Approaching the Middle Chamber: The Seven Liberal Arts in Freemasonry & the Western Esoteric Tradition, By Jaime Paul Lamb

In the culmination of the second section of the Fellowcraft degree, prior to entering the symbolic “middle chamber” of King Solomon's Temple, the Craftsman must ascend a flight of winding stairs, where important lessons are bestowed upon the Craftsman for future reflection and study. Unfortunately, few Craftsman have undertaken the study of the Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences, perhaps due to the fact that prior to this book by Brother Lamb, few books have taken an in-depth look at the Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences. This is a well-written, well-researched, and very approachable book that explores how the Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences relate to Freemasonry, as well as other esoteric traditions. This book is an instant classic, and a must read for anyone who has tread upon the flight of winding stairs to the middle chamber.

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 What people are saying:

“Before he may complete his rite of passage, the Craftsman must first climb a series of symbolic steps; a journey which will ultimately lead him to the middle chamber of King Solomon’s temple, where the Fellow is entitled to a Craftsman’s wages. Jaime Paul Lamb has carefully ascended those steps and, having reaped the rewards of his harvest, has expanded upon what those steps entail for all who would dare to follow him up that winding path. An instant classic, Approaching the Middle Chamber should be placed in the hands of every Fellowcraft.” —P.D. Newman, author of Alchemically Stoned: The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry

“When I was initiated into the degrees of Masonry, my favorite was the Fellow-Craft; though I was never given a satisfactory explication of the degree, or its symbolism, from the Masons of my Lodge. I wish I would have had this book at that time. Jaime Paul Lamb has done an excellent job with his explanation and understanding of the Fellow-Craft lecture and its esoteric import. I highly recommend this book.” —Darcy Küntz, author of The Complete Golden Dawn Cipher Manuscript

“When Passed to the Second Degree, the new Fellowcraft is told to study the seven liberal arts and sciences. Today, this comes across as admonishment to obtain a good education, or advice from a time where open scientific investigation was a perilous pursuit. However, Lamb’s work draws out the similarities of these studies to the Masonic lodge and more ancient traditions. As such, Approaching the Middle Chamber has all the hallmarks of what will become a seminal introduction the subjects.” —Frater YShY, author of Adept Magic in the Golden Dawn Tradition

“Approaching the Middle Chamber is a whirlwind exploration of the philosophies underlying Freemasonry’s central teachings. The philosophical disciplines contained at the Fraternity’s core are decoded in a manner both surgical and irrefutable, leaving the reader simply awe-inspired. Jaime Paul Lamb has set a new standard in discourse on the Middle Chamber Lecture.” —Robert H. Johnson, host of WCY Podcast

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