Download or read book Templar s Light written by K.L. Conger and published by Liesel Hill. This book was released on 2019-09-14 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murder on the road to the Holy City kills a marriage, and sparks a profound love... Cristiana seeks a marriage of convenience and to be safe and settled in life. She agrees to accompany her father to the Holy Land so he'll approve the marriage. A sudden attack by highwaymen outside Jerusalem turns her world upside down. A gallant knight saves her, but inadvertently does her great harm. Labeling him her enemy, she forbids herself from civility toward him or even thanks for his service. Cristiana wants to feel safe, so why is she inexorably toward the man she's forbidden herself? Terrowin accompanies his father and the Baron to Jerusalem to save all their souls. They find the Holy Lands more tumultuous than the world believes. After rescuing the lovely Cristiana and knowing she hates him, Terrowin can't stop thinking of her, despite having promised himself to a girl back home in Gascony. Terrowin yearns to put things right, but such things are eternally complicated in the Holy Land. Cristiana and Terrowin must find a way to transcend the violence of a centuries-old religious war still raging in the Outremer, or become victims of its ravages. What draws them together may tear them apart. Then again, what tears them apart may draw them irrevocably together. Full of knights, ladies, medieval sword fights, and romance, award-winning author K.L. Conger, author of the Kremlins trilogy, brings you the origins of the legendary Knights Templar.
Download or read book The Knights Templar written by Rudolf Steiner and published by Rudolf Steiner Press. This book was released on 2013-05-16 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded in the early twelfth century, allegedly to protect pilgrims to the Holy Land, the Knights Templar became famous for their pioneer banking system, crusading zeal, and strict vows of obedience, chastity and poverty. Having grown to some 15,000 men, they came to be perceived as a threat by Philip the Fair, who in 1307 disbanded the group and tortured their leaders for confessions. The French king accused the order of heresy, sodomy and blasphemy. Recent works of fiction and popular histories have created a resurgence of interest in the mysterious Knights Templar. Numerous contradictory and fantastic claims are made about them, adding to the enigma that already surrounds the warrior monks of France. In this unique collection of lecture material and writings from Rudolf Steiner, a new perspective emerges. Based on his spiritual perceptions, Steiner speaks of the Templars' connection to the esoteric tradition of St John, their relationship with the Holy Grail, and their spiritual dedication to Christ. He describes the secret order that existed within the Templars, and the strange rituals they performed. He also throws light on the Templars' attitude to the Roman Church, and the spiritual forces that inspired their torture and confessions.
Download or read book Highlights of Templar History written by William Moseley Brown and published by Book Tree. This book was released on 2003-04 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Knights Templar is a secret society that has existed for many centuries. Few books have been written about them from an insiders point of view. This book was originally released by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, United States of America, after seven years of historical research by an assigned committee. The author, Brown, was a member of that committee and their purpose was to provide Templars with an accurate history of their organization. It was for members only and much of the information is not found elsewhere. We've also added, from another source, their Constitution and Abbreviated By-Laws, out of print for over 100 years, as a service for potential members or for those who desire a better knowledge of the inner workings of the Templars. These two works, combined together, will hopefully shed new light on an interesting and sometimes mysterious organization.
Download or read book Templar Heresy written by James Wasserman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tale of initiation, adventure, and romance set within the medieval Crusades • Shares in novel form the mystical rituals and techniques of the Nizari Ismailis (the legendary Assassins) communicated to selected Knights Templar during the Crusades • Shows how the Gnostic traditions of the Cathars and Nizaris were blended to become the core of the “heretical” doctrines for which the Templars were later condemned • Sheds light on the contemporary conflict between Islam and the West and offers a natural path of reconciliation between these disparate cultures Set within the dramatic tableau of the medieval Crusades, this story of initiation, adventure, and romance follows members of the Knights Templar and Assassins as they discover a mystical tradition with the potential to unify, protect, and liberate humankind--the very heresy for which the Knights Templar were later condemned. The tale begins with a young Persian student, Sinan, as he witnesses his teacher deliver the heretical Qiyama proclamation, seeking to abolish Islamic religious law in favor of a more mystical approach to spirituality. After completing his initiation into the revolutionary doctrines and practices of the Assassins--also known as the Nizari Ismailis or Hashishim--Sinan is appointed head of the Nizaris in Syria. Years later, after Sinan has become a wise and respected leader, he encounters Roland de Provence, a young member of the Knights Templar. Impressed by his courage and intelligence, Sinan selects him for initiation into the Nizari tradition. As readers follow Sinan and Roland through the process, they experience firsthand the transmission of these secret teachings and the paranormal, even magical powers of the Assassin adepts. Roland braves hashish journeys, mystical rituals, and divine epiphanies, as well as sexual awakening at the hands of Sinan’s beautiful consort Aisha. When Roland completes his education with Sinan, he vows to share the Nizari teachings with his fellow Templars. However, he is met with strong opposition from his Templar commander, and factions within the Order quickly arise. As we follow Roland to southern France, we witness how he blends the Cathar and Nizari traditions to form the core of the “heresy” for which the Templars were later arrested and condemned. Now an outlaw, hunted by his Templar brethren, Roland is forced to choose between the beliefs with which he was raised and the realizations of his own personal truths. Bringing to life the historical truths of his expertly researched bestseller The Templars and the Assassins, James Wasserman artfully traces the evolution of the Western Esoteric Tradition during the fertile cultural interactions of the Crusades. His story also sheds light on the modern conflict between Islam and the West--which began a thousand years ago--and offers a natural path of reconciliation between our disparate cultures.
Download or read book Way of the Light Templars written by Ruth Harwood and published by . This book was released on with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Templars written by Dan Jones and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Dan Jones is an entertainer, but also a bona fide historian. Seldom does one find serious scholarship so easy to read.” – The Times, Book of the Year A New York Times bestseller, this major new history of the knights Templar is “a fresh, muscular and compelling history of the ultimate military-religious crusading order, combining sensible scholarship with narrative swagger" – Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of Jerusalem A faltering war in the middle east. A band of elite warriors determined to fight to the death to protect Christianity’s holiest sites. A global financial network unaccountable to any government. A sinister plot founded on a web of lies. Jerusalem 1119. A small group of knights seeking a purpose in the violent aftermath of the First Crusade decides to set up a new order. These are the first Knights Templar, a band of elite warriors prepared to give their lives to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land. Over the next two hundred years, the Templars would become the most powerful religious order of the medieval world. Their legend has inspired fervent speculation ever since. In this groundbreaking narrative history, Dan Jones tells the true story of the Templars for the first time in a generation, drawing on extensive original sources to build a gripping account of these Christian holy warriors whose heroism and alleged depravity have been shrouded in myth. The Templars were protected by the pope and sworn to strict vows of celibacy. They fought the forces of Islam in hand-to-hand combat on the sun-baked hills where Jesus lived and died, finding their nemesis in Saladin, who vowed to drive all Christians from the lands of Islam. Experts at channeling money across borders, they established the medieval world’s largest and most innovative banking network and waged private wars against anyone who threatened their interests. Then, as they faced setbacks at the hands of the ruthless Mamluk sultan Baybars and were forced to retreat to their stronghold in Cyprus, a vindictive and cash-strapped King of France set his sights on their fortune. His administrators quietly mounted a damning case against the Templars, built on deliberate lies and false testimony. On Friday October 13, 1307, hundreds of brothers were arrested, imprisoned and tortured, and the order was disbanded amid lurid accusations of sexual misconduct and heresy. They were tried by the Pope in secret proceedings and their last master was brutally tortured and burned at the stake. But were they heretics or victims of a ruthlessly repressive state? Dan Jones goes back to the sources tobring their dramatic tale, so relevant to our own times, to life in a book that is at once authoritative and compulsively readable.
Download or read book The Templars Art written by Marcia Batiste and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The responsibilities of The Templars are immense.
Download or read book The Templar s Chart Or Hieroglyphic Monitor written by Jeremy Ladd Cross and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Light of the Grail written by Mark Murray and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-02-04 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Templars are the guardians and protectors of the descendants of Jesus against the line of Judas. The descendants of Judas, influenced and possessed by evil, are trying to eradicate the lineage of Jesus. The Templars continue their search for the Holy Grail, the living heir of Jesus. Amidst it all, a mysterious man named Kane also searches for the heir. Who will reach the Holy Grail first? If the descendants of Judas do, then the world will be plunged into fire, darkness and chaos. No one knows what will happen if Kane finds the heir. Can the Templars find and save the Grail and the world?
Download or read book The Templar Spirit written by Margaret Jonas and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What spiritual or esoteric practices took place within the mysterious, often controversial activities of the Knights Templar? Little is known about this aspect of the Order's history, though speculation and wild rumors persist. Having taken the three vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, members of the Templar Order were required to live the life of other monastic orders. However, their remarkable rise to a successful elite community--followed by the insidious machinations and slander that led to their spectacular fall and destruction--suggests that they were involved in something more significant than simple medieval religious practices. There have been many theories about whether their "secret" involved material wealth and special treasure. On the other hand, could it have been connected to a science of initiation--knowledge, experience, and understanding of spiritual dimensions that can enlighten students on an esoteric path? In The Templar Spirit, Margaret Jonas penetrates these questions, examining various claims and revealing something of the esoteric practices and beliefs of the order, including influences from other religious traditions. She presents her research on the meaning of the mysterious "head" that the Templars were accused of worshipping, and examines the historical figures that lent their wisdom and guidance to the founding of the order.
Download or read book The History of the Knights Templars the Temple Church and the Temple written by C. G. Addison and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-28 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple is a book by C.G. Addison. It provides a serious look at the history, as well as the downfall, of the Templar Order.
Download or read book The Secret History of Freemasonry written by Paul Naudon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-03-28 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the hidden history of Freemasonry from ancient Rome, through the Middle Ages, to the present • Shows the close connection between medieval masons and the Knights Templar • Illustrates the sacred nature of Roman and medieval trade associations • Reveals the missing link that connects the lodges of modern Freemasonry to the medieval brotherhoods of builders Historians often make a sharp distinction between the operative Masonry of the Middle Ages and the speculative Masonry of modern times, emphasizing that there is no direct bridge connecting the two. Modern historians also have scoffed at Masonic claims concerning the close relationship between the Lodge and the Temple. Using medieval archives housed throughout Europe, historian Paul Naudon reveals that there was in fact a very intimate connection between the Masons and the Knights Templar. Church records of medieval Paris show that most, if not all, the Masons of that time were residents of the Templar censive, which allowed them to enjoy great exemptions and liberties from both church and state as a result of the protection afforded them by this powerful order. Naudon shows that the origins of Freemasonry can be traced back to the collegia of ancient Rome. He traces the evolution of organizations such as the Comacine Masters, the Arab turuqs, and the brotherhoods of builders created under the aegis of the Benedictines and the Knights Templar, all of which provide the vehicle for the transmission of a sacred tradition from pre-Christian times to the modern era. This tradition is the source of Masonic ritual and symbolism, and it provides the missing link in the transformation of the operative Masonry of the medieval cathedral builders to the spiritual principles of modern speculative Masonry.
Download or read book Templars written by Sanford Holst and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-26 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mysteries about the Knights Templar are at the heart of this exploration into the lives of extraordinary people who shaped this legendary order. Their intriguing stories shed new light on the forces that propelled Hugh de Payens and his Templars to positions of exceptional influence in the Medieval world. Templar links to Solomon's Temple have emerged as being more important than previously thought, and even added to the incredible wealth that filled their coffers. The rise of these knights also increased the power of the Vatican, whose later attacks on the Templars came back to haunt it. Walter de Clifton and other real-life Templars left testimony that revealed how they survived the arrests and executions that decimated their brotherhood in 1307. Living as outcasts, these once-powerful knights contributed to the fall of kings in Europe and the Vatican's loss of its dominant position. Their actions still influence our lives today.
Download or read book Sketch of the History of the Knights Templars written by James Burnes and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sketch of the History of the Knights Templars" by James Burnes is a meticulously crafted historical narrative that embarks on a captivating exploration of the legendary order of the Knights Templars. Within the pages of this enlightening work, Burnes offers readers a comprehensive and in-depth account of the Templars, tracing their origins, noble missions, and ultimately, their tragic downfall. With keen attention to historical detail and a penchant for storytelling, Burnes paints a vivid picture of the Knights Templars, shedding light on their role in medieval Europe, their military prowess, and their complex interactions with both church and state. As readers delve into this engrossing narrative, they will gain valuable insights into the enigmatic world of the Templars, their enduring legacy, and the historical forces that shaped their destiny. "Sketch of the History of the Knights Templars" stands as an indispensable resource for history enthusiasts and a compelling testament to the enduring allure of this iconic order in the annals of history.
Download or read book Sun Seal of the Light Templars written by Ruth Harwood and published by . This book was released on 194? with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Manual of the Templars of Honor and Temperance written by George Beniers Jocelyn and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Fiery Cross of the Templars written by John Bogomil and published by . This book was released on 2023-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Knights Templar... Today's world, alas, knows nothing about real Templarism -- it has been perceived through the prism of the medieval Inquisition, the biased film industry or atheistic scholarship. The mysteries of the Templars are accessible only to those who are unwilling to settle for distorted mirrors and second-rate myths -- those who dare to seek out the origins of the Templars and find their own Holy Grail. The legendary fellowship of the Templars provoked the envy of the powers that be, which mercilessly persecuted them, fearing their greatness and nobility, their unflinching courage and prowess in battle, as well as their initiation into the mysterious spiritual processes that govern the world. The Order ascended its Golgotha and outwardly, it was almost completely defeated. But the Knights Templar left with us the light of the civilization of pure love, and this is why their glory is shining on to this day. "The Fiery Cross of the Templars" book casts light on the true history of the Knights Templar as revealed by their direct heirs, and gives the initiation in the spiritual secrets of the chivalry of Amor Fino, the highest divine love.
