The History of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry V1

The History of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry V1 is a comprehensive account of the origins and development of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Written by Samuel Harrison Baynard, a prominent Freemason and historian, this book covers the history of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite from its inception in Charleston, South Carolina in 1801 to the early 20th century. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the Scottish Rite's history. The first section provides an overview of the origins of the Scottish Rite, tracing its roots back to the 18th century and the founding of the Grand Lodge of England. The second section discusses the formation of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree and its early years, including its expansion into other states and its role in shaping the Scottish Rite's philosophy and teachings. Subsequent sections of the book delve into specific periods of the Scottish Rite's history, such as the Civil War era and the late 19th century, and examine the role that the Supreme Council played during these times. The book also includes biographical sketches of many of the key figures in the Scottish Rite's history, as well as detailed descriptions of the organization's rituals and ceremonies. Overall, The History of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry V1 provides a fascinating and in-depth look at one of the most influential and mysterious organizations in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry or the Scottish Rite specifically.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766165507. Volume 1 of 2. This work is a history of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of American and its Antecedents. In 1933, the Supreme Council decided to make what has become an exhaustive research into the history of the Supreme Council and its antecedents, structural, philosophical and genealogical and to publish the results. Many facts are found within that were previously unknown. Some discussed and debated at length certain conclusions of the author, and a few persons even conducted researches of their own and sent in their findings. The result of which is found in this work.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.