The Templars and the Grail: Knights of the Quest

“A concise and easy-to-read survey of two richly symbolic and enduring aspects of the Middle Ages.” –“Renaissance Magazine” (Fall 2003)

“A factual history of the medieval Templar Order…Informative and readable excursion into the ever-fascinating world of quest.” –” Caduceus” magazine (UK; June 2003)

“A practical history of the Templars…this book is a ‘must’ for those interested in the western mysteries.” –Chev. Robert Brydon, Rosslyn Chapel Museum exhibition owner and Templar archivist, Edinburgh

“An open-minded look at the history, influence and mysteries of the Knights Templar…can be usefully read by anyone interested.” –“Freemasonry Today” magazine, Summer 2003 issue

Karen Ralls, Ph.D., medieval historian, international lecturer, and media consultant, was postdoctoral fellow at the University of Edinburgh for six years before continuing her specialist medieval research at Oxford. A member of the Oxford University Religious Studies Society, the American Academy of Religion (AAR), and the British Association for the Study of Religion (BASR). Dr. Ralls was also former deputy director of the Rosslyn Chapel Museum exhibition (1996-2001). Originally from the United States, she has frequently appeared on the History Channel and the Discovery Channel, and in National Geographic TV documentaries. The author of The Templars and the Grail and other books, she has an award-winning Website www.karenralls.com.

John Matthews has authored over 60 books, including The Grail: Quest for Eternal Life and The Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom. A foremost expert in the Arthurian legends and esoteric wisdom of the Celtic traditions, he teaches and lectures around the world. He resides with his wife, Caitlin, in Oxford, England.