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| Compasses and the Cross / Stephen Dafoe
(2008)
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| Book Details |
| Subject |
For The General Public; Freemasonry-History; History; New and Worthwhile; Templars |
| Pub Date |
9/4/2008 |
| Nr of Pages |
160 |
| Format (size) |
Perfect Paperback (25.6cm x 20.2cm) |
| Publisher |
Ian Allan Publishing Ltd |
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| Maine Masonic College Notes |
| Bro. Dafoe is a polished writer and an expert in this area. I've been waiting to get my hands on a copy of this work since the summer but there seems to be some problem/issue with the distribution through the publisher. If you CAN get a copy, do grab it. Sight unseen, I'd highly recommend it! - Ed King |
| Summary |
| In the Compasses and the Cross, Stephen Dafoe, the author of Nobly Born: An Illustrated History of the Knights Templar, traces the origins and evolution of the Masonic Knights Templar from their beginnings in the middle of the eighteenth century to its present form. Through the course of the book, Dafoe draws on his knowledge of the history of the original Order as well as that of the modern Masonic variant. Individual chapters will examine the various myths connecting the Templars and Freemasonry put forth by eighteenth and nineteenth century Freemasons including James Anderson, Andrew Michael Ramsay and Baron von Hund, as well as Scottish Freemasons such as William Alexander Lawrie and the Chevalier James Burnes. In addition to separating historical fact from masonic tradition, Dafoe also chronicles the differences in Masonic Templarism as it exists in Britain and the Dominion with that of the United States. An excellent and thought provoking addition to the existing information on the Knights Templar which will be essential reading for all Masons and general readers with an interest in this subject area. |
| Puchase Details |
| MMC Rating |
10 |
| Cover Price |
$23.95 |
| Buy Here: |
Amazon US
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