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Summary: IMPRESSIVE
Review: This was the first time that I had concrete information that the bible was partly abridged and censored. Through this book, for the first time, I came accross the so-called Gnostic Gospels which offer a very interesting alternative to conventional Christianity. I was also most impressed by the research undertaken by the writers, needless to mention the interesting topics covered. An enlightening document indeed: preferably to freethinkers rather than convetional christians who may find most of its contents absurd if not offending. Yet all in all, a masterpiece when it comes to analysing chritianity GENERALLY and OBJECTIVELY!
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Summary: De Oppresso Liber
Review: Truely liberating theology. The sequel by the same authors, already available in Europe, takes one to the next level - sharing the universe.
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Summary: Only the Tip of Iceberg
Review: While I very much enjoyed the book I must say that it merely touches the tip of the iceberg on the subject of the Templars and the Secret Tradition. Perhaps this is intentional, I don't know.The authors choose to focus on the works of recent biblical scholars to try to surmise what the Templars may have taught. And, of course, they rely on documents provided to the National Library of France by the Prieure de Sion. This group, to say the least, is a fringe group within the occult movement. There are plenty of other "mainstream" occult organizations which have published works which throw Light on the subject at hand. Specifically, I would direct you to those published by Harvey Spencer Lewis, former Imperator of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. His books "The Mystical Life of Jesus" and "The Secret Doctrines of Jesus" amplify the authors' thesis. And significantly, both books were published long before the publication of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Nag Hammadi Library.
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Summary: Valuable and Insightful Research
Review: I read this book after Holy Blood, Holy Grail and was surprised that it is as good as the earlier work. Pros: The (hypothetical) conclusion sounds more logical than that in Holy Blood, Holy Grail. The authors seem to have been able to draw upon past research, especially those that were done in the past two decades and compiled/summarised their essence, while providing additional insights. The average reader only has to read this one book to get a brief idea of all the work done on this topic. Cons: The authors seem to discount others' work a little too strongly. It would be wise for the average reader to consciously question the authors' views so as not to get lost in their argument. Their references to Holy Blood, Holy Grail ends up as The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail. This gets too annoying and makes it seem like the authors have not shown enough thought/respect for others' research. Overall a terrific book on this subject. We are likely to get closer to the TRUTH in the next decade or so if researchers continue to build on each others' work like these authors have.
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Summary: Save your money.
Review: The authors claim to have the correct answer to all the mysteries. However, by the end of the book, all that's left is the mystery of why you bothered to purchase this tripe. Lots of questions, lots of promises, but no answers. If you are really interested in heretical beliefs and their relation to orthodox beliefs, read Hislop's "The Two Babylons". All of this is tracable past the Egyptian to Babylon of the Chaldeans.
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Summary: Wow!
Review: This is perhaps the single most comprehensive look at historical and heretical Christianity that I personally have ever read. Academically sound and thoroughly documented. If you can keep up with Picknett and Prince's heavy and intense documentation, then go for it. I casually picked this book up at the library, but was so fascinated by it that I went out and brought a copy at the bookstore, which I'm sure that I will gladly treasure for reference in the years to come. Again, the only complaint I have is understanding the very heavy academics that are involved in this work. Other than that, this is an amazing book.
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Summary: A very interesting book
Review: I really enjoyed this book. It is very well written and I liked in the way the authors used the logic, facts and speculations to create new theories about the origin of Christianism and Catholicism. I like also in the way the mysterious world of religious orders, sects, heretics, Templars are presented in this book. I strongly recommend this work to those who already read "The Holy Bood and The Holy Grail". Good job Picknett & Prince
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Summary: This book is excellent, but has been upstaged
Review: So well done!, but obsolete. Knight & Lomas (The Hiram Key, The Second Messiah) have pushed this topic much farther.
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Summary: Interesting, but not entirely convincing.
Review: The unbelievability of the first chapter discussions of Leonardo Da Vinci's creation of the Turin Shroud and the very poorly explained purpose behind the alleged 'secret code' in Da Vinci's works cast a shadow of scepticism over the entire book. Further, the book raises some questions that it answers inadequately due to unfounded speculations. I also found distasteful the authors' attitude that they and they alone have found the correct answer. Frankly, they have neither found nor proven anything; they have merely added to pot, so to speak. In defense of the read, the book's ideas and arguments were not only informative and engaging, but deserve more consideration and serious study.
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Summary: These two think they know it all
Review: I am an avid reader of "alternative theory" or "speculation" or whatever it's called these days. "The Templar Revelation" is another intriguing dip into the tidal wave of books in the past fifteen years that deal with the Jesus/Mary/Knight Templars/Priory of Sion/Rennes le Chateau mystery. Some new twists are added, some new information is brought to light, and some new interpretation is presented here that may very well be closer to the truth than what society deems "gospel." But I have a problem with the petty squabbling that is apparent here in this book.I have also read both "The Hiram Key" and "The Second Messiah" by Christopher Knight and Robert Lomas. In "The Second Messiah" Knight and Lomas disagree with Picknett and Prince's theory on the Turin Shroud in order to support their own theory. And thus vanity rears its ugly head. In "The Templar Revelation." Picknett and Prince are obviously familiar with "The Hiram Key" because they do indeed make a couple referrals it; only in the negative. But "The Templar Revelation" uses current theories on the Templars and Rosslyn Chapel that are in COMPLETE ACCORD with Knight and Lomas' theories, and yet obviously avoid giving Knight and Lomas credit. Oh dear, their feelings must have been hurt. BUT THEN, Picknett and Prince turn around and do the exact same thing to Richard Andrew and Paul Schellenberger's "The Tomb of God," where they, in an appendix, needlessly slam the book into the mud.The truth is out there, folks. And so, I suggest, that if the authors wish to bicker and argue, that they choose the ESTABLISHED ACADEMIA as their target, that they attack conservative and stultifying scholarship and religion and leave the authors alone who's writing, plausible or not, at least OPENS OUR MINDS TO ALTERNATIVE POSSIBILITIES. Heated debate IS GOOD. Don't be so closed minded towards your own theories - YOU MIGHT BE WRONG! This type of close-mindedness rings too close to the Roman Catholic Church and should not be in the presence of "Truth Seekers." Though I enjoyed "The Turin Shroud" immensely, and "The Templer Revelation" is indeed food for thought (as is "The Hiram Key" and "The Tomb of God"), I do have this to say to Picknett and Prince: as they say here in NYC - "You're not all that."
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