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why does a Royal Arch Chapter have three Principals instead of a single Master
The governance of a Chapter by three Principals rather than a single Master expresses both a symbolic doctrine of spiritual unity and a historic model of conjoint rule.
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where did the office of joshua come from in the royal arch and what are his duties
The historical figure of Joshua, son of Josedek the High Priest, originates in the biblical account of the return of the Jews from the Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel their prince and Joshua their high priest. In the English Royal Arch system, Joshua is represented as one of the Three Principals—designated by the letter J.—where he stands for the High Priest alongside the Prophet Haggai and the King Zerubbabel.
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what do the jewels of the three principals symbolise in the royal arch and do writers agree on them
The official jewel of the First Principal (Zerubbabel) is a Crown; that of the Second Principal (Haggai) is an All-seeing Eye; and that of the Third Principal (Joshua) is a Book. In each case, the symbol is surrounded by rays of glory, or a nimbus, and set within an equilateral triangle.
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What is chapter
A Chapter is the organizational unit of the Royal Arch Order, providing the body in which members, known as Companions, meet under the jurisdiction of a Supreme Grand Chapter ( the United Grand Lodge of England , the Grand Lodge of India ). It is distinct in structure and name from the primary Craft assembly; while earlier degrees assemble as a Lodge, the Royal Arch body is designated a Chapter. Master Masons may join a Chapter to continue their Masonic journey after completing the Craft degrees (the United Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Lodge of India), as attaining the rank of Master Mason is a prerequisite for admission.
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why are there three principals in the royal arch instead of just one
Under the English system, a Chapter is governed conjointly by the Three Principals—King, Prophet, and Priest—who represent Zerubbabel, Haggai, and Joshua.
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