Morals and Dogma for the 21st Century [Paperback]

Kevin Main (Author), Brian Chaput (Author), James Miller (Author), William Goodell (Author)

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Publication Date: May 11, 2009

In 1871, Albert Pike created Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite as a guide to the 32 degrees of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. It was his intention that becoming a Scottish Rite Mason require years of study to understand the allegories, the underlying moral lessons, and their applications. Pike's scholarly but practical instruction serves as a guide for every Mason working to be the best husband, father, brother, friend, and citizen that he can be. In 2007, a complete and comprehensive review was initiated to provide insight into Albert Pike's original work. This new book is the only edition that is not abridged, a digest, or an editorial commentary of the original book. The entire original book was translated into modern English from the difficult sentence structure and language prevalent in 19th century literature. Morals and Dogma for the 21st Century brings these important lessons back within the grasp of the modern Mason.

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We would like to disclose that we are all "black cap" 32° Scottish Rite Masons, and none of us are a "past-anything". We are everyday Masons: a Senior Warden, a Senior and Junior Steward, and a Master of Ceremonies at Plano Lodge #768, A.F. & A.M. in the City of Plano, Texas. We are all dedicated to making a difference. To this end, we want to tell everyone out there that you can make a difference in Masonry, because every step, great or small, moves the Fraternity forward.

Product Details

• Paperback: 634 pages
• Publisher: Stone Guild Publishing, Inc. (May 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605320137
• ISBN-13: 978-1605320137
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,001,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Beat It!, June 28, 2009

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Frank Beckendorf "Frank from Chalmette and no... (Abilene, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Morals and Dogma for the 21st Century (Paperback)

For the philosophers and Freemasons, this title has been long awaited. Though briliant, Pike was always hard reading. This title breaks the barrier rather nicely. What were once misunderstood concepts are now understood. What were once garbled tenets are now clear concepts.

Though Pike is still hard reading, this selection gives the reader confidence that he/she can make it all the way to the last page. Read it. Pike's philosophy makes it evident that this is a Utopian concept but a desired path to totality in nature.

While I need to read it again, a lot is clearer since picking up one of the old versions in which I had to read each page two or three times. And, yes, I am a Freemason. A member of John Sayles 1408 in Abilene, TX.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reviewed by an Esoteric Freemason., April 1, 2010

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This review is from: Morals and Dogma for the 21st Century (Paperback)

Morals and Dogma for the 21st Century is one of the best independently written Masonic books of 2009 because the authors try their best at retaining the essential Universal Masonic Appeal of Albert Pike's original text by stressing the fact that they are ORDINARY Master Masons in search of more light and including this main Albert Pike theme in the very first pages of their revision/interpretation.

For example, on page 15 of Morals and Dogma for the 21st Century, we read: "A determined and unseen bravery defends itself foot to foot in the darkness against the fatal invasion of necessity and corruption. There are many noble triumphs which no eye sees, which no renown rewards, and which no band of trumpets salutes. Life, misfortune, isolation, abandonment, and poverty are battlefields which have their own heroes- sometimes obscure heroes who are greater than those who become famous. EVERY MASON should strive with this same bravery against those invasions of necessity and corruption, which infect nations AS WELL AS PEOPLE".

Deep Masonic study results in an expanded state of consciouness which is unique and different for each individual Master Mason. Albert Pike understood this truth when he wrote Morals and Dogma because it's genius lies in it's ability to convey to each individual Master Mason only as much light as he (as an individual initiate) is capable of receiving. Morals and Dogma for the 21st Century is a great aid to the process of individual Masonic growth through shared experience originally intended by Brother Albert Pike and has my highest recommendation. Buy it today. Enuff said.