The Head of God: The Lost Treasure of the Templars [Hardcover]

Keith Laidler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 1998

Keith Laidler's quest takes him into the heart of the most fascinating mystery of all. His thesis may shock, even outrage, but the evidence is there before our eyes.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 326 pages
• Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson; 1st edition (August 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0297841297
• ISBN-13: 978-0297841296
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,918,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book covers new ground......, December 15, 2002

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"kosairchris" (Louisville, KY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Head of God: The Lost Treasure of the Templars (Hardcover)

I found this book to be fascinating and very well-researched. While I do not know if I believe the end conclusion, many enlightening ideas are discussed in the book about Moses, the Templars, etc, that I found very plausible. There are plenty of fresh ideas here, with ample research to prove the theories.

I have an exhaustive library of books on the Templars, Freemasonry, the Holy Grail, etc., and this book now rates in the top five. Bravo Mr. Laidler!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ramble or Scandal?, August 29, 2000

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This review is from: The Head of God: The Lost Treasure of the Templars (Hardcover)

The hypothesis of the book is that the Templars hold a remarkable and mysterious treasure as survivors of an ancient cult, standing behind 'christianity', that stems from the House of David. Laidler traces an unbroken historical line from the origins of the House of David, via an Eygptian Pharoah (daringly placing Jesus as a descendant of a Pharoah) and follows the dispersion of that House and the cult into Southern Europe after the culmination of New Testament events, through the Dark Ages and Medaeival Europe and eventually formulating into that group known to us as the Templars. For periods left buried in Jerusalem the treasure is a secret motivator for many parties interest in the Crusades. Centuries later the Templar's arcane knowledge of the cult attracts increasing interest from the conventional body of the church and results in their persecution. However, the inner tradition of the cult is preserved throughout the ages. Until today, that is, as Laidler mounts his bold hypothesis. Such a remarkable and astonishing book would be easily dismissed if only Laidler himself wasnt so seriously academic, well researched, balanced and rigourous. Whether you are wholly persuaded by his line or not this is the equivalent of an academic Indiana Jones with every page offering thought genuinely provoking and revelatory historical insights into the identity of Jesus and later the identity of the Templars. If you are persuaded by his line I'm not sure where it leaves you...

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Orthodox Christian Believers Be Aware, September 6, 2000

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"[e-mail]" (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Head of God: The Lost Treasure of the Templars (Hardcover)

If I had read this book even 6 months previous I would very probably have rejected it outright. I could not reject Laidler's conclusions though. I am a theologian and researcher and I had just completed an examination of the facts that did, in fact, cast doubt on the Constantine/Augustine historical accounts at Nicene that became the Biblical New Testament. That being said, if you are an orthodox or Catholic-based Christian this book will cause you to rethink your faith. At the very least, you will no longer look at the traditions of your faith in the same way. Laidler's research is complete and accurate. His conclusions are difficult to dismiss. Just be aware and forewarned. As for myself, I was in a mild state of shock for several days. I am not completely certain that I am yet over it. My faith is still strong, but it has changed irrevocably.