Highlights of Templar History: Includes the Knights Templar ConstitutionThe Knights Templar is a secret society that has existed for many centuries. Few books have been written about them from an insiders point of view. This book was originally released by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, United States of America, after seven years of historical research by an assigned committee. The author, Brown, was a member of that committee and their purpose was to provide Templars with an accurate history of their organization. It was for members only and much of the information is not found elsewhere. We've also added, from another source, their Constitution and Abbreviated By-Laws, out of print for over 100 years, as a service for potential members or for those who desire a better knowledge of the inner workings of the Templars. These two works, combined together, will hopefully shed new light on an interesting and sometimes mysterious organization. |
Contents
Preface | 7 |
Chapter IIReligious and Military Orders | 15 |
The Monastic Military Orders | 22 |
Chapter IVTheories Connecting Chivalric Freema | 35 |
Templar Rituals | 62 |
AppendixCalendar of Templar Events in the U S | 68 |
Common terms and phrases
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