Jachin & Boaz: Solomon's Pillars and Freemasonry Symbolism

[e=mc2]

I know this is sorta long, kind of... It's on my Facebook, so for those of you who aren't on Facebook, here is the research I worked on today.

Jachin & Boaz: Solomon

[Ron Beron]

Fun read Kerry. I must admit my knowledge of Freemasonry is about as limited as it is of knitting, but I certainly enjoyed the different look at the two pillars. I am inclined to believe in the solar element they represent while I wonder if they might represent a guardian nature akin to that of the sherphim. When I lived in Japan I noticed all temples had guardian images on each side of the entrance to a Shinto or Buddhist sanctuary much like a torii

These would have marked the entrance from this world into the world of the gods. Secondly there are the two guardians...

[e=mc2]

Fun read Kerry. I must admit my knowledge of Freemasonry is about as limited as it is of knitting, but I certainly enjoyed the different look at the two pillars. I am inclined to believe in the solar element they represent while I wonder if they might represent a guardian nature akin to that of the sherphim. When I lived in Japan I noticed all temples had guardian images on each side of the entrance to a Shinto or Buddhist sanctuary much like a torii

These would have marked the entrance from this world into the world of the gods. Secondly there are the two guardians...

Heh.......the parallel is instructive! THANKS!