Jul 15, 2018 a recent post on the biblical archeology website explores a curious detail about the entrance of solomons temple as described in the 1 kings account of its design which plays such an important role in masonic ritual and legend. Josephus and the talmud, in front of the temple of herod. That temple became an integral part of freemasonry, providing everything from the layout of the lodge room with its pillars of jachin and boaz, to the rituals of craft masonry. There were 266 brethren in attendance representing lodges in. The whole thing was soon being identified as forged, together with over 200 more sensations. Architecture and freemasonry solomons temple masonic maven. The name solomon is as completely cabalistic as the powers attributed to the great founder of our craft. Discover the hidden secret that lies at the heart of freemasonry the secrets of solomons temple explores the background of freemasonry and presents it in a new and fascinating context as it relates to our modern world.
Described in 1 kings 67, the temple was divided into three. Master of king solomon s lodge, kingston, jamaica, also a. When solomon the beloved of god, builder of the everlasting house, and grand master of the lodge of jerusalemascended the throne of his father david he consecrated his life to the erection of a temple to god and a palace for the kings of israel. This is the legend that is now almost universally accepted by the great mass of the masonic fraternity. The temple itself was surrounded on two sides by three storeys of chambers. Feb 02, 2010 joachim and boaz at king solomon s temple in ancient israel it was an oblong stone building, 150 feet in length, and 105 in width. King solomons temple, here after simply called the temple or the first temple, is believed to have been built some time around the 9th or 10th century b. Kjv holy bible masonic edition and king solomon s temple in masonry john wesley kelchner on. King solomons temple has a central place in freemasonry so we are. Perhaps nine out of ten of the freemasons of the present day that is to say, all those who receive tradition with the undoubting faith that should be given to history only conscientiously believe that freemasonry, as we now see it, organized into lodges and. The 3 verses within the 3 masonic degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason are direct quotes from the bible. The paper offers a comparison between the account of the building of king solomons temple in masonic ritual and the accounts given in the.
The masonic account of the construction of king solomons temple presents an interesting weave of biblical information and masonic tradition. Consequently, king solomon s temple as the first temple in jerusalem functions as a model for the earthly masonic lodge and its work of constructing moral principles among the living brethren. Lot of 7 masonic mason freemason freemasonry lodge ritual master books etc. King solomons temple in the masonic tradition, masonic. With king solomon in full command of the 72 demons he commands them to aid in the construction of the temple of solomon. Kjv holy bible masonic edition and king solomons temple. Perhaps the most important of all influences on the most powerful secret society the freemasons is the temple of solomon. Builders of king solomons temple lucifers playground. Kjv holy bible masonic edition and king solomons temple in masonry leather bound january 1, 1940 by john wesley kelchner illustrator 4. King solomon s temple, here after simply called the temple or the first temple, is believed to have been built some time around the 9th or 10th century b. This officer leaves his seat, and, approaching candidate, turns the flap of his apron down, at the same time sayingbrother, at the building of king solomons temple, the fellow p. King solomon s temple is one of the most infamous temples in humans history. I dont know about that, will, but a couple of useful things to look at are solomons temple in the masonic tradition by alex horne isbn 0 85030 052 5, which looks at the archaeology, and a new commentary on holy scripture by charles gore.
Freemasonry and the biblefrom the first hebrew texts. The sanctum sanctorum stands at the centre of the middle chamber lecture of the second degree. Illustrated, with king james version, of the holy bible leather bound masonic bible 1937. Today in masonic history we discuss king solomon s temple. Pdf the secrets of solomon temple discover the hidden truth. At the front of the temple was a porch or entrance hall with dimensions of 14 ft. Built at mount moriah, it represented mans faith in god. I dont know about that, will, but a couple of useful things to look at are solomon s temple in the masonic tradition by alex horne isbn 0 85030 052 5, which looks at the archaeology, and a new commentary on holy scripture by charles gore. Shortly thereafter another sensational relict was found, a stone container keeping the mortal reminders of jesus brother. Kjv holy bible masonic edition and king solomon s temple in masonry. A model of king solomons temple freemasonry matters. Jun 20, 2016 willf 21062016 many thanks for your considered and knowledgeable response. King solomons temple is a biblical structure that was built in jerusalem during the reign of king solomon.
Every reader of the old testament is familiar with the story of how king solomon, king hiram of tyre, and hiram abiff came together to build solomons temple in 966 bc. King solomon temple biblical account and commentary. Commissioned by king solomon himself, it was the first temple to be known as gods royal palace and to this day even though its exact location is still unknown it still holds significance in modernday culture, and also in freemasonry today, i want to share with you 12 facts about king solomon s. But the writer, who, with this preliminary notice, embodies them in his sketch of the career of the wise king of israel, is by no means to be held responsible for a belief in. Pdf the secrets of solomon temple discover the hidden. The king of tyre had visited the temple unannounced and full of anger concerning a treaty, and joabert zealously defended his master from this supposed threat. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The masonic account of the construction of king solomon s temple presents an interesting weave of biblical information and masonic tradition.
The design of solomons temple dekalb, illinois masonic. A comparison of the biblical and masonic accounts of king solomons temple. The mason is here taught about the symbolic wages of a fellow craft. Biblical and masonic accounts of king solomons temple. Masonic and profane history of king solomons temple part 7 presented at the sioux city scottish rite masonic education night may 20, 2009. Master of king solomons lodge, kingston, jamaica, also a. I will conduct further investigation based on the gaps you mention. A recent post on the biblical archeology website explores a curious detail about the entrance of solomons temple as described in the 1 kings account of its design which plays such an important role in masonic ritual and legend. Freemasons connection to the temple of solomon and what their symbols really stand for. We know that the masonic temple is a place where men develop and apply moral and ethical principles that they may become more perfected by virtue of their own good works thus fostering humanistic endeavors. Solomons temple revealed in the last chapter, we discovered the serpent secret of the cult centers of our globe and their influence on the modern meeting places of religions and secret societies.
Master mason handbook table of contents introduction page 2 master mason degree page 2. A biblical history of king solomons temple pictou masons. Freemason s explained in a way you might not be aware of. King solomon interceded and forgave joabert s indiscretion, and made him the witness confidential secretary to the final treaty agreement with the king of tyre. Solomon s temple has been the locus of the symbolic embodiment of masonic practice, where the orientation, proportion, shape, and ornamentation of this holy place embodies not just an esoteric cosmology, but bears a relational link to the microcosm. When solomonthe beloved of god, builder of the everlasting house, and grand master of the lodge of jerusalemascended the throne of his father david he consecrated his life to the erection of a temple to god and a palace for the kings of israel. Ark of the covenant, the mosaic pavement, jacobs ladder, the lambskin apron, king solomons temple and others. The legend of hiram abif would be passed from the guilds lodges of masons of the middle ages to the lodges of the speculative masons and to. The secrets of solomon download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. A special meeting was held on december 8, 1939, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of king solomons lodge no. King solomon s temple is a biblical structure that was built in jerusalem during the reign of king solomon. The working tools the working tools of a master mason are all the instruments of masonry.
Hiram abiff also hiram abif or the widows son is the central character of an allegory presented to all candidates during the third degree in freemasonry hiram is presented as the chief architect of king solomons temple, who is murdered in the temple he designed by three ruffians as they unsuccessfully attempt to force him to divulge the master masons secret passwords. In the masonic view, the historical destruction of this temple parallels the mortality of. King solomon interceded and forgave joaberts indiscretion, and made him the witness confidential secretary to. Nothing remains of the original temple in jerusalem today except for the. Solomons temple, king hiram, hiram abiff and the phoenicians. A winding stair led up into the middle chamber of the middle storey, and thence into the upper storey. The temple of solomon, the bible and freemasonry craft ritual. Participating in this rite is a matter of forging a link with the innermost aspects of the fraternity. After the dinner, the lodge convened in the temple at 7.
Masonic and profane history of king solomons temple part 7. The building of king solomons temple masonic history. The following pages are intended to bring the lodge of king solomons temple to your attention and give some useful information about its origins and present activities and to promote knowledge and understanding of freemasonry in general and the lodge of king solomons temple in particular. King solomons temple has a central place in freemasonry so we are compiling this page with information about king solomon, the temple and its place in the craft. Architecture and freemasonry solomons temple masonic. Solomons temple has been the locus of the symbolic embodiment of masonic practice, where the orientation, proportion, shape, and ornamentation of this holy place embodies not just an esoteric cosmology, but bears a relational link to the microcosm. Solomons temple is not a solitary place in history, used as a simple metaphor in which to base an allegorical play. The goetias connections can be found in various places throughout the masonic system, but often hidden so that the true initiate sees not the. Searching and building, light and the temple, the two dominant masonic themes are. Pdf on nov 16, 2019, george chinedu alozie and others published. When solomon had matured his design of a temple to be consecrated to the most high, he found it.
This is where the legend of the goetia and the masonic system begin to meet. Lastly, solomons temple represents the spiritual temple within us, which we hope to build and strengthen with gods help, through masonic lessons, and our own exertions. The inner sanctuary and altar of solomon s temple were overlaid with gold. Apr 30, 2016 agrippas three worlds, i suggest, form in part the basis of the steps and the journey through king solomons temple through the degrees of freemasonry.
Today in masonic history we discuss king solomons temple. Hiram abiff also hiram abif or the widow s son is the central character of an allegory presented to all candidates during the third degree in freemasonry hiram is presented as the chief architect of king solomon s temple, who is murdered in the temple he designed by three ruffians as they unsuccessfully attempt to force him to divulge the master masons secret passwords. In modernity, king solomons temple, within freemasonry, appears in each of the three degrees or worlds as different aspects within each degree. It is approached by three, five and seven steps, as it was in the temple. The oratorio of solomon s temple, which was prominently inserted in every edition of the ahiman rezon that appeared after dermott had seen the model in 1760, was in reality due to the grand lodge of ireland, for whom it had been written and composed by irish brethren in may, 1753 imbued with this irish view of the importance of the temple and. New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964. If a mason took the ritual at its word and assumed that it borrowed only from the old testament and never invented any part of the story to enhance its symbolic meaning, he would be quite mistaken. The candidate is taught many particulars concerning the building of king solomons temple and is informed of the custom of the men who worked at the building of king solomons temple to gather and receive their wages. Dec 05, 2016 freemason s connection to the temple of solomon and what their symbols really stand for. In modernity, king solomon s temple, within freemasonry, appears in each of the three degrees or worlds as different aspects within each degree. On three sides were corridors, rising above each other to the height of three stories, and containing rooms, in which were preserved the holy utensils and treasures. King solomons temple as a symbol to freemasonry freemason.
The secrets of solomon temple discover the hidden truth that lies at the heart of freemasonry. Gest has been a member of a masonic if thou canst understand these things in the secrets of. English, in king solomons temple during the first half of the eigh teenth century, through. May 27, 2009 masonic and profane history of king solomons temple part 7 presented at the sioux city scottish rite masonic education night may 20, 2009. Convention of seceding masons, held at le roy, july 4 and 5, 1828.
The craft all face towards the worshipful master, who makes, slowly and distinctly, the signs of an entered apprentice, fellow craft and. King solomon, and hiram abiff, the builder of the temple, are the principal characters of the third degree. King solomons temple, architecture, architects, labor and building. For many years masons and nonmasons believed that the white silk apron. King solomons temple and freemasonry ashlar lodge, no. But by examining how the temple exists in our degrees today will see some of that connection to the renaissance philosophy. In writing the life of king solomon from a masonic point of view, it is impossible to omit a reference to the legends which have been preserved in the masonic system.
From the writings of famed freemason, brother albert mackey, comes this account of the design of king solomons temple by way of and a big thanks to brother marty smith. Every reader of the old testament is familiar with the story of how king solomon, king hiram of tyre, and hiram abiff came together to build solomon s temple in 966 bc. Kjv holy bible masonic edition and king solomons temple in. King solomon interceded and forgave joaberts indiscretion, and made him the witness confidential secretary to the final treaty agreement with the king of tyre. The inner sanctuary and altar of solomons temple were overlaid with gold. The altar of the lodge is a representation of the altar of the temple. The freemasons, the temple, and the lost ark erudit. The spiritual anatomy of man and king solomons temple. Here is computer generated video of king solomons temple. The mythical origins of freemasonry date back to the building of the first temple the temple of solomon. The oratorio of solomons temple, which was prominently inserted in every edition of the ahiman rezon that appeared after dermott had seen the model in 1760, was in reality due to the grand lodge of ireland, for whom it had been written and composed by irish brethren in may, 1753 imbued with this irish view of the importance of the temple and. Freemasonry are based upon the building of king solomons temple and. They were broken up and carried away, four centuries later, by the king of babylon.
The society of king solomon curriculum consists of three required parts and a fourth one that is optional but has extra perks. Its evolution most likely along the lines of operative building ii. To the left is a image from the illustrated london news dated august 28 1909, an interesting read of masonic plans over 100 years ago, download the full image here 1. Freemasons and the symbol of the building of king solomons temple. The temple of solomon outlines the essential stories and traditions, from a judeochristian perspective, that concern the temple and its. From the doorways of solomons temple by megan sauter. Freemasons explained in a way you might not be aware of. This section will focus on the ritual and symbolism of the three symbolic degrees, whereby the candidate will test his knowledge by sitting for three multiple choice exams, one per degree part 2. The temple was destroyed by the babylonians and then by the romans. Still, there is nothing outside the bible mentioning king solomon and. This paper sets out to explore the interest of freemasons, mainly.
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