Willem Frederik Veltman, "The Temple and the Grail: The Mysteries of the Order of the Templars and the Grail and their Significance for Our Time"
English | ISBN: 1912230763 | 2021 | 234 pages | EPUB | 704 KB
English | ISBN: 1912230763 | 2021 | 234 pages | EPUB | 704 KB
In the popular imagination, the Holy Grail―which played a central role in the legend of King Arthur―belongs in the realm of myth. The Knights Templar also play an enigmatic role in popular legends. Despite the immense volume of historical research available, plausible explanations to the “mystery” at the core of their practices have yet to be revealed.
By studying these two themes side by side and showing their interrelationship, Willem Veltman reveals significant new perspectives. On the one hand, he demonstrates that the “poetic imagination” of the Grail mystery originated in actual historical events. On the other hand, he shows that the true history of the Knights Templar is essentially esoteric.
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