The Knights Templar (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162587318)

The Knights Templar by A. Bothwell-Gosse is a historical account of the famous medieval order of the Knights Templar. The book delves into the origins of the order, tracing their roots back to the Crusades and the Holy Land. It explores the organization and structure of the Knights Templar, their military prowess, and their role in the Crusades. The author also examines the religious beliefs and practices of the order, as well as their financial and political power. The book also covers the downfall of the Knights Templar, including the accusations of heresy and the subsequent trials and executions. Overall, The Knights Templar provides a comprehensive and fascinating look at one of the most legendary and mysterious organizations in history.Golden Rule Lodge No. 21, Transaction 1. A little book about the secret society of the Knights Templar. What can be gathered or inferred from the charges made at the trials, from the little known about their secret ceremonies and strange initiations, their monuments and symbols, leads us to believe there was some connection between them and the occult societies of the East. Contents: history; persecution; beliefs and customs as deduced from their confessions; ritual and symbolism; tales and legends; influence of the Order of Freemasonry, modern Knights Templar.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: A. Bothwell-Gosse
ISBN-10: 1162587318
ISBN-13: 9781162587318
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 140
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.30d