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 comprehensive historical account of the formation and development of the Supreme Council 33rd Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in England, Wales, and the British Empire. The book is written by Arnold Whitaker Oxford, a prominent Masonic scholar and member of the Scottish Rite. The book begins by tracing the early history of the Scottish Rite, from its origins in France to its spread throughout Europe and the Americas. It then focuses on the development of the Scottish Rite in England, including the formation of the first Supreme Council in 1845. The book provides detailed information on the key figures involved in the formation of the Supreme Council, as well as the rituals, ceremonies, and degrees of the Scottish Rite.The book also covers the expansion of the Scottish Rite throughout the British Empire, including the establishment of Supreme Councils in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. It examines the role of the Scottish Rite in the development of Freemasonry in the British Empire, including its influence on the formation of Grand Lodges and other Masonic bodies.Overall, ""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 valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Scottish Rite and Freemasonry in the British Empire. It provides a detailed and well-researched account of the formation and development of the Supreme Council, as well as its impact on the broader Masonic community.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.