In this episode, we discuss the 22nd Degree - “Knight Royal Axe”, as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.

"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:

• Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
• Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
• Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)

Images and Diagrams:

• Knight Royal Axe

Overview:

• Introduction (01:14)
• The Degree Ritual (01:33)
• Purpose of the Degree (08:59)
• Morals and Dogma (09:43)
• Work is Noble (10:41)
• Laborare est Orare, “Work is Worship” (14:56)
• Duty is With Us Always (17:25)
• Industry Lies at the Foundation of Human Improvement (19:50)
• The Poor Have Made Many Great Achievements (24:53)
• Masonry Ennobles Common Life (28:24)
• The Cedars of Lebanon (29:26)
• The Royal Ax (30:20)
• The Workshop (33:08)
• The Round Table (33:34)
• Conclusions (34:04)

Links:

• Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)
• A Bridge to Light (Amazon)
• Druze (Wikipedia)
• Sons of Noah (Wikipedia)
• Aholiab (Wikipedia)
• Bezalel (Wikipedia)
• Ezra (Wikipedia)
• Nehemiah (Wikipedia)
• The Matrix Reloaded - The Architect Scene Part 1 (YouTube)
• Oath of the Abyss (Hermetic.com)