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Nobly Born The Poor Fellow Soldiers of Christ and the Templar of Solomon, popularly known as the Knights Templar, was the most famous and infamous of the crusading military orders. Created in the aftermath of the First Crusade,(1096-1099) the Templars were established to ensure the safety of the large numbers of European pilgrims, who flowed towards Jerusalem after its conquest. The Templars were an unusual Order in that they lived both an active and contemplative life; making them effectively the first warrior-monks in the western world. As such the Templars quickly expanded beyond their role as protectors of pilgrims and played a vital role in many battles of the Crusades. Although they suffered more defeats than celebrated victories, the Templars are remembered as Christendom's most fearless military force. Through innovative financial techniques that could be considered the foundation of modern banking and the use of a well established network of land holdings, the Templars in many ways resembled today's multi-national corporations. The Order's highly organised infrastructure, coupled with influential patrons, allowed the Order to gain great wealth and power in a relatively brief period of time. This rise in power and prosperity continued until the Templars ran foul of King Philip IV of France, who arrested the Templars on October 13, 1307 on a variety of heretical charges. Philip had the Templars tortured in order to extract confessions of guilt and many of their number were ultimately burned at the stake. Under the influence of King Philip, Pope Clement V disbanded the Order on March 22, 1312. In Nobly Born: An Illustrated History of the Knights Templar, noted expert Stephen Dafoe explores the Order from its origins through to its dissolution, set against the complex political and sociological backdrop that was the middle ages; a period of history where enemies could become allies at the drop of a hat. |
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Quo Vadis Simon Fernie  Price: $4.00 ISBN: 978-0-85318-224-5 |
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The Real Secrets of Freemasonry Younger Brethren particularly and maybe those of retirement age will derive guidance and encouragement from the simple truths set out in this book, which should prove a source of help to them in their Masonic and everyday life. |
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Rose Croix: History of the Ancient and Accepted Rite This enlarged and revised edition is a complete and thorough account of the development and history of this order. |
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The Rosslyn Hoax The Rosslyn Hoax? Would you like to know the truth about Rosslyn Chapel? Since the publication of the novel "The Da Vinci Code" huge numbers of non-Masons have been asking questions and putting forward theories about Freemasonry ? especially Freemasonry in Scotland, and its alleged connections with the Knights Templar and Rosslyn Chapel. This book is a product of the research undertaken to answer those thousands of questions. The results will surprise a lot of people. |
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The Royal Arch Journey Over the years the Revd Neville Barker Cryer has delivered many lectures to Lodges throughout the country. His lectures manage to both entertain and inform the lodge members and one perennially popular subject is the Royal Arch Journey. In this volume the author draws on his many years of research into the topic to present an analyis of the history of the Royal Arch, its origins and development, and its place in the present day Masonic tradition. His findings may prove controversial for some as he goes back to its origins in the 18th century but all readers will find this book presents a fascinating and compelling argument. The book has two objectives: to tell the story of how the degree, later known as the Order, of the Holy Royal Arch in England emerged and developed. The other is to show, through that story, why the Royal Arch is essential to the Speculative Craftsmen and has always been regarded by many as the culmination of Freemasonry. Chapters include: Back the Source; The Traces of the Degree The Emergence of a Ceremony; first Examples of an Order The Appearance of a Supreme Grand Chapter Examples of Later 18th Century Ceremonies Why Irish and Scottish Variations? The Union and After The Settlement of 1834. |
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Royal Arch Matters An introduction to some basic Royal Arch peculiarities of ritual and furniture, including the oldest teaching authority in the Royal Arch. |
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So You Want to be a Freemason? In this book Julian Rees explains what a candidate for Masonic Initiation should know before he joins Freemasonry and is too afraid to ask! This essential guide to the major questions that a candidate needs to know explains in straightforward terms all the practicalities of what is entailed in becoming a Mason. Subjects covered include a detailed account of what you need to know to before becoming a Freemason; what happens on the night of the initiation and some answers to give the reader a basic understanding about the whole world of Freemasonry. The book also contains a handy glossary of Masonic terms. This book is an essential read for anyone considering becoming a Freemason; anyone who has just joined Freemasonry and is unsure of all of the strict routines and procedures within the Craft and also perhaps for existing and established Freemasons who need a reminder about what it means to be a Freemason. Written by one of the leading high profile freemasons this is a must have purchase for all prospective Freemason throughout the country. |
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Some Royal Arch Terms Examined An explanation of the many Hebrew words found in Royal Arch rituals. Most are meaningless to many members and this book sets out to correct this view. |
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Symbolism in Craft Freemasonry This title contains in-depth analysis of the meanings and possible origins of almost every aspect of Masonic symbolism. Subjects covered include all Craft Ceremonies, Lodge furniture, Tracing Boards, Working Tools, Masonic clothing and much more! |