A Masonic Hall in Toronto. Credit: torontopubliclibrary.ca (Continued from Part 5) 32nd Degree Members Are “Royalty” The material about the Knights Templar was added to the 32nd degree speech in the 1760s, when German masons claimed to receive special powers and wisdom while occupying the Temple of Solomon. Apparently, 18th century Masons were “direct heirs” […]
