Esoterika - The Symbolism Of The Blue Degrees Of Freemasonry

by Albert Pike, Arturo de Hoyes (Editor)

Edited by Arturo de Hoyos, 33, Grand Archivist and Grand Historian Forward by Ronald A. Seale, 33, Sovereign Grand Commander.

Contains the complete text of Albert Pike`s never-before-published esoteric study of the symbols of Blue Lodge Degrees. Subjects include "The Compasses and the Square," "The Weapons and Blows of the Assassins," "The Three Grips," "The Substitute for the Masters Word," "The 47th Problem of Euclid," "The Truth," "Is the Cable-tow a Symbol?," "Corner Stones," "The Ladder of Jacob," "Tubal Cain," "Shibboleth," and "Solomon and Hiram."

In addition to the above, Ill. de Hoyos added five appendices: [1] Parallels to the Symbolism of the Blue Degrees, [2] A Letter Touching Masonic Symbolism, [3] Pike`s Dependence on Other Sources, [4] The Faith of Albert Pike, and [5] Four Valuable Exposes.

Genres: Occult

501 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Esoterika provides the most interesting, and plausible history and explanations to the minutae of Blue lodge ritual that I have ever read. Gen. Pike was a thorough and tireless researcher, and Arturo del Hoyos does an amazing job of filling the holes in Pike's research, as well as reminding the reader that Albert Pike is not the Omega of masonic research with the addition of new thoughts and discoveries in his annotation.

[Angel Millar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Edited by Arturo de Hoyos, 'Esoterika' is one of Albert Pike's lesser-known works. Yet, it is also one of his more scholarly and more thoughtful works. Focusing on the Craft degrees of Freemasonry (Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason), Pike's comments are insightful and sober. Includes his thoughts on such Masonic symbols as the Square and Compasses and Euclid's 47th Proposition. The book also includes some early exposes of the Masonic Ritual. A valuable book for the serious student of Masonic thought and history.

[Mike Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great exploration into the cornerstone of Freemasonry.

[Chris Killen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good insight into what Freemasons view as valid in the context of their diabolical obsessions. Doesn’t make sense for most people but still an interesting read nonetheless