The Maltese Temples in Paintings & Poetry

By Francis Xavier Aloisio

The Maltese Temples in Paintings and Poetry is a collaborative project of the collection of 14 paintings by Francis Xavier Aloisio depicting Malta’s Prehistoric Heritage of the Temples with a corresponding poem by Erika Brincat expressing the mystery, magic and spiritual essence of each Temple in verse.

These paintings and poems were exhibited at The Valletta Waterfront during autumn of 2005, entitled: Malta through the Ages - 7000+ years of History in Art, Poetry and Prose. It was an exhibition that gave one an overall experience of Malta through the centuries in a very colourful art form.

We hope you may enjoy this co-creative collection of paintings & poetry - a journey into the hidden meaning and mysteries of the Maltese Temples.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Francis Xavier Aloisio
• Release date: Jun 18, 2016
• ISBN: 9781311578129

Francis Xavier Aloisio

Francis Xavier Aloisio was born on the island of Malta, but spent more than half of his life abroad, first in Peru as a missionary priest and then in England where he settled after resigning from the Church.Whilst abroad, he realised that not many people knew about the temples of Malta. On his return home, he had a strong urge to find a way to promote the unique wealth of the Maltese prehistoric and historic culture. Firstly he created a collection of paintings depicting Malta’s journey throughout history, and then he started doing his own research on the Temples of Malta and Gozo.He completed a trilogy on the temples of Malta: 'Islands of Dream,' 'The Age of Magic and Wisdom' and 'The New Temple Dreamers.' He also published 'The Maltese Temples in Paintings & Poetry' and 'Malta through the Ages,' 'The Islands of Dream Speak' and 'A Cosmic Perspective to the Maltese Temples' as a self-guide to the sites. He even wrote two autobiographies: 'What a Trip!' and 'Coming to Light!'In 2017, he embarked on writing the script and making a documentary of the Maltese temples: Let the Stones Speak! This documentary is a compilation of all his work and insights about the temples of Malta.Francis directs and consults with people/groups about the experience of the sacred sites found on Malta & Gozo (see: maltatemplejourneys.com), and now together with Christine Auriela, does the same with people who want to visit the Central Coast of California and to connect with the pure Lemurian Energies (lemuriaenergyjourneys.com).Francis started painting late in his life as a way of self-expression. He draws his inspiration from his Maltese background and his experience in South America and England. He is a visionary artist, author, public speaker and spiritual temple consultant.* Please remember to leave a review for my book at your favourite retailer.

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The

Maltese Temples

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Paintings and Poetry

By Francis Xavier Aloisio

The Maltese Temples in Paintings and Poetry

By Francis Xavier Aloisio - Copyright © 2016

Poems by Erika Brincat - Copyright © 2016

ISBN: 9781311578129

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Cover photo (Old Hagar Qim Temples) & design by author.

Photo of Francis by Bodil Egeberg.

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INTRODUCTION

Francis - the Painter and Author

I was born on the island of Malta, but spent more than half of my life abroad, first in Peru as a missionary priest and then in England where I settled after resigning from the Church.

I started painting late in my life as a way of