The Alchemical Keys To Masonic Ritual [Paperback]

Timothy Hogan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 6, 2007

This is the first book which establishes a direct link between the rituals of Freemasonry and the practice of both chemical and spiritual alchemy. Albert Pike understood that the symbolic degrees of Freemasonry contained alchemical secrets, but he never put the whole pattern together and showed how. This book shows these connections for the first time. This book is a must for any Freemason who wants to understand the secret meanings behind the Symbolic "Blue Lodge" ritual. Tim Hogan is a PM, 32*KCCH, KT, FRC, PSM-AMD, and Knight RC of the Royal Order of Scotland. He lectures extensively both inside and outside of the United States on Freemasonry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 53 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com (December 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1435704401
• ISBN-13: 978-1435704404
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Timothy Hogan is an author and lecturer within the Western Mystery school tradition. He is a Past Master within several different spiritual and initiatic traditions, including many bodies in Freemasonry and of Rosicrucian lineages. He is the current Grand Master for the Ordre Souverain du Temple Initiatique (a Knight Templar lineage), and he runs CIRCES International. Timothy Hogan has lectured all over the world in both public and private venues, and has appeared on numerous television programs world wide. He is author of The Alchemical Keys to Masonic Ritual; The 32 Secret Paths of Solomon; Revelation of the Holy Grail (written under the pen name of Chevalier Emerys), and he is author of Novo Clavis Esoterika. He has also written for several periodicals over the last decade, including L'Initiation, Ariadne's Web, Livings Stones Magazine, the New Equinox Journal, and Heredom.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To all MM's, if you would like to extend your knowledge of Craft Masonry, then don't be afraid!!, October 14, 2010

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Matthew J. Backus "Matthew James Backus" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Alchemical Keys To Masonic Ritual (Paperback)

To Masons and non-Masons alike,

WB Tim Hogan is much more than a well-informed Mason. He has dedicated his life to the preservation through advancement of the Craft and of the Esoteric traditions. Many Masons want to believe that all they go to Lodge for is for meetings, degrees and fundraisers. That wasn't so in the beginning and should NOT or EVER be our "soul" purpose now.

Alchemical Keys to Masonic Ritual offers Masons a true reason to not only WANT to go to Lodge, but NEED to go to Lodge. Brethren, it's time to start thinking like students again, and enter into the doors of the School of Mystery when you enter your Lodge.

Read, and re-read. Study, Reflect, Meditate. Be Masons - and continue to make a difference to the Craft.

Matthew James Backus 32*KSA

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Resource for any Master Mason, October 7, 2010

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John E Priegnitz - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Alchemical Keys To Masonic Ritual (Paperback)

For newly raised Master Masons and guys who have been in the Fraternity for a while this book is a valuable resource that looks into the deeper meaning of what exactly a Mason had gone through while going through the Three Degree's of Blue Lodge Masonry. In addition to this, the book touches briefly into the York and Scottish Rites. Also, the book is very short and took me all of two days to read and I feel all the more enlightened on the wonderful degree work that our Fraternity does. For the Masonic researcher this is definately a must to have in your Masonic library as well as for the newly raised brother. I only wish I can give this review more stars. Keep searching for "Light" guys :).

John E. Priegnitz II

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of F&AM of Utah

Gateway Lodge #29

Argenta Lodge #3

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting theories, but I'm not sure, January 7, 2009

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Donald E. Regis "seeker of light" (Tujunga, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Alchemical Keys To Masonic Ritual (Paperback)

Some interesting theories are presented, but i'm not sure if I believe them. I have contacted an Alchemist that I know and he knows of Timothy Hogan and my alchemist friend was surprised that I had gotten a copy of this book. Mister Hogan is respected amongst the Alchemical field and some of his theories are very interesting. I am always in search or further light, and Mr Hogan presnts a different type of light.