Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This episode discusses the 12th Degree of the Scottish Rite, exploring themes of leadership, morality, and the philosophical underpinnings of Masonic teachings. The degree ritual centers around the promotion of Adoniram to Chief Architect, symbolizing the elevation of the wise and able to leadership positions. The degree represents a shift in focus from earthly tools to heavenly ones, emphasizing the importance of virtue, the contemplation of human nature, and the quest for moral improvement. Symbols examined include the Seal of Solomon, astronomical symbols, and the Jewel of the Degree.This series on the Scottish Rite uses the following primary sources (which you are encouraged to read as well):Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated EditionScottish Rite Ritual Monitor & GuideA Bridge to LightDiagrams:Jewel of 12th DegreeAncient Samaritan LettersOverview01:14 Introduction01:45 Mythological Setting03:08 Morals & Dogma05:37 The Plight of Humanity07:19 The Arch of Mystery08:33 A Greater Life Beyond10:30 Life is What We Make It12:08 The Lures of Temptation15:21 God Exists, and Cares for Us21:30 Religious Faith is Indispensable to Masonry23:02 Necessity of Society24:08 Virtue Garners an Incomparable Treasure24:56 Sensitivity of the Soul26:35 Cognition Unlocks the Treasures of the Universe28:21 Seal of Solomon29:21 Five Columns and Orders of Architecture30:11 Rule of Benedict31:21 Astronomical Symbolism33:07 Tools of the Master Architect33:58 The Jewel of the DegreeLinks:Hebrew4Christians.comCore Values: Benedictine Spirituality (Part 1 of 3)The Rule of Saint Benedict and the Origin of Masonic Ritual (Amazon)Rule of Saint Benedict (Wikipedia)Compass (Wikipedia)Sector (Wikipedia)Slide Rule (Wikipedia)Scale Ruler (Wikipedia)Parallel Rulers (Wikipedia)Polaris (Wikipedia)Ursa Major (Wikipedia)

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