Scottish Rite Journal Podcast

A Weekly Audio Excerpt from the Scottish Rite Journal. Hosted by Brother Bob Chase, 33°

Episodes

Lodged in the Canon: Sherlock Holmes and Freemasonry

April 15, 2020 • 12 min

From the March/ April 2014 edition of the Scottish Rite Journal, author S. Brent Morris, 33rd degree Grand Cross discusses the famous detective's ties to the craft.

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Achieving the Highest Levels: Reflections on the 29th Degree

December 2, 2019 • 7 min

This article comes from the May/ June 2016 issue of the Scottish Rite Journal and is written by Brother Dan Rivers, 32nd degree KCCH.

All illustrations and citations can be found in the print edition.

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Aspects of Blue Lodge Symbolism: Their Pertinence to Masonic Life

September 30, 2019 • 13 min

Originally from the November/December 2017. by Brother David Rouson, 32 degree KCCH

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Masonic Light From the East: The Square & Compasses in Ancient China

September 3, 2019 • 11 min

In this article from the January/ February 2015 edition of the Scottish Rite Journal, we learn about the possible origins of Masonic symbolism in the far East. Written by Brother Patrick Mendis, 32nd Degree. Hosted by Brother Bob Chase, 33rd Degree.

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Who was Hiran Abiff?

June 3, 2019 • 6 min

From the July/ August 2014 issue of the Scottish Rite Journal, "Who was Hiram Abiff?" by Howard Coop 32nd degree KCCH

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The Conundrum of the Cabletow

May 8, 2019 • 9 min

From the September/ October 2014 edition of the Scottish Rite Journal, this is a historical look at the symbolism and origin of the cable tow by Brother Michael Lee, 32nd degree.

Hosted by Bob Chase.

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Masons and the Holocaust

April 17, 2019 • 14 min

From the November/ December 2018 Scottish Rite Journal by Andrew Patrick.

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Ancient Landmarks: Principles that Set Boundaries

April 8, 2019 • 13 min

From the July & August 2017 Issue of the Scottish Rite Journal.
Ancient Landmarks, Principles that Set Boundaries by Howard Coop, 32nd degree KCCH

Hosted by Bob Chase, 33rd Degree

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The Knight of the Royal Axe

March 20, 2019 • 9 min

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Freemasonry IS a Secret Society!

March 13, 2019 • 11 min

"Is Freemasonry A Secret Society?" by Jim Combs, from the May/ June 2018 Scottish Rite Journal

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Henry Wheeler: The Mason Who Faced Jesse James

February 21, 2019 • 15 min

The life and times of Henry M. Wheeler, an eventual Grand Master who once faced the notorious outlaw. Article by Gregory Kearse, 33rd degree. Orginally from the September/ October 2016 issue of the Scottish Rite Journal.

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Dividing Our Precious Time

February 13, 2019 • 9 min

How should we as Freemasons divide our most precious commodity- our time? This article by Brother Curt Lynn Lowe, 32 degree shares thoughts on the idea. Hosted by Bob Chase, 33rd degree

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The Purple of our Fraternity: Caring for our Material Culture

February 6, 2019 • 10 min

In this article from the May/June 2014 Scottish Rite Journal, author Heather Calloway discusses how degree conferral has changed over the years, not only in terms of the ritual, but also in the props and regalia. The author also discusses how to properly store Masonic artifacts.

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Is Freemasonry Esoteric or Not?

January 30, 2019 • 11 min

Is Freemasonry Esoteric or not? Grand Archivist Arturor de Hoyos, 33° Grand Cross discusses the idea in this essay originally appearing in the March/April 2017 issue of The Scottish Rite Journal.—available online and via the free app for Apple and Android devices, just visit your preferred app store and search “Scottish Rite Journal.”

Hosted by Bob Chase, 33°

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A Night Out With Robert Burns

January 23, 2019 • 8 min

The bard of Scotland and the author of "Auld Lang Syne" has been the subject of many bizarre tales, including this story about his skull!

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