Head of God, The: The Lost Treasure of the Templars

The major thing worth pointing out here is that it all just makes sense! Unfortunately, modern research has shown that the Christian Bible has many hiccups and irregularities and Mr Laidler does a lot more than put two and two together. Laidler has obviously done a plethora of homework on this task at hand and brings in a wealth of knowledge in regards to any kind of connections to the cult of worshipping the head. He has fantastically depicted arguments from the Koran, Bible, and Talmud amongst many authors and ancient texts to compare. - This simply is not tunnel vision to say the least! Keith Laidler presumably will be relying on the fact that the majority of people will take his insights and thorough research with a pinch of salt. Otherwise, he could be left in a sticky situation. This kind of knowledge is extremely powerful, and the Blurb being "Will rock the very foundations of Christianity", never mind Christianity, it rocks the very foundations of all Religions period! 99% of the world will not tipple, nor be interested, nor comprehend. However, for the rest ignorance is bliss, you may want to keep it that way! This book is GREAT but definitely not for the faint hearted.

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!

If you keep in mind Sherlock Holmes testing his hypotheses to unraveling a mystery, you will get through this well written and provocative book with less sturm and drang. And if you're a fan of Egyptian pharoahs, here's a different way of thinking about Joseph, Moses and Jesus. Laidler takes us through ancient exiles to druidic Ireland, Robert the Bruce's Scotland, Dagobert's France, and Solomon's Jerusalem, among the primary settings of this mystery, in search of the Holy Grail. Using a lengthy bibliography and many footnotes, as well as over 2 dozen photographs and pictures, it's up to you to decide if he's proved his case. An open mind helps.

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.

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...