The Origin and Progress of the Supreme Council 33rd Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for England, Wales, the Dominions and Dependencies of the British Crown

""The Origin and Progress of the Supreme Council 33rd Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for England, Wales, the Dominions and Dependencies of the British Crown"" is a historical account of the establishment and development of the Scottish Rite Freemasonry in England, Wales, and other territories under the British Crown. Written by Arnold Whitaker Oxford, a prominent Freemason and scholar, the book traces the origins of the Scottish Rite and its spread across the world, including its arrival in England in the 18th century. The book also delves into the organizational structure of the Supreme Council 33rd Degree, the highest governing body of the Scottish Rite in England and its territories. Oxford provides a detailed analysis of the rituals, symbols, and beliefs of the Scottish Rite, shedding light on the inner workings of this secretive organization. Overall, ""The Origin and Progress of the Supreme Council 33rd Degree"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Freemasonry and its influence on society.Contents: symbolic Masonry; passage to France; growth of Degrees; passage to America; France, New York; Ireland, Scotland, First Warrant for England; Second Warrant; the Constitution; rituals; religion; conclusion; chronological list of offices held by members of the Supreme Council.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.