My favorite degree is the Fellowcraft Degree, more especially the 2nd section or "Staircase Lecture". When done impressively, I believe it can leave a lasting impression on the Brother. It also gives us alot of information about the different denominations of Freemasonry, a little about King Solomon's Temple and how a Fellowcraft would b…
My favorite degree is the Fellowcraft Degree, more especially the 2nd section or "Staircase Lecture". When done impressively, I believe it can leave a lasting impression on the Brother. It also gives us alot of information about the different denominations of Freemasonry, a little about King Solomon's Temple and how a Fellowcraft would be paid his wages. The story of Jeptha and his defense of the Israel brings about alot of intriguing questions and can lead to plenty of Lodge educational discussion
I seem to remember something quite vividly from each of my Degrees, and the Staircase Lecture is what really sticks in my mind from the Fellowcraft Degree.
The story you mention isn't directly picked up in the OES Degrees, but a later & related incident is, but I find the OES part a bit disturbing. I've been told however that in the Jewish faith that story is recounted differently, and much less darkly.
My favorite degree is the Fellowcraft Degree, more especially the 2nd section or "Staircase Lecture". When done impressively, I believe it can leave a lasting impression on the Brother. It also gives us alot of information about the different denominations of Freemasonry, a little about King Solomon's Temple and how a Fellowcraft would be paid his wages. The story of Jeptha and his defense of the Israel brings about alot of intriguing questions and can lead to plenty of Lodge educational discussion
I seem to remember something quite vividly from each of my Degrees, and the Staircase Lecture is what really sticks in my mind from the Fellowcraft Degree.
The story you mention isn't directly picked up in the OES Degrees, but a later & related incident is, but I find the OES part a bit disturbing. I've been told however that in the Jewish faith that story is recounted differently, and much less darkly.