An Historical Inquiry in Regard to the Grand Constitutions of 1786

""An Historical Inquiry in Regard to the Grand Constitutions of 1786"" is a book written by Albert Pike, a prominent American attorney, soldier, and writer. The book is an investigation into the origins and history of the Grand Constitutions of 1786, a set of Masonic laws and regulations that were adopted by the Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Pike delves into the history of Freemasonry and the Scottish Rite, tracing the development of the Grand Constitutions and examining their significance in the context of Masonic history. He explores the various influences that contributed to the creation of the Grand Constitutions, including the works of earlier Masonic writers and the political and social climate of the time. The book also contains a detailed analysis of the Grand Constitutions themselves, including their structure, content, and symbolism. Pike explains the various degrees of the Scottish Rite and how they relate to the Grand Constitutions, as well as the role of the Masonic Lodge and the duties of its members. Overall, ""An Historical Inquiry in Regard to the Grand Constitutions of 1786"" is a comprehensive study of the origins and significance of the Grand Constitutions of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. It offers valuable insights into the history and traditions of this ancient and mysterious organization, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry or the Scottish Rite.1883. Contains the author's reasons for believing the Masonic Grand Constitutions of 1786 to be genuine. He does not assert, as the Supreme Council does not assert, that they are, as a known, proven, established fact genuine; but he does say that they have long been reputed to be so; that there is sufficient evidence to make their authenticity probable; that there is nothing in the grounds on which they have been impeached; and that it is not shown that they are not authentic, nor that they ought to be suspected and doubted.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.