{"title":"Richard Stanley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Richard Stanley collection, where history and intrigue intertwine with science and nature. Delve into the fascinating works of Richard Stanley, an author renowned for weaving together the threads of history, mythology, and a sense of adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eOtto Rahn, Grail Hunter\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating exploration of the life and quests of Otto Rahn, the curious scholar whose relentless pursuit of the Holy Grail led him on an unforgettable journey. Stanley's writing brings to life the mystery and allure of ancient legends, making his books a must-read for those interested in the mysteries of our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a fan of historical exploration or enthralled by the science and nature of our past, the Richard Stanley collection offers a unique and enlightening perspective. Each book invites you to uncover the secrets hidden within the annals of time and the natural world, making this collection an enriching addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"otto-rahn-grail-hunter-by-richard-stanley-9798888501559","title":"Otto Rahn, Grail Hunter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn investigation into the Holy Grail and the Cathar legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraces the journey of Otto Rahn, the occultist and one-time SS member who sought the Holy Grail and traveled widely throughout Europe as a researcher until his mysterious death in 1939.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplores the modern legacy of the officially heretical Christian sect known as the Cathars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollows the author’s own investigations into the location of the Grail and Rahn’s legacy, taking readers on a journey through occult Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeticulously following controversial 20th-century occultist, historian, and partially Jewish SS member Otto Rahn’s investigations into the Holy Grail and Catharism, author and filmmaker Richard Stanley enters into the occult world of Europe. On his quest, the author encounters esoteric traditions that have survived since the Crusades and the Inquisition, ultimately finding a new spiritual path in his own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Rahn’s family home in the Black Forest of Germany, Stanley unearths a cache of maps, photographs, and unpublished manuscripts. His journey in pursuit of Rahn’s legacy then takes him to Montségur, in southern France, a mystical stronghold and one-time home of the Cathars, the esoteric and Gnostic Christian sect that was decimated in the medieval Albigensian Crusade. There he sees the extraordinary summer solstice light phenomenon that reveals the mystical past of the fortress and encounters witnesses who insist Rahn is still alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMethodically visiting every site on Otto Rahn’s esoteric path, from France to Iceland, the author untangles legend from truth as he looks at the connections between the Cathars, the Rosicrucians, Julius Evola, neo-Cathar and Freemason Déodat Roché, and the mystical bleeding stones known as \u003ci\u003eLapsit exillis.\u003c\/i\u003e He also examines the prophecy of the return of Esclarmonde de Foix, the White Lady, medieval priestess of the Cathars who appeared to Rahn during his search for the Grail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46841592938732,"sku":"9798888501559","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7169323488913.jpg?v=1758726170"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-stanley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}