Morals and Dogma Scottish Rite Freemasonry 1960 Albert Pike Red Hardcover 33°

Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Albert Pike. Prepared for the Supreme Council of the Thirty-Third Degree for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States and Published by Its Authority.

Washington, D.C., 1960. New and Revised Edition.

Hardcover bound in red textured cloth with gold-embossed double-headed eagle symbol and decorative lettering on front cover and spine. 861 pages plus index. Frontispiece portrait of Albert Pike, Grand Commander 1859-1891.

Classic Masonic philosophical text containing 32 essays (one for each degree in the Scottish Rite) providing philosophical rationale and lessons in comparative religion, history, philosophy, and symbolism. Originally written by Confederate General Albert Pike in 1871, this book was given to every Scottish Rite Mason completing the 14th degree in the Southern Jurisdiction from the early 1900s until 1969.

Pike’s monumental work explores esoteric roots of Freemasonry, ancient mysteries, comparative religion, and symbolic philosophy. Discusses ritual motions and objects without revealing actual Masonic secrets. Emphasizes religious and cultural tolerance throughout, emphasizing common roots of all religions.

Condition:

Good vintage condition. Red cloth hardcover shows moderate shelf wear with edge rubbing especially at spine ends and corners. Some light soiling and fading. Binding is solid and intact. Pages are clean with age toning consistent with a 65-year-old book. Complete.

Important Masonic reference work appealing to Scottish Rite Masons and collectors of esoteric and occult philosophy.