The Two Swords of Christ

Five Centuries of War Between Islam and the Warrior Monks of Christendom

By: Raymond Ibrahim

Narrated by: John McLain

The 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.

In 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.

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.

WARNING: Brimming with epic battles, stunning heroism, and self-sacrificial martyrdom against the savage hordes of Islam, The Two Swords of Christ—the third installment of Ibrahim’s trilogy (following Sword and Scimitar and Defenders of the West)—stands as his fiercest and most violent narrative to date.

©2025 Raymond Ibrahim (P)2025 Blackstone Publishing

incredible

It is no wonder the true history of the military orders, and of islam is not taught in state schools. if it was, we would have young men inspired to be champions of Christ, and a society with steadfast resolve against the evils of both muslims and secularism.
The Two Swords of Christ is inspirational and enlightening.

The Last Christian Men

A truly sweeping and moving account of two of the most slandered and/or neglected phenomenons of Christendom to occur during the Middle Ages and early Enlightenment periods. A compelling and extremely well researched book that lays out both the facts and the drama of the age with biting clarity. 10/10.

Truth!

If only our schools taught the truth about history, instead if the politically correct BS that they do teach!

This should be taught in school. From elementary through high school school.

I’ve read all three of Raymond Ibrahim’s books. His works are well researched and fascinating. This historic information is lost the general population but incredibly relevant today. I highly recommend them.

100 percent binge-worthy!

Epic, true drams. So compelling it's hard to put down and I know I'll read it again!