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Sworn in Secret: Freemasonry and the Knights Templar Paperback – March 30, 2012

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This exploration of the remarkable people and influential activities of the Knights Templar and Freemasonry is truly stunning. It sheds considerable new light on how the practices, symbols and rituals of these two brotherhoods took shape and affected the world around them. "Born in Blood" began this work before its author passed away in 1996. Now historian Sanford Holst has gathered many more discoveries and internal documents that give a deeper look into the workings of the Templars and Freemasons. The roots of Masonry are traced to Solomon's Temple, the rise of Christianity, and the Crusades, causing this society's relationships with stonemasons and the Templars to take on new and significant meaning. We come to see how actions by Templars and Masons affected the fall of kings in Europe, the rise of democracy, and the Vatican's loss of its supreme position atop the Christian world. After Masonry emerged into public view in 1717, it had a strong influence on George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and other Masons who worked to create a new country in America. These experiences are often seen through the eyes of people who lived through the actual events -- told in their own words and drawn from remarkable collections of records dating from those times. A tantalizing question is asked: what practices among the Templars and Masons still affect our lives today? This well-documented look inside the secretive Templar and Masonic societies provides answers that may surprise you.
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"Thought-provoking, well researched and well written, the book presents information rather than strongly arguing for a point of view. In doing so, Holst builds a persuasive case. He has collected a great deal of information from numerous sources and provides a fine overview of events which forever changed the world."
-- Scottish Rite Journal

"A well-written and nicely illustrated book, easy to read, well researched, and highly recommended."
-- Knight Templar Magazine

"The author takes you on a fascinating journey through time and place, drawing on his amazing knowledge and research of Freemasonry and the Knights Templar. He gives life to heroic characters whose principles of brotherly love, morality, loyalty and charity have left a permanent imprint on modern day Freemasonry."
-- Gudrun Stutz

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Sanford Holst is the historian who wrote Amazon's #1 book on the Phoenicians, the secretive people who helped build Solomon's Temple. He has presented academic papers at universities around the world, and is a member of the Royal Historical Society in England. As the master of a Masonic research lodge he was able to obtain access to manuscripts not normally seen by the public. He has explored archives and historic sites from Scotland to the Holy Land, and benefited from the work of many local experts. His informative websites are read by more than half a million people each year.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Santorini Publishing (March 30, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 390 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0983327939
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0983327936
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.88 x 9 inches
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Sanford Holst is the historian who wrote Amazon’s best-selling book on the Phoenicians. He also authored the landmark Knights Templar book "Sworn in Secret". Holst is known for his appearances in the BBC series "Ancient Worlds". He has presented academic papers at universities around the world, and is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. In researching these ground-breaking books he explored archives and sites across Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East, where he benefited from the work of many local experts. His informative websites are read by more than half a million people each year.

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Sherry
5.0 out of 5 stars From a Masonic family
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
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This book was very informative. I grew up in a Masonic household and became a member of Eastern Star at the age of 18. The teachings have always governed my life, just as those brave men of old intended. I have always felt safe in a Masonic Lodge and knew that I could count on all my Masonic and Eastern Star sisters and brothers. I have been a member for 47 years and have learned so many things from this book. Thank you.
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C. Gaudiano
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best book about the history of Freemasonry that I have ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2015
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This is the best book about the history of Freemasonry that I have ever read. That is because most books I've seen that delved into the history of Freemasonry have been written by people who were simply Freemasons. This book is written by someone who is both a Freemason and a historian, and it shows in his reasoning and in the depth of detail about the Knights Templar and the times in which they lived that you just can't get from Masonic writers such as Pike and Mackey. They are good, but Holst is more modern and has a more readable writing style than they, along with his wealth of research.

Holst makes, to my mind, a very good argument for there to be a connection between the Knights Templar and Freemasonry, and it is consistent with what I already know about linguistics and life in the medieval era. It is also not the typical argument that I've seen. This book is well worth reading
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squid6
4.0 out of 5 stars A worthy reading material and source of light---- recommend to all Masons or non Masons
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2015
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'just finished reading Sworn in Secret: Freemasonry and Knights Templar by Sanford Hoist. In line with John J Robinson's Born in Blood, this book with high probability wont get a heartfelt endorsement from mainstream Grand Lodges as it traces the connection/origin of Freemasonry to Knights Templar. Most especially, the book will get trashed by anti-Mason liberals and conservatives alike as the author connects the founding of US by personages who happened to be Freemasons--- men who knew the importance of freedom, tolerance and an ideal bigger than themselves. The author/historian presented his research in plain language without masonic terms and lingo that irritate some uninitiated readers. A worthy reading material and source of light---- recommend to all Masons or non Masons. Truth is what we want to believe.
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Carol
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
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My son was excited to get this book.
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McVey
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2017
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Provides a more intelligent history of the masonic origins than most. When speculating, the author clearly states that he is speculating .. A much needed book for the masonic history investigator. Expands on Born In Blood and follows the trail of history much farther back in time. If you are an American, and enjoy the freedoms and rights of this country, then you need to understand Freemasonry. Freemasonry, its forms, constitution ,relationship with religion, and education are all mirror images of the US constitution. You live in a Masonically conceived republic this book does much to explain how and why good men suffered and worked for so long to bring forth these freedoms. Also if you are a man that enjoys these freedoms you need to be a free mason.
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dardo
3.0 out of 5 stars decent book on the "suppose" beginnings
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2015
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This book takes into account many supposedly beginnings of Freemasonry. It is interesting in that it provides possible unknown reasons for the link between Freemasons and the Templars. Some hyposisis are interesting, to say the least. The Phonecian connection may be a little far fetched.
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carljames
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, great insight
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022
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I could not put this book down. The author did wonders examining and cross referencing many events from similar time periods to produce a convincing conclusion. This book is like a thriller, suspense, a must read. Keep up the good work.
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JimLaage
5.0 out of 5 stars A bystander's review of "Sworn in Secret"
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2012
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Being one who has asked questions, often with very poor answers given in response; I can truly say what a pleasure it is to have so many questions answered so easily and well. I have been drawn into the history, and the times, of the events spoken of, and it seems like every time a question begins to form in my mind, it is answered as I read on in the next several paragraphs. The writing is clear, concise, and amazingly researched.

The author, Sanford Holst, is to be commended for a work excellently done, and I can only hope that his next project is done as well as this. A must read for those interested in the Knights Templar.
Jim Laage
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LindaFS
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely SUPERB telling of Freemasonry History!
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2020
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I absolutely cannot put this book down. It is filled with accurate information which is not always the case. I definitely recommend this book for anyone interested in the early days of Freemasonry.
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Dragana Micic-lipka
5.0 out of 5 stars alles ok, danke
Reviewed in Germany on August 14, 2019
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SEHR SCHNELLE lIEFERUNG; ALLES OK
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Linebacker41
5.0 out of 5 stars It looks in great depth on various links and has clearly been exceptionally ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2017
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If you have any interest in the Knights Templar and Freemasonry connection, then this book is for you.

It looks in great depth on various links and has clearly been exceptionally well reaerched. In do doing so it debunks some old myths, but opens up considerable new ones.

I thought I knew a lot on this subject, but I have learned much from this book, which weaves so manycstrands of research together to draw realistic and convincing conclusions.
I literally couldn't put it down...
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Mark Livingstone
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in Australia on November 23, 2021
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Holst describes the late years of the knights Templar and speculates how they became the free masons.
He includes a good amount of material that I haven’t seen anywhere else.
Overall, a wonderful book.
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Bob Lepore
5.0 out of 5 stars Eventually when something is too good the dark side of human nature takes hold to ...
Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2016
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This book shows how very well intended people long ago started a movement to help society. Eventually when something is too good the dark side of human nature takes hold to benefit of it for their own interests. This book gives the reader the factual honest information - a book for those who want to know why the financial, political and religious universes can corrupt anything of value.
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