Freemasonry

Dear reader, these pages are not intended to be a book, but rather are the collection of various documents found among my great-grandfather's belongings. He was a Freemason, but he was so discreet that no one in his family knew about it. It was only when he died that such a situation was discovered since, as almost always happens, the relatives begin with the sad task of checking his belongings either to keep something as a souvenir, either to donate them or simply to throw them away. This is how these documents were found that he titled them as instructions and no one in the family knows exactly what they are since no other member belongs to that institution. Since nobody wanted them, I kept them and decided to put them together in a single document and then, make them known since they bring teachings that, perhaps, could be of use to someone. I also do it as a kind of tribute and so that his legacy is not forgotten. Without further ado, I greet you very kindly and, from now on, I thank you. Objectives of Freemasonry Reflection Chamber The initiation The three trips The Great Architect of the Universe The Ara Signs, touches, and words Consecration The Apron Gloves The sword The Bible The Lodge The columns The Chain of Union Black and white tiles The Celestial Vault The zodiac The raw stone Discretion Symbolism of bread and wine Prudence Tubalcain The sacred or lost word The three evil companions The Acacia The Flaming Star Detailed analysis of the 15th degree Work, an act of solidarity Natural religion and immanence. Pantheism. The duty of the Prince of Mercy or Trinitarian Scotsman Knowledge and science