Library
A limited selection of writings are listed below for viewing and/or downloading.
These and others may be obtained from the Royal Arch Website Library (see below). The library is fully text searchable using author, document type, publisher or all documents criteria.
The documents prefixed “Education” are drafts of documents prepared under the auspices of Grand Chapter and intended to be presented to Candidates, some before and some after the Ceremonies. The handbooks are formatted for printing as A5 booklets on printers capable of duplex printing and with appropriate printing software. If printed normally on A4 sheets the font is quite large.
The documents prefixed “Anderson” are a series of papers prepared by RE Comp J D Anderson PGSupt as education resources while he was Grand Superintendent of the Hauraki District. They are formatted for printing as A5 booklets on printers capable of duplex printing and with appropriate software.
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Published by SGRACNZ
Introduction to the Mark Degree (2012)
A discussion of the Mark Degree offering a fascinating insight to the spiritual message it conveys.
Published by SGRACNZ
The Excellent Degree (1954)
A discussion of the Ceremony of Acknowledgement considering the meaning of elements of degree and the spiritual implications.
The Supreme Objective (1954-03)
The ultimate of objective of Freemasonry, presented as a spiritual basis for living.
Published by The Research Chapter Of New Zealand No 93
The Royal Arch Degree: The Summit and Perfection of Freemasonry (1965-06-10)
A view of the meaning and implication of the Royal Arch Degree presented to the Auckland Chapter of Research No 93 in March 1965.
Published by SGRACNZ
The Meaning and Presentation of the Royal Arch Degrees (1954-03)
Comments on the presentation of the three degrees of the Royal Arch.
Published by SGRACNZ
Holding The Line (2012-03-09)
Keynote Address presented at the Royal Arch Forum, Grand Convocation 2012, in Wellington.
Published by SGRACNZ
Underneath The Arches (2011-04-29)
The Keynote Address presented at the Royal Arch Forum at the Grand Convocation held in Dunedin in April 2011. RE Comp Ivamy examines the symbolism underlying the Order of the Royal Arch.
Published by SGRACNZ
A History of the Royal Arch Chapters of Nelson, Marlborough and Westland (2010-07-17)
A lecture on the history of the Royal Arch in the West and North of the South Island of New Zealand.
Beyond The Arch (2010-04)
A lecture detailing the Degrees and Orders that require the Candidate to be a Royal Arch Companion before he can be admitted to them.
Cyrus The Great and The Decree of Cyrus (2010-09-15)
A discussion of the First Emperor of Persia, Cyrus, and the decree issued which allowed the captives taken by Babylon to return to their native lands.
The Ark of The Covenant (2009-07-22)
A brief review of the history of the Ark of the Covenant and its likely resting place
The Last 40 Years in History (2009-06-22)
A summary of the events of the recent forty years in New Zealand and of particular import to Freemasonry.
The Six Degrees of Freemasonry – An Introduction to the Royal Arch (2010-06-15)
A discussion of the three Craft degrees and the three degrees of the Royal Arch.
The Threefold Word – JahBulOn – One Word That Has Caused Us No End of Grief (2010-05-05)
Consideration of the Grand Word of the Royal Arch, its likely origins and the dissension it has caused in anti-Masonic circles.
The Triple Tau (2010-09-16)
A discussion of the likely origins of the Triple Tau and its uses in other organizations.
Published by SGRACNZ
Leadership and Management in a Royal Arch Chapter (2009-06-16)
A lecture which considers aspects of leadership and management, the difference between them, and how they apply in a Chapter.
The Cryptic Degrees (2011-03-31)
A discussion of the Cryptic Degrees considering the history on which they are based, the perspective of the preceding degrees, and the context and scope of each of the four degrees
The Mark Degree (2009-04-20)
The Mark Degree. Consideration of the background and history implied in the degree, and the meanings conveyed to a Candidate during his Advancement.
The Order of the Royal Arch – An Introduction for non-Royal Arch Masons (2009-07-16)
The Order of the Royal Arch and the knowledge it can offer to Craft Masons. The reasons why they might like to consider joining it are discussed.
The Royal Arch Degree (2010-06-21)
The form and structure of the Royal Arch Degree is discussed and the likely historical origins of its allegories are considered.
Published by SGRACNZ
Discussion Paper on the Future of Royal Arch Masonry (2001-11-18)
A paper recording discussion which took place in Piako Royal Arch Chapter in April 2001 considering the future of Royal Arch Masonry. The meeting was convened by VE Comp G N Kerkin Z and the Discussion leaders were RE Comp J D Anderson PGLec and RE Comp L
Published by The Research Chapter Of New Zealand No 93
The Order of the Royal Arch – The Way Forward (2010-03-10)
The future of the Order is considered and three steps to ensuring its survival are considered. Presented at a meeting of the Research Chapter of New Zealand No 93 at the Grand Convocation, Tauranga, March 2010.
Whither the Royal Arch? (2007-10-16)
With falling membership, a problem facing all of Freemasonry, what is the likely future of the Royal Arch and what can we do about it?
Published by SGRACNZ
Why is the Mark Degree Special (2008-05-19)
A brief comment on the Mark Degree and its special significance in Freemasonry. Intended as a “short talk”.
Published by The Research Chapter Of New Zealand No 93
The History of the Royal Arch Degree (1954-11-05)
A history of the Royal Arch Degree presented on the occasion of the Inauguration of the Auckland Research Chapter No 93.
The Mark Degree (1955-06-10)
A history of the Mark Degree.
Recently added in 2017
Metamorphoses and the Masons Graeme Martin
Metamorphoes and the Masons
Only properly prepared MM Masons need apply Graeme Martin
Only properly prepared Mark Master Masons need apply
Excellent Words Alan Hart
Explanation of Words from the Excellent Degree
Veils Alan Hart
Explanation of the Veils
The Twelve Royal Arch Banner of the Tribes of Israel and their Biblical References Alan Hart
Explanation of the Twelve Royal Arch Banners and their Biblical References