Freemasonry: Ancient & Modern with Josef Wages

Now, in episode number 230, I’m thrilled to bring you a brilliant interview with Freemason Josef Wäges, 32°, who is a board member of the Scottish Rite Research Society and a member of the Blue Friars (Masonic Authors).<br /><br />Josef appeared on the podcast previously in episode 192 to discuss the history of the Order of the Illuminati (<a href="https://occultofpersonality.net/josef-wages-and-the-order-of-the-illuminati/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://occultofpersonality.net/josef-wages-and-the-order-of-the-illuminati/</a>).<br /><br />Today's interview was an absolute joy because Josef is one of the most prominent Masonic historians on Earth whose work is among the most revelatory around. It was great to learn more about him and his research in this candid and relaxed interview. Enjoy! <br /><br />Topics included:<br /><br />Introduction to Freemasonry<br /><br /><br /><br />Family Background and Masonic Heritage<br /><br /><br /><br />Ancient vs. Modern Freemasonry<br /><br /><br /><br />The Role of Fear and Change<br /><br /><br /><br />Future Works and Farewell<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you appreciated this interview and want to hear some specifics about Josef’s recent work on <a href="https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/rosicrucianism/the-secret-freemasonry-priest-of-a-in-the-temple-of-nature.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i>The Secret Freemasonry of a Priest in the Temple of Nature</i></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/%C3%89tienne-Morin-French-Rite-Scottish/dp/1637236808/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i>Étienne Morin: From the French Rite to the Scottish Rite</i></a>, and much more, be sure to catch the second half of the interview with Josef Wäges, available at <a href="https://chamberofreflection.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://chamberofreflection.com/</a> and the Occult of Personality Patreon at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/occultofpersonality/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.patreon.com/occultofpersonality/</a> and support our endeavors to bring you more excellent esoteric interviews. For those who already subscribe and support the show, or have done so in the past, my heartfelt thanks, and I salute you!<br /><br />Huge thanks once again to the incomparable Frater O for coordinating this interview and co-hosting! <br /><br />intro music – “Awakening” by Paul Avgerinos (<a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/avgerinos-gnosis?song=