{"product_id":"the-two-swords-of-christ-five-centuries-of-war-between-islam-and-the-warrior-monks-of-christendom-hardcover","title":"The Two Swords of Christ: Five Centuries of War Between Islam and the Warrior Monks of Christendom - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRaymond Ibrahim\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive account of the warrior-monks who stood as Christendom's shield against centuries of relentless Islamic aggression and a superlative example of Muscular Christianity for an era marred by effete and effeminized forms of the faith.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this magisterial history, Raymond Ibrahim chronicles the long and brutal conflict between Islam and the West through the eyes and lives of Christendom's original commando forces: the knights of the Temple and Hospital. These warrior monks, whose unprecedented fusion of piety and militancy remains unmatched to this day, played a pivotal--though overlooked if not suppressed--role in defending Christian civilization against the onslaught of Islamic forces during the Crusades and beyond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing on an exhaustive study of primary sources, and infused with his signature blend of rigorous scholarship and compelling storytelling, Ibrahim's groundbreaking work far transcends the typical constraints of modern academic retellings, debunks widely held myths (such as the persistent claim that the Templars evolved into the Freemasons), and uncovers the theological foundation that gave rise to and provided justification for these military orders. In line with Christ's now ignored directive that \"two swords\" are \"enough\" (Luke 22:38), these two brotherhoods wielded both spiritual and martial power to safeguard the faith. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eWARNING: \u003c\/b\u003e Brimming with epic battles, stunning heroism, and self-sacrificial martyrdom against the savage hordes of Islam, \u003ci\u003eThe Two Swords of Christ\u003c\/i\u003e--the third installment of Ibrahim's trilogy (following \u003ci\u003eSword and Scimitar\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDefenders of the West\u003c\/i\u003e)--stands as his fiercest and most violent narrative to date.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over twenty years, Raymond Ibrahim has been a leading authority in the study and publication of Islamic history and doctrine. Before being \"canceled\" for his candor, he made regular appearances on major networks such as CNN, NPR, PBS, C-SPAN, and Al-Jazeera, and his work was featured in prominent publications like \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChronicle of Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJane's Islamic Affairs Analyst\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMiddle East Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA former Arabic linguist at the Library of Congress, Ibrahim has also been a guest lecturer at numerous prestigious institutions--such as the National Defense Intelligence College and the U.S. Army War College--and has testified before Congress and spoken at various international forums. With over two thousand articles and essays to his name, his other books include \u003ci\u003eDefenders of the West\u003c\/i\u003e (2022), \u003ci\u003eSword and Scimitar\u003c\/i\u003e (2018), \u003ci\u003eCrucified Again\u003c\/i\u003e (2013), \u003ci\u003eThe Al-Qaeda Reader\u003c\/i\u003e (2007), and \u003ci\u003eThe Battle of Yarmuk\u003c\/i\u003e (2002).\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.66 x 9.03 x 6.37 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966650646829,"sku":"9798888457238","price":30.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/wdmoXaKCe19798888457238.webp?v=1775535104","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-two-swords-of-christ-five-centuries-of-war-between-islam-and-the-warrior-monks-of-christendom-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}