Showing posts with label Jesus Christ. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jesus Christ. Show all posts

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Pam Moon. Researcher, Scholar. The Shroud of Turin. by Travis Simpkins

Pam Moon. Researcher, Scholar. The Shroud of Turin. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Pam Moon
Researcher, Scholar and Expert
The Shroud of Turin
by Travis Simpkins



Pam Moon: The Turin Shroud


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Pam Moon. by Travis Simpkins. The Shroud of Turin

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Son of Man. The Mystical Path to Christ. Andrew Harvey

Son of Man. The Mystical Path to Christ. Andrew Harvey
Son of Man. The Mystical Path to Christ. Andrew Harvey

 I'm enjoying "Son of Man: The Mystical Path to Christ" by Andrew Harvey.

"Galvanizing, beautifully written . . . a powerful expression of faith in the transforming power of Christ's love."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)Son of Man is Andrew Harvey's most basic statement on Christ, and it has already become a treasured work to readers interested in Christian mysticism. For the first time in any of his books, Harvey provides spiritual exercises--centuries-old rites previously available only to a few--that allow the reader direct experience with the mystical Christ. Son of Man also includes an easily accessible section of classic readings and meditations on the nature of Christ, making it the comprehensive experience in the Christ of the new millennium.
 

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Pam Moon. Researcher, Scholar. The Shroud of Turin. by Travis Simpkins

Pam Moon. Researcher, Scholar. The Shroud of Turin. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Pam Moon
Researcher, Scholar and Expert
The Shroud of Turin
by Travis Simpkins



Pam Moon: The Turin Shroud


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Pam Moon. by Travis Simpkins. The Shroud of Turin

Monday, October 21, 2024

Jesus of Nazareth. Bust of Christ. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Bust of Christ. Jesus of Nazareth. 1500. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of a
Bust of Christ
1500
Italian Renaissance
Marble
Possibly by Cristoforo Solari (1468-1524)
Collection of the
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
by Travis Simpkins



From Jesus to Christ: Documentary


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Bust of Jesus Christ. by Travis Simpkins. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Invoking Mary Magdalene. Accessing the Wisdom of the Divine Feminine. Siobhan Houston

Invoking Mary Magdalene. Accessing the Wisdom of the Divine Feminine. Siobhan Houston
Invoking Mary Magdalene. Accessing the Wisdom of the Divine Feminine. Siobhan Houston

 I'm enjoying "Invoking Mary Magdalene: Accessing the Wisdom of the Divine Feminine" by Siobhan Houston.


Recent discoveries of sacred texts such as the Gospel of Mary of Magdala and the Gospel of Thomas tell us that Mary Magdalene was independent, insightful, and courageous—a woman so inspirational that her voice can still be heard across the ages.

In Invoking Mary Magdalene, religious scholar Siobhán Houston invites you to develop your own personal relationship with one of Jesus' closest disciples, as she instructs you in a daily devotional practice of prayers, meditations, and visualizations from around the world.

With the exercises in this book and on the accompanying CD, Houston offers step-by-step guidance for accessing the wisdom of the Divine Feminine that Mary Magdalene represents, as you explore:Novenas, rosaries, and seasonal rituals from the Gnostic, Kabbalistic, and Grail traditions
How to connect to Mary Magdalene in her Dark Goddess aspect to unleash your own fierce power—the energy that turns fear and illusion into healing and renewal
Reveling in bliss: realizing a euphoric adoration of the Divine that eclipses all earthly concerns, and much more


Whether you're discovering Mary Magdalene for the first time or have long felt an unquenchable desire to experience the presence of the beloved luminary, with Invoking Mary Magdalene, you will come to share Mary Magdalene's gnosis—her indwelling knowledge of the sacred—and witness the blessings of the one who has been called "the woman who knew the All".
 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Jesus of Nazareth. Bust of Christ. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Bust of Christ. Jesus of Nazareth. 1500. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of a
Bust of Christ
1500
Italian Renaissance
Marble
Possibly by Cristoforo Solari (1468-1524)
Collection of the
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
by Travis Simpkins



From Jesus to Christ: Documentary


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Bust of Jesus Christ. by Travis Simpkins. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Pam Moon. Researcher, Scholar. The Turin Shroud. by Travis Simpkins

Pam Moon. Researcher, Scholar. The Shroud of Turin. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Pam Moon
Researcher, Scholar and Expert
The Shroud of Turin
by Travis Simpkins



Pam Moon: The Turin Shroud


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Pam Moon. by Travis Simpkins. The Shroud of Turin

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Henry Lincoln. The Messianic Legacy. Priory of Sion. Lineage of Jesus Christ. by Travis Simpkins

Henry Lincoln. Author, Filmmaker. Holy Blood,  Holy Grail. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Henry Lincoln
BBC Filmmaker & Scriptwriter
Co-Author of
Holy Blood, Holy Grail
and
The Messianic Legacy
by Travis Simpkins



Holy Blood, Holy Grail. The Original Da Vinci Code


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Henry Lincoln. by Travis Simpkins. The Messianic Legacy. Priory of Sion

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Elaine Pagels. Professor of Religion. Princeton University. The Gnostic Gospels. by Travis Simpkins

Elaine Pagels. Professor of Religion. Princeton University. The Gnostic Gospels. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Elaine Pagels, Ph.D.
Author of "The Gnostic Gospels"
Harrington Spear Paine Foundation
Professor of Religion
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
by Travis Simpkins



Elaine Pagels - Price Lecture. Trinity Church, Boston


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Elaine Pagels. Princeton University. Adam, Eve and the Serpent. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Elaine Pagels. Professor of Religion. Princeton University. The Gnostic Gospels. by Travis Simpkins

Elaine Pagels. Professor of Religion. Princeton University. The Gnostic Gospels. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Elaine Pagels, Ph.D.
Author of "The Gnostic Gospels"
Harrington Spear Paine Foundation
Professor of Religion
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
by Travis Simpkins



Elaine Pagels - Price Lecture. Trinity Church, Boston


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Elaine Pagels. Professor of Religion. Princeton University. Revelations. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Jesus Christ. Bronze Bust. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Jesus Christ. Bronze Bust. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of
"Head of Christ"
Wearing the Crown of Thorns
1867
French, Bronze Bust
Sculpted by Jean-Baptiste Clesinger (1814-1883)
Collection of the
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
by Travis Simpkins



From Jesus to Christ: Documentary


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Jesus Christ. Bronze Bust. by Travis Simpkins. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Pam Moon. Researcher, Scholar. The Turin Shroud. by Travis Simpkins

Pam Moon. Researcher, Scholar. The Shroud of Turin. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Pam Moon
Researcher, Scholar and Expert
The Shroud of Turin
by Travis Simpkins



Pam Moon: The Turin Shroud


For more info, please visit:


Pam Moon. by Travis Simpkins. The Turin Shroud

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The Quest of the Holy Grail. King Arthur. Camelot. Arthurian Legend. Knights of the Round Table

The Quest of the Holy Grail. King Arthur. Camelot. Arthurian Legend. Knights of the Round Table
The Quest of the Holy Grail. King Arthur. Camelot. Arthurian Legend. Knights of the Round Table

Written in approximately 1225 A.D., "The Quest of the Holy Grail" shouldn't be read too lightly. There is a lot to discover beneath the surface.


Composed by an unknown author in early thirteenth-century France, The Quest of the Holy Grail is a fusion of Arthurian legend and Christian symbolism, reinterpreting ancient Celtic myth as a profound spiritual fable. It recounts the quest of the knights of Camelot - the simple Perceval, the thoughtful Bors, the rash Gawain, the weak Lancelot and the saintly Galahad - as they journey through danger and temptation to reach the elusive Holy Grail. But only one of them is judged worthy to see the mysteries within the sacred vessel, and look upon the ineffable. Enfused with tragic grandeur and an aura of mysticism, The Quest is an absorbing and radiant allegory of man's perilous search for divine grace, and had a profound influence on later Arthurian romances and versions of the Grail legend.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Monday, April 3, 2023

The Magdalene Legacy. Laurence Gardner. Mary Magdalene. Jesus Christ. Holy Grail

The Magdalene Legacy. Laurence Gardner. Mary Magdalene. Jesus Christ. Holy Grail
The Magdalene Legacy. Laurence Gardner. Mary Magdalene. Jesus Christ. Holy Grail

I'm enjoying "The Magdalene Legacy" by Laurence Gardner. His analysis/interpretations of various artistic depictions of the Magdalene are particularly interesting. 


The Jesus and Mary Bloodline Conspiracy - Revelations Beyond The Da Vinci Code From the bestselling author of Bloodline of the Holy Grail comes an explosive historical detective story. Essential reading for all fans of Dan Brown's novels, Gardner presents secret archives on the true identity of Mary Magdalene, the hidden lineage of Jesus and Mary, and the 2,000-year-old conspiracy that forms the basis of Christianity itself. Laurence Gardner's impeccable research takes us on an exciting detective trail to piece together the true, controversial significance of the Magdalene. • Mary Magdalene is described in the New Testament as Jesus' close companion and a woman that he loved. And yet, the Church teaches that she was a prostitute who, at some stage, became repentant. Why the discrepancy between scripture and dogma? • Why does Mary appeal so romantically to artists, who have painted her throughout the centuries as something much more significant than the Church traditionally portrays? • What is the secret of Mary Magdalene and how much do we really know about her relationship with Jesus? Were they married? Did they have children, and if so, who makes up the messianic lineage? The book includes exclusive insights into: - the Da Vinci connection: The real meaning behind Leonardo da Vinci's paintings and why the Renaissance Church censored portrayals of the Magdalene - the sacred marriage of Jesus and Mary - the truth about the enigmatic Templar society called The Priory of Sion and the underground stream that protected the sacred heritage of the messianic descendants - the truth behind the Knights Templar - who they were and what their role was - the hidden gospel of the Magdalene, excluded from the New Testament canon - Mary Magdalene - goddess or prostitute? Her life and exile in France - the forbidden tomb: the secret resting place of Mary Magdalene.

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Pierre Plantard de Saint-Clair. Priory of Sion. The Holy Grail. by Travis Simpkins

Pierre Plantard de Saint-Clair. Priory of Sion. The Holy Grail. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Pierre Plantard de Saint-Clair
( 1920 - 2000 )
Grand Master of the
Priory of Sion
???
Provided Inspiration for the books
Holy Blood, Holy Grail
and
The Da Vinci Code
by Travis Simpkins



The History of a Mystery - Rennes-le-Chateau


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Pierre Plantard. Priory of Sion. by Travis Simpkins. The Holy Grail. Rennes-le-Chateau

Friday, February 24, 2023

Giulio Fanti. Scientist & Researcher. The Shroud of Turin. by Travis Simpkins

Giulio Fanti. Researcher, Scientist. The Shroud of Turin. by Travis Simpkins
Giulio Fanti. Researcher, Scientist. The Shroud of Turin. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Giulio Fanti
Professor of 
Mechanical and Thermal Measurement
Padua University
Researcher and Scientist
The Shroud of Turin
by Travis Simpkins



Giulio Fanti and the Turin Shroud


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Giulio Fanti. Researcher, Scientist. The Shroud of Turin. by Travis Simpkins
Giulio Fanti. by Travis Simpkins. The Shroud of Turin

Monday, January 23, 2023

Jesus of Nazareth. Bust of Christ. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Bust of Christ. Jesus of Nazareth. 1500. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins
Bust of Christ. Jesus of Nazareth. 1500. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of a
Bust of Christ
1500
Italian Renaissance
Marble
Possibly by Cristoforo Solari (1468-1524)
Collection of the
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
by Travis Simpkins



From Jesus to Christ: Documentary


For more info, please visit:


Bust of Christ. Jesus of Nazareth. 1500. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins
Bust of Jesus Christ. by Travis Simpkins. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Thursday, December 1, 2022

The Templar Revelation. Secret Guardians of the True Identity of Christ. Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince

The Templar Revelation. Secret Guardians of the True Identity of Christ. Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince
The Templar Revelation. Secret Guardians of the True Identity of Christ. Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince

"The Templar Revelation" by Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince was published in 1997. It was published after "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" and before "The Da Vinci Code." It is an interesting and entertaining book in that same genre and storyline.


The most closely guarded secret of the western world is about to be revealed—and you will never see Christianity in the same light again.

In a remarkable achievement of historical detective work that is destined to become a classic, authors Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince delve into the mysterious world of the Freemasons, the Cathars, the Knights Templar, and the occult to discover the truth behind an underground religion with roots in the first century that survives even today.

Chronicling their fascinating quest for truth through time and space, the authors reveal an astonishing new view of the real motives and character of the founder of Christianity, as well as the actual historical—and revelatory—roles of John the Baptist and Mary Magdalene.

Painstakingly researched and thoroughly documented, The Templar Revelationpresents a secret history, preserved through the centuries but encoded in works of art and even in the great Gothic cathedrals of Europe, whose final chapter could shatter the foundation of the Christian Church.

Saturday, November 12, 2022

The Gospel of Mary Magdalene. Gnosticism. Divine Feminine. Jean-Yves Leloup

The Gospel of Mary Magdalene. Gnosticism. Divine Feminine. Jean-Yves Leloup
The Gospel of Mary Magdalene. Gnosticism. Divine Feminine. Jean-Yves Leloup

I've read the text of the Gospel of Mary Magdalene many times, but not this particular translation. I'm interested in reading the commentary.


Restores to the forefront of the Christian tradition the importance of the divine feminine

•The first complete English-language translation of the original Coptic Gospel of Mary, with line-by-line commentary

• Reveals the eminence of the divine feminine in Christian thought

• Offers a new perspective on the life of one of the most controversial figures in the Western spiritual tradition

Perhaps no figure in biblical scholarship has been the subject of more controversy and debate than Mary Magdalene. Also known as Miriam of Magdala, Mary Magdalene was considered by the apostle John to be the founder of Christianity because she was the first witness to the Resurrection. In most theological studies she has been depicted as a reformed prostitute, the redeemed sinner who exemplifies Christ's mercy. Today's reader can ponder her role in the gospels of Philip, Thomas, Peter, and Bartholomew--the collection of what have come to be known as the Gnostic gospels rejected by the early Christian church. Mary's own gospel is among these, but until now it has remained unknown to the public at large.

Orthodox theologian Jean-Yves Leloup's translation of the Gospel of Mary from the Coptic and his thorough and profound commentary on this text are presented here for the first time in English. The gospel text and the spiritual exegesis of Leloup together reveal unique teachings that emphasize the eminence of the divine feminine and an abiding love of nature over the dualistic and ascetic interpretations of Christianity presented elsewhere. What emerges from this important source text and commentary is a renewal of the sacred feminine in the Western spiritual tradition and a new vision for Christian thought and faith throughout the world.

Monday, October 10, 2022

The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered. Robert Eisenman. Michael Wise

The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered. Robert Eisenman. Michael Wise
The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered. Robert Eisenman. Michael Wise

"The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered" by Robert Eisenman and Michael Wise is concise and insightful.


Two scholars compile and interpret fifty documents that are key and previously inaccessible portions of the Dead Sea Scrolls.


"For the first time the public will be able to see the most interesting and exciting texts from the unpublished corpus and judge for itself. Providing precise English translations and complete transcriptions into modern Hebrew characters, The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered makes generally available in a clear and accessible style fifty of the best texts. Accompanied by incisive and readable commentaries aimed at both lay person and scholar alike, these texts provide exciting and ground-breaking insights into Messianism, an alternative presentation of the flood story, ecstatic visions, prophecies, Mysteries, astrology, divination, and much more." "This is nothing less than the literature of the Messianic Movement in Palestine. Responsible for the uprising that led to the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, its later stages are virtually indistinguishable from the rise of Christianity in Palestine. Professors Eisenman's and Wise's research will go a long way towards solving the problem of the Scrolls in the context of Jewish history of the period and shed new light on the formation of early Christianity."