Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

by Albert Pike

Ans The four cardinal virtues…. The four elementary qualities.

Qu What do you mean by the number 5?

Ans The quintessence of religion…. The quintessence of matter.

Qu What do you mean by the number 6?

Ans The theological cube…. The physical cube.

Qu What do you mean by the number 7?

Ans The seven sacraments…. The seven planets.

Qu What do you mean by the number 8?

Ans The small number of Elus…. The small number of wise men.

Qu What do you mean by the number 9?