The Templars and the Grail.The Templars And The Grail Karen Ralls Quest Books The Theosophical the·os·o·phy n. pl. the·os·o·phies 1. Religious philosophy or speculation about the nature of the soul based on mystical insight into the nature of God. 2. Publishing House PO Box 270, Wheaton, IL 60189-0270 0835608077 $22.95 1-800-669-9425 www.questbooks.net The Knights Templar Knights Templar society formed to guard pilgrims to Jerusalem. [Medieval Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1066] See : Protectiveness was a monastic order of Christian warriors that grew out of the medieval campaigns to free Jerusalem and Palestine from the domination of the Muslims in several waves of invasion known collectively as the Crusades. These warrior monks were believed to conduct mystical rites, guard the famed Holy Grail Holy Grail: see Grail, Holy. A very desired object or outcome that borders on a sacred quest. There are several Holy Grails in the computer business. , and possess the lost treasures of Jerusalem. The order's wealth and political activities evolved to provide banking services to kings, act as trusted diplomats, engage in far flung business enterprise, and even work as navigators. The order was ultimately doomed to surcomb to political intrigue and the malevolent ma·lev·o·lent adj. 1. Having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious. 2. Having an evil or harmful influence: malevolent stars. greed of kings. In The Templars And The Grail: Knights Of The Quest, Oxford-based medieval historian Karen Ralls presents the dramatic story of the Knights Templar, presenting the many beliefs and theories about their presumed powers and arcane knowledge. Drawing upon both popular and academic sources, this impressive, exceptionally well written, and throughly through·ly adv. Archaic Thoroughly. accessible history is especially recommended to students of Metaphysical Studies and Medieval History. |
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