Albert Pike

  • Albert Pike was a prominent 19th-century Freemason, lawyer, and Confederate military officer.

  • Born in 1809, he became a highly influential figure in Freemasonry, particularly within the Scottish Rite.

  • Pike is best known for authoring "Morals and Dogma," a comprehensive work on Masonic philosophy and symbolism.

  • His writings drew from various religious and esoteric traditions, including Kabbalah and ancient mystery schools.

  • Pike's work significantly shaped modern Freemasonry, though it has also been a source of controversy.

  • He held the position of Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite's Southern Jurisdiction and contributed extensively to Masonic ritual and doctrine.

Books by Albert Pike

Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Summary
Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
by Albert Pike • 1871 • 861 pages
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