This auction is for a new hardcover book:
The Great Priory of the United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta of England and Wales and its Provinces Overseas.
Ritual No. 1 THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLE
AND DRILL.
This book includes:
Introduction
A Chapel of the Order (Illustration)
Preliminary Directions
Form of Opening a Preceptory
Form of Closing a Preceptory
Ceremony of Installation Part I
Ceremony of Installation Part II
Ceremony of Installation of a Preceptor
Sword Drill
Drill
Salutes
Investiture of an Officer
And (Most Importantly!) the K.T. Key To Ritual No. 1 !
This is the complete secret Knights Templar Ritual as it is practiced today.
The Order of Knights Templar is the highest degree in York Rite and is equivalent to 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Freemasonry.
The Key gives the Grand Sign and the Grand Word and More!
Details all aspects of the Templar Ritual, complete with diagram of the layout of a Chapel of the Order, and Sign of a Crusader, Grand Sign, and Grand Grip. The Ceremony of Installation details the initiation of the Candidate, habited as a Pilgrim, and follows his journey to Novice of the Order and finally his arming as a Soldier of the Cross! Also closely details all the movements and terms of the Sword Drill, and the Salutations, reinforcing the military aspect of this particular Order! The mysteries of the Order have been hidden for years, this book, a kind of revelation, explains them. Book is brand New, beautiful crimson hardcover with black embossing. Great book for any Masonic Collection, Templar Enthusiast, or anyone just interested in the esoteric. This would make an excellent gift!! Please check out my other auctions,especially the Knights of Malta! Email any questions, check my feedback, bid with confidence and good luck!
On May-11-08 at 21:32:49 PDT, seller added the following information: