02300cam a22003013u 4500 38593 UtSlPG 20260610133859.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CR Addison, C. G. (Charles Greenstreet), 1812-1866 The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-01-17 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) "The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple" by Charles G. Addison is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the extraordinary narrative of the Knights Templars, exploring their origins during the Crusades, their military-defensive role, and their eventual downfall. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in medieval history, particularly in relation to the religious and military dynamics of the time. The opening of the work presents the origins of the Knights Templars, detailing their initial formation to protect pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem amid rampant dangers. It describes how these soldiers of Christ blended monastic vows with military duties, gaining significant influence as they defended the Latin Kingdom during the Crusades. The text highlights pivotal events surrounding their establishment, including their integration into the sacred space of the Temple on Mount Moriah, the formation of their governing rules, and the increasing reputation they garnered throughout Christendom. Addison sets the stage for a comprehensive account of the Templars' heroic past and tragic fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Templars -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38593 79432 79432