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Monastic developments in 11th to 13th century religious Western Europe
The onset of the Cistercian and Templar Orders was defined to a great extent by the changing historical context of in 11th to 13th century religious Western Europe. What were the main aspects?
Templar religious life in the West
As found earlier, the religious life of the Knights Templar remains an underexplored
area of medieval history. Artifacts
and documents are lacking and dispersed following the Order's dissolution in the early 14th century. At the same time, the Templars prosecution in the West did render much data. These indicate that Templar
religious practices were not enforced by a centralized administration,
but exhibited significant regional variations in their liturgical life. Some details.
The Cistercian links to the cult of Mary Magdalene
The cult of Mary Magdalene, as it is understood today especially in France, has its origins in various historical and religious developments over centuries. How did it develop and what role was played by the Cistercian Order?
October 13, 1307 - the men that brought the Templars down and their motifs
The run-up to the arrest of many French Knights Templar on October 13, 1307 was marked by betrayal and manipulation. Key figures like Esquieu de Floyran and others accused the Order of heresy, helping King Philip IV justify their arrest and suppression. What were their motifs?
Financing Chartres 11th century Cathedral - begging for building funds
Popular thought has it that the Knights Templars were "the builders" of the gothic cathedrals such as the one in Chartres, France. As for Chartres, the first building phase of a big cathedral followed the 1020 fire. This is a century before Templar times. If the Templars did not, who did pay for this early building project? A reconstruction.
The Templar Commandery at Alphen, the Netherlands
The Knights Templar held a significant but often overlooked presence in the northern Netherlands. In Brabant they had their commandery at Ter Brake near Alphen. What is known?
Religious life of the Templars in the East
The religious life of the Knights Templar remains an underexplored area of medieval history. This gap in scholarship is primarily due to the order's relatively short existence, the dispersion of its artifacts and documents following its dissolution in the early 14th century, and the dramatic nature of its downfall which often overshadows other aspects of its history. What do we know of their religious life in the East?
Interaction between the monastic Orders and the Papacy in the 12th and 13th century
The 12th and 13th centuries were transformative periods for the papacy, marked by significant administrative reforms, increased political power, and theological developments. How did the development of the monastic Orders interact with this development of the Papacy?
Templar and Hospitaller governance and personnel around the year 1300
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