An Inter-Dispensation, and one so closely allied to modem civilization, claimed by Christians as the foundation of their "Era," but not so acknowledged by the Jews.

Judaism is in itself most interesting, as uniting the Egyptian and Babylonian systems of learning, and in some instances (tribes) worship.

The "Unknown" God, or the One God, known as "the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob," was not always the God worshipped by the Jews; hence, "If God be God, then worship Him; if Baal, then worship him."

The "Scattering to or into (from) Babylon" has much to do with the history of the Jews.

While the primal learning, the building of Jerusalem and the first building of the Temple, were clearly derived from Egypt; later came the innovations and encroachments of the wonderful Babylonian learning, power, and worship. And even when the Semitic Conquest of Babylon occurred, the rare secrets and sources of knowledge were not destroyed, for they had already penetrated to every nation of the then civilized world.

The history and Religion of the Jews being still extant, it is for the Scholars and Students, as well as the Rabbins of that nation to expound and present their origines and claims to the modern world.

Through Egypt, Babylon (Chaldea) and Palestine (Jerusalem) comes one direct line of the descent of the Ancient Truths. While the other, co-ordinate, yet very distinct, comes through Phenicia and Greece and Rome. Modern Europe has taken the learning of the latter, while both are united in Christianity.

Jesus (really) being neither "Jew" nor "Gentile," formed the One shining link in the Chain Union between the Orient and Occident The simplicity and grandeur of the Early Jewish (Hebraic) Faith, is in itself evidence of the presence of the Primal Truths, though interspersed with so much that is merely allegorical. Like all the 'Sacred" books of the East, the fundamental bases of the Religion is contained in a few simple and concrete "books" or chapters. The Pentateuch - Jewish Bible - and the more veiled Sacred Writings contain the essentials of the Hebraic faith, while the "laws" and "ceremonials" are for more external observance.

The remaining portions of what in Christendom is called The Old Testament, consists of History, Allegory, literature (epic and lyric poetry), and interpolations from Oriental Religions; together with a "Book" or chapter here and there that clearly are allied to "Free Masonry" and kindred secret orders. The Jewish scholars have a far better knowledge of the Original Meanings of the sacred writings than any Christians can have, unless the latter have been educated thoroughly in the Hebrew lore and then "converted" to Christianity.

The "Sacred Names" and meanings have never been published to the world, and undoubtedly are preserved by the Rabbiona or by the most sacred order of Priests.

The "Rabbin" or "Rabbi" was not originally a Priest; but one appointed by the Priests to teach in the outer Temples, or among the people.

However, modem nations are indebted to such records as have been made public, and although scholars have ferreted out other works that contain the true meanings of the Hebraic records, one must look to inspiration for the true knowledge of the direct line of the descent of the latest lesser Dispensation and a return to the Primal Truths.

The three lines of descent - and of the distribution of the Ancient learning into the Western Nations of Europe - may be named. The Semitic, the Latin, the Saxon ("Norseman") subsidiary and co-related peoples might be named, but the student finds ample material in the world of history and other literature to satisfy his desire for chronological, and, indeed, ethnological information.

The fair and open-minded student will readily yield to the teamed and wise among the Hebrew people for a correct interpretation of the "letter" of their records, but it must be left to those Divinely Endowed, within and outside of the Hebrew nation, to trace the real lines of descent that lead to the Culminating life of the Messiah rejected by the Jews that he might be acknowledged by the whole Earth - not the "Earth" of Ecclesiastical Christianity, but the people of the whole world to whom He came.

The Angels of the Norsemen. odin - prigga (also freya).

In the Scandinavian Mythology (which is always basically true), the Greatest God (Wotan or Odin) dwells in the Halls of Valhalla (Heaven) with Frigga. She, however, is the mother of the Flowers, all beautiful life on earth, presides over Marriage and over unborn Souls, whom she guides unto Earth; while Odin (Wodan) is God of agriculture and all things favorable to human welfare. "Thor" is the "Thunderer," the "Warrior." All northern nations of Europe have primarily this foundation for their worship; and every good thing, as well as ills and misfortunes befalling humanity, can be traced to the "gods" or Angels of this wonderful worship. In the Heavens the "belt of Orion" is Frigga's distaff; the Worlds and Stars are her toys and implements of work and pleasure.

The Attributes - passions and virtues - symbolized in the northern (Norse) Mythology, and represented or embodied in the personages of the deities, are similar in character to those of the Hellenic nations, and the far Orient In fact, the underlying idea is the same: the mingling of gods with the people of Earth, for the benefit of humanity and for punishment, if need be, of an ambitious "Angel."

Into the "Folk lore," poetry, and music of even modem times, this fascinating imagery is woven, and forms the real basis of the underlying poetic temperament of nations and peoples that, on the surface, seem somewhat unpoetic and phlegmatic.

Yet this branch of human worship contains often a finer sense of poetry, a truer sense of justice, and a purer ideal of life, than is sometimes found among the more flowery and, seemingly, more poetic imagery of the Southlands. The ultimate of all these systems is: There are Superior beings who, under the Infinite One, preside over and aid in the affairs of the heavens and the children of Earth; and in times of peril and need succor and strengthen them. Love of power, love of gold, every unworthy passion and impulse, are portrayed among the "gods" and punished. Every exalted purpose, true and loyal affection, justice, tenderness, mercy, are also personified and rewarded. The most ancient people of the Northlands are little known, but later and more modem nations show great leaning toward invisible helpers, a recognition of the real source of Life and power above and within, and a ready acceptance of the philosophy and revealments that point to a New Day of Troth.

Modern thought, particularly in the wonderful "revelations" of Swedenborg, has been enriched and made ready for the dawning of a New Era, and the poet, musician and artist have found ever fruitful themes in the mystic and fascinating lore of the North.

Something of the wonders of Valhalla, something of the tenderness and beauty and power of Frigga ever greets us from those Northern Shores, through minds that seem to "border on the lands of the unseen."

The races of Western Europe and America are the mingling of the "North lands" and "South lands" and their Angels.