The Templar Code for Dummies

by Christopher L. Hodapp, Alice Von Kannon

A captivating look into the medieval (and modern day) society of the Knights TemplarThe Templar Code is more than an intriguing cipher or a mysterious symbol - it's the Code by which the Knights Templar lived and died, the Code that bound them together in secrecy, and the Code that inspired them to nearly superhuman feats of courage and endurance. If you know a little or a lot about the Templars, read The Da Vinci Code (or saw the movie), or are a Catholic wanting to know the church's official stance on the Templars, you're in the right place.The Templar Code For Dummies reveals the meaning behind the cryptic codes and secret rituals of the medieval brotherhood of warrior monks known as the Knights Templar. With this comprehensive and user-friendly guide, you'llWhat part the Knights Templar played in the Crusades How the Order started as protectors of pilgrims The myths of the Holy Grail, and how they're connected to the Knights Templar How the Knights Templar rose so high and fell so far How the fraternity of the Freemasons' modern Order of Knights Templar figures in Why the Catholic Church didn't like Dan Brown's version of the Templar story The Catholic Church's relationship with women and the connection with the Knights Why the Knights Templar still captures our imagination today Whether the Knights had a real part to play in historic events such as the French Revolution and the American Civil War You can learn about all of that and so much more, including sites where the Holy Grail might actually be, what you can't miss if you're sightseeing in Templar territory, and potential hiding places of Templar treasures. Get your copy of The Templar Code For Dummies to learn more about the fascinating history of this intriguing group of knights.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

384 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Christopher L. Hodapp is the Public Relations director for the Grand Lodge F&AM of Indiana and the Editor Emeritus of the "Journal of The Masonic Society." He is the author of the best-selling "Freemasons For Dummies," and "Solomon's Builders: Freemasons, Founding Fathers and the Secrets of Washington D.C." His newest Masonic book, "Heritage Endures" was published in January 2018.

He is also the co-author with Alice Von Kannon of "RVs & Campers For Dummies," "The Templar Code For Dummies" and "Conspiracy Theories and Secret Societies For Dummies."

His "Freemasons For Dummies" blog is the world's most widely read source of national and international news about the Masonic fraternity.

Hodapp is a 33° Scottish Rite Freemason and a Knight Templar, and belongs to countless appendant Masonic bodies and research organizations. In 2010, he and Von Kannon developed episodes for the History Channel program, "Brad Meltzer's Decoded," and web content for TruTV. They have appeared on History, Discovery, National Geographic, Smithsonian, and the American Heroes Channel, most recently on "America: Fact Vs. Fiction."

Chris spent more than twenty-five years editing, writing and directing as a commercial filmmaker for regional and national clients. He has written for corporate and non-profit programs, and his voice has appeared in many television and radio commercials. He is a popular speaker and appears on radio and TV, and at Masonic lodges and schools across North America.

Chris lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is also the director of the Masonic Library and Museum of Indiana, and served in 2019-21 as the Worshipful Master of the Dwight L. Smith Lodge of Research U.D.

Reviews

[Ryan Mercer · Rating 5 out of 5]

While this will be brief, as I don't want to go into vast detail as to what is int he book... I will say that Hodapp delivers yet again. I'd also recommend you check out his titles Conspiracy Theories & Secret Societies For Dummies, Templar Code For Dummies, and Freemasons for Dummies if either of those subjects interest you. I highly recommend all of these titles as he really comes through as does Alice Von Kannon in the case for this title, Templar Code, and Conspiracy Theories.

[Brooke McBeath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely informative with playful writing interspersed that had me laughing a good bit of the time. Loved getting back into history, especially as it relates to religion.

[Jefferson F · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy reading books about mysterious things and Templar is a topic that evokes a spirit of mystery. This is a great book for anyone who wants to know everything about the templars there history and what happened to them. Word of warning if you are into the books of dan brown you may want to look away, Christopher Hodapp has got a hate on for Mr Brown and his books. Good read.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

VERY informative and interesting. Extremely well written. If you THINK you know a lot about the Knights Templar, read this anyway. If you don't really know much at all, you'll find this a "can't put down" kind of book.

[Ross Heckmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author did a very good job of what he set out to do: provide a basic introduction to the Templars. He covered a lot of ground, but it was still fairly easy to understand.

[Zach de Walsingham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good non-conspiratorial work. Somewhat repetitious.