The Stone Puzzle of Rosslyn Chapel: The Truth behind its Templar and Masonic secrets (Paperback)

by Philip Coppens (Author)

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Product Description
The mysterious Scottish Rosslyn Chapel has fueled controversy and debate for centuries. Revered by Freemasons as a vital part of their history, believed by some to hold evidence of pre-Columbian voyages to America, it is assumed by others to hold important relics, from the Holy Grail to the Head of Christ. This book is a virtual guide to all the enigmatic and important aspects of the chapel:

* the history of the chapel and its relationship to freemasonry

* history of the family which owns the castle, the Sinclairs

* the enigmatic landscape surrounding the chapel, including Templar commanderies; prehistoric markings; an ancient kingly site to the south; and King Arthur's Seat directly north

* the unveiling of the true significance and meaning of the Chapel: that it was a medieval stone book of esoteric knowledge, 'written' by the Sinclair family, chosen patrons of Freemasonry

About the Author
Philip Coppens was born in Belgium and currently lives in Scotland. The author of many articles published in magazines in Europe, he writes in English, French and Flemish. A student of the Templars and Masons, he is a renowned investigator into ancient history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 131 pages
• Publisher: Adventures Unlimited Press; 2nd edition (August 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931882088
• ISBN-13: 978-1931882088
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #591,683 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Stone Puzzle that still is, February 18, 2006

By	John V. Stewart "The Seeker" (Fishers, IN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Philip Coppens does write a fascinating book but leaves more questions than answers. I believe the book attempts to explain some of the mysteries and dispel some which seem to be more conspiracy theory and late mythology than fact. However, the puzzle of Roslyn Chapel still eludes us. There are too many unexplained symbols and designs in Roslyn. More so than are found in the great Gothic Cathedrals of Europe which I believe somehow are connected to a greater meaning and purpose.

I however do believe that the Sinclair family having direct roots in Templar activities especially after the destruction of the Templars in France by the Roman Church and King Philip of France brought to Scotland information, possibly treasure of some type and information on the lineage of the continuing decadency of House of David which lives on today. I disagree with Mr. Coppens about the Chinese traveling the vast sea distances necessary to build a lighthouse in Rhode Island? There are several very detailed maps which were known before Columbus set sail for the western hemisphere. These maps have origins much earlier such as the Martin Behaim's map of the mouth of the St. Lawrence River in Canada drawn in 1492 or the Toscanelli Map of 1474. Outside of this I would recommend this book as part of a larger selection of books covering the mysteries not only of Roslyn, the Templars but also the roots of spirituality derived from the use of the golden rule and golden number in Roslyn and the great cathedrals of Europe.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Hearsy to disprove hearsay, June 21, 2005

By	Templar scholar (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

The author of this iconoclastic text claims that the Sinclair legacy in Scotland is based on hearsay and then he proceeds to use hearsay to try and disprove it. I bought the book to learn about the Sinclairs and Rosslyn and came away knowing not what they are, but what they aren't.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed the tour, but......., May 20, 2008

By	S. Palmer "History lover" (Michigan USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although an interesting view on Rosslyn Chapel, it is very poorly written and even more poorly edited. I enjoyed the history and the 'tour' of the chapel, but the majority of the author's thoughts were incomplete and disorganized. There are several chapters that have paragraphs that are repeated and others that appear to never have been edited, making for a difficult read.