This connection is exemplified in historical spiritual figures such as Jesus, Buddha, and Krishna.
Later,the life of Jesus Christ was added into the mix after the stories had been translated into Greek; the resultwas then “authorized” by a succession of rulers, including Britain’s King James I.
These events included the development of absentee nonhumancult worship in the Middle East, the Hebrew worship of Yahweh, who was believed to be the leader ofthe olden gods, and the new and compelling reformation cult of Jesus of Nazareth.
\bn Ward alsoattributes the rise of supernaturalism to the simultaneous rise of powerful institutions—for instance, thedevelopment of Roman organizational skills and the creation of a Christ-centered church, the power ofRome to elevate Paul’s Christian cult to the status of the state religion, and the Nicean council of bishopsthat “culled from competing texts a Bible that largely excludes references to the reality of other[Advanced Beings] and Jesus’ humanity.”
The Hebrew Mogen David, or Star of David, is of Babylonian origin and is indicative of howBabylonian/Sumerian culture was blended with Hebrew religion during the Jews’ captivity in Babylon.And it was in the Temple at Jerusalem that Jesus turned violent against the money changers.
Matthew 21:12-13 relates, “And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of those who sold doves, And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves” (KJV).
In the time of Jesus of Nazareth, Jews in Palestine were fragmented among the clerical and politically powerful Pharisees, the pious Sadducees, and the unconventional Essenes.
Moreover, the interpretations of the Old Testament found in the Dead Sea Scrolls illuminate the ways in which the interpretations of James and the Jerusalem Christians devoted to the teachings of Jesus differed bom those of Paul and his followers outside Palestine.
It is interesting to note that in the Scriptures Jesus condemned both the Pharisees and Sadducees but pointedly ignored the Essenes, leading many to believe he favored the Essene philosophies.
As leaders of the Jerusalem church, Jesus’s brother James and Mary Magdalene were at odds withPaul, who was bringing his version of Christianity to the gentiles to the north.
By the middle of the second century, Irenaeus, the Bishop of Lyons, was condemning the followers of Jesus and James as heretics.
The Essenes of Jesus’s time produced literature containing their own intricate codes and allegories to protect their knowledge from the uninitiated as well as from the Roman authorities.
But when Christianity arrived, the Roman rulers found it difficult to stamp out this holiday, so the Church simply announced that it was celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, an observance that has been carried forward to this day as Christ Mass, or Christmas.
During thecouncil, the priest Arius was beaten and tossed out because he and his followers believed that only God created everything and therefore Jesus was not God but simply a heavenly inspired teacher.
This is clear evidence that the American continents were known as far back as Plato’s time, four centuries before the birth of Jesus and way before conventional history has stated that they were discovered by Leif Eriksson and Christopher Columbus.
Jesus taught, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”
Jesus emphasized the Oneness of all beings with God, inviting others to realize this truth.
To affirm the true self is to live in alignment with divine law, as Jesus demonstrated.
The Epiphany: The Magi are guided by a light to visit the infant Jesus.
The Ascension: Jesus ascends into the sky after his resurrection.
Matthew’s Gospel describes the Magi following a "star" (aster) to locate Jesus.
The account in Luke-Acts describes Jesus ascending into the sky and disappearing into the clouds.
He suggested that the New Testament authors used these tropes to present Jesus as a divine figure, resonating with Greco-Roman and other cultural expectations.
She is described as being drunk with the blood of the saints and the blood of those who bore testimony to Jesus.
The discussion explores the symbolic roles of Jesus and Satan within the context of the Soul Plane and the journey of human experiences.
Jesus and Satan are described as archetypal representations of the universal polarity between love and fear.
Jesus, alongside other ascended figures like Krishna and Buddha, represents alignment with the vibration of existence and unconditional love.
The discussion focuses on the origins, meaning, and transliterations of Jesus’ name throughout history.
Misconceptions surrounding the name, particularly claims that "Jesus" derives from "Zeus," are addressed and debunked.
"Jesus" is the anglicized version of the Greek name Iēsous.
The Greek Iēsous transliterates the Hebrew Yeshua, which is a compound of Hebrew words meaning "Yahweh saves."
English adopted "Jesus" through Latin translations of Iēsous.
Claims that "Jesus" derives from "Zeus" are based on incorrect etymological connections.
The New Testament authors showed no concern for preserving the Hebrew form of the name, emphasizing that intent and recognition of Jesus were more significant than linguistic form.
Certain groups argue that using "Jesus" is incorrect or harmful, suggesting it misrepresents the original Hebrew name.
Praying to "Jesus" in any language is valid and understood, as it reflects the individual’s faith and intent.
Misstatements about the origins of Jesus' name reflect a lack of rigorous methodology in research.
The conversation emphasizes the historical, linguistic, and spiritual foundations of Jesus’ name.
It reassures listeners that linguistic variations do not diminish the power or significance of invoking Jesus in prayer.
Mount Hermon, the highest point in Israel, is suggested by scholars as the possible site of the Transfiguration of Jesus.
Nearby, Akeldama, the "Field of Blood," is linked to the death of Judas Iscariot after his betrayal of Jesus.
The city of Tiberius, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, is mentioned in the Gospel of John as a significant urban center during Jesus' time.
It is thought to have been a place of prayer and solitude for Jesus.
The Deuterocanonical books provide historical and cultural insights into the period leading up to Jesus but are not considered scripture in the Protestant tradition.
In canonical gospels, she is described as a follower of Jesus, present at his execution, and among the first witnesses of the empty tomb.
She is also portrayed as a recipient of post-resurrection appearances of Jesus.
It appears to document a post-resurrection conversation between Jesus and his disciples, including Mary Magdalene.
Peter’s doubts about Mary’s vision and teachings are rebuked by Levi, who defends Mary’s special relationship with Jesus and her spiritual insight.
Expansion of Neighborly Love: Religious teachings evolved to broaden the concept of “neighbor” from the immediate family and tribe to all humanity, as exemplified by Jesus’ command to love even one’s enemies.
The story of Jesus is one of the most significant narratives in human history, with interpretations varying widely.
The New Testament presents Jesus as a savior who atones for humanity's sins, but the Gnostics, an early Christian sect, perceived him differently.
For the Gnostics, Jesus was not a redeemer but a revealer of truth.
This exploration examines the Gnostic perspective on Jesus using texts such as the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Philip.
Jesus was seen as a guide to liberation rather than a savior from sin.
In the Gospel of Thomas, Jesus emphasizes self-knowledge.
Gnostic interpretations of Jesus’s miracles emphasize spiritual symbolism rather than physical acts:
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, asking for the cup to pass from him but ultimately submitted to the divine will.
Jesus’s acceptance signified his alignment with the true God and his mission as a divine revealer.
The Gospel of Judas portrays Judas not as a traitor but as the only disciple who understood Jesus’s mission.
According to this text, Judas helped Jesus free his spirit from his physical body, which was viewed as a prison.
One passage suggests that Jesus’s spirit was untouched by the physical suffering of the cross, emphasizing the triumph of the divine spark over the material world.
The Gnostic story of Jesus reimagines his mission as one of awakening and liberation rather than atonement.
When asked about Jesus casting out demons, Bashar describes this process as creating a vibrational state in which negativity cannot persist.
Maria, also known as Mary in English, is a central Christian figure as the mother of Jesus Christ.
Annunciation: According to the Gospel of Luke, the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would conceive Jesus through the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:26-38).
Motherhood: Gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem.
Present at key moments of Jesus’ life: Nativity, first miracle at Cana, crucifixion, and resurrection.
Islam: Known as Maryam, she is honored as the mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus) and mentioned in the Quran.
Bethlehem [coordinates n="31.7054" e="35.2025" z="6"]: The birthplace of Jesus.
In derision the Mother of Jesus was called Marah by the Jews.
And even where they founded brotherhoods, as the brotherhood of Brahma; brotherhood of Budha, and brotherhood of Jesus, they were nevertheless but selfish brotherhoods, whose aim was the salvation of each one's own self.
And whoso ask''' of the sar'gis for great men, or for Moses, or Jesus, or Kriste, or for any well-known name, as applied to ancient times, suffer him to be answered by evil spirits and deceivers.
Of grade one, there are hundreds of millions of angels strolling about on the earth, crying out: I want to go to Brahma, I want to go to Budha, I want to go to Jesus, I want to go to Kriste.
And, when he cried out: I want to go to Jesus, I want to go to Kriste, he was shown the drujan God, and told: That is he!
In derision the Mother of Jesus was called Marah by the Jews.7 From Kosmon, the present time, to Moses and Capilya… 3,400 years.From Kosmon, the present time, to Abraham and Brahma… 5,800 years.From Kosmon, the present time, to Zarathustra… 8,900 years.From Kosmon, the present time, to Osiris (the first)… 12,200 years.From Kosmon, the present time, to Thor (the first)… 15,400 years.From Kosmon, the present time, to Apollo (the first)… 18,200 years.From Kosmon, the present time, to Sue… 21,400 years.From Kosmon, the present time, to the coming of Aph to the Earth and the Flood… 24,000 years.From Kosmon, the present time, to the commencement of Aph's cycle… 25,000 years.8 See Christian Bible, Matthew, chap, x., vs.
3 The original of iesus, or jesu, or jesus.
The Grail is often interpreted as a metaphor for sacred bloodlines, including those tracing back to biblical figures like Jesus and ancient European dynasties.
Claims of descent from the Davidic line of Jesus and the Odinic line of Norse mythology highlight the intersection of religious and royal genealogies.
Figures like Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany are central to this narrative, with apocryphal texts suggesting familial connections to Jesus.
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of all things visible and invisible; and in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only-begotten of his Father, of the substance of the Father, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance (homoousion) with the Father.
It affirms one God the Father and one Lord Jesus Christ as begotten, not made, of one substance (homoousios) with the Father.
Lost texts included detailed accounts of Mary’s lineage, the infancy of Jesus, and letters between Herod and Pontius Pilate.
The Essenes reportedly fled persecution after Jesus's crucifixion, migrating to areas such as Egypt, Tibet, and the Americas.
He critiques the Roman Empire’s influence in reshaping early Christian narratives into tools for imperial control, distorting the teachings of Jesus and the broader biblical context.
Christ Consciousness: Yeshua (Jesus) embodied these teachings and revealed humanity’s capacity for self-realization.
Jesus and Plant Medicine: Samuel asserts that Jesus himself was a facilitator of spiritual practices involving plant medicine.