Order of the Temple

Author: Steve Berry (USA), translated by Zhang Zhendong
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This is a renowned work on the Knights Templar, winning widespread acclaim from readers around the world. A New York Times bestseller, it uncovers the mystery of Jesus' resurrection. The master of knowledge-driven suspense lauded by Dan Brown, the true decoder behind "The Da Vinci Code." The Knights Templar mentioned in "The Da Vinci Code" will finally reveal their mysterious faces in this book. No other book can take readers as deep into the of the Knights Templar's intricate web, immersing them in an exhilarating journey through history, religion, art, and cryptography. Starting from the French village where the Templar treasure disappeared, the book traces history, transcends time, and navigates through ancient tombs, abandoned papal palaces, and mysterious churches, introducing hidden clues from the Bible to gradually unveil the earth-shattering secrets guarded by the Templars. Among all the writers who can thoroughly elaborate on the unsolved mysteries of "The Da Vinci Code," Steve Berry stands out. On March 18, 1314, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Jacques de Molay, was burned at the stake, marking the disintegration of the "Knights Templar," founded in 1118. The Templars possessed terrifying wealth, controlling kings and bishops, but Jacques de Molay refused to reveal the location of their treasure before his death and cursed King Philip IV of France and Pope Clement to die within a year. Unfortunately, this curse came true—the Pope died a month later, and Philip IV passed away seven months after that, turning it into a legend of history. Seven hundred years later, people still remain curious about these Templars. They claimed to be loyal followers of Christ but never truly submitted to the Pope under his feet; outwardly, they appeared as monks, but in reality, they were soldiers: their minds were filled not with the Bible or prayers, but with war and conquest; they wore monk's robes, but beneath them were knights' armor—holding countless mysteries that later generations hope to solve. In this book, a senior official from the U.S. Department of Justice, Stephanie, unexpectedly receives her deceased husband's notebook. To uncover the cause of her husband's death, she brings this notebook, filled with codes, to Denmark. Unbeknownst to her, this act unravels the secret of the "great legacy" guarded by the Templars for centuries. The experience of reading this book is like living through a major historical event. The entire narrative is filled with an eerie atmosphere, fast-paced plot development, and suspenseful clues, leaving readers unable to put it down. In the interconnected suspense, readers will be immersed in both history and reality, exploring another thrilling and unsolved mystery in human history.