About the author
Ernesto Frers is the author of Secret Societies and the Hermetic Code and The Templar Pirates, both published by Destiny Books. Secret Societies and the Hermetic Code traces esoteric and Masonic symbolism hidden within works of music, painting, sculpture, and architecture, ranging from Byzantine icons to Salvador Dali and from Mozart to sites such as the Pyramids and Palladio's Villa Cornaro, illustrated with more than a hundred images. The Templar Pirates follows the maritime history of the Knights Templar after the order's suppression in southern France, arguing that later piracy legends originated with a secret Templar navy pursuing its own political ambitions. Both books belong to the popular esoteric-history genre, tracing hidden networks and symbolic codes through art and history, and are aimed at readers of Templar and Masonic lore rather than academic historians.
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“This audacious inquiry will likely alienate academic historians seeking rigorous, verifiable archival evidence for its claims regarding Templar survival and naval operations. It is not suitable for readers who prefer…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Templar Pirates: The Secret Alliance to Build the New Jerusalem
“Frers provides a compelling argument for the pervasive influence of Hermetic traditions on artistic history, offering a unique lens through which to view everything from Renaissance paintings to contemporary music. The concept of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Secret Societies and the Hermetic Code: The Rosicrucian, Masonic, and Esoteric Transmission in the Arts
