i was looking in the encyclopeida, trying to learn more about the masons(my grandfather, and great grandfather were masons) when i saw that the knights templar emblem is depicted in our church's stained glass window. our church is baptist, yet 250 yrs ago we bought it from the united presbyterian church. why is a mason emblem in our church. also, what is the connection between the knights templar(which i understand was a group of french crusadors) and the masons!! thanx for taking the time to read and answer!!
2006-12-11 11:03:40 · 7 answers · asked by Papagena 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
There is a definite connection between the Knights Templar and the present Freemasons that dates back long before the official founding of the Grand Lodge of England claim they started Freemasonry in the 1700's. Rosslyn chapel which is in Scotland has Templar engravings next to the first degree of Freemasonry that dates back to the 1300's. York Rite an appendant body is steeped in Templar lore. I could go on for hours about the Templar's but I don't have the time right now any questions E mail me Ill be glad to answer them.
2006-12-11 22:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by Dan 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
just about in no way. a super type of the templars in France have been killed in France contained in the early 1200's (they have been arrested ona Friday the thirteenth, that's why we are saying friday the thirteenth is unlucky, by using the way). The freemasons did no longer look until 250 years later. Its style of like asking how plenty the Daughters of the yank Revolution would desire to do with the incredibly revolutionaries. different than the actuality that they are appropriate, no longer something in any respect.
2016-10-05 04:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Church may have a Cross and Crown emblem which is also used by the Knights Templar of today. It refers to the devine kingship of Jesus and that he is our sovereign Lord.
The Knights Templar of today are Christian Masons who have been selected to pledge their lives to supporting the Christian Religion. There are Ladies Auxilliaries and the National Organization of the Social Order of the Beauceant are organizations for wives, sisters and mothers of Knights Templar.
2006-12-15 03:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by jerry806 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The true history of Freemasonry is shrouded in mist. The records of much have been only orally transmitted. Many who knew secrets died without passing them onto any worthy soul.
There is a legend that first surfaced with a gentleman named Andrew Michael Ramsay (the Chevalier Ramsay) who was a courtier in the exiled court of Bonnie Prince Charlie in France. Ramsay was an ardent Mason and claimed the heritage of Freemasonry (as opposed to those who actually worked in stone) was from the Knights Templar.
Freemasonry at that time (1700s) had at the most about four degrees (Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, Master, plus the Mark degree.) Very soon, additional degrees seemed to be invented. Degrees associated with the Knights Templar (disbanded in 1307) and revenge for the killing of their Master (Jacques de Molay) soon flourished. This was in keeping with the revolutionary spirit of the time.
It is said that as King Louis XVI went to the guillotine, one of the crowd yelled "Jacques de Molay, thou art again revenged!"
Freemasons today honor those who protect the weak, keep their word (even unto death), and are trusted as Brothers. This was the spirit supposedly found in the Knights Templars. There is a young men's group in the masculine rite called "Demolay" in Jacques de Molay's honor.
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2006-12-12 03:25:09 · answer #4 · answered by NeoArt 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The Knights Templars was the forerunner of Freemasonry as it is known today.Go to www.knightstemplar.com and read their history.Some you will find fascinating.
2006-12-11 12:14:35 · answer #5 · answered by jb1 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Go to: Wikipedia, then type in Knights Templar, and it is all researched and explained to you there !
2006-12-11 12:55:17 · answer #6 · answered by a1952male 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There isn't any. It's a myth, same as that Solomon's temple stuff.
2006-12-11 16:45:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋