Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor

By George Cooper Connor

Book Overview

Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor is a book written by George Cooper Connor that delves into the history and teachings of the Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order that existed from the 12th to the 14th century. The book aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the Templars' beliefs, practices, and rituals, as well as their impact on European history.The title of the book, Shibboleth, refers to a Hebrew word that means a distinguishing feature or custom. In the context of the Templars, it represents the unique codes and symbols that the order used to identify its members and distinguish them from outsiders.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Templars' history and teachings. The first chapter provides an overview of the order's origins and its role in the Crusades. The subsequent chapters delve into the Templars' beliefs and practices, including their code of conduct, their religious and spiritual beliefs, and their system of initiation and promotion.The book also explores the Templars' influence on European history, including their role in the development of banking and finance, their involvement in the Holy Grail legend, and their persecution and downfall at the hands of the Catholic Church.Overall, Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a deep understanding of the Knights Templar and their impact on medieval Europe. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Templars or the broader context of medieval Christian culture.1894. Containing monitorial instructions in illustrious Order of the Red Cross, the valiant and magnanimous Order of the Temple, and the religious and military Order of Knights of Malta, together with explanatory notes thereon, as well as the banners and crosses of the Orders. Also, ceremonies for dedicating and consecrating asylums, installation of the officers of the subordinate and grand commanderies, and of the Grand Encampment; also the burial service, music, forms for trials, rituals for divine worship, conclaves of sorrow, and the Christmas observance, etc.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161388605
• ISBN13: 9781161388602
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"