{"product_id":"secrets-in-stone-the-story-of-the-templars-john-ivory","title":"Secrets in Stone: The Story of the Templars - John Ivory","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eAuthor: John Ivory\u003cbr data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"956\"\u003ePublisher: Barny Books\u003cbr data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eEdition: First published in Great Britain, 2005\u003cbr data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eISBN: 9781903172537\u003cbr data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eCondition: Second-hand paperback. Light shelf wear, minor rubbing and small marks to the cover, with some visible wear to the edges and corners. Pages appear clean from photos. Please see photos for the exact copy available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eSecrets in Stone: The Story of the Templars is a short study of the Knights Templar, told through the author’s interest in stonemasonry, Freemasonry and the history of medieval religious orders. John Ivory traces how his work as a stonemason led him into questions around masonic symbolism, the Templars, medieval craft traditions and the enduring mysteries attached to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eThe book touches on the Templars’ role in early banking and insurance, their historical legacy, and the popular associations surrounding Friday the 13th. A compact title for readers interested in Templar history, Freemasonry, sacred architecture, stonemasonry and esoteric interpretations of medieval history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eJohn Ivory was born in 1932 and trained as a stonemason, a craft that led to his interest in the links between stonemasonry, Freemasonry and the Knights Templar. In retirement he gave talks on masonry and related historical subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astaroth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49367752802527,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/6815\/6383\/files\/IMG_2197.jpg?v=1779521723","url":"https:\/\/astarothbooks.com\/products\/secrets-in-stone-the-story-of-the-templars-john-ivory","provider":"Astaroth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}