Présentation de l'éditeur
-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. 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).
This book presents 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 sourcebook of hundreds of entries features a wealth of information
on the key Templar people, places, events, symbols, organization, daily
life, beliefs, economic empire, and trial.
The Knights Templar Encyclopedia provides a
comprehensive view of the facts about this powerful medieval Order, A to Z. Meticulously gleaned from scholarly sources over a period of sixteen years, the encyclopedia covers key
areas about the medieval Order itself, and also, other major medieval topics of increasing interest today and
how they specifically relate to the Knights Templar -- i.e., the
Grail, the Black Madonnas, King Arthur, Templar sites, Rosslyn
Chapel, key Templar symbolism, seals,
and relics, Gothic cathedrals, Mary Magdalene, the Jolly
Roger flag, alchemy, Freemasonry, the Guilds, chivalry, stained glass, Bernard
of Clairvaux, the origins of the
Order, Templar archives, Assets,
Treasuries, Loans, Maritime trade and ports, Farms, Feast days, to name but a few entries. Several key
Appendices are included: a Templar Chronology of
Events; a list of Grand Masters; a list of Popes during the time of the medieval Order; a list of the charges against the Templars; key Templar Sites; and Illustrations. In addition, a special 'Recommended Reading'
section, from scholarly sources, under specific subject headings to further aid the reader, is also included.
Book Description
-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.
