A small collection of three pieces exploring the impact and legacy that Pythagoras has left on both Freemasonry, as well as modern, esoteric, philosophical thought. Includes "The Influence of Pythagoras on Freemasonry" by Albert G. Mackey, "The Golden Verses of Pythagoras" which is traditionally attributed to Pythagoras himself and "The Life and Philosophy of Pythagoras" by Manly P. Hall. This is a nice primer for someone becoming interested in Pythagoras.

Prominent masonic scholars explore the history, myth and symbolism behind Freemasonry's most prominent character; the one our rituals are quite literally built around. Presented here are the essays: The Story of Hiram Abiff by William Harvey, The Legend of Hiram Abiff by Manly P. Hall and The Hiramic Legend by Albert G. Mackey.

One of many texts that were removed from the Bible. This piece was traditionally attributed to Moses. The 'Lives of Adam and Eve' deals with the consequences after the Fall of Man, and chronicles the events in the life of the couple, following their expulsion from the Garden of Eden until the death of both of them, nine hundred thirty years later.

Prominent masonic scholars discuss the meaning and symbolism behind the common stone and its placement, which is frequently encountered, in a variety of different ways, throughout the masonic journey. Presented here are the essays: Symbolism of the Corner Stone by Albert G. Mackey, The North-East Corner by William Harvey and Religious & Masonic Symbolism of Stones by William Wynn Westcott.

Prominent masonic scholars discuss the meaning and symbolism behind the three Blue Lodge degrees of Freemasonry, which every mason will encounter, during his initiatic journey. Presented here are the essays: Studies in Blue Lodge Symbolism by H. L. Haywood, Symbolism of the First Degree by Asahel W. Gage, The Wages of an Entered Apprentice by William Harvey, Discourse on the Fellowcraft Degree by Arthur Edward Waite, The Legend of the Winding Stairs by Albert G. Mackey, The Third Degree: Its Ornaments and Emblems by William Harvey and Soliloquy For a Master Mason.

Esoteric scholar Manly P. Hall covers a lot of areas relating to the ancient mysteries, including common roots in religious and ritual life, the practices of the Druids and how they relate to Masonry, the rites of Mithras, Simon Magus and the Gnostics, Abraxas, the Egyptian Serapis, the Odinic Mysteries and how they compare, the Rites of Eleusis, the Orphic Mysteries, Bacchus, Dionysos, and much more.