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The Hiram Key: Pharaohs, Freemasonry, and the Discovery of the Secret Scrolls of Jesus, [1] is a 1996 book by Christopher Knight and Robert Lomas. The authors, both Freemasons , present a theory of the origins of Freemasonry as part of their "true story" of the historical Jesus and the original Jerusalem Church .
The number of chivalrous ranks multiplied from 1740 onwards. The chivalric myth, through this legendary filiation, anchors the nascent Freemasonry in a form of immemorial legitimacy, [C 11] with masonry and chivalry attributed ancient origins. [P 2] The myth also offers a way forward for Freemasons wishing to combine action and spirituality. [C 11]
The Rectified Scottish Rite's lasting impact has been to provide an example of how Masonic ritual can be used to achieve spiritual enlightenment based on a mystical understanding of Christianity. Its immutable rituals and teachings have preserved an esoteric Christian dimension of Freemasonry dating back to the 18th century. [24]
Revelation uses the number twelve to refer to the number of angels (Rev. 21:14), number of stars (12:1), twelve angels at twelve gates each of which have the names of the twelve apostles inscribed (Rev. 21:12), the wall itself being 12 x 12 = 144 cubits in length (Rev. 21:17) and is adorned with twelve jewels, and the tree of life has twelve ...
In Continental Freemasonry, the tale is slightly different: a large number of master masons, and not just Hiram, are working on the Temple, and the three ruffians are seeking the passwords and signs that will give them a higher wage. The result is the same, but this time, it is Master Masons who find the body.
There are a number of masonic manuscripts that are important in the study of the emergence of Freemasonry.Most numerous are the Old Charges or Constitutions.These documents outlined a "history" of masonry, tracing its origins to a biblical or classical root, followed by the regulations of the organisation, and the responsibilities of its different grades.
The Number 13 On the back of the bill the eagle is holding 13 arrows and an olive branch with 13 leaves and 13 olives. The eagle's shield has 13 vertical stripes and 13 horizontal stripes.
In most jurisdictions, especially in lodges of Anglo-American Freemasonry, a Bible, Quran, Tanakh, Vedas or other appropriate sacred text will always be displayed as a VSL while the lodge is open. In Lodges with a membership of mixed religions it is common to find more than one sacred text displayed.