John Mandleburg Understand more clearly how this wonderful degree has grown to the successful and well-loved position it enjoys today in the Masonic Spectrum in England and Wales. Subjects covered include the establishment and early years of the Supreme Council 33° for England and Wales, the birth of the Higher Degrees, the Constitutions of 1762 and the Grand Constitutions of 1786, the early rituals, the Intermediate Degrees and the evolution of today's English Rose Croix ritual. This long awaited major piece of scholarship will undoubtedly become a standard work of reference for all members of the Ancient and Accepted Rite as well as for the wider public. Approved by and produced with the sanction of the The Supreme Council 33° of the Ancient and Accepted Rite of England and Wales, this book contains a series of easy to perform, informative talks for performance in Rose Croix Chapters or to read at home. 297mm x 210mm, 160 printed pages, hardback £19.99 |
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CONTENTS |
Introduction About the Author Author's Foreword PART ONE The establishment of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Rite for England and Wales Essay 1 The Birth of Higher Degrees 2 The Early High Degrees Appendix A. Geoffrey Whitney's 'Embleme' 3 Stephen Morin, Henry Francken and the Constitutions of 1762 Appendix A. Note on U.G.L.E. Copy of Francken's Manuscript Appendix B. Degrees in Francken Manuscript 4 '1786 and All That' 5 The Grand Constitutions of 1786 6 Degrees 'Beyond the Craft' in England before the Union in 1813 7 French Attempts to Establish Higher Degrees in England 8 The events leading to the Patenting of 'The Supreme Council for England' 9 The early years of the 'Supreme Council for England' Appendix. Verbatim extract from Henry Udall's explanatory letter to Sir John de La Pole dated 3rd July 1856 10 1850-1854 - Henry Udall guides the affairs of the Supreme Council 11 The Supreme Council encounters rough water -August 1853 to July 1856 Appendix. Procedure for Affiliation 12 The Henry Udall Affair PART TWO The Eighteenth or 'Rose Croix' Degree 13 The Earlier Rituals of the 'Rose Croix' Degree 14 The Third Point (Edited version of unpublished Paper by A. C. F. Jackson) 15 The Intermediate Degrees, 4th to 17th, both inclusive Appendix A. 'Officers of bodies subordinate to a Sovereign Chapter Rose Croix' (Extract from S.C. Bye-Laws, November 1858) Appendix B. Rulers of subordinate bodies, William de Irwin Chapter No.28, January 1871 16 The evolution of today's English 'Rose Croix' Ritual: Part One. Manuscript Rituals prior to 1899 Appendix A. The furnishing of the rooms necessary for the conferment of the 18th Degree. ('Weymouth' Ritual, 1856) Appendix B. Anthem at conclusion of Third Point Appendix C. Alterations to the Ritual of the 18° Rose Croix, by the Supreme Council 11th February 1873. Appendix D. Tracing Boards Appendix E. Procedure for Affiliation, 'Invicta' Ritual 1864 17 The evolution of today's English Rose Croix Ritual: Part Two. Printed Rituals from 1899 Appendix A. Anthem at Conclusion of Third Point Appendix B. The wearing of swords in Rose Croix Chapters Appendix C. Corrections for 18° Ritual (1951 Edition) PART THREE The Ancient and Accepted Rite in England - Selected Topics 18 The Supreme Council - Expansion Overseas Appendix A. Dr. Kent's 'Letters of Credence' Appendix B. The 'Concordat' of 1893 Appendix C. Rules for the 30° in South Africa (1921) 19 The Chapters in the West Appendix A. Members of the Supreme Council active in the Grand Conclave, 1847-1860 Appendix B. David Nash's letter of 1858 20 The 'Rose Croix' Brethren at Bottoms and Rochdale Appendix A. Warrant of "lst Yorkshire Union Band" (1819) Appendix B. Whereabouts of Warrants etc. Appendix C. Warrant of "Rochdale Chapter No.I" (1871) 21 The Supreme Council of England etc. 1845-2004 - an overview Appendix A. Concordat with Ireland and Scotland Appendix B. The definition of The Degree of the Red Cross of Babylon Appendix C. Letter of Grand Secretary re 'Memphis', 24th Oct. 1859 Bibliography Index |
