This document summarizes the lives and works of three prominent German writers and Freemasons from the 18th century: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, and Friedrich von Schiller. It discusses their involvement with Freemasonry and how Masonic ideals influenced their dramatic and philosophical works, particularly emphasizing themes of brotherhood, religious tolerance, and the struggle between good and evil. The document also provides biographical details and analyses of some of their major writings, such as Lessing's Nathan the Wise and Goethe's Faust.
The Scarlet Letter explores themes of guilt, morality, and social authority in Puritan Boston. Hester Prynne is punished for adultery by wearing a scarlet letter "A", which takes on new meanings throughout the story. The novel questions the legitimacy of different forms of authority and examines the tensions between individuals and their community. It also suggests that a future revelation will establish new relationships between men and women based on mutual happiness.
This document provides details about a presentation on the mysteries presented in Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code" given by Gohil Khanjaniba M. It lists their name, academic information, presentation topic, and indicates it was suggested by Dr. Dilip Barad and dedicated to the English department at Smt.S.B.Gardi, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University.
The document provides background information on Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter. It was written in 1850 and is set in 17th century Boston, Massachusetts, which at the time was a Puritan theocracy where religious and civil laws were based on scripture. In the novel, the main character Hester Prynne is punished for adultery by being forced to wear a scarlet "A" on her clothes, reflecting the harsh punishments common under Puritan rule such as public humiliation in the stocks.
This introduction discusses the Book of Mormon as a religiously influential yet contested text. It has been understood and utilized in different ways by believers and critics. The book examines the Book of Mormon's origins, changing role in Mormonism over time, and shifting reception by scholars and theologians. As the most widely distributed religious book in America after the Bible, it deserves more extensive critical study of its impact on religion and culture.
The scarlet letter (introduction & historical background/ setting)rmlanqvi
"the scarlet letter" a novel by "Nathaniel Hawthorne"-
an introduction with historical (puritan) background and setting, made and presented by me... i hope my work will be helpful.
The Antichrist, By F.W. Nietzsche, Free eBookChuck Thompson
The Antichrist, By F.W. Nietzsche, Free eBook. World literature from the days of old. Nietzsche is often quoted today for his insight into many areas still used in modern thought. Brought to you from the folks at Gloucester, Virginia Links and News website. Visit us for more.
Connie finds Clifford's family cradle and tells Mrs. Bolton she wants a child, though she plans to have Mellors' baby. During a trip to the mining village of Uthwaite, Connie is disturbed by the landscape and people corrupted by the mines. She later visits Mellors at his home, where they have sex in the cabin. Though initially afraid of sensual abandon, Connie comes to orgasm and asks Mellors if he loves her, to which he replies that he loves how she opens herself to him.
Foundations Unearthed, Maria Hall, Histories Mysteries Chuck Thompson
This document provides an introduction and summary of the findings of Maria Bauer's research into the Bacon-Shakespeare controversy. It begins by outlining William Shakespeare's background, noting he had little education and no evidence of literary genius. It then contrasts this with Sir Francis Bacon's background as a highly learned statesman, scholar, scientist and philosopher. The document argues that based on the available historical facts, Bacon is the only candidate who could have plausibly written the plays. It notes many scholars and codes found in the works point to Bacon's authorship. The document aims to enlighten Freemasons on Bauer's research as it relates to discovering answers about the origins of Freemasonry from materials in the buried Bruton
The Scarlet Letter explores themes of guilt, morality, and social authority in Puritan Boston. Hester Prynne is punished for adultery by wearing a scarlet letter "A", which takes on new meanings throughout the story. The novel questions the legitimacy of different forms of authority and examines the tensions between individuals and their community. It also suggests that a future revelation will establish new relationships between men and women based on mutual happiness.
This document provides details about a presentation on the mysteries presented in Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code" given by Gohil Khanjaniba M. It lists their name, academic information, presentation topic, and indicates it was suggested by Dr. Dilip Barad and dedicated to the English department at Smt.S.B.Gardi, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University.
The document provides background information on Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter. It was written in 1850 and is set in 17th century Boston, Massachusetts, which at the time was a Puritan theocracy where religious and civil laws were based on scripture. In the novel, the main character Hester Prynne is punished for adultery by being forced to wear a scarlet "A" on her clothes, reflecting the harsh punishments common under Puritan rule such as public humiliation in the stocks.
This introduction discusses the Book of Mormon as a religiously influential yet contested text. It has been understood and utilized in different ways by believers and critics. The book examines the Book of Mormon's origins, changing role in Mormonism over time, and shifting reception by scholars and theologians. As the most widely distributed religious book in America after the Bible, it deserves more extensive critical study of its impact on religion and culture.
The scarlet letter (introduction & historical background/ setting)rmlanqvi
"the scarlet letter" a novel by "Nathaniel Hawthorne"-
an introduction with historical (puritan) background and setting, made and presented by me... i hope my work will be helpful.
The Antichrist, By F.W. Nietzsche, Free eBookChuck Thompson
The Antichrist, By F.W. Nietzsche, Free eBook. World literature from the days of old. Nietzsche is often quoted today for his insight into many areas still used in modern thought. Brought to you from the folks at Gloucester, Virginia Links and News website. Visit us for more.
Connie finds Clifford's family cradle and tells Mrs. Bolton she wants a child, though she plans to have Mellors' baby. During a trip to the mining village of Uthwaite, Connie is disturbed by the landscape and people corrupted by the mines. She later visits Mellors at his home, where they have sex in the cabin. Though initially afraid of sensual abandon, Connie comes to orgasm and asks Mellors if he loves her, to which he replies that he loves how she opens herself to him.
Foundations Unearthed, Maria Hall, Histories Mysteries Chuck Thompson
This document provides an introduction and summary of the findings of Maria Bauer's research into the Bacon-Shakespeare controversy. It begins by outlining William Shakespeare's background, noting he had little education and no evidence of literary genius. It then contrasts this with Sir Francis Bacon's background as a highly learned statesman, scholar, scientist and philosopher. The document argues that based on the available historical facts, Bacon is the only candidate who could have plausibly written the plays. It notes many scholars and codes found in the works point to Bacon's authorship. The document aims to enlighten Freemasons on Bauer's research as it relates to discovering answers about the origins of Freemasonry from materials in the buried Bruton
I have prepared this presentation as part of my academic activity of M.A English and it's about how Puritanism reflected in the two classic works The Scarlet Letter and Mourning Becomes Electra
The document provides context about Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter. It discusses the historical Puritan context of 17th century Boston that influenced the novel. It also provides biographical details about Hawthorne and an overview of the plot, characters, symbols, and themes of the novel, including Hester Prynne wearing the scarlet letter "A" as punishment for adultery. The document also explains Hawthorne's writing style and perspective in the novel.
The document provides context and summaries about Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter. It begins in 1642 Boston where a group of somber Puritans wait outside the prison for Hester Prynne, who has been convicted of adultery. The opening scene depicts the gloomy and punitive society. Hawthorne expands on themes of secrecy, guilt, and the lingering effects of Puritanism. The plot involves Hester standing on a scaffold in front of a hostile crowd, reflecting the public exposure of private wrongdoings in Puritan Boston. Much of the text was drawn from literary analysis sources on the novel.
This document is a paper analyzing the Puritan society depicted in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter". It discusses how the Puritan society was strictly religious and focused on sin and punishment under biblical law. It also examines how certain individuals like Hester Pryne, Pearl, and Arthur Dimmesdale suffered under the rigid social rules and close relationship between church and state in the Puritan world. In conclusion, while the Puritan system maintained social order through laws, it failed to consider individual happiness and did not always punish sinners.
Use of Symbols, Science and Art in The Da Vinci Code Novel by Dan BrownPritiba Gohil
Here I am sharing My Presentation of Course No. 13: The New Literature based on Use of Symbols, Science and Art in The Da Vinci Code Novel by Dan Brown.
Chaucer's works explored a wide variety of genres. Court romances focused on noble characters and their refined pursuits of love, war, hunting and tournaments. Fabliaux told extended jokes set among lower classes involving sex and violence but ending in justice. Sermons built arguments from biblical stories or contemporary events to encourage virtue and discourage vice. Holy Lives were like court romances but centered on holy figures' adventures and love of God culminating in martyrdom. Confessions looked back over one's life openly discussing past loves, sins, and trades as a common religious and secular writing strategy. Moral tracts similarly aimed to discuss virtues, vices, and salvation through analytical references rather than stories.
Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" erroneously presents false information as facts. This presentation clearly contrasts the historical facts with the fantasy that Dan Brown claims to be factual.
Asking to write a Literary Analysis on such a topic, teachers are waiting for something interesting and unusual to read. That is why we prepared you an article which you can find very helpful https://essay-academy.com/account/blog/literary-analysis-on-the-scarlet-letter-by-n-hawthorne
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The author had a long-held desire to visit Palestine, the source of many Masonic rituals and references, but was unable to fulfill this wish until 1868. In 1854 he came close to realizing his goal after receiving funding from the Grand Lodge of Kentucky and other supporters, but a fire destroyed his preparations and papers, forcing him to abandon the plan. He remained eager to make the pilgrimage and explore the origins of Freemasonry.
Nathaniel Hawthorne was influenced by many Puritan writers and European authors in developing his own distinctive writing style. He enjoyed reading works by Shakespeare, Spenser, Scott, Rousseau, and Bunyan. Hawthorne's writing was characterized by lengthy descriptions, formal character dialog, and use of symbols and allegory to explore themes of morality, sin, and human psychology. His background in Salem and work at the Custom House also influenced his writing.
This document discusses the origins of George Washington's "Rules of Civility" from his youth. It traces the rules back to a French Jesuit manual from 1595 called "Les Maximes de la Gentillesse et de l'Honnesteté en la Conversation entre les Hommes." Washington likely learned the rules while attending school in Fredericksburg, Virginia in 1745, where the school and clergy were French. 92 of Washington's 110 rules were found verbatim in the French manual. The remaining 18 rules came from an early English translation of the manual from 1640. The document provides historical context about the manual and its various editions to establish it as the source for Washington's rules.
The document summarizes and refutes key claims made in the popular book "The Da Vinci Code". It presents 10 false claims from the book, explaining the real historical facts and truth in each case. The overarching conspiracy presented in "The Da Vinci Code" is exposed - that the real conspirator behind promoting its claims is Satan, aiming to seduce readers to doubt and reject Christianity in favor of humanism and pagan beliefs.
Ellen Pollak critiques Alexander Pope's poem "The Rape of the Lock" as portraying women's role and value as being tied to serving men. However, some scholars argue Pope was actually satirizing gender roles by having female characters like Belinda dominate the poem and emasculate male characters. The poem places women in positions of power over men through imagery and the depiction of males as weak and subservient. This challenges the view that Pope was simply reinforcing ideals of female subordination.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 novel The Scarlet Letter. It includes biographical information about Hawthorne and describes the Puritan setting and main characters of the story. The document then analyzes how the meaning of the scarlet "A" worn by the main character Hester Prynne evolves throughout the novel, starting as a symbol of "Adultery," then representing her growing strength and abilities as "Able," and finally seeing her as an "Angel" by the story's end.
This introduction discusses the Book of Mormon as a new religious scripture that launched the Mormon faith. It notes that new religious movements often center around a sacred text. The passage then quotes Joseph Smith providing detailed descriptions of the gold plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated, showing Smith's appreciation for the physical artifact. The introduction discusses how scripture is a complex category to define, and that communities experience scripture in multidimensional ways beyond just origins or uses.
Representation of religious mindset in english poetryMutee Ur Rehman
Religion: Religion may be defined as a cultural system of designated behaviors and practices, worldviews, texts, sanctified places, prophecies, ethics, or organizations, that relates humanity to supernatural, transcendental, or spiritual elements.
Poetry: Poetry is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning.
Laws of Freemasonry, Free eBook. Part of our continuing look inside the world's largest secret society and it's inner core workings. Gloucester, Virginia Links and News website. Visit us.
Freemasonry 167 understanding freemasonry parts 1 & 2ColinJxxx
Freemasonry is described as "a peculiar system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols." This summary examines what is meant by this phrase and how it arose.
Freemasonry has its roots in the morality and philosophy inspired by the Bible as a whole. In medieval times, craftsmen banded together to protect their trades and ensure high standards of work. Their instruction went beyond craft skills to include moral teachings supported by biblical passages.
Stories from the Bible were commonly used to teach lessons in an engaging way, accessible to all but with deeper meanings for those prepared to understand. Allegories and symbols were used to convey Freemasonry's system of morality while maintaining selectivity. This
Freemasonry 147 third degree tracing boardColinJxxx
This document provides an explanation of the symbols depicted on the Third Degree Tracing Board designed by Brother Harris. It begins with background on the origins of Tracing Boards, which evolved from drawings made in tavern floors and canvas sheets to the painted diagrams used today. The Third Degree Board differs from conventional designs and depicts symbols related to death and eternal life, including the illuminated Holy of Holies representing the afterlife. Key symbols are explained, such as the sprig of acacia at the head representing resurrection. The Board aims to provide candidates a glimpse of the life to come through study of Masonic teachings.
Freemasonry 127 an explanation of the third degree tracing boardColinJxxx
This document provides context and history about Masonic tracing boards. It explains that tracing boards originated from symbols drawn in sand or chalk on tavern floors where lodges met. Over time, painted canvases replaced floor drawings, evolving into the tracing boards of today. The document focuses on a set of tracing boards designed by Brother Harris in the 1800s and owned by Philanthropic Lodge. It provides details on the lodge's acquisition of these boards and their significance as being of Harris' design.
I have prepared this presentation as part of my academic activity of M.A English and it's about how Puritanism reflected in the two classic works The Scarlet Letter and Mourning Becomes Electra
The document provides context about Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter. It discusses the historical Puritan context of 17th century Boston that influenced the novel. It also provides biographical details about Hawthorne and an overview of the plot, characters, symbols, and themes of the novel, including Hester Prynne wearing the scarlet letter "A" as punishment for adultery. The document also explains Hawthorne's writing style and perspective in the novel.
The document provides context and summaries about Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter. It begins in 1642 Boston where a group of somber Puritans wait outside the prison for Hester Prynne, who has been convicted of adultery. The opening scene depicts the gloomy and punitive society. Hawthorne expands on themes of secrecy, guilt, and the lingering effects of Puritanism. The plot involves Hester standing on a scaffold in front of a hostile crowd, reflecting the public exposure of private wrongdoings in Puritan Boston. Much of the text was drawn from literary analysis sources on the novel.
This document is a paper analyzing the Puritan society depicted in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter". It discusses how the Puritan society was strictly religious and focused on sin and punishment under biblical law. It also examines how certain individuals like Hester Pryne, Pearl, and Arthur Dimmesdale suffered under the rigid social rules and close relationship between church and state in the Puritan world. In conclusion, while the Puritan system maintained social order through laws, it failed to consider individual happiness and did not always punish sinners.
Use of Symbols, Science and Art in The Da Vinci Code Novel by Dan BrownPritiba Gohil
Here I am sharing My Presentation of Course No. 13: The New Literature based on Use of Symbols, Science and Art in The Da Vinci Code Novel by Dan Brown.
Chaucer's works explored a wide variety of genres. Court romances focused on noble characters and their refined pursuits of love, war, hunting and tournaments. Fabliaux told extended jokes set among lower classes involving sex and violence but ending in justice. Sermons built arguments from biblical stories or contemporary events to encourage virtue and discourage vice. Holy Lives were like court romances but centered on holy figures' adventures and love of God culminating in martyrdom. Confessions looked back over one's life openly discussing past loves, sins, and trades as a common religious and secular writing strategy. Moral tracts similarly aimed to discuss virtues, vices, and salvation through analytical references rather than stories.
Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" erroneously presents false information as facts. This presentation clearly contrasts the historical facts with the fantasy that Dan Brown claims to be factual.
Asking to write a Literary Analysis on such a topic, teachers are waiting for something interesting and unusual to read. That is why we prepared you an article which you can find very helpful https://essay-academy.com/account/blog/literary-analysis-on-the-scarlet-letter-by-n-hawthorne
Freemasonry in the_holy_land-rob_morris-1878-602pgs-sec_socRareBooksnRecords
The author had a long-held desire to visit Palestine, the source of many Masonic rituals and references, but was unable to fulfill this wish until 1868. In 1854 he came close to realizing his goal after receiving funding from the Grand Lodge of Kentucky and other supporters, but a fire destroyed his preparations and papers, forcing him to abandon the plan. He remained eager to make the pilgrimage and explore the origins of Freemasonry.
Nathaniel Hawthorne was influenced by many Puritan writers and European authors in developing his own distinctive writing style. He enjoyed reading works by Shakespeare, Spenser, Scott, Rousseau, and Bunyan. Hawthorne's writing was characterized by lengthy descriptions, formal character dialog, and use of symbols and allegory to explore themes of morality, sin, and human psychology. His background in Salem and work at the Custom House also influenced his writing.
This document discusses the origins of George Washington's "Rules of Civility" from his youth. It traces the rules back to a French Jesuit manual from 1595 called "Les Maximes de la Gentillesse et de l'Honnesteté en la Conversation entre les Hommes." Washington likely learned the rules while attending school in Fredericksburg, Virginia in 1745, where the school and clergy were French. 92 of Washington's 110 rules were found verbatim in the French manual. The remaining 18 rules came from an early English translation of the manual from 1640. The document provides historical context about the manual and its various editions to establish it as the source for Washington's rules.
The document summarizes and refutes key claims made in the popular book "The Da Vinci Code". It presents 10 false claims from the book, explaining the real historical facts and truth in each case. The overarching conspiracy presented in "The Da Vinci Code" is exposed - that the real conspirator behind promoting its claims is Satan, aiming to seduce readers to doubt and reject Christianity in favor of humanism and pagan beliefs.
Ellen Pollak critiques Alexander Pope's poem "The Rape of the Lock" as portraying women's role and value as being tied to serving men. However, some scholars argue Pope was actually satirizing gender roles by having female characters like Belinda dominate the poem and emasculate male characters. The poem places women in positions of power over men through imagery and the depiction of males as weak and subservient. This challenges the view that Pope was simply reinforcing ideals of female subordination.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 novel The Scarlet Letter. It includes biographical information about Hawthorne and describes the Puritan setting and main characters of the story. The document then analyzes how the meaning of the scarlet "A" worn by the main character Hester Prynne evolves throughout the novel, starting as a symbol of "Adultery," then representing her growing strength and abilities as "Able," and finally seeing her as an "Angel" by the story's end.
This introduction discusses the Book of Mormon as a new religious scripture that launched the Mormon faith. It notes that new religious movements often center around a sacred text. The passage then quotes Joseph Smith providing detailed descriptions of the gold plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated, showing Smith's appreciation for the physical artifact. The introduction discusses how scripture is a complex category to define, and that communities experience scripture in multidimensional ways beyond just origins or uses.
Representation of religious mindset in english poetryMutee Ur Rehman
Religion: Religion may be defined as a cultural system of designated behaviors and practices, worldviews, texts, sanctified places, prophecies, ethics, or organizations, that relates humanity to supernatural, transcendental, or spiritual elements.
Poetry: Poetry is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning.
Laws of Freemasonry, Free eBook. Part of our continuing look inside the world's largest secret society and it's inner core workings. Gloucester, Virginia Links and News website. Visit us.
Freemasonry 167 understanding freemasonry parts 1 & 2ColinJxxx
Freemasonry is described as "a peculiar system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols." This summary examines what is meant by this phrase and how it arose.
Freemasonry has its roots in the morality and philosophy inspired by the Bible as a whole. In medieval times, craftsmen banded together to protect their trades and ensure high standards of work. Their instruction went beyond craft skills to include moral teachings supported by biblical passages.
Stories from the Bible were commonly used to teach lessons in an engaging way, accessible to all but with deeper meanings for those prepared to understand. Allegories and symbols were used to convey Freemasonry's system of morality while maintaining selectivity. This
Freemasonry 147 third degree tracing boardColinJxxx
This document provides an explanation of the symbols depicted on the Third Degree Tracing Board designed by Brother Harris. It begins with background on the origins of Tracing Boards, which evolved from drawings made in tavern floors and canvas sheets to the painted diagrams used today. The Third Degree Board differs from conventional designs and depicts symbols related to death and eternal life, including the illuminated Holy of Holies representing the afterlife. Key symbols are explained, such as the sprig of acacia at the head representing resurrection. The Board aims to provide candidates a glimpse of the life to come through study of Masonic teachings.
Freemasonry 127 an explanation of the third degree tracing boardColinJxxx
This document provides context and history about Masonic tracing boards. It explains that tracing boards originated from symbols drawn in sand or chalk on tavern floors where lodges met. Over time, painted canvases replaced floor drawings, evolving into the tracing boards of today. The document focuses on a set of tracing boards designed by Brother Harris in the 1800s and owned by Philanthropic Lodge. It provides details on the lodge's acquisition of these boards and their significance as being of Harris' design.
The document appears to be a transcript of the Masonic initiation rituals for several degrees of Freemasonry, including Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason. It describes the ceremonies for opening and closing a lodge, as well as the questions asked and obligations made during the initiation of a new candidate into the first degree. The transcript contains over 100 pages and is intended to reveal the mysteries and ceremonies of the Masonic order.
This document discusses Freemasonry rituals and symbolism. It explains that rituals help increase communication and social bonds between group members. Masonic rituals involve symbolic journeys and working with tools to represent personal and spiritual development. While rituals vary between Masonic rites, the core degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow, and Master remain consistent globally. Rituals take place in symbolic representations of Solomon's Temple and aim to create an experience outside of normal time and space. The main differences between rites relate to levels of advancement beyond the Master degree.
Freemasonry 122 why do deacons carry wandsColinJxxx
Deacons carry wands in Masonic lodges for symbolic reasons based on ancient history and traditions. Wands, also known as asherahs, were carried by attendants to high priests in ancient times as symbols of their office. Just as two attendants would use asherahs to properly position the Tabernacle of Moses before it was constructed each time the Israelites moved locations, the deacons' wands are used to represent the tools that first established sacred spaces, making them important Masonic symbols. The wands should not be left behind during rituals as all Masonic rituals have symbolic meaning rooted in history.
This document provides information about Masonic symbols and rituals from the past, including some that have been lost over time. It discusses symbols like the Broached Thurnel, Anchor, Beehive, and Key that were part of Masonic rituals in the 1700s but have since been replaced or removed. It also examines how rituals have changed, providing excerpts from older Masonic texts to illustrate rituals and symbols from 180 years ago that are now obsolete. The goal is to give new Freemasons insight into the history and evolution of Masonic symbols and rituals.
Freemasonry 258 second degree tracing board research fileColinJxxx
The document provides summaries of key terms and people from the biblical story of Jephthah and the Ammonites. It describes:
- Jephthah as a judge of Israel who was cast out and became a leader of outlaws. He made a rash vow to sacrifice whoever greeted him upon returning from battle. Unfortunately, this was his daughter.
- The Ammonites as descendants of Lot who lived northeast of the Dead Sea and caused problems for the Israelites. King Saul defeated them, uniting the tribes of Israel.
- Details around Jephthah's battle with the Ammonites, his daughter greeting him, and his fulfillment of his vow by sacrificing her.
Masonic ceremonies are a means to impart the principles of Freemasonry to new members through drama and symbolism. The ceremonies have changed and developed over time from simple questions and answers in the 17th century to more elaborate rituals today. A key development was in 1813-1816 when a Lodge of Reconciliation standardized the rituals across English lodges, expanding the ceremonies while removing Christian references to make Masonry appealing to men of all faiths. The basic structure and purpose of the ceremonies remains the same, using drama and symbols to introduce new members, though interpretations by individual writers are not sanctioned by the governing Grand Lodge.
Freemasonry 205 history of masonic persecutions - g.oliverColinJxxx
This document provides an introductory essay on the usages and customs of Freemasonry in the 18th century. It discusses how most social clubs and societies at the time revolved around drinking, smoking, and late nights, but that Freemasonry had rules against excess and emphasized moderation. It also notes how Freemasonry was criticized by some as merely being a drinking club like others, but argues they placed greater emphasis on moral behavior and avoided overindulgence. The essay aims to give context to the practices and perceptions of Freemasonry during this time period.
This document provides summaries of several books related to Freemasonry and secret societies. It begins with books that are critical of Freemasonry from a Christian perspective and argue it conflicts with biblical teachings. It then lists books that explore the history and origins of Freemasonry, examining theories about connections to the Knights Templar and its role in American history. Some titles delve into Freemason symbols and rituals. Conspiracy theories about Freemason influence are also addressed. The document serves as a guide to materials for researching Freemasonry from different perspectives.
This document provides an overview of the history and symbolism of Masonic aprons and gloves. It discusses how aprons and gloves have their origins as protective working clothing for medieval stonemasons. Aprons were made of leather and gloves provided hand protection. Over time, as Masonry became speculative, aprons and gloves took on symbolic meanings and their design evolved, though maintaining links to their original purposes. The document explores early records and depictions of Masonic clothing and how traditions like presenting gloves to new Masons developed and changed over the centuries.
Freemasonry 217 the secret wisdom of the qaballahColinJxxx
This document provides an introduction and preface to a book about the secret wisdom of the Qabalah, a form of Jewish mysticism. The introduction discusses how all knowledge is symbolic and relates to an underlying mystery that cannot be fully understood. It argues that symbols must change over time to remain relevant as concepts change. The preface then states that the book will examine what the author believes is a key doctrine within the Qabalah, in order to better understand Jewish mysticism and culture. The author draws a comparison to Columbus discovering a new world, suggesting the book may reveal a new worldview idea within the Qabalah.
This document summarizes the organization and establishment of a new Masonic Lodge. It explains that a group of Masons in good standing can petition the Grand Master for a dispensation to start a new Lodge. If approved, they work under this dispensation as a "Lodge U.D." until the next Grand Lodge meeting. There, if their work and records meet standards, they will be granted a charter, making them a full-fledged Lodge. The document then notes that Lodges are organized for selfish purposes by cunning men, not for general good as claimed, before giving an example finance report from a new Lodge that questions where Masonic money actually goes.
Freemasonry 157 an explanation of the third degree tracing boardColinJxxx
The document provides an explanation of the symbols depicted on the Third Degree Tracing Board designed by Brother Harris. It discusses the origins of Tracing Boards, which evolved from drawings made on tavern floors in the 18th century to painted canvases and eventually symbolic diagrams. The Third Degree Tracing Board focuses on symbols related to death and eternal life, including the sprig of acacia at the head representing resurrection, and the skull symbolizing mortality. The Sanctum Sanctorum depicts the glimpse of life after death available to Master Masons through Masonic teachings.
This document provides summaries of Masonic emblems and their symbolic meanings according to Whitby's Ritual of Freemasonry. It describes emblems candidates encounter during initiation such as the hoodwink representing darkness and ignorance. It also summarizes furnishings of the Masonic lodge such as the Holy Bible, square and compasses representing morality, truth and wisdom. Various symbols are described including pillars, stairs, and tools representing virtues and lessons for bettering oneself through Masonic teachings.
Freemasonry 251 reflected rays of light upon freemasonryColinJxxx
This document is the preface to a book titled "Reflected Lights upon Freemasonry" written by Bro. Wm. Garey and Bro. James Stevenson in 1909. It is dedicated to the Right Honorable the Earl of Balhousie. The preface explains that the book is intended as an introductory work for Masonic neophytes to prepare them for further study of Freemasonry. It aims to display the beauties of Freemasonry in a brief yet comprehensive manner and at an affordable price in a convenient format. The author hopes it will serve to awaken dormant Masons and stimulate them to learn more about the Order.
Freemasonry 256 the mystic symbolism of the shriners emblemsColinJxxx
The emblem of the Mystic Shriners incorporates several Masonic symbols with mystical meanings. The original emblem included a keystone containing the head of a sphinx, tiger claws forming a crescent moon, and other symbols like a pyramid and urn. Over time variants emerged, sometimes connecting the crescent and scimitar with ropes or chains representing Masonic ties. The emblem's symbols draw from Masonic influences like the keystone, mystical traditions, and aim to unite Shriners under their fraternal organization while still honoring individual faiths.
This document provides an introduction to Gnosticism and the Gnostic Bible. It discusses how Gnostics sought direct knowledge of God without religious officials as intermediaries. Heresiologists condemned Gnostics as heretical threats, but Gnostic theology also influenced mainstream Christian thought. Gnostics embraced wisdom from diverse sources and provided innovative interpretations of creation stories, distinguishing a transcendent deity from a flawed creator. They believed gnosis, or direct knowledge, allowed salvation by reconnecting with the divine light within.
1. The document provides context about Charlotte Bronte's poem "Parting" and discusses two portraits of her with different facial features.
2. It then analyzes John Singer Sargent's portrait of Robert Louis Stevenson and his wife, noting Stevenson's comments on how eccentric it looked.
3. The final paragraphs summarize the plot of Robert Louis Stevenson's novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", including the dual identity of the characters, the mystery introduced early on, and how the solution is not revealed until near the end.
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Freemasonry 194 goethe, lessing and shiller
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Goethe, Lessing, and Schiller
German Dramatists, Freemasons, Poets, and Romanticists
by Matthew M. Ryder
Presumpscot Lodge #127
Windham, Maine USA
As an Actor and Freemason I have a great love for dramatic and
philosophical literature. I was compelled to learn how Freemasonry
contributed to the dramatic works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, and Friedrich von Schiller. These three
Freemasons wrote in Germany where Romanticism began as a literary
movement.
If asked about Romantic literature many might think of a love poem, or a
Harlequin romance novel. Romanticism is an age of revolt, and both the
American Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United
States are examples of Romantic works. The Declaration of Independence
"is imbued with a combination of ideas which developed as early as 1689
when John Locke (1632-1704) wrote in Second Treatise of Civil
Government:
To understand political power alright, and derive it from its original, we
must consider what state all men are naturally in, and that is a state of
perfect freedom to order their actions and dispose of their possessions
and persons as they think fit." -1-
Perhaps the declaration of Independence can not be called a Freemasonic
document, but I believe that the Constitution certainly can. Michael
Baigent and Richard Leigh in The Temple and The Lodge remind us that
"the Constitution was a product of many minds and many hands, not all of
them Freemasonic. The prose of the document itself was Thomas
Jefferson's, and he, though sometimes claimed to have been a
Freemason, was probably not. But there were ultimately five dominant
and guiding spirits behind the Constitution - Washington, Franklin,
Randolph, Jefferson, and John Adams. Of these, the first three were not
only active Freemasons, but men who took their Freemasonry extremely
seriously - men who subscribed fervently to its ideals, whose entire
orientation had been shaped and conditioned by it." -2-
2. It is not surprising that Freemasonry would be so popular in Europe during
this age of revolt. Loren K. Ruff and Dr. Walter R. Stump wrote in
Imitation: The Art of the Theatre:
"The justice of aristocratic birthright was called to question by a rising
middle class. They began to trace the development of these unfair political
and social structures and, in doing so, tented to idealize primitive society.
Primitive man, who was equal to his peers and free to follow the dictates
of his own conscience, seemed the ideal." -3-
Freemasonry has and remains to be a place where men of different
backgrounds join in brotherly love. Kings, actors, Presidents, scientist,
theologians, servants, etc. are all equal in the Masonic Lodge.
Lessing
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was born at Kaumitz,
in the Neiderlausetz, January 22, 1729. In 1746
Lessing moved to Leipzig to attend University.
Lessing was the son of a theologian and was
expected to follow in his father's footsteps. "In
1746 Lessing moved to Leipzig to attend
University there. It was here that he began to
expand his intellectual horizons and to explore
areas outside theology. His mind soon became
free from the restraints of home and he began
to dabble in theatre...acting and writing. It was
here that he began to see truth in popular
literature, in art, in philosophy, in the history of
Europe and the Middle East, and, even in
mathematics. His interest in these subjects
drew him into the company of a wider social world and the people of those
disciplines soon became his compatriots and friends. Among them he
received encouragement to write for the theatre and to abandon theology.
He seems to have learned that truth was to be found in many places and
that God would use the full talents of those he created to reveal and
manifest truth. -
Lessing was initiated in a Lodge at Hamburg and was made a Master
Mason on October 14, 1770. Freemasonry does not require adherence to
any particular religion, only a belief in God. This was not the case for
Lessing in Germany (and France) where Jews were denied admission
because of their religion. In England "in 1723 the Reverend James
Anderson, acting on instructions of the Grand Master of England drew up
his now famous The Constitutions of the Freemason, to guide the revival
of the order in that country. Anderson was well aware that religious
differences had convulsed England a few decades ago, and so he wanted
to create a plateau of peace where all men might unite as brothers before
the sacred altar of the Fraternity." -5-
3. Frederick the Great was the Grand Master in Prussia, and many German
men became Freemasons because of this monarch. Lessing had a very
important job as librarian of the Duke of Braunschweig which he could not
afford to lose. He had suffered many months of financial hardship before
this job. Lessing had a very dear Jewish friend named Moses Mendelssohn
who was very hurt by Lessing's membership in Freemasonry. Mendelssohn
stated that Lessing had "new truths that he could not share with an old
friend. Lessing knew that Mendelssohn had a right to an answer, but the
question was how?" - Lessing wrote some harsh criticisms of what he saw
as hypocritical in an order that proclaimed brotherly love. Lessing did not
lose his job but was ordered by the Duke of Braunschweig not to publish
anything more that was controversial in nature. "As a dramatist, Lessing
hit on the idea of using the stage to correct the raw injustice in German
lodges and to teach German brothers something that they should have
already learned. The result was two works: Ernst and Falk, his famous
essay about Freemasonry, and Nathan the Wise, a drama that is now
known world-wide as his great plea for religious tolerance." -7-
Lessing's first work deals with the reasons why one man becomes a
Mason. "The two characters are Falk (Lessing), a sharp and sceptical
Mason, and Ernst, an inquiring young friend. Ernst is eager to learn as
much as possible about the order, but Falk repeatedly responds to his
friend's queries in an elliptical manner, which leaves him more confused
than ever. Thus, to Ernst's straightforward question whether he is a
member, Falk replies: "I believe that I am." This evasive answer is
incomprehensible to Ernst, for whom membership in the order is simply a
question of fact, and Falk is forced to clarify his meaning. "I believe that I
am a Freemason, not so much because I comprehend and know, what and
why freemasonry is, when and where it has been, how and by what
means it is advanced or hindered." -8-
Here Lessing speaks to the Mason who simply joins the order but never
searches for more enlightenment through Masonic history and it's great
thinkers. Lessings theory that Freemasonry evolved from the Knights
Templar in the fourteenth century was rejected many years ago. Today
Baigent and Leigh's work are evidence that Lessing's theory is very much
alive in many historical and Freemasonic circles.
Nathan the Wise is more about the meaning of a Mason's obligation. In
this play Nathan is a Jewish merchant who is summoned by the Sultan
Saladin who wants him to make a choice between Christianity,
Mohamadism, and Judaism. Nathan is really Lessing's beloved friend
Mendelssohn. Nathan realizes that the Sultan wants him to choose one
religion as the greatest religion and instead tells the "Parable of the Three
Rings." The father in this parable has a beautiful gold ring that he wants
to pass on. The problem is that he has three sons. A goldsmith is able to
duplicate two other rings so that even the father can not tell which is the
original ring. The sons fight over who has the "true ring" and bring their
4. problem to a famous judge for his decision. The judge in this parable is
the Master Mason and he is unable to choose. "I understand that the
owner of the true ring is loved by his fellow men. Which one of you three
do the others love best?" The sons realize that they all must have the
false ring because all of them loved themselves more than their brother.
The judge instructs them "to go out and show through their noble acts
devoted to helping mankind that they wore the original ring. In time they
might return before a wiser judge who would decide the question. Lessing
meant his Nathan the Wise to be a sharp reminder to all Masons that they
have taken upon themselves a solemn and binding obligation to their
order." - Nathan does not believe that any man should view their religion
as the only road to salvation. It is interesting to note than even today
Freemasonry receives the sharpest criticism from those who believe their
religion/church is the only road to salvation. Although some men prefer
the Lodge to organized religion, Freemasonry does not replace religion.
"Nathan and Saladin may be said to be above the prejudices of their
religion in the sense of the Freemason, and thus able to love men as men,
they have not totally rejected their traditional faith." - 10-
Lessing believes that the one true "religion" that all people should agree
with is "the Masonic principle of unbiased love, prompting service for
others." - 11-
Therefore, let each one imitate this love;
So, free from prejudice, let each one aim
To emulate his Brethren in the strife
To prove the virtues of his several ring,
By offices of kindness and of love,
And trust in God. And if, in years to come,
The virtues of the ring shall reappear
Amongst your children's children, then, once more
Come to this judgment-seat. A greater far
Than I shall sit upon it, and decide.
So spake the modest judge.
Lessing died on February 15, 1781. He died before German lodges
dropped the ban against Jews. German Masonry does have Lessing to
thank for eventually allowing men of all religions into the fraternity. In
1920 a Grand Lodge in Czechoslovakia was named The Grand Lodge
Lessing of the Three Rings. The Nazis destroyed this Grand Lodge. Lessing
wrote in one of the dialogues of Ernst and Falk:
" That it was always the surest indication of a healthy vigorous political
constitution if it allowed Freemasonry to flourish by its side, just as it is
still the infallible characteristic of a week, timorous state if it will not
openly tolerate what it must tolerate in secret." -
5. Hitler did not tolerate Freemasonry. There was only one other group that
Nazis and Fascists hated more than the Jews, and that was
the Freemasons.
Goethe
Johann Wolfgang Goeth was born in Frankfurt-on-Maine on
August 29, 1749. He joined Amalia Lodge in March of 1780,
ten years after Lessing. Goethe had a great respect for
Lessing and this could be the reason he became a Mason.
Goethe is considered to be the greatest of German poets, and
is often compared to Shakespeare. So much of Goeth's
writings are inspired by Masonic teachings. His novel The
Society of the Tower "is evidently based on the many Freemasons' lodge
which grew up in eighteenth-century Germany, and which played a not
unimportant part in its social and cultural life." - Goethe also wrote several
Masonic poems.
His most popular is Mason Lodge:
The Mason's ways are
A type of Existance
And his persistance
Is as the days are
Of men in this world.
The future hides in it
Gladness and sorrow,
We press still thorow,
Naught that abides in it
Daunting us-onward.
And solemn before us
Veiled, the dark Portal,
Goal of all mortal;
Stars silent o'er us,
Graves under us silent.
While earnest thou gazest
Comes boding of terror,
Comes phantasm and error
Perplexes the bravest
With doubt and misgiving.
But heard are the Voices-
Heard are the Sages,
The Worlds and the Ages;
"Choose well; your choice is
"Brief and yet endless;
6. "Here eyes do regard you
"In Eternity's stillness;
"Here is all fullness,
"Ye have, to reward you.
"Work, and dispair not."
This is a beautiful poem about the Masons immortality,
journey through life, and his freedom to choose a good life.
His most important Masonic work is his drama Faust. "It is a
magnificent work that is probably the finest of the romantic
plays." -14- Faust is about Goethe's life, and is written at
different periods of his life. Throughout the tragedy there is a
struggle between good and evil just as there is in the Masonic initiatory
drama. "It is here that the keen student of Freemasonry and the lover of
Goethe find so many contacts between mind of the poet and teachings of
the Fraternity. As in the Legend of Hiram Abif, Faust at last finds that evil
may not forever strive successfully with good; his final and greatest
satisfaction is not in selfish pleasure, which means death for the soul, but
in work for humanity. -15- Faust and Lessing's son's in the "Parable of the
three Rings" learn that true satisfaction comes from helping humanity,
and not from selfish pleasure. Faust and Hiram are not unlike either. Both
overcome evil and learn that the "divine is always within humanity do we
but seek far enough." -16- Faust also learns that good will triumph over
evil in the end.
Soon after Mozart's (also a Freemason) operatic stage success of the
Magic Flute Goethe also brings Masonic effects to his play Gross-Kaphta
by combining "the subject of the 'Grand-Master' of an 'Egyptian' society
on the lines of the freemasons." -17- Goethe died on March 22, 1832. His
lasts words are perhaps most telling about Goethe as a Freemason and as
a writer. His last words were "More light!" -18-
Schiller
Friedrich von Schiller 1759-1805 was one of the greatest German writers,
and has been said to be second only to Goethe. Thus far I have found
very little about Schiller's Masonic career or any research into how
Freemasonry contributed to his drama. Masons always wonder how it is
that biographers can mention so little about Freemasonry. Just as Goethe
may have been prompted to become a Freemason because of Lessing's
love of the craft, Schiller may have joined a Lodge because of his
friendship with Goethe. One poem that I found by Schiller is clearly
Freemasonic.
Three Words Of Strength:
7. There are three lessons I would write,
Three words, as with a burning pen,
In tracings of eternal light,
Upon the hearts of men.
Have hope.
Though clouds environ round
And gladness hides her face in scorn,
Put off the shadow from thy brow;
No night but hath its morn.
Have faith.
Where'er they bark is driven-
The calm's disport, the tempest's mirth-
Know this:
God rules the hosts of heaven,
The inhabitants of earth.
Have love.
Not love alone for one,
But man, as man, thy brother call;
And scatter, like a circling sun,
Thy charities on all.
"Schiller's great dramas are alike in being tragedies or epics with historical
and political backgrounds; they exemplify his idealism, high ethical
principles, and insistence on freedom and nobility of spirit." -19-
Beethoven (also a Freemason) said to his biographer " I have it! I have it!
Let us sing the song of the immortal Schiller!" -20- An unfinished novel,
Die Geisterseher, and the "Ode to Joy" by Schiller was used for
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. "The poem's philosophy of love and
brotherhood was relevant enough to the composer as a young man in
revolutionary Europe that he became a Freemason, a lodge dedicated to
the ideals, and he remained a member until the organization was banned
in Austria in 1795." -21-
It has been said that men such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Schiller are
"famous men in which they likewise see the Masonic hand at work." -22-
Schiller has been called the "poet of freedom" "His drama Don Carlos
(1787) attempted to encourage the development of freedom throughout
the world.. He "gave the highest literary expression, in any language, to
the ideals of the American Revolution". -23- Schiller believed that "an
actual composition does not embrace morality by lecturing it's audience
on what is right, and what is wrong. Instead, Drama must develop the
inner workings of the human soul, and thus empower man to act morally."
- 24- I believe that this is precisely what the Masonic Ritual does for the
Freemason. "Schiller wrote for the great ideas of Revolution, he destroyed
the spiritual Bastille, he raised the temple of freedom, and indeed that
very great temple, that should encompass all nations, just like a single
community of brethren." -25-
8. I have certainly found that the writings of Goethe, Lessing, and Schiller were influenced by
Freemasonry. More and more I see why these Romantic playwrights would have a profound
interest in Freemasonry. Like the Freemason today, they looked in Masonic ritual and history
for inspiration and for heroes. The romantic writings about morality were not always
practiced in Europe or the new world. The same can be said about the ideals of Freemasonry.
Lessing heard of equality, fraternity, and brotherhood in the Lodge, so he could not just sit by
and watch Jews being denied membership in Masonry. The middle class in Europe also began
to see that all the talk about equality was not a reality in their lives. When they realized this
the rise of realistic theatre began to take place. Lessing did not live to see the German
Freemasonry correct the error of its ways. I believe these German Dramatists would be
pleased to see the success of The United States of America. She is a country founded on a
romantic document that has afforded its people more freedom than any other country in the
world. A freedom the Goethe, Lessing, and Schiller loved so dearly.