EP 161 Did Monks Influence Masonic Ritual? Harry Carr, Cyril Batham, and 600 Years of Craft Ritual

Where did Masonic ritual come from?In this episode of Masonic Muscle, we continue studying Harry Carr’s work on 600 years of Craft ritual and compare it with Cyril Batham’s theory involving Benedictine, Cistercian, and Tironensian monks.This episode solves one Masonic problem: how can Masons compare ritual history, transition theory, and monastic influence without forcing a conclusion?Have a ritual source, origin theory, or Masonic research lead?Write to me at [email protected].