The exploration of the higher degrees of Freemasonry takes one on an enlightening, meandering, and sometimes confounding voyage. The subjects covered range from comparative religious studies, metaphysics, philosophy, ancient wisdom, and the everlasting search for truth. The collective surface level experience of the members contribute mightily to the overall deeper understanding of the text that comes with focused and increased study.In volume 2 we once again explore the enlightened minds of the Scottish Rite from years present and past through insightful works that allowed transformation of their abstract thoughts into concrete expressions. What does the Scottish Rite mean to us? Join in on the wonderful literary journey of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry captured in this book and discover.- Illustrious Reginald B. Stewart 33°