Some Account of the Schism Which Took Place During the Last Century Amongst the Free and Accepted Masons in England and The Insignia of the Royal Arch - George Oliver - Bog

""Some Account of the Schism Which Took Place During the Last Century Amongst the Free and Accepted Masons in England and The Insignia of the Royal Arch"" is a historical book written by Rev. George Oliver. The book provides a detailed account of the schism that occurred among the Free and Accepted Masons in England during the last century. It explores the causes and effects of the schism, as well as the various factions that emerged as a result.In addition to the account of the schism, the book also delves into the insignia of the Royal Arch. It provides a comprehensive description of the symbolism and meaning behind the various insignia used in the Royal Arch, which is a degree of Freemasonry.Overall, ""Some Account of the Schism Which Took Place During the Last Century Amongst the Free and Accepted Masons in England and The Insignia of the Royal Arch"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and symbolism of Freemasonry in England.1855. This title shows the presumed origin of the Royal Arch degree in a letter to Robert T. Crucefix, Grand Master of S.G.I.G. for England and Wales. Following the writing of this letter, Rev. Oliver was favored by Brother Willoughby of Birkenhead with a sight of a very old floor cloth painted on silk, belonging to a Royal Arch chapter in the city of Chester, and used only a very few years after the degree was admitted into the system of Constitutional Masonry. This ancient document offers a confirmation of the opinion expressed in the following pages respecting the transfer of the latter portion of the 3rd Degree to the Royal Arch.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.