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What does the ritual of the Knight of the Sword, or of the East (the 15th Degree) depict?
The Fifteenth Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, titled Knight of the Sword or Knight of the East, depicts the historical and traditional events surrounding the rebuilding of the Second Temple by Zerubbabel.
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How does the 15th Degree relate to the concept of liberty in Freemasonry?
The dramatisation of the 15th Degree, Knight of the East, revolves around Zerubbabel obtaining liberty for the captives in Babylon and securing freedom to rebuild the Temple, emphasizing fidelity to obligation and integrity under trial, as the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction states. The degree's symbolism centers on themes of captivity, liberation, and freedom, featuring the trowel and the sword to symbolise the dual duties of building and fighting for liberty, an article on the Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction's website notes.
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What is the Knight of the Sword, or of the East, (the 15th Degree)?
The Fifteenth Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, styled the Knight of the East or Knight of the Sword, centers on the legend of Zerubbabel and the rebuilding of the second Temple. The narrative draws upon historical accounts, such as those found in Josephus, regarding the builders who maintained their armor and weapons while laboring under constant threat of hostility.
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