Print Edition | February 2022

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Print edition from the Southern California Research Lodge.

The interest in “Fringe Masonry” has grown in recent years as Brothers have turned their attention, once again, towards the esoteric. Yet, the term itself may be alien to many regular Freemasons.

In this issue of the Fraternal Review, we focus on the Egyptian Rite, the Asiatic Brethren, and the Ancient Order of Zuzimites. As you read through this issue, you might notice certain themes, or the names of individuals, reappearing. Some of these themes (such as Kabbalah, alchemy, and Rosicrucianism) also appear in the degrees of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (most obviously in the alchemical- and Rosicrucian-influenced Rose Croix degrees).

As such, we hope that our combined labor here will enable our readers to grasp the context in which more familiar Masonic Rites evolved. - Angel Millar, Editor In Chief

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In this Issue

Cover Story

Many contemporary magical and mystical societies are rooted in 18th century “high-grade” Freemasonry.

Historica

British Masonic historian David Harrison explores the Ancient Order of Zuzimites, one of the lesser-known Fringe Masonic Orders of the 19th century.

Masonic Pop Culture

From The Lost Rites and Rituals of Freemasonry to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and the Ordo Templi Orientis, explored in a book, video, and podcast.

Travels

We explore Mark Masons’ Hall in London. Less well-known than Freemasons’ Hall, the historic Masonic landmark is the home of the higher degrees.

Q&A

Historian Philippa Lee talks about the enigmatic Count Cagliostro and his Egyptian Rite of Freemasonry.

Final Word

Bro. Piers A. Vaughan has the final word on Fringe Masonry.