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It has, two. My friend, human life is a labyrinth through which we all wander blindly and too often, in ignorance. Who knocks at the door of our Chapter? Is There a Question That God Cannot Answer? Her symbol is the broken column, a figurative symbol for the uncertainties in life., The fifth point of the star. (10.) I am the founder of the system and no one can show any proof of its existence prior to 1849.. The Sun is appropriate to Esther, as a symbol of the Light and Joy she gave to an oppressed and captive race. In the case of this teaching before us: Fairest among ten thousand and altogether lovely are coupled together to make the word fatal. The word is derived from the Hebrew Kabal, signifying to receive, because it is the doctrine received from the elders the Cabala may be defined to be a system of philosophy which embraces certain mystical interpretations of Scripture In these interpretations and speculations, according to the Jewish doctors, were enveloped the most profound truths of religion, which, to be comprehended by finite beings, are obliged to be revealed through the medium of symbols and allegories (pp. Shes the only point without a season. See attached link: Morris was far from a christian. The Chapter is called up and the Worthy Patron takes his position on the east side of the Altar and causes the candidate to repeat after him the following: [Soft music may be played during obligation.]. This short document reveals all of the Secrets and Rituals. Our spiritual symbol is the "Star of Bethlehem." Thus, the five-pointed Star is our accepted emblem. A B; Adah: Daughter: Ruth: Widow: Esther: Wife: Martha: Sister: Electa: Mother: Adah: Alas my Daughter: Ruth: Who is This: Esther: What Wilt . The first is the Daughter's sign, or the sign of Adah. It is good to consider the experience of others and profit by their knowledge and example. No, you begin. It is represented by the white Lily. The Order of the Eastern Star claims that the star comes from this biblical passage in Matthew 2:2: Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? By it you bind yourself to the most solemn secrecy respecting the work of the Order and to the performance of those acts of kindness and forbearance, which are essential to our welfare and prosperity.