Secrets in Stone: The Story of the Templars - John Ivory

Author: John Ivory
Publisher: Barny Books
Format: Paperback
Edition: First published in Great Britain, 2005
ISBN: 9781903172537
Condition: 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.

Secrets 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.

The 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.

About the Author:
John 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.