Sign-In
Cart
Origin of the English Rite of Freemasonry: Especially in Relation to the Royal Arch Degree
Paperback
Secret SocietiesReligion General British History
ISBN13: 9781025883601
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Origin of the English Rite of Freemasonry is a definitive historical study that investigates the development and evolution of Masonic traditions within England. Written by the renowned Masonic scholar William James Hughan, this work provides an in-depth analysis of the transition from Operative to Speculative Masonry, focusing particularly on the emergence and significance of the Royal Arch degree.
The text explores the complex relationships between various grand lodges and the structural changes that defined the English Rite during its formative years. Hughan meticulously examines historical records, charters, and early ritualistic developments to clarify the origins of specific degrees and ceremonies. By tracing the growth of the Royal Arch, the author highlights its pivotal role in the completion of the Master Mason's degree and its eventual status within the broader Masonic system.
This scholarly exploration remains a vital resource for those interested in the history of fraternal organizations and the intricate heritage of the Craft. Hughan's authoritative perspective offers readers a clearer understanding of how the English Rite established its unique identity and influenced Masonic practice globally. It serves as both a rigorous academic inquiry and a fascinating look into the traditions that have shaped Freemasonry for centuries.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
1 different editions
Also available
Origin of the English Rite of Freemasonry: Especially in Relation to the Royal Arch Degree
Hughan, Williams James
Hardcover
Also from
Hughan, Williams James
Origin of the English Rite of Freemasonry: Especially in Relation to the Royal Arch Degree
Hughan, Williams James
Hardcover
Also in
Secret Societies
The Occult in National Socialism: The Symbolic, Scientific, and Magical Influences on the Third Reich
Flowers, Stephen E.
Paperback
The Genesis 6 Conspiracy Part II: How Understanding Prehistory and Giants Helps Define End-Time Prophecy
Wayne, Gary
Paperback
The Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece
Initiates, Three
Paperback
The Corpus Hermeticum: Initiation Into Hermetics, The Hermetica Of Hermes Trismegistus (Large Print Edition)
Mead, G. R. S.
Hardcover
Liber Null & Psychonaut: The Practice of Chaos Magic (Revised and Expanded Edition)
Carroll, Peter J.
Paperback
The Book of Hermetica: The Three Essential Texts: The Corpus Hermeticum, the Emerald Tablet, the Kybalion
Trismegistus, Hermes
Initiates, Three
Paperback
The Alchemy of the Broken Blade: Forging Inner Transformation from the Fire of Experience
Echols, Damien
Paperback
Albert Pike's Esoterika: Symbolism of the Blue Degrees of Freemasonry: Albert Pike's "Esoterika"
Pike, Albert
Paperback
The Royal Arch of Enoch: The Impact of Masonic Ritual, Philosophy, and Symbolism, Second Edition
Sullivan, Robert W., IV
Paperback
The Corpus Hermeticum: Initiation Into Hermetics, The Hermetica Of Hermes Trismegistus (Large Print Edition)
Mead, G. R. S.
Paperback
Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry: First Three Degrees
Pike, Albert
Paperback
The Secret Founding of America: The Real Story of Freemasons, Puritans, & the Battle for the New World
Hagger, Nicholas
Paperback
The Tarot Architect: How to Become the Master Builder of Your Spiritual Temple
DuQuette, Lon Milo
Paperback
The Rise of the Fourth Reich: The Secret Societies That Threaten to Take Over America
Marrs, Jim
Paperback
Tarot Disassembled Guidebook: Deconstructing the Symbols of the Major and Minor Arcana
Steidley, Jennifer Cooper
Paperback
El Kybalión: Un Estudio Sobre La Filosofía Hermética del Antiguo Egipto Y Grecia
Iniciados, Tres
Hardcover
Secret Classes & Reintegration: From the Élus Coëns to the Rectified Scottish Rite
Boyer, Rémi
de Freitas, Lima
Paperback
The Sorcery of Solomon: A Guide to the 44 Planetary Pentacles of the Magician King
Mastros, Sara L.
Paperback
MK Ultra - Ritual Abuse and Mind Control: Tools of domination for the nameless religion
Lebreton, Alexandre
Paperback
Of Errors & Truth: Man Restored to the Universal Principle of Knowledge
Saint-Martin, Louis-Claude De
Paperback
First Templar Nation: How Eleven Knights Created a New Country and a Refuge for the Grail
Silva, Freddy
Paperback
Hermetic Philosophy and Creative Alchemy: The Emerald Tablet, the Corpus Hermeticum, and the Journey Through the Seven Spheres
Bremner, Marlene Seven
Hardcover
Magia Divina: An 18th Century Rosicrucian Adaption of the Holy Abramelin Operation
Westlund, Tommy
Charles of Sweden, Duke
Hardcover
Thrice-Greatest Hermes; Studies in Hellenistic Theosophy and Gnosis [Three Volumes in One]
Hermes, Trismegistus
Mead, G. R. S.
Paperback
Natural Table: Natural Table of Correspondences Which Exist Between God, Man and the Universe
Saint-Martin, Louis-Claude De
Paperback
Novem Portis: Necronomicon Revelations and Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows
Free, Joshua
Hardcover
The Crescent and the Compass: Islam, Freemasonry, Esotericism and Revolution in the Modern Age
Millar, Angel
Hardcover
Albert Pike's Esoterika: Part 2. The Four Cardinal Masonic Virtues & The 47th Problem: Part 2
De Hoyos, Arturo
Hardcover
The Square and the Tower: Networks and Power, from the Freemasons to Facebook
Ferguson, Niall
Paperback
The Secret Doctrine of the Rosicrucians - Illustrated with the Secret Rosicrucian Symbols (Aziloth Books)
Incognito, Magus
Paperback
The Magical Knowledge Trilogy: Foundations: the Initiate: Contacts of the Adepts
McCarthy, Josephine
Paperback
The Rosicrucian Handbook & Hermetic Textbook of Success Secrets: The Original American Illuminati Loge de Parfaits d' Écosse (TM)- 1764
Incognito, Magus
Mentz, George
Paperback
Total Hermeticism Philosophy Collection: The Kybalion, Hermetica and The Secret Teachings of All Ages
Scott, Walter
Trismegistus, Hermes
Initiates, Three
Paperback
The Secret Societies of All Ages & Countries (Two Volumes in One)
Heckethorn, Charles William
Paperback
The Earth Mysteries Workbook: A One Year Course in the Enchantment of the Land
Greer, John Michael
Paperback
The Secret Symbols of the Dollar Bill: A Closer Look at the Hidden Magic and Meaning of the Money You Use Every Day
Ovason, David
Paperback
Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Ancient York Rite and Rituals of the Freemasons; All Degrees of Mastery
Duncan, Malcolm C.
Paperback
The Rosicrucians: The History, Mythology, and Rituals of an Esoteric Order
McIntosh, Christopher
Paperback
The Rosicrucian Counterculture: The Origins and Influence of the Invisible Society
Pontiac, Ronnie
Paperback
The Greater and Lesser Worlds of Robert Fludd: Macrocosm, Microcosm, and Medicine
Godwin, Joscelyn
Hardcover
The Hermetic Science of Transformation: The Initiatic Path of Natural and Divine Magic
Kremmerz, Giuliano
Hardcover
The Key of Jacob Boehme, & The Confessions of Jacob Boehme: with an Introduction by Evelyn Underhill
Boehme, Jacob
Paperback
The Suppressed History of American Banking: How Big Banks Fought Jackson, Killed Lincoln, and Caused the Civil War
Haze, Xaviant
Paperback
Qabalah Made Easy: Discover Powerful Tools to Explore Practical Magic and the Tree of Life
Wells, David
Paperback
The Rectified Scottish Rite: From the Doctrine of Reintegration to the Imago Templi
Boyer, Rémi
Paperback
Consistorio Grados administrativos del Rito Escocés Antiguo y Aceptado (31° - 32° - 33°)
Domènech Gómez, Josep-Lluís
Paperback
The Hermetic Marriage of Art and Alchemy: Imagination, Creativity, and the Great Work
Bremner, Marlene Seven
Hardcover
Masonería del Rito York: La Historia, las Enseñanzas y los Secretos del Rito Masónico Inglés
Montañez Schilansky, Alvin Reuben
Paperback
Albert Pike's Esoterika: Part 2. The Four Cardinal Masonic Virtues & the 47th Problem: Part 2.
De Hoyos, Arturo
Paperback
The Templars' Camino: A Guidebook to the Knights Templar on the Camino de Santiago
Skillen, Brian John
Paperback
Oak Island, Knights Templar, and the Holy Grail: Secrets of the Underground Project Revealed
Ruh, Donald
Wolter, Scott F.
Paperback
The Kybalion: A Study of The Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece
Three Initiates
Paperback
Confessions of an Illuminati, Volume II: The Time of Revelation and Tribulation Leading Up to 2020
Zagami, Leo Lyon
Paperback
The Great Arcanum: A Commentary on 'The Doctrine and Ritual of High Magic' by Eliphas Levi
Greer, John Michael
Hardcover
The Land of the Gods: The Long-Hidden Story of Visiting the Masters of Wisdom in Shambhala
Blavatsky, H. P.
Paperback
Scarlet and the Beast I: A history of the war between English and French Freemasonry
Daniel, John
Paperback
Albert Pike's Magnum Opus: A History and Facsimile Edition of Pike's First Revision of the Scottish Rite's Rituals, 4°-32°
De Hoyos, Arturo
Pike, Albert
Hardcover
The Origin and Evolution of Freemasonry: Connected with the Origin and Evolution of the Human Race
Churchward, Albert
Paperback
The Path to the New Hermopolis: The History, Philosophy, and Future of the City of Hermes
Nasser, Mervat
Paperback
The Hermetic Marriage: Being a Study in the Philosophy of the Thrice Greatest Hermes
Hall, Manly P.
Paperback
The Language of the Cosmos: Cosmic Influences and the Spiritual Task of Northern Europe (Cw 209)
Steiner, Rudolf
Paperback
Confessions of an Illuminati, Volume III: Espionage, Templars and Satanism in the Shadows of the Vatican Volume 3
Zagami, Leo Lyon
Paperback