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Summary: Superior scholarship
Review: This book stands out above the average of the genre, primarily because of the superb scholarship of Mr.Wallace-Murphy. While those looking for a quick read might miss the point because it slowly develops its case, this book is a must own for those who really need a thorough and well-documented history of gnostic and hidden philosophies and a the means of their suppression throughout modern history. It could form the basis of a provocative college course, for instance. Because it was so well researched and documented, I had no trouble believing its major premise, which I shall not spell out here for that would be unfair to the author. It contains some beautiful color illustrations of Rosslyn Chapel, but I did find myself wishing to see far more...perhaps they are included in one of Mr. Wallace-Murphy's other works. As an aside, although it is the first work of this author I have read, I have to consider him a heavyweight in the area, his credentials including a long prior association with Trevor Ravencroft. I highly recommend this to the serious student of the subject.
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Summary: WOW, THE GRAIL BASHERS FEEL THREATENED BY THIS ONE!
Review: This is one of the books sold by Rosslyn Chapel bookstore; it is very good, and the "ancient" teachings about the Galactic alignments that can be very conducive to our enhanced consciousness are just recently corroborated in John Major Jenkins new book, Galactic Alignment. So, Rosslyn is one of the very good books on this part of the grail; it's just that the Inquisitors don't want you to think that!!
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Summary: A tiresome rant against the church
Review: This kind of book begs one to be open-minded, but it quickly became clear to me that the authors are anything but. Their resentment of Christianity, especially the Catholic Church makes one question just how spiritually centered they really are. Their tiresome rants detailing the immorality of the church detracted greatly from what began as a highly interesting read. At one point, we are told that the Catholic church has been the worst oppressor of mankind? Oh really? What about the two million Christians who have been slaughtered in the last 15 years by Muslims in the Sudan? The Islamic takeover of half of Chistendom wasn't exactly peaceful! And while I'm at it, lets not forget about the 100 million victims of communism -truly the bloodiest ideology the earth has ever known, which was courageously denounced by Pope John Paul in 1980. I'm not Catholic, but this book was highly offensive. Beware any "author" who list being a "dowser" as one of her credentials to write about history.
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Summary: A gripping Read
Review: Wallace-Murphy & Hopkins describe their own pilgrimage around the seven mystical sites situated on the European Earth Chakras, culminating in their visit to Rosslyn Chapel. A building which they believe embodies in its structure and carvings, profound spiritual truth handed down through the ages by the initiated, usually in the face of persucution and censure. Among the themes covered in depth are the rise of the Gothic Cathedrals, the activities of the Knights Templar, the origins of Freemasonry, the Dead Sea Scrolls and the intriguing possibility that many of Europe's aristocratic families may be descended from the high priesthood of the Temple in Jersusalem.Some of these subjects have been explored by other writers, but with extremely dubious results as wild speculation is often married to a comlete lack of historical method. This book avoids these pitfalls, being extremely well written while the integrity and scholarship of the authors cannot be doubted. Rosslyn, Guardian of the Secrets of the Holy Grail, presents challenging ideas in a manner which deserves to be taken taken seriosly - above all it is a gripping read.
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