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Crusade Against the Grail: The Struggle between the Cathars, the Templars, and the Church of Rome,Used
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The first English translation of the book that reveals the Cathar stronghold at Montsgur to be the repository of the Holy Grail Presents the history of the Papal persecution of the Cathars that lies hidden in the medieval epic Parzival and in the poetry of the troubadours Provides new insights into the life and death of this gifted and controversial authorCrusade Against the Grail is the daring book that popularized the legend of the Cathars and the Holy Grail. The first edition appeared in Germany in 1933 and drew upon Rahns account of his explorations of the Pyrenean caves where the heretical Cathar sect sought refuge during the 13th century. Over the years the book has been translated into many languages and exerted a large influence on such authors as Trevor Ravenscroft and JeanMichel Angebert, but it has never appeared in English until now.Much as German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann used Homers Iliad to locate ancient Troy, Rahn believed that Wolfram von Eschenbachs medieval epic Parzival held the keys to the mysteries of the Cathars and the secret location of the Holy Grail. Rahn saw Parzival not as a work of fiction, but as a historical account of the Cathars and the Knights Templar and their guardianship of the Grail, a stone from the stars. The Crusade that the Vatican led against the Cathars became a war pitting Roma (Rome) against Amor (love), in which the Church triumphed with flame and sword over the pure faith of the Cathars.
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- Q: What is 'Crusade Against the Grail' about? A: The book explores the history of the Cathars, the Templars, and the Church of Rome, revealing the Cathar stronghold at Montségur as a repository of the Holy Grail.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Crusade Against the Grail' is Otto Rahn, a German archaeologist.
- Q: When was this book first published in English? A: 'Crusade Against the Grail' was first published in English on September 22, 2006.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Crusade Against the Grail' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Crusade Against the Grail' contains a total of 234 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' in condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in medieval history? A: Yes, 'Crusade Against the Grail' is suitable for readers interested in medieval history, particularly the Cathars and the Templars.
- Q: What insights does this book provide about the Cathars? A: The book provides insights into the Papal persecution of the Cathars, as well as their beliefs and the historical context of their struggles.
- Q: Is this book a translation of an original work? A: Yes, it is the first English translation of Otto Rahn's original work published in Germany in 1933.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The themes include the conflict between the Church and the Cathars, the legend of the Holy Grail, and the historical significance of the Templars.