Born in Blood, John J. Robinson
Born in Blood, John J. Robinson
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Born in Blood
The Lost Secrets of Freemasonry

Author: John J. Robinson

Narrator: Paul Brion

Unabridged: 13 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/20/2020


Synopsis

Its mysterious symbols and rituals had been used in secret for centuries before Freemasonry revealed itself in London in 1717. Once known, Freemasonry spread throughout the world and attracted kings, emperors, and statesmen to take its sacred oaths. But where had this powerful organization come from? What was it doing in those secret centuries before it rose from underground more than 270 years ago? And why was Freemasonry attacked with such intense hatred by the Roman Catholic church?

This amazing detective story answers those questions and proves that the Knights Templar in Britain, fleeing arrest and torture by pope and king, formed a secret society of mutual protection that came to be called Freemasonry. Based on years of meticulous research, this book solves the last remaining mysteries of the Masons—their secret words, symbols, and allegories whose true meanings had been lost in antiquity. With a richly drawn background of the bloody battles, the opportunistic kings and scheming popes, the tortures and religious persecution throughout the Middle Ages, it is an important book that may require that we take a new look at the history of events leading to the Protestant Reformation.

About John J. Robinson

John J. Robinson, now deceased, was a business executive and ex-marine as well as the author of several books including Dungeon, Fire, and Sword: The Knights Templar in the Crusades.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tyler on March 16, 2009

I tracked down this book at the recommendation of the Tyler at my Lodge. We were talking just before my 3rd Degree, and I was asking him about books about Masonry, what I might read that had a lower level of mystical BS than the usual fare. This was the title that came foremost to his mind, and so w......more

Goodreads review by Hans on January 29, 2010

Convincing take on the connection between Freemasonry and Knights Templar. I have to admit, this book sold me on it. I definitely think the connection makes more sense than all of the other theories propounded thus far about Freemasonry. The book felt objective and fair and without the usual dose of......more

Goodreads review by Alex on April 12, 2012

Born in Blood must be one of the most well researched book on Freemasonry that I have ever read. The author, John J. Robinson was NOT a Freemason when he began his research and writing quest, and was given completely open access to the Freemason library to complete his research on the single conditi......more

Goodreads review by Merilee on August 15, 2008

This is my absolute favorite non-fiction book. I have been facinated by Masonic lore probably since I saw the movie "The Man Who Would Be King," (reminding me I should read that book), and with "Born in Blood" feel I have found the Holy Grail of Masonic mystery unveiled. Though it is non-fiction, hi......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea-Anne on January 22, 2013

A very fun book masquerading as an academic endeavor. Especially enjoyable if you like breathlessly related gossip, but only about prominent historical figures, or are curious about what people did in 1350 a.d. before they had cable and had to make their own fun (crusades and grisly torture were pop......more