Grishin, A a
The Knights Templar Absolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9781492210658
- author:
- Grishin, A a
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 166
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 0.89 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Medieval, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Knights Templar Absolution: The Chinon Parchment and the History of the Poor Knights of Christ by A A Grishin is a historical account that sheds light on one of the most significant documents from the Order's final years. The Chinon Parchment, created in 1308, has been recently recovered after being lost for centuries and is now made widely available in its original Latin with a new English translation. This book delves into the crucial events surrounding the Knights Templar's downfall, including their interrogation by cardinals at the Castle of Chinon. The proceedings detail depositions from high-ranking officers, including the Grand Master, Jacques de Molay, and raise questions about the Order's fate. Grishin seeks to provide plausible answers to these questions, exploring the outcome of the papal investigations and the ultimate verdict on the Knights Templar. By examining this pivotal period in history, The Knights Templar Absolution offers a unique insight into the complexities of medieval politics and the trials faced by the Knights Templar.