The Knights Templar in the New World: How Henry Sinclair Brought the Grail to Acadia

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Summary: The WORST book ever on the Templars
Review: I forced myself to finish this book to justify the expense of buying it. I was hoping to learn more about the theory of Oak Island being linked to the Knights Templars, but after reading this book, I was ready to write off the entire thing. Mann has done nothing more than toss together every possible source of esoterica; King Arthur, the Templars, the Great Pyramid, Greek Myth... , and use it as a grab-bag for his theories. He finds "connections" in everything without thinking of alternative explanations and creates such a confusing and complicated web of motives and actions that collapses under its own weight. Mann's evidence consists of a single stone and his own interpretation of rock formations and trees. He uses his own convictions as proof of theories, such as interpreting the shepardess in Poussin's painting as being pregnant or that Glooscap was Sinclair. I was surprised he did not try to link this with the JFK assasination! The closest equivalent I could think of to this book would be the rantings of a paranoid schizophrenic, and I say that without malice, simply as a statement of fact. I strongly urge people NOT to buy this book. I would have given it no stars if I was allowed to.

Rating:
Summary: The WORST book ever on the Templars
Review: I forced myself to finish this book to justify the expense of buying it. I was hoping to learn more about the theory of Oak Island being linked to the Knights Templars, but after reading this book, I was ready to write off the entire thing. Mann has done nothing more than toss together every possible source of esoterica; King Arthur, the Templars, the Great Pyramid, Greek Myth... , and use it as a grab-bag for his theories. He finds "connections" in everything without thinking of alternative explanations and creates such a confusing and complicated web of motives and actions that collapses under its own weight. Mann's evidence consists of a single stone and his own interpretation of rock formations and trees. He uses his own convictions as proof of theories, such as interpreting the shepardess in Poussin's painting as being pregnant or that Glooscap was Sinclair. I was surprised he did not try to link this with the JFK assasination! The closest equivalent I could think of to this book would be the rantings of a paranoid schizophrenic, and I say that without malice, simply as a statement of fact. I strongly urge people NOT to buy this book. I would have given it no stars if I was allowed to.

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Summary: COMPELLING EVIDENCE IF YOU KNOW THE CLUES TO LOOK FOR!!
Review: It is interesting to see how the people with the mindsets that find this re-surfacing info upsetting to their "theories" or beliefs of how spiritual power gets handed down almost always tell you how awful these books are that you wouldn't even want to "waste your time"!! I'd say, take that as a clue that there might be some important info within!! I've been following this intrigueing scenario for most of my lifetime here and now, and this is important info coming out~~!! Look at the bodymindspiritjourneys.com website if you're interested in tours to some of these "Sinclair sites" and other Templar history sites.

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Summary: Fascinating Reading - A look behind the scenes
Review: Mr Mann presents a insightful and at times provocative challenge to conventional history. His approach combines ancient lore with contemporary history to provide a fascinating backdrop for his theory. I think that all readers will find this book's account of the relationship between the Templars and modern day Masons particularly interesting and well worth reading.

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Summary: Compelling Evidence
Review: This book examines the possibility of a Templar settlement in Nova Scotia, with the aid of Sinclair. Alot of evidence, pointing to this is presented. Many theories exist about the Templars and what may have become of them, why not this one, at least for some of them?

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Summary: Embarrassing gibberish
Review: Unfortunately, many masonic authors are doing the worst possible disservice to the craft and to history, this being a perfect example. The collectective gibberish of Mr. Mann is simply a disgrace; full of personal wishful thinking, of make-believe, of sensational argumentation, it leaves a bitter taste in my mouth that such rubbish has found its way to print. Applying the formula used by others (Lincoln, Baigent et al), together with the need to acquire a bit of heritage, Mr. Mann embarks on an self-embarassing journey that has nothing to do with the Knights Templars. No doubt there is merit in the theory that the Knights had landed on the shores of North America, however to apply sacred geometry in the manner described by Mr Mann stretches the patience of informed historians with sufficient cultural and intellectual depth.
The deragatory manner with which Mr. Mann (on page 12) refers to an eminent authority like Mr. Laurence Gardner, just shows that he neither has the depth nor the intellectual maturity to make a worthwhile contribution to the Knights Templars, to the craft and to history.

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Summary: A compilation of obscure but compelling evidence
Review: Written by a great-nephew of a Supreme Grand Master of the Knights Templar of Canada, The Knights Templar In The New World: How Henry Sinclair Brought The Grail To Arcadia is an exploration of the mysteries and secrets of Prince Henry Sinclair and his Templar followers, who allegedly came to Nova Scotia almost one hundred years before Christopher Columbus. A compilation of obscure but compelling evidence, that presents famous individuals of history in a manner that reads like a fantastic adventure.