Magnum Opus or the Great Work

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Summary: Pike was a theosophist
Review: Pike was actually charge with the responsiblity of rewriting the 4-33 degree by the Soveriegn commander of the rite. In reading Pike's work I can see how people think that Freemasonry is evil.
He entered a lot of pagan or occult theosophy into the degrees. It is and interesting read but I only read the interesting parts and leave the Occult parts alone. For example early rits of the Knight of the sun degree was biblical, but pike changed the characters to deities such as Bel and Mithra. For a more pure read of A.A.S.R read the Francken Manuscript. I gave a 1 rating because Pike is not my favorite person.

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Summary: a good reference
Review: The lectures are actually earlier versions of what went into _morals and dogma_. so what makes this interesting are the rituals... but there is no 33 degree ritual unfortunately. I have heard the ones used today are a lot different. kinda pricy for a photocopy reprint, but still well worth it.