Rule of the Templars: The French Text of the Rule of the Order of Knights Templar (Studies in the History of Medieval Religion)

J. M. Upton-Ward

ISBN 10: 0851153151 / ISBN 13: 9780851153155

Published by Boydell Press, 1992

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rule of the Templars: The French Text of the Rule of the Order of Knights Templar (Studies in the History of Medieval Religion)
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851153151
• ISBN 13: 9780851153155
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This translation of Henri de Curzon's 1886 edition of the French Rule is derived from the three extant medieval manuscripts. Both monastic rule and military manual, the Ruleis a unique document and an important historical source. It comprises the Primitive Rule, Hierarchical Statutes, Penances, Conventual Life, the Holding of Ordinary Chapters, Further Details on Penances, and Reception into the Order. There are details of clothing, armour and equipment; instructions on conduct while on campaign; information on the daily life of members of the order and on the discipline which made it a formidable fighting force. The Ruleevolved over almost 150 years of the Order's history, and is thus a dynamic piece of work, showing how the Templars adapted to political change and formulated their disciplinary code. An introduction gives the historical background to the Rule and summarises the varioussections. An appendix by MATTHEW BENNETT discusses the military implications.
J.M. UPTON-WARD gained her M.Phil. at the University of Reading.

About the Author

J.M. UPTON-WARD gained her M.Phil. at the University of Reading.