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The Freemasonry FAQ
Version 1.0
August 2006
This Frequently Asked Question comes from the weekly USENET MASONRY FAQ, posted to alt.freemasonry every Friday at 08:00 Pacific. Please refer to the weekly FAQ for other resource and contact information.
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What is the Scottish Rite?
The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite (AASR) is an appendant body of
Masonry, meaning that it is not part of Craft Masonry but it is
closely associated.
It requires that a man be a Master Mason before joining and confers
the 4th through 32nd degrees (remember, a Master Mason has received
three degrees). The degree work may be, but is not necessarily,
completed at one time. The degrees of the Scottish Rite continue the
symbolism of the first three Masonic degrees. For a discussion of the
33rd degree, see question 11 in this section.
In England this order is known as "Rose Croix." While it is slightly
different, it still has a 33-degree system.
The above refers to the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite (AASR), not the
Rectified Scottish Rite , which exists both in UGLE-recognized and non-
recognized Masonic bodies in the Europe.
Version 1.0
August 2006
This Frequently Asked Question comes from the weekly USENET MASONRY FAQ, posted to alt.freemasonry every Friday at 08:00 Pacific. Please refer to the weekly FAQ for other resource and contact information.
02
What is the Scottish Rite?
The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite (AASR) is an appendant body of
Masonry, meaning that it is not part of Craft Masonry but it is
closely associated.
It requires that a man be a Master Mason before joining and confers
the 4th through 32nd degrees (remember, a Master Mason has received
three degrees). The degree work may be, but is not necessarily,
completed at one time. The degrees of the Scottish Rite continue the
symbolism of the first three Masonic degrees. For a discussion of the
33rd degree, see question 11 in this section.
In England this order is known as "Rose Croix." While it is slightly
different, it still has a 33-degree system.
The above refers to the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite (AASR), not the
Rectified Scottish Rite , which exists both in UGLE-recognized and non-
recognized Masonic bodies in the Europe.
