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Int'l Conference, Univ. de Nice, July 2009 - Call for Papers

Mon, Dec 15, 2008 - 11:15am
Diffusion and Circulation of Masonic Practices in Europe and in the Mediterranean, 1720-1820. Call for Papers in French or in English. Read further details and contacts.

Julian Rees and his 'Craft in Spirit' column

Thu, Dec 11, 2008 - 8:56am
The Editor is delighted to announce that from December 2008 W.Bro. Julian Rees has also accepted to contribute PS Review of Freemasonry as a columnist. Read the first Column published: Why Tracing Boards?

The Broken Column and its Deeper Meaning

Wed, Dec 10, 2008 - 8:48am
A discussion of the evolution of the Three Great Columns from Plato's Cardinal virtues and the Sephiroth. It then examines the Broken Column as one of the Three Great columns. A paper by Bro. William Steve Burkle.

The Masonic Chicken and Templar Egg Scenario

Tue, Dec 09, 2008 - 1:28pm
The Editor of PS Review of Freemasonry interviews Stephen Dafoe about his book The Compasses and the Cross: are or are not Freemasons the direct descendants of the Knights Templar?

Freemasonry on the Media vs Secret Tradition

Mon, Dec 01, 2008 - 8:30am
December Poll - In the rush to publicize the fraternity on the media, have we failed to think more carefully about the function of our secret tradition? Vote Yes or No.

Freemasonry in Serbia. The Revolutionary Activities of a Lodge, 1850c.

Thu, Nov 27, 2008 - 8:41am
by RW Bro. Celil Layiktez PAGM, editor of The Level, the Magazine of the GL of Turkey. This essay is based on the various reports of the spy Freemason, and of the Austrian and Serbian security officers.

Candide's Column

Mon, Nov 17, 2008 - 8:06am
Candide is Voltaire's best known character. Candide's Column shares the view that Freemasonry is a framework with which to make sense of the world and to interpret experience. Written by Gerald Reilly, columnist, PS Review of Freemasonry.

Alchemical Symbolism of the Double-Headed Eagle

Sat, Nov 15, 2008 - 3:05pm
A look at the historical usage of the Double-Headed eagle and an examination of the underlying Alchemical and Hermetic symbolism of one of the most prevalent emblems of the Scottish Rite Freemasonry. A research paper by Bro.Gregory H. Peters 32.

Julian Rees - Essays and Short Papers on Freemasonry

Fri, Nov 14, 2008 - 9:00pm
Seven Essays and Ten Short Papers on the Inner Meaning of Freemasonry by W. Bro. Julian Rees one of the founding members of The Cornerstone Society

Masonic Education Course

Thu, Oct 30, 2008 - 4:32pm
Developed by W.Bro. Kent Henderson, the course is structured in three Sections, with four parts to each section. Papers of Hamill, Cryer, Henderson and others. For the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason. Free online on PS Review of Freemasonry.

History of Freemasonry, The Knights Grand Cross of Jerusalem

Wed, Oct 15, 2008 - 3:58pm
by W.Bro. Alan Eadie. A little known independent Order; or possibly a lost Scottish Ritual found? Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, London, awarded this paper the Norman Spencer Prize in 2006.

Masonic Week - Feb. 12-14, 2009 - Official Program

Sat, Oct 11, 2008 - 9:41pm
Feb 12-14 2009, Alexandria, VA. Masonic Week is a great opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones. A must for the Freemasons. Read the Official Program.

Freemasonry: the Digital Challenge.

Wed, Oct 08, 2008 - 7:22am
by Bro. Ronald J. Watkins, Wayfarers Lodge #50, Grand Lodge of Arizona.
An examination of the impact of the Internet on Freemasonry, Lodges and Grand Lodges.

History of Freemasonry, the International Compact

Wed, Oct 01, 2008 - 9:29am
between the Grand Lodges of England, Ireland and Scotland concluded July 1814. For the first time online the text of such an important document. Find out why this document is so important.

Papers Presented at Masonic World Conference 2008 Now Available

Wed, Sep 17, 2008 - 7:00am
The theme was Universal Fraternity in Action and emphasized how Freemasons could better embrace today's changing world while preserving the traditions of the Fraternity.

The Commission on Information for Recognition: 2008 Report

Tue, Sep 09, 2008 - 1:14pm
CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS OF MASONS IN NORTH AMERICA
The Commission on Information for Recognition
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UGLE - Pro GM Lord Northampton is to retire in 2009

Mon, Sep 08, 2008 - 7:40pm
At the Quarterly Communications of UGLE on 10 September 2008 The Pro Grand Master, The Most Hon. the Marquess of Northampton announced that after 7 years as Pro GM he believes it is time for him to move on and will soon step down from his role as Pro Grand Master.

U.S. Grand Lodges Membership is under 1.5 million

Mon, Sep 08, 2008 - 6:30pm
The 2007 Grand Lodge membership statistics show that 2007 marks a new low in US Masonic membership, under 1.5 million.
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The Major Arcana of the Tarot and Freemasonry

Sun, Sep 07, 2008 - 10:38am
Masonic Allusion and Symbolism in the Figures and Interpretations of the Major Arcana of the Tarot by Arthur Edward Waite. A paper by Bro. William Steve Burkle.

Freemasonry - Monthly Poll

Mon, Sep 01, 2008 - 10:01am
How do you perform your ritual in Lodge?
a) I read it.
b) I have learned and memorized it.
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