Esoteric and Occult: Freemasonry: Legend

A Masonic essay. The Symbol is not a mirror which shows only what stands before it. It is an illustration which has more than one meaning

Freemasonry and the early legends of the Craft. Genesis, Myths, Legends, History, Reflections

Masonic essay describing the history and symbolism of the Hebrew temples at Jerusalem, and encompassing that portion of Biblical history which forms the basis of much Freemasonic ritual.

A speech of welcome delivered to new initiates that was published several times and was sent by the Chevalier de Ramsay to the Cardinal de Fleury, Minister to Louis XV, on March 20, 1737. It had considerable influence on French Freemasonry of the eighteenth century.

A paper describing the role of Enoch in the Masonic legend. In the legend, Enoch was responsible for preserving the true name of Diety and the principles of arts and sciences through the Great Flood.

The role of Hiram, King of Tyre, in the Masonic legend. his support of King Solomon in the building of the temple at Jerusalem.

The role of Solomon, King of Israel, in the Masonic legend. His construction of the temple in Jerusalem and relations with Hiram, King of Tyre.

A basic description of the Masonic legend, in its original Middle English, taken directly from the Dowland Manuscript which dates from the early sixteenth century.

Modern Freemasonry reliably dates from the early 18th century CE. Legendary references indicate earlier activities. One of the earliest surrounds the creation of a Mason's guild in the city of York.

A Masonic manuscript dating from approximately 1390 CE.