The Knights Templar | The Temple 'Issue no 2'

Here is the second Issue of The Temple, published February 2003.

45 pages, illustrated

List of Contents

The Hanged Man - Geoffrey de Mandeville

Oddvar Olsen

Oddvar, in this article compares the curious manner that the 'renegade' Templar, Geoffrey de Mandeville, was hung up-side down from a branch of a tree outside Temple Church, London. He compares this to the symbolism of Tarot Card No 12; The Hanged Man.

The Head on the Platter

Yuri Leitch

Yuri follows up on his previous articles- the Franks Casket and Salome (Issue 1). He takes the reader through different theories and considers the nature of the 'real' Grail. He produces some very thought provoking conclusions.

The First Templar

Sandy Hamblett

Sandy, editor of the Rennes Alchemist, debates the origin of the Templars and the role of Godfrey de Bouillon and his family!

The Knights Templar, Freemasonry and Rosslyn Chapel

Bill Jackman

Bill, author of Masonic Memorabilia, discusses the history of Rosslyn Chapel and whether the Templars really did escape to Scotland?

Templars in Somerset and Avon

Oddvar Olsen

Oddvar presents his findings of Templar activities in Somerset, England. He brings to light the existence of a previously unnoticed Templar tomb. He also looks at the possibilities of the Templars as ‘Head’ worshipers!

The Legacy of Mary Magdalene

Lynn Picknett

Lynn, is the author of several controversial books. In this issues her discoveries about the historical Mary Magdalene. Not Mary Magdalene as portrayed by the Catholic Church!

Franks Casket; Genesis of the Grail Myth

Yuri Leitch

The Franks Casket was one of the treasures of the North. Yuri in this article suggests where it journey to safety from the invading Vikings.

Templar Conference, Gullane

Editors, Yuri Leitch and Oddvar Olsen review this eventand send a big 'thank you' to Pharo.com for being invited