthe Grand Lodge of EnglandBecause knowledge of his Masonic affiliation could be used againsthim by his enemies in Afghanistan, the Amir's membership had to bekept a secret from his staff, soldiers, entire entourage, and the publicWhen the Emir returned to Afghanistan rumors about the Emir beinga Freemason started to surface causing trouble for the Emir whofinally announced publicly that he was a Freemason and proud of it,becoming one to benefit AfghanistanAndrew Linnell7/3/201433
International List (from “P”) Mariano Ponce, Filipino physician Initiated in Madrid and becameSecretary of Logia Revoluccion and Logia Solidaridad 53. He alsobecame a 33 A&AR mason under the auspices of the Gran OrienteEspañolAlexander Pope (1668–1744), (1688–1744), British satirical poetArthur Porritt, Governor-General of New Zealand, Grand MasterDana Porter, Canadian politicianEugène Edine Pottier, French composer of the InternationaleGiacomo Puccini, (1858–1924) Italian ComposerReynato Puno, Chief Justice of the Philippines, Grand Master ofMasons, active member of Hiram Lodge No. 88, and the Grand Lodgeof the PhilippinesMihajlo Idvorski Pupin (1858–1935), A.k.a. Michael I. Pupin Serbian andAmerican physicist and physical chemistAlexander Pushkin (1799–1837), Russian poet. Lodge Ovid, Kischinev,1821Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List of Freemasons (E - Z)Andrew Linnell7/3/201434
Connection to Egypt Cagliostro (see Lecture 9, Temple Legend)oooooooo1776: Attempts in Hague and Russia1779: “Rite Egyptien” established in Strassburg1784: Mother Lodge founded in Lyons1785: Paris Lodge foundedPupils taught how to experience the astral bodyKnowing the Pentagram (Physical, Etheric, Astral, Soul, Spirit)Knowledge of the Philosopher’s StoneEffective for eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth higher degreesof Freemasonry Traced back to Mysteries of Osiris, Isis, and HoraceAndrew Linnell7/3/201435
Misraim Freemasonry Two main concerns of the Landgrave school: the Philosopher's Stone and theKnowledge of the PentagramThe whole of Egyptian Freemasonry, called the rite of Memphis and Misraim tracesits origin back to King Misraim who came from Assyria — from the Orient — and,after the conquest of Egypt, was initiated into the Egyptian mysteriesAccording to Rudolf Steiner:oo Freemasonry which extends to the higher degrees is something which, in its moreintimate aspect, is quite different from the normal craft masonry that rests on a kind ofdemocratic principleTruth, however, is something about which one cannot hold one's own viewso These mysteries originate from ancient Atlantis – an unbroken traditionModern Freemasonry is only a continuation of what was established then in EgyptJust as one is unable to discuss whether the sum of the angles of a triangle have this or that many degrees,so one is also unable to have a discussion about higher truthsWhat distinguishes masonry of the higher degrees from craft masonry is that onelearns to know the truth step by step – thus the 96 degrees have certain justificationAndrew Linnell7/3/201436
Catholic Participation Catholics participated in Freemasonry until 1882 whenthe Knights of Columbus was formed as a fraternalorganization for themo Founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, CTo Named in honor of Christopher Columbuso Many Catholics continued with Freemasonry Education debate – public schoolso Battle really over religious education and taxeso Oct. 1920, The Builder (a Masonic monthly) published articlefavoring the Smith-Towner Bill stating that “federal control ofeducation is necessary to prevent ‘the Mexicanisation of thiscountry’ by means of ‘the religious supervision of oureducational life’” – The Fortnightly ReviewAndrew Linnell7/3/201437
Masons and Mormons Most of the Latter Day Saint movement leaders were Masons prior to theirMormon involvemento E.g. Brigham Young, Heber C. Ki
The Temple Legend, Vanishing of the Mysteries Lectures 6 – 10: Early Christian Mysteries, Faith versus Knowledge, Charlemagne, Knights Templars, Leonardo Lectures 11 – 15: Cathars, Rosicrucians and Mystics of the Renaissance, Founding of America, Freemasonry, Mysteries for the Future Andrew Linnell 7/3/2014 2
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