Looking for books with sites to see Freemasonry, Masonic, Templar sites

[JNast]

I'm looking for any reliable source / content on the connection to Freemasonry, Masonic Symbols and Templar Sites along "The Way". I know there was a Templar Built Sanctuary for the pilgrims which still stands, but does anyone have any reference material I can use to help spot symbols, connections to Free Masons and the Knight Templar? I am a 32 degree Master Mason and this intrigues me.



I didn't follow the path of the Knights Templar via the York Rite, but pursued the passion and knowledge in the Scottish Rite instead.

With my Journey beginning Aug-Oct I have lots of time to wonder and visit history along The Way. The connection is strong with Free Masonry I'm told but haven't found any books on the subject... such as where to look, what to see, guide books etc. Any information you have would be gratefully appreciated.

I have read the post on the All Seeing Eye and its references to Masonry... but I'm looking for more specific Masonry Symbols and Architecture along "The Way"

Thank you in advance for your assistance and information.

Jason - Pilgrim Aug 2017

 

[JillGat]

What does it mean to be a 32 degree Master Mason?

 

[JNast]

What does it mean to be a 32 degree Master Mason?

As a Mason we progress through degrees of competency. I've been raised to the level of 32nd Degree.

 

[JillGat]

Wow, that's interesting! What are the competencies?

 

[JNast]

Education... I recommend you look into a local lodge and get to know them and ask lots of questions.

 

[James Borden]

What does it mean to be a 32 degree Master Mason?

Special club for special people.Washington D.C. Is full of symbols of the Freemasons.

 

[KinkyOne]

Special club for special people.Washington D.C. Is full of symbols of the Freemasons.

The senate?

 

[jo webber]

One of my best friends is a Free Mason. I would love to know of any history as well. If I can take pictures to bring back for him, it would give him happiness.

 

[JNast]

One of my best friends is a Free Mason. I would love to know of any history as well. If I can take pictures to bring back for him, it would give him happiness.

Exactly. Hoping this turns into a great thread of information

 

[JNast]

The senate?

Here is a great resource on the Freemason Architecture in Washington
http://amzn.to/2smy1RM

This is the type of book or information I'm looking for on the Camino.

 

[KinkyOne]

Here is a great resource on the Freemason Architecture in Washington
http://amzn.to/2smy1RM

This is the type of book or information I'm looking for on the Camino.

Maybe @Kathar1na can help you. From her posts I found she's very much into history.

 

[JNast]

Maybe @Kathar1na can help you. From her posts I found she's very much into history.

Awesome thank you for the lead...

 

[mspath]

Here are two sources in English which may help you find Spanish architectural examples and/or further links.
See Eye on Spain
and
Pietre Stones

Happy research and Buen camino!

 

[JNast]

Here are two sources in English which may help you find Spanish architectural examples and/or further links.
See Eye on Spain
and
Pietre Stones

Happy research and Buen camino!

Thank you so much will look into them now!

 

[JNast]

. I guess it shows that I'm a bit obsessive about some areas of history but my knowledge is sadly quite limited and does not include traces of Free Masons along the Camino; also very little about the Knights Templar. I originally thought that this thread was promoting a book about these subjects. Perhaps it would help to adapt the title and even move the thread to the Miscellaneous section? Best of luck for further research to @JNast!

Thank you

 

[ginniek]

Special club for special people.Washington D.C. Is full of symbols of the Freemasons.

Many of the "founding fathers" were Masons.

 

[James Borden]

Many of the "founding fathers" were Masons.

I never said anything bad about them.It's not like they're Scientologists."OR ARE THEY"?

 

[ginniek]

I never said anything bad about them.It's not like they're Scientologists."OR ARE THEY"?

I was being a bit facetious. There are some that consider the founding of the US part of a Freemason conspiracy.

 

[mspath]

If you are interested in a popular novel based on Freemasonry themes as found in Washington, D.C. check out Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol.

 

[sillydoll]

The Prophet of Compostela: A Novel of Apprenticeship and Initiation
by Henri Vincenot

Amazon Review:
A beautiful and savvy story of the synthesis of ideas which produced the Cathedrals of Europe. Although written as a novel - and a darned good one - Vincenot has succeeded in being true to the facts of history and following up with his near clairvoyant intuition on historic detail. Vincenot, an award winning writer in France- has yet to be discovered here in the U.S. Here through the eyes of a carpenters' apprentice, he shows how the Druids, the Carpenters, Stone Masons and Knights Templars worked together under the authority of Bernard of Clairveaux, to create the network of great Cathedrals which were the architectural embodiments of all known sciences of the time. This book needs to be read before any travelling in Europe and provides wonderful clues to the aspects of Paganism secreted into Christianity. Recommended to those in the Templar-Holy Grail vinyard and those who just enjoy good "historic fiction".

 

[mspath]

The Prophet of Compostela: A Novel of Apprenticeship and Initiation
by Henri Vincenot

Amazon Review:
A beautiful and savvy story of the synthesis of ideas which produced the Cathedrals of Europe. Although written as a novel - and a darned good one -View attachment 34515 Vincenot has succeeded in being true to the facts of history and following up with his near clairvoyant intuition on historic detail. Vincenot, an award winning writer in France- has yet to be discovered here in the U.S. Here through the eyes of a carpenters' apprentice, he shows how the Druids, the Carpenters, Stone Masons and Knights Templars worked together under the authority of Bernard of Clairveaux, to create the network of great Cathedrals which were the architectural embodiments of all known sciences of the time. This book needs to be read before any travelling in Europe and provides wonderful clues to the aspects of Paganism secreted into Christianity. Recommended to those in the Templar-Holy Grail vinyard and those who just enjoy good "historic fiction".

As Sil notes this novel by the prolific Henri Vincenot provides a fine accounting of medieval ways and techniques both philosophical and mechanical. Originally published 1982 in French as Les Etoiles de Compostelle the French version is also available from Amazon.

The major character in Vincenot's novel, Jehan le Tonnerre, becomes a skilled journeyman or compagnon. Still today in France such highly specialized craftsmen are known as Les Compagnons de Devoir. Read here in French more about their long history, tradition and contemporary training which includes a Tour de France.

For a good English account of the Compagnons see this Wiki article.

For an earlier forum thread re the Compagnons see https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/a-different-sort-of-pilgrimage.40029/

 

[JNast]

The Prophet of Compostela: A Novel of Apprenticeship and Initiation
by Henri Vincenot

Amazon Review:
A beautiful and savvy story of the synthesis of ideas which produced the Cathedrals of Europe. Although written as a novel - and a darned good one -View attachment 34515 Vincenot has succeeded in being true to the facts of history and following up with his near clairvoyant intuition on historic detail. Vincenot, an award winning writer in France- has yet to be discovered here in the U.S. Here through the eyes of a carpenters' apprentice, he shows how the Druids, the Carpenters, Stone Masons and Knights Templars worked together under the authority of Bernard of Clairveaux, to create the network of great Cathedrals which were the architectural embodiments of all known sciences of the time. This book needs to be read before any travelling in Europe and provides wonderful clues to the aspects of Paganism secreted into Christianity. Recommended to those in the Templar-Holy Grail vinyard and those who just enjoy good "historic fiction".

Thank you. I'll check this out

 

[dcorrea951]

I'm looking for any reliable source / content on the connection to Freemasonry, Masonic Symbols and Templar Sites along "The Way". I know there was a Templar Built Sanctuary for the pilgrims which still stands, but does anyone have any reference material I can use to help spot symbols, connections to Free Masons and the Knight Templar? I am a 32 degree Master Mason and this intrigues me.


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I didn't follow the path of the Knights Templar via the York Rite, but pursued the passion and knowledge in the Scottish Rite instead.

With my Journey beginning Aug-Oct I have lots of time to wonder and visit history along The Way. The connection is strong with Free Masonry I'm told but haven't found any books on the subject... such as where to look, what to see, guide books etc. Any information you have would be gratefully appreciated.

I have read the post on the All Seeing Eye and its references to Masonry... but I'm looking for more specific Masonry Symbols and Architecture along "The Way"

Thank you in advance for your assistance and information.

Jason - Pilgrim Aug 2017
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I am also a Freemason,

On my last Camino I visited a town called Tomar. The Cathedral there has many symbols and one of only two statues of the Virgin Mary breast feeding the baby Jesus (a must see). You while in Ponferrada you will see the Knights Templar Castle. You will see MANY symbols in unexpected places, which you will recognize and others will just walk by ! One is just out side Pamplona as you are leaving the city. I have pictures, my Brother if you would like me to forward them. Also https://victortravelblog.com/2014/06/10/castles-knights-templar-in-portugal-history/
Also http://elcaminoconcorreos.com/en/articulo.php?i=Templars-on-the-Camino-de-Santiago
http://www.ancient-origins.net/anci...knights-templar-camino-de-santiago-and-021350
http://caminoways.com/brandon-wilsons-award-winning-along-the-templar-trail

Please enjoy your Pilgrimage.

I wish you a Buen Camino my Brother