ENGLISH

The trial of the Templars

By Barber , Malcolm

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2006
ISBN
978-0-511-24533-6, 0-511-24533-5, 978-0-521-85639-3, 0-521-85639-6, 978-0-521-67236-8, 0-521-67236-8, 9780511243080, 0511243081, 9780511246043, 0511246048, 9780511246739, 0511246730, 9780511617904, 0511617909
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1515184 bytes)
Edition
2nd ed
Pages
398\404
Time added
2016-04-05 23:00:00

Description

The Templars fought against Islam in the crusader east for nearly two centuries. During that time the original small band grew into a formidable army, backed by an extensive network of preceptories in the Latin West. In October 1307, the members of this seemingly invulnerable and respected Order were arrested on the orders of Philip IV, King of France and charged with serious heresies, including the denial of Christ, homosexuality and idol worship. The ensuing proceedings lasted for almost five years and culminated in the suppression of the Order. The motivations of the participants and the lo. Read more... Abstract: An updated discussion of the 1307-1314 trial of the military religious Order of the Temple. Read more...

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