The complete text of a classic work on Masonic Symbolism. Presented as scanned images of individual pages through the "Making of America" archive.

A discussion of Egyptian symbolism manifested in the design of The Port Adelaide Masonic Centre in South Australia, that is built in the form of an Ancient Egyptian Temple.

Masonic essay describing the symbolism of the jewel (medal) worn by Royal Arch Masons in the United Kingdom.

Masonic Essay discussing the apron worn as the "Badge of A Mason".

Based on the types of studies that were pursued in the Classical world, the Seven Liberal Arts became codified in late antiquity by such writers as Varro and Martianus Capella.

An essay discussing the symbolism of the number seven.

An article discussing the symbolism of oblisks, published in "Catholic World" magazine in March, 1881. Viewed through the "Making of America" archive.

An essay discussing the role of Pythagoras in the ancient Masonic and Hermetic mysteries.

Masonic essays.

A Masonic essay by Carl H. Claudy.

A Masonic essay that follows an imaginary Candidate through the Craft Degrees, opening the Lodge in each degree, taking selected symbols and making inquiry as to their meaning and implications.

A description of a copperplate engraving found in the archives of a masonic lodge in Bamberg in Germany. The plate is rich in symbolism. Examines how hermetic ideas were woven into the complex symbolism of late 18th century Masonry in England.

Masonic essay.

An essay by Roger Firestone offering a Masonic interpretation of The Abduction From the Seraglio.