Synopsis
It is said that Rosslyn Chapel is the last resting place of the Holy Grail and that the fabulous treasure is buried in its secret vaults. This text is the story of this mysterious chapel in Scotland, taking the reader on a voyage of discovery. this is the first book to explore the existence of a configuration of sevene pre-Christian sites which formed the route of a pilgrimage of initiation used by Druids, Knights Templar and Christian Mystics in their search for true knowledge and enlightenment. Beginning at Compostela in Spain, the voyage of discovery proceeds to Tolouse, Orleans, Chartres, Paris and Amiens, taking us deep into a mysterious world where hidden streams of spirituality flow beneath the surface of European history, profoundly influencing the evolution of Western thought. The journey ends at Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland, where the history of its founders, the Sinclair family, illuminates the revelations of Rosslyn and their signifance for us today.
About the Author
TIM WALLACE MURPHY was born in Ireland and studied medicine at University College, Dublin. His first book,
The Mark of the Beast, was written in collaboration with Trevor Ravenscroft. He is the author of
An Illustrated Guidebook to Rosslyn Chapel (1993) and
The Templar Legacy and The Masonic Inheritance Within Rosslyn Chapel(1994), both published by The Friends of Rosslyn. A popular and fluent speaker, he lectures in the knights Templar, Rosslyn Chapel, and the Sinclairs (founders of Rosslyn).
MARILYN HOPKINS was born in Totnes, England. Gifted with a natural dowsing ability, she has a deep interest in complementary medicine. She spent ten years studying various forms of Christianity and esoteric spirituality. She has contributed to seminars, talks and lectures including an ecological seminar at Rosslyn organized by the Scottisg Ecological Design Association.
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