Albert Gallatin Mackey (born March 12, 1807, died June 20, 1881), was an American medical doctor, and is best known for his authorship of many books and articles about freemasonry, particularly Masonic Landmarks. He served as Grand Lecturer and Grand Secretary of The Grand Lodge of South Carolina; Secretary General of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Rite for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States. March 12 is the 71st day of the year (72nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1807 (MDCCCVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar). ... June 20 is the 171st day of the year (172nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 194 days remaining. ... Year 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Masonic Square and Compasses. ... Masonic Landmarks are a set of principles which many Freemasons claim to be both ancient and unchangeable precepts of Masonry. Issues of the regularity of a Freemasonic Lodge, Grand Lodge or Grand Orient are judged in the context of the Landmarks. ...
Bibliography
Albert Gallatin Mackey (1845). A Lexicon of Freemasonry.
Albert Gallatin Mackey (?). Encyclopedia of Freemasonry.
Albert Gallatin Mackey (?). The Mystic Tie.
Albert Gallatin Mackey (?). Legends and Traditions of Freemasonry.
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References
Albert Gallatin Mackey. Masonic Biographies, Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon. Retrieved on 1 March, 2005.
The source of nearly all anti-masonic material relating to Freemasonry as being pagan evolves from the writings of Albert Pike and Dr. AlbertMackey, two American Freemasons who were devoted to the study of ancient mysteries and societies, Dr. Mackey being one of the most voluminous writers of his time.
Mackey in Masonic Ritualist, written in 1867, and Symbolism of Freemasonry, written in 1869, carried it not only to an absurd degree, but to an extent which can hardly be less than revolting to a Christian.
In order to properly interpret Mackey and Pike on paganism, one must understand that they entered the masonic fraternity in the 1840s, when masonic literature was at its height and both walked unsuspectingly into the circle of magism, paganism and occultism before they were properly seasoned in the history of the Craft.
In Albert G. Mackey's Revised Encyclopedia of Freemasonry he states, "All [Masons] unite in declaring it to be a system of morality, by the practice of which its members may advance their spiritual interest, and mount by the theological ladder from the Lodge on earth to the Lodge in heaven.
AlbertMackey in Mackey's Revised Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, the third most recommended author by the Grand Lodges, quotes Webster's definition of religion then comments, "Freemasonry may rightfully claim to be called a religious institution" [Vol.
AlbertMackey who held the highest position Masonry has to offer has told us that candidate who seeks to enter the Lodge is seeking divine truth.
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