Monday, December 27, 2010

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Books of 2010


Rassam Al-Urdun
Templeisen. Saggio storico-esoterico (II edizione)
youcanprint
Sono libri come questo, che ci fanno considerare sempre più necessaria l'esistenza del nostro “Tradizione Templare”. Un saggio quasi esclusivamente “esoterico”, con ben poco di “storico” e con la solita collezione di insensatezze sui poveri Templari. Dopo la lettura di alcuni passi, non si può fare a meno di rivolgere un commosso ricordo al sacrificio della guarnigione di Safed. Sulla bibliografia, meglio sorvolare. Non capiamo, infine, (o forse si?), la presenza in appendice di un saggio sull'eresia catara. Voto: 4/10

Guido Herald
The Templars in Piedmont, Liguria, Nizzardo three magical places
My Book - Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso
After having reviewed the sites Templars of Piedmont, Savoy and western Liguria (analysis ncentrata substantially on the texts of Pons), the author concludes its work with a excursus three sites esoteric Piedmont Staffarda Abbey and the castle of Manta, at the foot of Monte Viso, and the mysterious village of Saliceto the Langhe, in Val Bormida. Rating: 6 / 10

Sandra Bassetti
The Templars in Orvieto. May 1135-December 1312
Intermedia Editions
interesting study on the presence of this temple in Orvieto, certainly useful for enhancing the scholarly bibliography on the subject. Rating: 7 / 10

Lorraine Bianchi
The revelation of Baphomet
Horizon Publishing
was time for someone to "enlighten" the Baphomet, "historically the mysterious idol found in the headquarters of the Knights Templar by the Inquisition (sic) who was one of the causes of their sensational trial for heresy in the thirteenth century " .
From the notes on the author also learn that "this essay is the result for the extensive study and knowledge of the prehistoric symbols (?) And medieval, which have possible to understand the cult practiced by the Templars (sic) " .
Moreover, even the bibliography page. 120 There seemed to "revealing" ... Rating: 3 / 10

Domenico Capolongo
Knights Templar and in the Cilento and Vallo di Diano
Circle BG Duns Scotus Roccarainola
profitable and detailed survey of the possessions of the two orders in the areas of Cilento and Vallo di Diano, supported by historical evidence and documentation. Not to be missed. Rating: 7/10

Antonio Carrabba
I Templari a Spinazzola e dintorni
Ed Insieme
E’ al generoso impegno assunto dal fratello dell’autore (prematuramente scomparso), che dobbiamo la ristampa di questo lavoro, già edito nel 2000, la cui tiratura andò esaurita in breve tempo. Il testo, rivisto ed arricchito in alcune parti, appare di notevole interesse per uno studio dell’Ordine in Terra di Puglia. Voto: 8/10

Mauro Casale
The Templars Torriglia. The missing link
SAGEP
roundup of local history, undertaken with the pretext of the usual, inevitable Templars. Rating: 5 / 10

Massimo Centini
The relic of the Grand Master. Survey on the Shroud and the Knights Templar
Piemme
From a writer certainly an expert on the subject, an excellent compendium of the various theories on the sacred shroud. A flexible and user-friendly text. Recommended. Rating: 8 / 10

Louis Cibrario
Templars - History of the Order of the Knights of the Temple
Editions Orsini De Marzo
Reprinting of a classical temple in Italian historiography. Though dated, the text still retains its historiographical significance, for the seriousness with which it is addressed and documented the topic. Rating: 8 / 10

Ruby Cinquegranelli
The Templars from the Circeo Sorresca
Arti Grafiche Archimio
Simpatico opuscolo sui possedimenti templari del Circeo, indicato a quanti volessero informarsi, senza troppe difficoltà, sulla presenza dell’Ordine nel territorio. Ottime le illustrazioni. Voto: 6/10

Elisa Costa
1145-1318. La Militia Christi in Sicilia: il caso templare
Leonida Edizioni
Sicuramente, una delle migliori uscite, per questo 2010, nell’ambito storiografico templare. Uno studio serio, documentato e ben articolato, che non ha nulla da invidiare ad altre opere del settore, (ingiustamente) più celebrate, ma spesso prive della consistenza necessaria a farne ritenere utile la pubblicazione. Voto: 9/10

Francesco Donati
Sulle tracce dei Templari nella Contea Aldobrandesca
Stampalibri
Interessante spunto per la ricerca di tracce templari in quella che fu la Contea Aldobrandesca, da cui si ricavano, senza alcun dubbio, elementi utili per futuri approfondimenti. Voto: 6/10

Gian Maria Ferretto
Aperto con Dante a Chinon il Testamento occulto dei Templari
Edizioni G.M.F.
Leggiamo, all'inizio del testo, che “Nulla di ciò che è scritto può essere letto e compreso, se non si possiede la stessa Sapienza dell'Autore” . Bene, eccovi allora alcuni assaggi di questa Sapienza : esistenza del Priorato di Sion (prima del 1956), “taglio dell'Olmo” in quel di Gisors, etc...
However, while the interpretation of graffiti, offered by the author, not to impose our consent at all, there seems no doubt appreciated the attempt of analysis performed. For our part, we continue to prefer the simple and linear explanations provided to us by Louis Charbonneau-Lassay. As for Dante, not scomodiamolo arguments for what have very little ... Rating: 5 / 10

Salvatore Flowers
The Templars in Terra d'Otranto. Traces and testimonies architecture Salento
Editions Federico Capone
This Salvatore Fiori A study with healthy enthusiasm, serious depth, which led to the discovery of 15 sites belonged to the Templar Preceptory of Lecce. Excellent photographic support. Rating: 8 / 10

Paul Galiano (eds.)
The Primitive Rule of the Order of the Temple (Second revised and expanded edition)
Symmetry
Reissue of an earlier study the author on a similar theme, certainly useful for analysis of the development of regulation over the years and for a comparison of the different versions della stessa. Voto: 7/10

Roberto Giacobbo
Templari. Dov'è il tesoro?
Mondadori
Dal noto conduttore televisivo, il più venduto tra i libri, usciti nel 2010, che riguardano i Templari. Quantunque non sia possibile ravvisare in esso alcuna novità, questo volume ha un pregio indiscutibile: quello di raccogliere in un unico tomo (ed anche con piacevole lettura) tutte le leggende sull’Ordine del Tempio.
Ci siano però consentite tre annotazioni: 1) Ci piacerebbe conoscere le reasons that drove Dr. Barbara Frale to appear, with an interview in a text "profane" like this one. He had said that he would treat of Templar exclusively with academic and / or multi-university decorated fogies? 2) There is unaware of the intervention of the professor. Franco Cardini. But we do not understand ... 3) As for the celebrated "historical research and literature worthy of the past", reported in the book, frankly, we're smiling. Rating: 6 / 10

Walter Grandis
Templars: the real secret
WGE edizioni
Volumetto a cura del Gran Priore di una delle numerose associazioni neo-templari italiane. Onesto nelle tesi e vivace nella stesura, il testo offre al lettore un giro di orizzonte sulle principali vicende dell’ordine storico e sul variegato panorama templarista. Voto: 7/10

Antonio Lombatti
I Templari e le reliquie
Accademia Vis Vitalis
Interessante lavoro dall’autore de “Il Graal e la Sindone”, in cui “ traccia una linea di demarcazione clearly between truth and fiction, between reason and faith, between analysis and speculation, presenting a history of the Templars and the relics of Christianity . A book that " wants to be in a certain way, a contribution to the defense of the Order of the Temple: a defense of historical truth against the instrumental use of their stories. Why the wealth and treasure of the Templars are not in the supposed case of who knows what relic, but the simple story of men of their time . Rating: 7 / 10

Maria Grazia Lopardo
Celestino V e il tesoro dei Templari
Arkeios
Ennesimo testo, della medesima autrice, sulla ormai stucchevole vicenda di Celestino V. Dopo ben sei volumi, sempre incentrati su Celestino , Collemaggio … Voto: 5/10

Gianfranco Manchia
Cristo nel labirinto. La camera nuziale gnostica dei Templari di Alatri
Il Mio Libro – Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso
questionable conclusions, this short work has the merit, as its author, had aroused a keen interest in the unique fresco Alatrensi. Rating: 6 / 10

Maria Moschella
symbols of the Knights Templar in the Gulf of Gaeta
D'Arco Publishing
Pleasant volume cutting broadly popular, they are considered symbols detected in certain buildings, which, according to the author, would allow to formulate the ' hypothesis of a Templar presence in the territory at the time, however, lacks the necessary documentary evidence. Rating: 5 / 10

Renato Nenci
process template. The Florence process
Thesan & Turan
Reprint eponymous book, already published by "Maprosti & Lisanti. Useful. Rating: 7 / 10

Giancarlo Pavat
In a sign of Valcento. Travel in southern Lazio attraverso le simbologie templari e degli altri ordini monastico-cavallereschi
Edizioni Belvedere
Non capita spesso che un testo, uscito da appena qualche anno, venga nuovamente riproposto dall'autore (e dallo stesso editore!), in maniera così accresciuta e a così breve distanza di tempo. Se ciò è avvenuto, lo si deve all’inesauribile passione di Giancarlo Pavat, instancabile ricercatore triestino trapiantato a Villa Santo Stefano. Più prudente e ponderato rispetto al precedente lavoro, ne è risultato un volume veramente ricco di spunti, notizie, documentazioni. Supportato da un apparato iconografico di tutto rispetto, non può miss in the bibliography. Rating: 9 / 10

Gabriele Petromilli
The Templars and the Holy House of Loreto
Mystery Investigation & Research
Reprint, Revised and integrated, the book of the same name published in 1987. Short but intense. Rating: 6 / 10

Massimo Rassu
The Templars in Scotland between history and legend
Reflection
beautiful text by a well-known Italian scholar of Templar history. A book that, among other things, helps to clear the field by boring rhymes on "Scottish law". Thick, the review of the Templar possessions in the region, conducted with his usual seriousness documentary. Rating: 8 / 10

Rassu Massimo (ed.)
Militia Christi and Templars in Sardinia
Domus de Janas
Excellent collection research and various reports, some of them to secure relief, such as cured by the same Rassu about Rosslyn Chapel, which has nothing to do with the Order of the Temple. Remarkable is the graphic that the kit insert. To have. Rating: 8 / 10

Rassu Massimo (ed.)
Ego miles de Order Temples - Research 2010
ATSB Editions - OMRCC
(In preparation) rating: -/10

François Juste Marie-Raynouard
The Templars. Tragedy (Translation and Reasoning Francesco Saverio Salfi - by Leonardo Granata)
Brenner Publisher
facsimile reproduction of the volume containing the Italian version of the tragedy Raynouard, preceded by a historical note of Francis Xavier Salfi. Rating: 7 / 10

Dominic Rotundo
The secret origins of the Order of the Temple. Templars and the Knights of Rhodes in Calabria and Lazio
Publishing Frusinate
New job the well-known researcher Verola. The book, first out of the two provided, a collection of studies, more or less recent, the conclusions are, in many cases, of considerable interest and also a stimulus for further research and insights, while, in some, seem a bit 'and induced no objective confirmation. Rating: 8 / 10

Renato Russo
The Templars in Barletta - with notes on other orders of chivalry
Editrice Rotas
Valuable essay on Templar presence in that Barletta, extended coexisting with military orders established in the territory. Rating: 8 / 10

Alex Scardina
The Templars
My Book - Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso
brief summary of the parable Templar , published by the author for more personal passion for that objective utility. Rating: 5 / 10

Sergio Scarselli
1135: Council of Pisa. Pope - Antipope - Templars
Editions Odeon
text on the Council of Pisa in 1135, an event of high historical importance, as allowed, on the one hand, to reach the solution (advocated by St. Bernard) in place of the schism between Innocent II and Anacleto II, and encourage the other hand, the granting of those benefits Templar Order that allowed it to achieve its extraordinary development. Rating: 8 / 10

Louis Siri
The Grail Quest. Julian the Apostate and the Templars
Elysium
Nonostante l’accattivante titolo, questo lavoro non aggiunge elementi inediti alla traballante ipotesi della presunta eresia templare. Infatti, non solo, non vi è alcun nesso tra la cattedrale di Acerenza e i Templari, e tra questi ultimi e il nominato imperatore (il cui busto è stato a lungo ritenuto l’immagine di San Canio), ma si ravvisano, all’interno del testo, errori raccapriccianti (già compiuti da altri rinomati prosatori ), come la citazione delle (finte) lettere di Roncelin de Fos, desunte da un sito di giochi di ruolo. Voto: 5/10

Giovanni Tomassini
The last guardians of the Templar treasure
Atanor
Nth soup in "salsa Templar," an unmistakable flavor universal seasoning. In this book you will find just about anything ... except that the Templars. Rating: 4 / 10

Alessio Varisco
Maremma land of knights. Hospitallers, Templars and the Knights of Santo Stefano
C & P Adver - effigies
Wonderful editorial achievement, which suggests, sharply, all the efforts made by the author. The result of serious research and passionate, they have resulted in a text pleasant to read, generously accompanied by documentary and photographic evidence. A really nice book. Rating: 9 / 10

Leone jr. Veronese
The Templars in Trieste. History of the Inquisition. A medieval tower
July Publisher
Very short rate, with fragmentary information on the presence of the Templars in Trieste. Rating: 5 / 10

Luciano Villani (eds.)
The Templars - the mystery of the origins of the birth of Freemasonry (Proceedings of the Conference "The Templars between history, myth and traditions" - Volterra, October 27, 2007)
Edizioni Giuseppe Laterza
Ambitious volume of stated Masonic matrix, whose influence ends, inevitably, to cause undue approaches to the church of Rosslyn, the Battle of Bannockburn and imaginative as improbable "oaths." rating: 5 / 10

AA. VV.
Atti del XXVII Convegno di Ricerche Templari
Penne e Papiri
Insieme degli atti del convegno LARTI 2009. Un appuntamento annuale da non perdere. Voto: 8/10

AA. VV.
I primi 10 Convegni della L.A.R.T.I. - IV volume
Edizioni Federico Capone
Per chi non ha avuto modo di reperire le prime dieci raccolte, ecco il volume conclusivo, contenente gli atti dei convegni IX e X. Rating: 8 / 10

Saturday, December 4, 2010

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Hugh the Sinner: Letter to the Knights of Christ in the Temple of Jerusalem


" Hugh the Sinner to the Knights of Christ in the Temple of Jerusalem, whose devotion makes them want to to sanctify themselves by living a religious life. Fight and win, and you will receive the crown in Christ Jesus our Lord. "

Comment by Helen J. Nicholson

Date: Probably 1119-1135. The identity the writer is unknown. This could be the theologian Hugh of St. Victor, Hugh of Payns or could be, first master of the Temple, even if the quality of Latin is considered to be too poor to Hugh of St. Victor and too good a rider as Hugh Payns. The writer has a good knowledge of the Bible, which suggests an education in the Church, but also opposes the traditional Christian idea that the only way to achieve salvation is to enter a monastery. He argues that the active life is equally pleasing to God, as the contemplative life. This suggests that the author is a knight.

The writer begins urging the Templars to remain in their current vocation. Citing the biblical texts, he explains that their function is essential to Christianity, the "body of Christ."
He goes on to explain that the devil is trying to undermine their vocation, suggesting that their motives are wrong. He justified the seizure of their booty and compared with the preachers, who are paid to preach the Gospel.
minarli Having failed in this way, then the devil tries to convince them that their calling has a less spiritual value of other vocations. If you want to progress in the spiritual life, they should leave and join a contemplative order, says the devil.
The author points out that what matters is the kind of life that leads to the order in which it already is, not what is the order in which you are located.
The writer argues a convincing case in support of active religious life, unusual for this period, when the contemplative life (a life of meditation and silent prayer without words) was the Christian ideal.
still arguing against the common belief, our writer says that the true Christian can find the necessary calm and peace in the activity of life.
The Templars must not think that God does not recognize their efforts, only because the Christians in Western Europe seem to have forgotten them.