The history and symbolism of the knights templar sword from the 11th to 20fh centuries. This was the first book by this author that i read and i came away disappointed. Pauperes commilitones christi templique salomonici, also known as the order of solomons temple, the knights templar or simply the templars, were a catholic military order founded in 1119, headquartered on the temple mount in jerusalem through 1128 when they went to the vatican and were recognised in 19 by the papal. Listen to sword of the templars audiobook by paul christopher. The accolade sword of the knights templar from atlanta cutlery on vimeo. Templars series in order paul christopher fictiondb. These ancient medieval knights were tasked with protecting travelers on pilgrimage and the christian way of life. They were a catholic military order dedicated to the promotion of christian aims and values. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The sword of the templars by paul christopher, paperback barnes. To the medieval knight it was his personal offensive and defensive weapon. By virtue of the power and authority in me vested as commander or such other title as may apply of this commandery of knights templar i dub thee knight gives one blow of sword on ks left shoulder and create thee a member of the valiant and magnanimous order of the temple.
Sep 19, 2017 warriors who lived like monks, the templars have been inspiring legends from the time of their founding in the 11th century. Nicholson is an authority in crusades history, and in the knights templar. A new history is the best general history of the templars available, and, having been published more recently, it offers. The sword was the prime weapon of the medieval knights templar and today is the symbolic weapon of the christian order of masonic knights templar. The knights templar order was established in 1118 to ensure the custody of the holy places and to protect the pilgrimage routes.
Ec carries sword and returns, removes glove from his right hand and. However this book was ok the pace of the story was good with decent characters and was well written. Knight templar drill regulation and manual of asylum ceremonies. The sword of the templars templar, book 1 by paul christopher book cover, description, publication history. The sword of the templars by paul christopher, paperback. The sword of the templars kindle edition by paul christopher. The lost secrets of freemasonry 1989which provocatively argued that the freemasons are a descendant order of the medieval knights templarnow concentrates, in a. Subsequent titles include the templar cross and the templar conspiracy, lost city of the templars and valley of the templars. Aug, 2017 the templar sect originally lived in jerusalem, leading lives with humble attire and spare diet. Yet another book on the subject of secret societies and hidden templar treasures which has been done so many times by the likes of dan brown etc. Murder for christs mass templar knight mystery series. Templar sword american made during the 1950s, king began his collection by acquiring these two templar swords near boston, massachusetts. Ease and grace can only be acquired by frequent exercise. In 1291, a young templar knight flees the fallen holy land in a hail of fire and flashing sword, setting out to sea with a mysterious chest entrusted to him by the orders dying grand master.
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The sword of the templars audiobook by paul christopher. The knights templar considered themselves as knights of god. From the usa today bestselling author of the aztec heresy a mystery that spans the past a conspiracy that lives on in the heart of an ancient order. The templar cross audiobook by paul christopher,paul boehmer book 2. From the usa today bestselling author of the aztec heres. A new history, her extensive knowledge of the templars is made easily accessible by her straightforward style. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. This book does a great job in explaining the myths surrounding the missing templar treasure. Make offer old masonic sword ohio free mason knights templar secret society skull bones antique freemason knights templar master kepi hat cap henderson ames size 7. May, 2015 hand crafted and properly engineered for durability, the two handed templar sword is a very solid, responsive, and surprisingly well balanced for a sword of this statute. Templar larp sword, larp weapon, cosplay sword, larp gear, theatrical sword, larp prop, templar knight larp foam sword. Buy the sword of the templars the templars series by paul christopher isbn. The poor fellowsoldiers of christ and of the temple of solomon, commonly known as the knights templar, are the subject of much debate and speculation. Displaying 1 to 5 of 5 products new products for february knights templar store.
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