First published in 1872, "Morals and Dogma" is Albert Pike's book of esoteric philosophy published by the Supreme Council, Thirty Third Degree, of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States. Designed as a guidebook for those entering the Scottish Rite, "Morals and Dogma" details much of the minutiae, ritual, and doctrine of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Presented here is the first of two volumes containing chapters one through twenty-four.