ISBN: 9781601639622

“Before heaven and earth and with all of you here as my witnesses....I declare,and I must declare, that the Order is innocent. Its purity and saintliness is beyond question.” … Meer...

“Before heaven and earth and with all of you here as my witnesses....I declare,and I must declare, that the Order is innocent. Its purity and saintliness is beyond question.” —from the final recorded statement by Jacques de Molay, the last Templar Grand Master, on March 18, 1314, before he was led to the stake.Who were the medieval Knights Templar?How is their name connected to Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem?What does their red cross symbolize?Why were they suddenly arrested on Friday, October 13, 1307?What unusual relics or Grail did they harbor?Today, as never before, interest in the Knights Templar is growing exponentially especially since The Da Vinci Code. But who were these powerful knights of the Crusades? What is fact and what is fiction? And how did they become the wealthiest multinational corporation in the medieval West? A first of its kind, Knights Templar Encyclopedia presents in convenient, readable, A-to-Z format, the fascinating history behind the most famous military religious order of the Crusades—the Knights Templar. Written by leading Templar authority and medieval historian Dr. Karen Ralls, this authoritative sourcebook of hundreds of entries features a wealth of information on the key Templar people, places, events, symbols, organization, daily life, beliefs, economic empire, trial, and more.The product of more than a decade of meticulous, scholarly research, this indispensable resource is for the general reader and specialist alike—for anyone, in fact, who is interested in the history and legacy of the powerful Knights Templar (1119–1312). Knights Templar Encyclopedia includes photos and illustrations, an extensive bibliography, a historical time line, and a list of major European Templar sites. Digital Content>E-books>World History>World Hist>World History, Red Wheel/Weiser Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781601639622

Before heaven and earth and with all of you here as my witnesses....I declare,and I must declare, that the Order is innocent. Its purity and saintliness is beyond question. from the final… Meer...

Before heaven and earth and with all of you here as my witnesses....I declare,and I must declare, that the Order is innocent. Its purity and saintliness is beyond question. from the final recorded statement by Jacques de Molay, the last Templar Grand Master, on March 18, 1314, before he was led to the stake.Who were the medieval Knights Templar?How is their name connected to Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem?What does their red cross symbolize?Why were they suddenly arrested on Friday, October 13, 1307?What unusual relics or Grail did they harbor?Today, as never before, interest in the Knights Templar is growing exponentially especially since The Da Vinci Code. But who were these powerful knights of the Crusades? What is fact and what is fiction? And how did they become the wealthiest multinational corporation in the medieval West? A first of its kind, Knights Templar Encyclopedia presents in convenient, readable, A-to-Z format, the fascinating history behind the most famous military religious order of the Crusadesthe Knights Templar. Written by leading Templar authority and medieval historian Dr. Karen Ralls, this authoritative sourcebook of hundreds of entries features a wealth of information on the key Templar people, places, events, symbols, organization, daily life, beliefs, economic empire, trial, and more.The product of more than a decade of meticulous, scholarly research, this indispensable resource is for the general reader and specialist alikefor anyone, in fact, who is interested in the history and legacy of the powerful Knights Templar (11191312). Knights Templar Encyclopedia includes photos and illustrations, an extensive bibliography, a historical time line, and a list of major European Templar sites. Digital Content>E-books>World History>World Hist>World History, Red Wheel/Weiser Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781601639622

This authoritative sourcebook offers comprehensive information on Knights Templar history, symbols, key figures, unanswered questions, and more. Knights Templar Encyclopedia off… Meer...

This authoritative sourcebook offers comprehensive information on Knights Templar history, symbols, key figures, unanswered questions, and more. Knights Templar Encyclopedia offers both general readers and specialists alike a remarkable source work on the famous medieval military order.  Scholarly and authoritative, Dr Ralls' treasury of Templar traditions is highly recommended. —Professor Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke, Professor of History, University of Exeter (UK)Who were the Knights Templar? And how did they become the wealthiest multinational corporation in the medieval West? These powerful crusaders of the late Middle Ages remain a source of fascination for their mysterious ways and their far-reaching influence. The knights of the Order of the Temple were not only warriors, but also diplomats, international banking experts, advisors to popes and kings, and much more. Written by leading Templar authority and medieval historian Dr. Karen Ralls, Knights Templar Encyclopedia presents the history of the Order of the Temple in an accessible A-to-Z format. This authoritative sourcebook features a wealth of information on the key Templar people, places, events, symbols, organization, daily life, beliefs, economic empire, trial, and more. It includes photos and illustrations, an extensive bibliography, a historical timeline, and a list of major European Templar sites. The product of more than 16 years of meticulous, scholarly research, this indispensable resource is for the general reader and specialist alike—for anyone, in fact, who is interested in the history and legacy of the powerful Knights Templar (1119–1312). Digital Content>E-books>World History>World Hist>World History, Red Wheel/Weiser Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781601639622

Before heaven and earth and with all of you here as my witnesses....I declare,and I must declare, that the Order is innocent. Its purity and saintliness is beyond question. from the final… Meer...

Before heaven and earth and with all of you here as my witnesses....I declare,and I must declare, that the Order is innocent. Its purity and saintliness is beyond question. from the final recorded statement by Jacques de Molay, the last Templar Grand Master, on March 18, 1314, before he was led to the stake.Who were the medieval Knights Templar?How is their name connected to Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem?What does their red cross symbolize?Why were they suddenly arrested on Friday, October 13, 1307?What unusual relics or Grail did they harbor?Today, as never before, interest in the Knights Templar is growing exponentially especially since The Da Vinci Code. But who were these powerful knights of the Crusades? What is fact and what is fiction? And how did they become the wealthiest multinational corporation in the medieval West? A first of its kind, Knights Templar Encyclopedia presents in convenient, readable, A-to-Z format, the fascinating history behind the most famous military religious order of the Crusadesthe Knights Templar. Written by leading Templar authority and medieval historian Dr. Karen Ralls, this authoritative sourcebook of hundreds of entries features a wealth of information on the key Templar people, places, events, symbols, organization, daily life, beliefs, economic empire, trial, and more.The product of more than a decade of meticulous, scholarly research, this indispensable resource is for the general reader and specialist alikefor anyone, in fact, who is interested in the history and legacy of the powerful Knights Templar (11191312). Knights Templar Encyclopedia includes photos and illustrations, an extensive bibliography, a historical time line, and a list of major European Templar sites. E-Book, Red Wheel/Weiser<

ISBN: 9781601639622

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