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    The Unveiling of the Royal Arch Standards
    For those Royal Arch Masons from jurisdictions that use the four and twelve Tribes of the Children of Israel on their standards, this lecture by David L. Gray may be of some interest. It details the intimate connection that these standards has with the four fixed signs of the zodiac, and how each systems is correct in its' own right.


    The Royal Arch Banners
    This paper was complied by Companion Mike Raynor and it talks about the meaning of the Royal Arch Banners and the reasons for the devices as well as the Esoteric meanings in Chapter, also the Parents of Jacob's sons. The Unveiling of the Royal Arch Standards and this one compliment each other perfectly.


    The Unveiling of the Triangle
    This paper by David L. Gray, talks about the possible hidden meaning and symbols behind the S&C and the Royal Arch Emblem. It is written in general layman format so anyone should be able to follow.


    The Colors of the Royal Arch
    This short talk covers the symbolism behind the colors of blue, red and purple and their relationship to the 12 Tribes and the Royal Arch Emblem. This is a good paper to use in conjunction with my "The Unveiling of the Triangle" and "The Unveiling of the Royal Arch Standards".


    Gomer, Oz, Dabar
    This essay by David L. Gray addresses the numeric/esoteric value of the Masonic Letter "G", and why it is the perfect letter to be situated in any lodge.

    The Purpose
    In this short essay by David L. Gray, the Master takes his Apprentice on a walk through the meadows and they talk about the Absolute Working Tool.


    Grand Honors
    This short lecture by David L. Gray unveils the symbolism about the Public and Private Grand Honors of the American Rite.


    The Royal Arch Myth
    Freemasonry uses many fictional stories to convey to us a hidden virtue. In this lecture by David L. Gray, another myth is unraveled before us.


    Dr. Paul Rich
    Professor Paul Rich is Titular Professor of International Relations and History at the University of the Americas - This page of his site contains research papers on various subjects of Freemasonry. I'm sure you'll find them educational.


    TracingBoard.COM
    TracingBoard.COM is a exciting and fresh site. It provides information relative to our Masonic Order that was previously not to be found online and they also have current research projects going on. This site is definetely a new jewel in the Masonic Online Community.


    Masonic Events in History
    This page is part of the website of Bridgeport Lodge No. 181 in Ohio. This page breaks the History of Freemasonry down into many periods and within those periods gives the dates and summary of many significant events.


    Fraternal Associations, Fraternal Orders and Freemasonry
    M.W. Frater Dr. Claude Brodeur IXo, SRIC of the Societas Rosicruciana in Canada examines what inner drives, what environmental pressures and what historic events have made it desirable for men to form fraternal associations in the past.


    The Lost Word
    Advanced Thoughts in Freemasonry, is a cheap way to describe this site. Get ready to pull out all your Masonic Reference books, just to follow along with these Papers.


    MASTERing the Art of Learning Ritual
    Bro. Graeme J Beresford offers sound advice on technique in memorizing.


    Hiram's Oasis
    Amazingly, over 5,600 files online to read. All readable with your online broswer. This is a one stop site to pick up something to read at your Lodge meeting or just to sit down or print out and read for your own growth and development.


    Masonic Letters , Speeches & Writings
    This site has nearly thirty interesting and very well put together writings on the subject of Freemasonry. It is hosted by The Scottish Rite Masonic Center of Lake Worth.


    Zenit
    This site doesn't seem to connect very fast from the U.S.A., but once you finally do - The time spent waiting and looking at your computer screen all becomes worthwhile. Zenit has many essays and lengthy papers on Freemasonry, Symbols, Hermeticism and Esoterism. Italian and English are the languages that are available on this site.


    One More Time Please
    One More Time Please is a Masonic Ezine. This link will connect you directly to a collection of Masonic Articles that were published in it at one time. These articles are very well research and worthy of being read by all Freemasons.


    Torrione Lodge of Research No. 34
    Masonic Music, Links, Online Message Forum, and many Masonic Lectures is what this site is composed of. Torrione Castle Lodge of Research seems to take Freemasonry and their Website seriously.


    The Temple Mount in Jerusalem
    This site has numerous papers that talk about the History of Jerusalem and Temple Mount, along with the problems locating the temple site, the location of the first and second temples, and the hidden secrets of the Temple Mount.


    Adam's Quest (Reflections on metaphysics, science, religion and spirtuality)
    This Site covers a multitude of topics thus far and looks to provide many more in the future. These topics range from directly Masonic in nature to dealing with our Kindred Sciences. Very well researched articles.


    Masonic World
    Many articles in three different languages are available to students of the craft. Also while you're there, you might want to take a few moments to subscribe to their newsletter. It's great!


    Freemasonry in the Middle East
    This rich article outlines the relationship and the history that the Masonic Fraternity has had in the Middle East.


    Freemasonry in Jerusalem
    This Paper is very detailed, organized, and extensive. It concerns The Origin and Fate of the Temples at Jerusalem.


    4Masonry.com
    This site includes: A Master Mason Dictionary, Graphics (CD and to download), Masonic Books, Past Master Education, Prince Hall information, Masonic Chatroom, Poems, and general information on Freemasonry and its members and more.


    Alchemy - A Kindred Science to Freemasonry
    50 megabytes (thousands of pages) of information on alchemy in all its facets. Divided into 1200 sections and providing thousands of pages of text, over 1500 images, 180 complete alchemical texts, extensive bibliographical material on the printed books and manuscripts, numerous articles, introductory and general reference material on alchemy.


    Brother Tatenn Ra
    Brother Tatenn Ra is the Thrice Potent Master of Solomon Lodge of Perfection #1 AASR, and member of Gibraltar Lodge #150 PHA Oklahoma City, OK. He provides us with Five (5) Short but very enlightening Lectures.


    1st Masonic District of New Jersey Library
    Their little Masonic library contains articles, references, and materials that they have read, written or benefitted from in our daily walks as a man, and as Freemasons.


    Brother Dennis Stocks
    A series of essays by Freemason Dennis Stocks concerning the history of Freemasonry, Anti-Freemasonry, Russian Freemasonry, and an indepth look at the Jack the Ripper murders.


    Ancient, Earnest, Secret and Fraternal
    A interesting article by Richard Brookhiser from Civilization Magazine, 1 Aug 1996.


    The Order of the Temple
    This short essay concerns the origin of Knight Templarism in Prince Hall Freemasonry, and it also has some interesting tid-bits about Templarism in general. This article was research by PEC James A. D. Grimes of Boone Commandery #27 PHA, Dayton, Ohio.


    Nelson King, FPS
    Nelson King is the Editor and Former President of The Philalethes Society. The link will connect you with some of his Papers and Essays concerning Freemasony.


    Phylaxis Notes
    Phylaxis notes are created by the Phylaxis Society and basically cover recent events that has occured in the craft. Enjoy!


    America Online Masonic Homepage
    Several different lectures, on a variety of topics.


    Anti-Masonry Frequently Asked Questions
    This site provides well founded rebuttles to just about all Anti-Masonic Statements & Articles that you can find on the internet, in books and journals. These Anti-Masonic Documents always prove to be "One-Sided" and very "Un-Researched".


    Freemasonry Information Site
    A very well compiled site. It gives several well documented lectures on a vast expanse of subjects about certain aspects in various Masonic Bodies.


    The Gnosis Archive
    Index of WWW Resources on Gnosticism and Religion. Very nice starting point for studies into our kindred sciences.


    Short Talk Bulletin
    This page is linked from the North Carolina Grand Lodge Site. It has many short talks from the Masonic Service Association of North America, as well as some short talks from other sources. All of these short talks are well written and cover some fun Masonic topics.


    Northwestern University 18th Century Studies
    This site has a small series of papers that look at Freemasonry and more especially Freemasonry amongst Women.


    Internet Sacred Text Archive
    This site could easily answer or aid you in answering any question you may have about Traditional, Western or Eastern Religions. VERY INFORMATIONAL SITE!!!