The old and established Scottish Rite is arguably the most distinctive high degree of Freemasonry: organized worldwide into 33 degrees, tightly structured, biblically oriented, and adorned with an eagle in its emblem. Why exactly 33 degrees, why referred to as the elite of Freemasonry, and why Scottish? You will find all the answers in this book. The author, Gabor Kiszely, is a freelance writer and screenwriter for film and television. He has been a member of the Scottish Rite for many years and lives in Budapest.