Origins of Masonry.

From: Education | Date: September 22, 1993| Author: | Copyright information

The foundations of the philosophical principles of Masonry may be traced to the ancient philosophical societies surrounding the building of King Solomon's temple in ancient Israel, to the ancient Egyptian mysteries and others. While tradition and allegory trace Freemasonry to these early sources, history traces Masonry to the growth of Gothic architecture.

The Egyptian, the Greek and then the Roman methods of architecture were based upon the column, which supported, at first, only flat or lightly inclined roofs. The Romans also employed a round or semi-circular arch which enabled ...

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