Lectures of a Chapter, Senate and Council

The book ""Lectures of a Chapter, Senate and Council: According to the Forms of the Antient and Primitive Rite, But Embracing All Systems of High Grade Masonry"" by John Yarker is a comprehensive guide to the rituals, lectures, and teachings of high-grade Masonry. The author, a prominent Masonic scholar, presents a detailed exploration of the Chapter, Senate, and Council degrees, incorporating elements of the Antient and Primitive Rite, as well as other systems of Masonry. The book includes a range of lectures, covering topics such as the history of Masonry, the symbolism of the degrees, and the duties and responsibilities of Masonic officers. It also features practical guidance on conducting Masonic ceremonies and rituals, making it an essential resource for Masonic practitioners and scholars alike. Overall, ""Lectures of a Chapter, Senate and Council"" offers a thorough and insightful examination of the rich and complex world of high-grade Masonry.Embodying the preliminary examinations required for advancement; the symbolical explanations of the various degrees from the 1st Degree to the 30th Degree; together with the Grand Book of Maxims. This extremely scarce work includes ALL the �������lectures������� (catechisms, or questions and answers) of Yarker's Antient and Primitive Rite of Memphis and is an ESSENTIAL work for understanding this curious Masonic rite. Portions of these lectures were borrowed from the old Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Rituals used in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, USA, before they were influenced by Albert Pike's works. Contents: (1) Chapter. Lectures of a College; 4th Degree to 8th through 11th Degrees of a Chapter; 9th Degree to 11th through 18th Degrees; (2) Senate. Lectures of a Senate; 12th Degree to 17th through 29th Degrees of an Areopagus; 18th Degree to 20th through 33rd Degrees; (3) Council. Lectures of a Consistory; 21st Degree to 26th through 68th Degrees of a Council; 27th Degree to 30th through 90th Degrees; Grand Book of Maxims.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.