Order Of The Temple

""Order of the Temple"" is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite that explores the history and mythology surrounding the Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order that existed from the 12th to the 14th century. Waite delves into the origins of the Templars, their rise to power, and their eventual downfall, including their persecution by the Catholic Church and their dissolution by King Philip IV of France. The book also examines the various legends and myths that have grown up around the Templars, including their supposed involvement in the Holy Grail and the secrets of their initiation rituals. Waite's work is a thorough and scholarly exploration of one of the most fascinating and mysterious organizations in history.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry Part 2, by Arthur Edward Waite. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076612973X.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.