The Templars and their Sources

Nonfiction, History
Cover of the book The Templars and their Sources by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781315475271
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: January 20, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781315475271
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: January 20, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Even 700 years after the suppression of the Order of the Temple and the execution of the last grandmaster, Jacques de Molay, there is no shortage of publications on this influential military order. Yet unlike other medieval institutions the Templars are subject to speculative fiction and popular myth which threaten to swamp the fruits of scholarly endeavour. Fortunately, recent years have produced a thriving academic scholarship which is challenging these myths. More and more sources are currently being edited, particularly those for the trial of the Templars (1307–1312). Others are still awaiting indepth study, among them, surprisingly, the greater part of the charters that cover more than 150 years of the Order’s history.

The papers in this volume step into this gap and critically evaluate new directions in Templar studies on the basis of as-yet unedited source material. Open issues and desiderata regarding the sources are discussed and from a range of inspiring results a new status quaestionis is proposed that will not only provide a better understanding of the Order’s archaeological, economical, religious, administrative and military history, but also set new points of departure for the editing of charters and administrative documents. The papers here are grouped into six sections, focusing on the headquarters of the Order, its charters, manpower and finance, religious life and finally the suppression and the Order’s afterlife.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Even 700 years after the suppression of the Order of the Temple and the execution of the last grandmaster, Jacques de Molay, there is no shortage of publications on this influential military order. Yet unlike other medieval institutions the Templars are subject to speculative fiction and popular myth which threaten to swamp the fruits of scholarly endeavour. Fortunately, recent years have produced a thriving academic scholarship which is challenging these myths. More and more sources are currently being edited, particularly those for the trial of the Templars (1307–1312). Others are still awaiting indepth study, among them, surprisingly, the greater part of the charters that cover more than 150 years of the Order’s history.

The papers in this volume step into this gap and critically evaluate new directions in Templar studies on the basis of as-yet unedited source material. Open issues and desiderata regarding the sources are discussed and from a range of inspiring results a new status quaestionis is proposed that will not only provide a better understanding of the Order’s archaeological, economical, religious, administrative and military history, but also set new points of departure for the editing of charters and administrative documents. The papers here are grouped into six sections, focusing on the headquarters of the Order, its charters, manpower and finance, religious life and finally the suppression and the Order’s afterlife.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Environmental Policy Integration by
Cover of the book Glue Ear by
Cover of the book Politics of the 'Other' in India and China by
Cover of the book Bataille by
Cover of the book Declarations of Interdependence by
Cover of the book Transforming Disability Welfare Policies by
Cover of the book Innovation in the Orthodox Christian Tradition? by
Cover of the book OCR Religious Ethics for AS and A2 by
Cover of the book Chinese National Cinema by
Cover of the book Sport and English National Identity in a 'Disunited Kingdom' by
Cover of the book Communication Research Methods in Postmodern Culture by
Cover of the book Reform and Change in Higher Education by
Cover of the book Art in Crisis by
Cover of the book Crazy Hope and Finite Experience by
Cover of the book The Passion for Music: A Sociology of Mediation by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy