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Joseph Fort Newton was a God sent. The man was brilliant. Claudy, Haywood, Street and, of course, the unbelievable works of Albert Pike. Not so much his writing style, but his volume of knowledge.
You are allowed to read anything in print. But try to stick with some of the overall masonic principles for the time being. Definitely read your monitor on the EA section.
Specifically pick up a copy of Symbolism of the Three Degrees by Oliver Day Street. Read the first section on EA over again until you have absorbed it. Then read the FC and MM upon receiving the degrees. It's never too early to start receiving light. The mason who just learns the esoteric work is a sad mason indeed.
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Hey brother! Keep listing those authors who attract your interest. It helps a guy along in building up his library. I do appreciate and take note of your insights. I'm sure we all do.
After your MM degree read The Secrets of Hiram Abif: A Key to Understanding Masonic Symbolism by John Hisner. Although a few of his points are a little out there, I believe it is one of the easiest and educational books I have read in recent years.
You are allowed to read anything in print. But try to stick with some of the overall masonic principles for the time being. Definitely read your monitor on the EA section.
Specifically pick up a copy of Symbolism of the Three Degrees by Oliver Day Street. Read the first section on EA over again until you have absorbed it. Then read the FC and MM upon receiving the degrees. It's never too early to start receiving light. The mason who just learns the esoteric work is a sad mason indeed.
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Hey brother! Keep listing those authors who attract your interest. It helps a guy along in building up his library. I do appreciate and take note of your insights. I'm sure we all do.
I just ordered my copy of the book. It should be here first part of next week. When I started this journey I told myself I was going to enjoy it and learn as much as I could on my way up. I don't want to just rush through all the work just so I can call myself as Master Mason. I want to learn what it means to be one also. That being said I just wish I could hurry up and learn it. I am so anxious to get through my EA work onto the next step.