Rosslyn Chapel

Author : Michael T.R.B. Turnbull
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780752489780

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Rosslyn Chapel Revealed by Michael T.R.B. Turnbull Pdf

For those who wish to understand the famed 15th century Scottish Chapel, now restored and re-dedicated, and the many myths which have attached themselves to its unforgettable splendor, this guide uncovers Rosslyn Chapel’s true iconic value and profound spiritual significance. The Chapel has for centuries been the subject of ingenious speculation. It was designed by Sir William Sinclair in the 1440s. Funds were put in place to support a priest and clergy whose task was to celebrate mass regularly and pray for Sir William and his family in perpetuity. In 1560, however, the Scottish Reformation intervened and the chapel declined. Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code brought it back into the public eye.

Author : Andrew Sinclair
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857904881

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Rosslyn by Andrew Sinclair Pdf

Rosslyn Chapel near Edinburgh has long exerted a powerful magnetism and mystery for people all over the world. The flamboyant Gothic church became a third Temple of Solomon for the Knights Templar, under the patronage of the St Clairs of Rosslyn. In the eighteenth century the Templars supported the Jacobite cause, and after the final defeat at Culloden, moved their radical Scots Lodges to America and France, where they played a powerful part in the revolutions in both countries. This book offers an enthralling trail through the rich tapestry of events witnessed by Rosslyn over the centuries. Andrew Sinclair, himself descended from Prince Henry St Clair, who could have taken the Templar treasure from the original vaults beneath Rosslyn Chapel to the medieval Newport Tower, Rhode Island, explores - and sometimes explodes - the many myths and misinterpretations that have grown up around Rosslyn, as the fortunes of the Sinclair family declined and the Church and Castle fell into ruin.

Author : Roddy Martine
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857904843

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The Secrets of Rosslyn by Roddy Martine Pdf

Nestling in an exquisite glen just seven miles from the centre of Edinburgh, Rosslyn Chapel is one of the world's most extraordinary places. Ever since it was built in the mid fifteenth century it has cast a mesmerising spell over all who have visited it, exuding an aura of profound mystery, as if it holds the key to some vast, unearthly secret. Six hundred years later it continues to confound and intrigue, inspiring stories of The Knights Templar, the Holy Grail and a myriad of esoteric beliefs, most notably in the 1980s bestseller The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail and Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, which made the chapel known to millions throughout the word. In this book Roddy Martine sifts through mounds of unfounded conjecture and fantasy to make sense of it all. The Secrets of Rosslyn is the only book that lets the facts speak for themselves, showing ultimately that the truth is no less amazing than fiction.

Author : Peter St. Clair-Erskine Earl of Rosslyn,Helen Rosslyn
Publisher : Scala
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1785510487

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Rosslyn Chapel by Peter St. Clair-Erskine Earl of Rosslyn,Helen Rosslyn Pdf

The glorious fifteenth-century Rosslyn Chapel, one of Scotland's most extraordinary architectural masterpieces, has remained in the ownership of the St Clair family for over 550 years. Rosslyn Chapel, written by the Earl and Countess of Rosslyn, its current St Clair custodians, is a personal account of a family chapel that has become a national treasure. Built entirely in stone, the multitude of carvings, both interior and exterior, include Christian imagery, from angelic musicians to Biblical scenes; over 100 representations of the pagan Green Man, a symbol of fertility and rebirth; and the earliest recorded stone carving of the medieval Dance of Death, the 'Danse Macabre'. Rosslyn Chapel also looks into the myths and legends associated with the building and the family, who have been connected at various points in history to mysterious groups, such as the Knights Templar and the Freemasons. The authors explore the fascinating and intertwined histories of the St Clair family and their chapel.0.

Author : Filip Coppens,Philip Coppens
Publisher : Adventures Unlimited Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN : 1931882088

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The Stone Puzzle of Rosslyn Chapel by Filip Coppens,Philip Coppens Pdf

Rosslyn Chapel has fuelled controversy and debate, both recently in several best-selling books as well as in past centuries. Revered by Freemasons as a vital part of their history, believed by some to hold evidence of pre-Columbian voyages to America, assumed by others to hold important relics, from the Holy Grail to the Head of Christ, the Scottish chapel is a place full of mystery. This book will guide you through the theories, showing and describing where and what is being discussed; what is impossible, what is likely... and what is fact. At the same time, the book will virtually guide you around all enigmatic and important aspects of the chapel. The history of the chapel, its relationship to freemasonry and the family behind the scenes, the Sinclairs, is brought to life, incorporating new, forgotten and often unknown evidence. Finally, the story is placed in the equally enigmatic landscape surrounding the chapel, from Templar commanderies to prehistoric markings, from an ancient kingly site to the South, to Arthur's Seat directly north from the Chapel -- before its true significance and meaning is finally unveiled: that the Chapel was a medieval stone book of esoteric knowledge, 'written' by the Sinclair family, one of the most powerful and wealthy families in Scotland, chosen patrons of Freemasonry.

Author : Jerry B. Brown,Julie M. Brown
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781620555033

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The Psychedelic Gospels by Jerry B. Brown,Julie M. Brown Pdf

Reveals evidence of visionary plants in Christianity and the life of Jesus found in medieval art and biblical scripture--hidden in plain sight for centuries • Follows the authors’ anthropological adventure discovering sacred mushroom images in European and Middle Eastern churches, including Roslyn Chapel and Chartres • Provides color photos showing how R. Gordon Wasson’s psychedelic theory of religion clearly extends to Christianity and reveals why Wasson suppressed this information due to his secret relationship with the Vatican • Examines the Bible and the Gnostic Gospels to show that visionary plants were the catalyst for Jesus’s awakening to his divinity and immortality Throughout medieval Christianity, religious works of art emerged to illustrate the teachings of the Bible for the largely illiterate population. What, then, is the significance of the psychoactive mushrooms hiding in plain sight in the artwork and icons of many European and Middle-Eastern churches? Does Christianity have a psychedelic history? Providing stunning visual evidence from their anthropological journey throughout Europe and the Middle East, including visits to Roslyn Chapel and Chartres Cathedral, authors Julie and Jerry Brown document the role of visionary plants in Christianity. They retrace the pioneering research of R. Gordon Wasson, the famous “sacred mushroom seeker,” on psychedelics in ancient Greece and India, and among the present-day reindeer herders of Siberia and the Mazatecs of Mexico. Challenging Wasson’s legacy, the authors reveal his secret relationship with the Vatican that led to Wasson’s refusal to pursue his hallucinogen theory into the hallowed halls of Christianity. Examining the Bible and the Gnostic Gospels, the authors provide scriptural support to show that sacred mushrooms were the inspiration for Jesus’ revelation of the Kingdom of Heaven and that he was initiated into these mystical practices in Egypt during the Missing Years. They contend that the Trees of Knowledge and of Immortality in Eden were sacred mushrooms. Uncovering the role played by visionary plants in the origins of Judeo-Christianity, the authors invite us to rethink what we know about the life of Jesus and to consider a controversial theory that challenges us to explore these sacred pathways to the divine.

Author : Mark Amaru Pinkham
Publisher : Adventures Unlimited Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 1931882282

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Guardians of the Holy Grail by Mark Amaru Pinkham Pdf

Presenting the ancient Holy Grail lineage from Asia and how the Knights Templar were initiated into it, this book reveals how ancient Asian wisdom became the foundation for the Holy Grail legend.

Author : Helen St. Clair-Erskine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0993180701

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William the Cat and the Rescue of Rosslyn Chapel by Helen St. Clair-Erskine Pdf

Author : Karen Ralls
Publisher : Quest Books
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780835630115

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The Templars and the Grail by Karen Ralls Pdf

Why do the powerful medieval Knights Templar, the famed warriors of the Crusades, still intrigue many today? A secret society long shrouded in mystery, the Templars were believed to conduct mystical rituals, to guard the Holy Grail, and to possess the priceless treasures of the Temple of Jerusalem. Did they bring their treasure to North America, as some legends say? This definitive work about the Templars and their presumed hidden knowledge addresses many such fascinating questions, with rare photos from the Rosslyn Chapel Museum (Scotland) included.

Author : Mark Oxbrow,Ian Robertson
Publisher : Mainstream Publishing
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 1845961153

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Rosslyn and the Grail by Mark Oxbrow,Ian Robertson Pdf

The secrets of Scotland's Rosslyn Chapel have remained hidden for hundreds of years. After a decade of extensive research, two Scottish historians have pieced together the real story of Rosslyn and reveal all in this book.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UIUC:30112115543461

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Guide to Rosslyn Chapel with Description of Rosslyn Castle by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1827
Category : Roslin (Scotland)
ISBN : NLS:B000037650

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Historical and descriptive account of Rosslyn Chapel and castle. With ... engravings by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tim Wallace-Murphy,Marilyn Hopkins
Publisher : HarperThorsons
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0007332076

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Rosslyn by Tim Wallace-Murphy,Marilyn Hopkins Pdf

It is said that Rosslyn Chapel is the last resting place of the Holy Grail and that the fabulous treasure is buried in its secret vaults. This text is the story of this mysterious chapel in Scotland, taking the reader on a voyage of discovery.

Author : Robert L.D. Cooper
Publisher : Lewis Masonic Pub
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Freemasonry
ISBN : 0853182817

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The Rosslyn Hoax? by Robert L.D. Cooper Pdf

Much has been written over the years about Rosslyn Chapel and its connection with Scottish Freemasonry, as well the St.Clair family, the Knights Templar and a variety of 'lost treasures'. The author looks in depth at the validity of the published material and the legends associated with the Rosslyn Chapel exposing major differences between Scottish Freemasons' view of their history and heritage and that described by those who are not Freemasons.

Author : Sylvia Francke
Publisher : Temple Lodge Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1902636872

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The Tree of Life and the Holy Grail by Sylvia Francke Pdf

Recent works of fiction and popular history have promoted the idea that the Holy Grail symbolizes a physical bloodline that resulted from a union of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. It is claimed by some that this is the secret kept tirelessly by certain esoteric movements for the past two millennia. Based on her groundbreaking research, Sylvia Francke exposes this notion as a blatant misinterpretation of the mystery traditions that preceded and ran parallel to the birth of Christianity. She traces the ancient spiritual paths of knowledge from the Cathars, the Knights Templar, and the enigmatic Rosicrucians, to the work of Rudolf Steiner in the twentieth century. Here, she concludes, is true Grail knowledge--the Tree of Life and the Holy Grail itself, explained in their metaphysical context. She suggests a solution to the mystery of sudden wealth and the strange behavior of Bérenger Saunière, the mysterious priest of Rennes-le-Château in southern France. True Grail knowledge, Francke concludes, has nothing to do with bloodlines or worldly status; rather, it is an ancient lifeline to the spiritual origins of creation. Its energetic forces radiate out from the Earth and in from the constellations and planets, while interacting with human individuals. It represents the key to fulfilling humanity's quest and the next step in human evolution. The recent explosion of interest in revisionist Christianity history--the shadow Grail--prompted Sylvia Francke to revise The Tree of Life and the Holy Grail, first published in 1996. The result is a completely reworked and expanded book that offers a powerful and convincing refutation of distorted esoteric truths.