Print Edition | April 2021

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Following our exploration of the esoteric traditions and our Craft, we now move towards the connections between Kabbalah and Freemasonry. Like Masonry, the Kabbalah was taught to those deemed worthy, and hidden from those not worthy. It is presented in the form of allegory and symbols that must be carefully contemplated and interpreted to be understood. - Mark Poliner, Guest Editor

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In this Issue

Cover Story

Kabbalah is a system of Jewish mysticism divided into three branches: theoretical, meditative, and practical aspects.

Kabbalah & Freemasonry

Our Guest Editor explores several examples of allusions to Kabbalistic learning, including the Tree of Life, Point Within a Circle, Jacob's Ladder, and the Tarot.

Beginnings of Geometry

"How Numbers, the Calendar, and Astrology began the Science of Geometry."

From a Point to a Line

Centuries-old Masonic writings equate "geometry" and "masonry," and a medieval Kabbalist describes the creation of the universe as a geometric progression.

Gematria

By using Gematria and word placement in Bible studies, many scholars and researchers have found hidden meanings in the text of the Hebrew Bible.

Final Word

Bro. W. Kirk MacNulty writes of the Kabbalah as an ancient wisdom teaching that inspired Freemasonry.