Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty. This lecture was prepared with the public and with the newly-raised Mason in mind. In it, Brother O'Shea has borrowed heavily from the likes of famous Masonic historians and writers such as Carl H. Claudy, Albert Pike, Albert Mackey, and Manley P. Hall, along with the unknowns who have given us the legends of various gods and goddesses.
Anyone interested in Masonry, whether a Brother Mason or not, has heard many statements regarding the Fraternity that, for the most part, is left hanging in the air to be accepted without further discussion. Not long ago, a newly-raised Mason asked Brother O'Shea to explain statements referenced by many a Masonic author regarding Masonry’s connection to the Mystery Schools and the Roman Collegiums.
Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty are not intended to be an all-encompassing, scholarly lecture, but, rather, a comfortable discussion with some reasonable explanations.
Disclaimer: The views expressed are personal opinions of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views and/or opinions of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York or the Chancellor Robert R Livingston Library of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York.