Interpreting Masonic Ritual

By Oscar Patterson

Interpreting Masonic Ritual endeavors to addresses the depth of the ritualistic experience through a discussion of what ritual means to man as well as what man means to ritual. Ritual teaches us about reality but we will not come to a full understanding of it if we disparage what others do and view their actions from a position of pseudo-intellectual or cultural superiority.

Ritual is the core of Freemasonry and is that thing which sets it apart from so many organizations. It is the key to the Freemason’s “secrets” and the manner through which they transmit our “beautiful system of morality.” It is something to be treasured, maintained, taught, elevated, evaluated, and, above, reinforced through proper performance, decorum, and setting.

• Language: English
• Publisher: RowmanLittlefield
• Release date: Nov 28, 2016
• ISBN: 9780761868613

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Reviews for Interpreting Masonic Ritual

[Peter-Mc · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is a good book just not the book that I was expecting. From the title, I was expecting a book on interpreting Masonic ritual. What the author does is go into the detail of historical basis of ritual per se and the importance of ritual in sustaining the Craft today and into the future. There is but one chapter that skims over an actual interpretation of Masonic ritual. The final chapter on what is needed to to sustain the Craft is good and would be useful for many Lodges.