Tag: Noah

  • August 2013 Trestle Board

    August 2013 Trestle Board

    Unity Lodge No. 146, chartered in 1870 by the Grand Lodge of Virginia, communicates Masonic principles, history, and values. The Trestleboard from August 2013 discusses legends associated with Masonry, connecting Noah to early Grand Masters, antediluvian Masonry, and the Tower of Babel. The newsletter also includes lodge events, messages, and Masonic education. Read more

  • Master’s Message

    Master’s Message

    The legends of Masonry go beyond Hiram Abiff, reaching back to Noah and the Tower of Babel. According to Albert Mackey, Noah preserved a system of religious instruction similar to Freemasonry before the flood. The Tower of Babel, under Nimrod’s guidance, also plays a part. These legends continue to influence Masonic rituals today. Read more