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On Freemasonry. Evidences, Doctrines, And Traditions.
ON FREEMASONRY . EVIDENCES , DOCTRINES , AND TRADITIONS .
BY THE REV . G . OLIVER , D . P . ( No . 5 . ) HAVING in former papers in this miscellany taken a general Doctrines of and
survey of the Evidences and Freemasonry , adduced a series of proofs to the truth of our ancient system , which , it is hoped , have not been uninteresting to the f raternity , it may be expected that the traditional Legends which refer to our private proceedings , or form a part of the usual disquisitions which distinguish the several degrees ot Cralt , Roval Arch , Military or Ineffable Freemasonry , should be introduced , at least in detail , if not traced to their source , and defended as landmarks which constitute a legitimate
feature in the system . . It is well known that there are usually considered to be three traditional points in Freemasonry ; the one referring to the forms , rites , and ceremonies , which are transmitted by oral communication only ; and the other two defining and making us acquainted with the landmarks , types , and facts of which
allegories ; legends and historical ; many may be reduced to writing without any violation of the leges non scriptce on which the Order professes to be founded . The legends of Masonry are numerous and interesting ; and were introduced at different periods to commemorate events which were deemed worthy of preservation . They which of the
constitute a series of historical relations , are utmost importance to Freemasonry ; some being based on that certain pillar and ground of truth , the scriptures of the Old Testament ; while others are traditional , and have been preserved , not only in our Order , but in the Jewish commentaries contained in the Jerusalem and Babylonian Talmuds ; and may be confidently referred to as being founded in the firm belief of our ancient Jewish Brethren . There
are a few which are merely legendary ; and as it is not quite clear from what source they are derived , must rest their VOL . VIII . C
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On Freemasonry. Evidences, Doctrines, And Traditions.
ON FREEMASONRY . EVIDENCES , DOCTRINES , AND TRADITIONS .
BY THE REV . G . OLIVER , D . P . ( No . 5 . ) HAVING in former papers in this miscellany taken a general Doctrines of and
survey of the Evidences and Freemasonry , adduced a series of proofs to the truth of our ancient system , which , it is hoped , have not been uninteresting to the f raternity , it may be expected that the traditional Legends which refer to our private proceedings , or form a part of the usual disquisitions which distinguish the several degrees ot Cralt , Roval Arch , Military or Ineffable Freemasonry , should be introduced , at least in detail , if not traced to their source , and defended as landmarks which constitute a legitimate
feature in the system . . It is well known that there are usually considered to be three traditional points in Freemasonry ; the one referring to the forms , rites , and ceremonies , which are transmitted by oral communication only ; and the other two defining and making us acquainted with the landmarks , types , and facts of which
allegories ; legends and historical ; many may be reduced to writing without any violation of the leges non scriptce on which the Order professes to be founded . The legends of Masonry are numerous and interesting ; and were introduced at different periods to commemorate events which were deemed worthy of preservation . They which of the
constitute a series of historical relations , are utmost importance to Freemasonry ; some being based on that certain pillar and ground of truth , the scriptures of the Old Testament ; while others are traditional , and have been preserved , not only in our Order , but in the Jewish commentaries contained in the Jerusalem and Babylonian Talmuds ; and may be confidently referred to as being founded in the firm belief of our ancient Jewish Brethren . There
are a few which are merely legendary ; and as it is not quite clear from what source they are derived , must rest their VOL . VIII . C