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Rosslyn Chapel is a deeply enigmatic 15th-century Gothic masterpiece, situated near Edinburgh. Although generally referred to as a 'chapel' and acting as a local parish church these days, Rosslyn is actually much more than either - and in fact most people who have studied the site in detail come to the conclusion that those who created the structure in the 15th century were not, in reality, intent on building a Christian church at all. In fact, nothing at Rosslyn is what it seems. With its overpowering air of mystery, its superlative stone carvings and its strong Templar and Freemasonic connections, Rosslyn represents one of the most absorbing historical puzzles in Britain. The discovery of new evidence by the authors puts a new slant on the motivations of those who decided to create a New Jerusalem in the Scottish Lowlands. The signs pointed the authors to a lost holy relic - the skull of St Matthew the Evangelist, in whose name the chapel is dedicated. There is startling evidence that this skull came to Rosslyn in the early 15th century, brought there by polymath, librarian and all-round genius Sir Gilbert Hay, who also put together a substantial library. What follows is no less than an adventure, using the clues from the lost books to locate St Matthew's skull - now in Washington, DC. The authors also embark on a thorough examination of Rosslyn Chapel's credentials, both a Christian church and as an icon of the impending Renaissance, a reconstruction of King Solomon's Temple and an astronomical observatory - all suffused with ancient beliefs that would have had the chapel's builders burned at the stake if their true motivations had been discovered.

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Watkins Media
ISBN-10
1780284926
ISBN-13
9781780284927
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Book Title
Rosslyn Chapel Decoded: New Interpretations of a Gothic Enigma
Author
Alan Butler
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B-Format Paperback, Paperback
Language
English
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General Knowledge, "The World / Ideas / Culture": General Interest
Publication Year
2013
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Textbook
Genre
Popular Culture & Media: General Interest
Number of Pages
304 Pages

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216mm
Item Width
135mm
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360g
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216mm
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135mm
Item Weight
306g

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Alan Butler
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21mm
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

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by topshed4814 Dec, 2017
A Compelling Read
I was originally loaned this book by my local mobile library driver (I live in the Highlands) who insisted I read it. I'd visited Rosslyn some years ago, but with untutored eyes, so I was fascinated to learn of the research into the symbolism inherent in the fabric of the chapel and the discovery that it was an astronomical observatory. Having been aware of some of the history of Christianity but not having researched it, I was most interested to read about the way in which it developed in the early years, and in particular the similarity with aspects of Mithraism. Yes there is some speculation at work here, but this is to be expected in the absence of written records, and it doesn't detract from what is a wide ranging account. Difficult to follow in places but definitely worth it, which is why I bought my own copy and also sent one to friends.Read full review
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by g6apd30 Jan, 2022
An understanding
Before a visit this will be ideal . If you are visiting for a short time , it’s worth knowing a bit about the Chapel. Great research and a good read
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