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by Christopher Knight (Author), Robert Lomas (Author)
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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (2 April 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099227320
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099227328
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 16,158 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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There is now no published theory to explain the enigma of the Turin Shroud that fits the known evidence. Many people want the shroud to be proof of Christ's mission, but Knight and Lomas prove that it is not. The truth behind the shroud is an epic story of pride, greed, powerlust and suffering. It had been prophesised that the Messiah would return shortly after 1230AD. Jacques de Molay was born in 1244, became a Templar in 1265 and Grand Master om 1297; the Templars regarded themselves as the guardians of the secret teachings of Jesus. In 1307 Molay was arrested at the instigation of the Pope, who was alarmed at the spread of this influence - and was crucified. Using the latest scientific techniques, the authors prove that the shroud Molay was wrapped in is the one now known as the Turin Shroud.

About the Author
Christopher Knight was born in 1950, and has a degree in advertising and graphic design. He is chairman of a marketing and advertising agency and is a Freemason. Robert Lomas was born in 1947 and has a degree in electrical engineering. He has worked on the guidance systems for Cruise missiles, and was involved in the early development of home computers. He is a Freemason and lectures on Masonic history.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Interesting Book, 18 Sep 1999
I couldn't put this book down! The authors have traced the origins of Freemasons and provided fascinating evidence and details of the history of the Templars, from their beginnings, through their 'glory years' and after their brutal persecution era. It also recounts the events of the Roman Catholic church during this time that many modern day devout Christians will find deeply disturbing and heretical.

This book also details evidence for the claims that the Turin Shroud was not the imprint of Jesus after his crucifixion, but the imprint of a man regarded by the exiled Templars as the second messiah.

This book will offend some, but if, like me, one questions the beliefs of modern day Christianity as being rather incredulous, this book will offer clues and suggestions as to how this religion has diverted from its origins and evolved into the faith we know today, and how esoteric images and scripts still exist today recording the original roots of the Christian faith.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and thought-provoking, 16 Jan 2000
By jamesperkin@hotmail.com (South Yorkshire, England) - See all my reviews
This is a book that I picked up in hurry whilst in a book-buying frenzy! When I finally read the 'blurb' I wondered what I had let myself in for. One week later, after a second reading of the book I knew. Quite simply I don't recall any other book challenging my seemingly-set-in-stone views as much as this one. It explains the knights templar, the turin shroud, tarot cards; the revelations seemed endless, and yet they were all beautifully explained. I cannot recommend this book enough, read it, it will make you re-think you beliefs
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4.0 out of 5 stars Support to explain the Shroud as Medieval, 18 May 2006
I thought this book was bold and well researched. Aware of the scientific set backs (carbon dating) in establishing the Shroud of Turin as the burial shroud of Jesus, this alternative explanation made perfect sense! This book has inspired me to accept more reason in my spirituality. I truly have trouble accepting the biblical miracles as true. (i.e. Immaculate conception, raising the dead, resurrection etc.) It is of some comfort to read a perfectly rational explanation for the politics behind promoting religious myths of miracles and supernatural events. I wish more books debunked the miracles and supernatural events of the bible with learned academic research exposing the reality behind the story. Books by Laurence Gardner come to mind. This is not a good read for the religious apologist or follower of blind faith.

I will never view Friday the 13th the same way again!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The second Messiah
Mind blowing book. Really entertaining and enlightening. I'm reading it for the third time to make sure I haven't missed anything. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very original for a Turin Shroud book
I was given this book as a gift, and was impressed at its orginality. I have encountered many a Shroud theory before but the idead presented in this book and the research that... Read more
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Writer: Christopher Knight & Robert Lomas
Style: Hardback
Length: 259 pages
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5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLY BRILLIANT
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The Second Messiah is Knight & Lomas' second publication in this field. An expertly written factually based hypothesis on everything movable an imovable under the canopy of... Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2003 by Daniel Field

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I enjoyed this book and found the rex deus theory quite fascinating. However, as a Muslim I can not accept the Jesus-James idea put forward or the direct lineage from Jesus. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good, except for the Shroud theory
This is a great read, in the same vein as the Hiram Key. In both books are quite convincing, although I detected a few places where they overstated the evidence. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and astonishing!
An excellent book, the first I've read of this type, and extremely provocative. What is written here clarifies many religious questions I have had for over 40 years and, if true,... Read more
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