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The mysteries of Rennes-le-Château and the Priory of Sion have gripped the imagination of modern culture, producing factual and fictional best-sellers which have spun webs of mystery and speculation. Works like The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, The Templar Revelation and The DaVinci Code are all united in drawing much of their information from the research of the only man who has uncovered the true story of the Priory of Sion from the inside, French author and journalist Jean-Luc Chaumeil. Now for the first time, his revelations and the research which fuelled the whole movement are made available in English, providing the most revealing and coherent exploration of the web of ciphers, genealogies, secret societies and esoteric mysteries which surround the tangled tapestry of bloodlines, lost kings and hidden treasures. Jean-Luc Chaumeil's discoveries are all brought together in a wealth of documents, experiences, ciphers, interviews and intelligence reports which combine his three French works (Rennes-le-Château: Les Archives du Prieuré de Sion; Rennes-le-Château - Gisors; and Rennes-le-Château: Le Testament du Prieuré de Sion) on these intriguing modern myths which have been derived from ancient knowledge and truths. The nature of the treasure of Rennes-le-Château is discussed, from claims of buried treasure sacked by the Goths from Rome and containing the artefacts of the Temple of Jerusalem, to gold made by the alchemist Nicholas Flamel, to drops of the blood of Christ saved by Joseph of Arimathea and Mary Magdalene. The author reveals the truth behind the bloodline of the Merovingian Kings, and the treasure allegedly found by Father Bérenger Saunière at the turn of the twentieth century, and spent on the Magdala Tower with its statue of Asmodeus. He shows how history has been re-interpreted through clever manipulation by a few individuals, exploring the origins of the Order of Sion and its connection to John the Baptist, as well as the schism with the Knights Templar. This book is the definitive work on Rennes-le-Château and the Priory of Sion by the only man who has had access to all the major players, places and papers, containing copies of key documents such as Stone and Paper (Pierre et Papier), and vital information gleaned from his contact with the propagators of the Priory of Sion - Pierre Plantard, Phillipe de Cherisey and Gérard de Sède.
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I am sure that everyone will know something about the Dan Brown book, "The da Vinci Code" and no doubt many will be aware about some of the controversy that followed in the wake of that book regarding the errors regarding the history of the Grail and the myths surrounding it. No doubt quite a few will consider the whole subject to be fictitious and they will dismiss it out of hand. Of course, there were a slew of books many years ago by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln (The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, to name of of them) that attempted to outline much of the history, whose premise was sometimes rejected by academics as fabrication.
However, here comes a first-hand account written by a self-avowed member of the Priory of Sion, one of the Secret Societies that has been implicated with the whole story, claiming that the Priory of Sion, as well as much of the stories that some regard as myths, is the real deal.
In this book, he outlines the history of the Society, providing copious amount of handwritten (photocopied as appendices in the back) evidence to dismiss in the readers' minds that what he is presenting is anything by mythology: it is presented as hard facts with documented evidence.
However, I should warn you, this book can be a hard slog at times. There is so much fact and history, that it got a little heavy and I found myself having to re-read chapters in order to absorb the material. It is not a light read, but at the same time, it is a most rewarding read and if you are a fan of the Holy Grail and its mythos, then this book is most definitely for you as it will most certainly shed light on one of the biggest controversies of the 20th/21st centuries. I can wholeheartedly recommend it.
However, here comes a first-hand account written by a self-avowed member of the Priory of Sion, one of the Secret Societies that has been implicated with the whole story, claiming that the Priory of Sion, as well as much of the stories that some regard as myths, is the real deal.
In this book, he outlines the history of the Society, providing copious amount of handwritten (photocopied as appendices in the back) evidence to dismiss in the readers' minds that what he is presenting is anything by mythology: it is presented as hard facts with documented evidence.
However, I should warn you, this book can be a hard slog at times. There is so much fact and history, that it got a little heavy and I found myself having to re-read chapters in order to absorb the material. It is not a light read, but at the same time, it is a most rewarding read and if you are a fan of the Holy Grail and its mythos, then this book is most definitely for you as it will most certainly shed light on one of the biggest controversies of the 20th/21st centuries. I can wholeheartedly recommend it.
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The Real Story from the Journalist who knows!
30 May 2011
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I am a bit of a history buff, and medieval history, especially the crusades, is my main interest.
So, over the past 20 years or so, the story of Rene-Le-Chateau and the treasure and the blood line of some Frenchmen who claim heritage going back to Charlemagne, Mary Magdalene and even Christ. I've read Holy Blood, Holy Grail (still have a copy) and other works that spin a story of Templar treasure, and the last of the Merovingian Kings.
Jean-Luc Chaumeil is a French reporter who has documented much of the material we have become familiar with, and in his examination of these documents he has collected we see that all is not as it appears to be. Rather, the information appears askew, spun to make a very lovely fantasy out of some older historical references that could be interpreted in a number of different ways.
Anyone who starts out a story claiming Godefroy De Bouillon was King of Jerusalem really needs to be investigated further, for it is recorded in several well-recognized historical references that Godefroy turned down the crown offered to him, taking instead the title of Advocatus Sancti Sepulchri - Defender of the Holy Sepulcher. So, as I started to read how they had given him the crown of the King of Jerusalem and how he created the Priory of Sion and I was hooked. I carefully made my way through the fictions that Jean-Luc Chaumeil introduces us to, and thoroughly enjoyed the fantasy that was developed. Monsieur Chaumeil carefully picks apart the fantasy, tracing the history of the region, the invasions by the various hoards that wandered through the area around Renne-Le-Chateau, and unravels the story of Fr. Sauniere and the bloodline fantasies. He does it with history, documents and well researched investigation.
What is really interesting is the documentation included in this book. While Monsieur Chaumeil tells us about such documents as "Stone and Paper", he also includes it in the text of the book. We also have photo copies of the documents, including minutes from the meetings of the Priory of Sion. Provided also are maps, and photos of the buildings and the people involved in the story. I was especially thankful for the maps! They give you the big picture.
But the interviews with Pierre Plantard are the most telling. You really have to read the interviews, as they really throw much light on the game that is afoot. Some wonderful material is preserved here. I was fascinated with the entire book, and found myself referencing a few of my own books to cross reference the material provided in this book.
This is a great collection of the source material for the Priory of Sion hoax. If you are a conspiracy buff, into the Templars or looking for that treasure of Rennes-Le-Chateau, this is an essential part of your library on the topic. I do recommend you get a copy of this and delve into the facts. -Boudica
So, over the past 20 years or so, the story of Rene-Le-Chateau and the treasure and the blood line of some Frenchmen who claim heritage going back to Charlemagne, Mary Magdalene and even Christ. I've read Holy Blood, Holy Grail (still have a copy) and other works that spin a story of Templar treasure, and the last of the Merovingian Kings.
Jean-Luc Chaumeil is a French reporter who has documented much of the material we have become familiar with, and in his examination of these documents he has collected we see that all is not as it appears to be. Rather, the information appears askew, spun to make a very lovely fantasy out of some older historical references that could be interpreted in a number of different ways.
Anyone who starts out a story claiming Godefroy De Bouillon was King of Jerusalem really needs to be investigated further, for it is recorded in several well-recognized historical references that Godefroy turned down the crown offered to him, taking instead the title of Advocatus Sancti Sepulchri - Defender of the Holy Sepulcher. So, as I started to read how they had given him the crown of the King of Jerusalem and how he created the Priory of Sion and I was hooked. I carefully made my way through the fictions that Jean-Luc Chaumeil introduces us to, and thoroughly enjoyed the fantasy that was developed. Monsieur Chaumeil carefully picks apart the fantasy, tracing the history of the region, the invasions by the various hoards that wandered through the area around Renne-Le-Chateau, and unravels the story of Fr. Sauniere and the bloodline fantasies. He does it with history, documents and well researched investigation.
What is really interesting is the documentation included in this book. While Monsieur Chaumeil tells us about such documents as "Stone and Paper", he also includes it in the text of the book. We also have photo copies of the documents, including minutes from the meetings of the Priory of Sion. Provided also are maps, and photos of the buildings and the people involved in the story. I was especially thankful for the maps! They give you the big picture.
But the interviews with Pierre Plantard are the most telling. You really have to read the interviews, as they really throw much light on the game that is afoot. Some wonderful material is preserved here. I was fascinated with the entire book, and found myself referencing a few of my own books to cross reference the material provided in this book.
This is a great collection of the source material for the Priory of Sion hoax. If you are a conspiracy buff, into the Templars or looking for that treasure of Rennes-Le-Chateau, this is an essential part of your library on the topic. I do recommend you get a copy of this and delve into the facts. -Boudica
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