Hamilton Books
Pages: 150
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Trim: 6 x 9
978-0-7618-6860-6 • Paperback • November 2016 • $27.99 • (£21.95)
978-0-7618-6861-3 • eBook • November 2016 • $26.50 • (£19.95)
Oscar Patterson III, Ph.D. holds degrees in religion and philosophy, design, and communication. He has been a minister, a combat infantry officer, and a university professor and administrator. He is currently Worshipful Master of Ashlar Lodge No. 98 F. & A.M. in St. Augustine, Fl.
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter I: Ritual Light
Chapter II: More Ritual Light
Chapter III: Further Ritual Light
Chapter IV: Ritual Architecture
Chapter V: Ritual and Theatre
Chapter VI: Ritual and Esotericism
Chapter VII: Ritual Interpreted
Chapter VIII: What the present and the future may hold
Bibliography
About the author
This book lays out the importance of Ritual and explains the reason why it is necessary, and offers solutions for the future that are based on a solid foundation of Masonic principles for a brighter future for the Craft. I highly recommend for any Masonic library large or small.
— Jorge L. Aladro, P.G.M. Grand Lodge of Florida
A detailed academic studies of human ritual in general and masonic ritual in particular. I highly recommend it to all Masons to read.
— John E. Karroum, MD, SGW of Grand Lodge of Florida
Worshipful Master Oscar Patterson's "Interpreting Masonic Ritual" is a valuable asset in recognizing the importance of ritual to a Mason's spiritual and moral growth. Brother Patterson makes clear that ritual work in the Lodge is essential to Freemasonry's making good men better.
— Robert P. Harry, Jr., Past Grand Master, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida