Abstract
Kauffmann & Cherpin gave in 1850 a summary description of the degrees of the Adoption Rite, and Le Forestier mainly copied that description a century later. The following descriptions, therefore, is based on one main stream version, many other versions being in fact quite close to it. The oldest manuscripts of these rituals never have more than three degrees: Apprentice (Appren-tisse), Companion (Compagnonne), and Mistress (Maitresse). Instead, the first degree makes relatively short references to three stories: that of the Tower of Babel, Jacob's Ladder and the Ark of Noah. Then the second degree centres on the story of Eve, seduced by the snake. Finally, the third degree repeats the three stories of the first degree, but interpreted from a different angle indicated in the second degree, while adding the other stories of Genesis. A free translation of manuscript tMaconerie des Dames ou Ordre d'Adoption is provided.Keywords:Adoption Rite; Le Forestier; manuscript; stories of Genesis; three degrees
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