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.

https://amzn.to/4hye7rX

 

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".

https://amzn.to/3MvZE21 

 

Karen L. King. Professor of Ecclesiastical History. Harvard Divinity School. by Travis Simpkins

Karen L. King. Professor of Ecclesiastical History. Harvard Divinity School. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Karen L. King, Ph.D.

Author & Scholar

Professor of Ecclesiastical History

Harvard Divinity School

Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins

Karen L. King - "Jesus said to them, my wife."

For more info, please visit:

harvard.edu/karen-l-king

Karen L. King. Harvard Divinity School. Revelation of the Unknowable God. by Travis Simpkins

Rossyln. Guardian of the Secrets of the Holy Grail. Tim Wallace-Murphy and Marilyn Hopkins

Rossyln. Guardian of the Secrets of the Holy Grail. Tim Wallace-Murphy and Marilyn Hopkins

 

I'm enjoying "Rosslyn: Guardian of the Secrets of the Holy Grail" by Tim Wallace-Murphy and Marilyn Hopkins.

It is said that Rosslyn Chapel is the last resting place of the Holy Grail and that the fabulous treasure is buried in its secret vaults. This text is the story of this mysterious chapel in Scotland, taking the reader on a voyage of discovery. The first book to explore the existence of a configuration of seven pre-Christian sites which formed the route of a pilgrimage of initiation used by Druids, Knights Templar and Christian Mystics in their search for true knowledge and enlightenment. Beginning at Compostela in Spain, the voyage of discovery proceeds to Tolouse, Orleans, Chartres, Paris and Amiens, taking us deep into a mysterious world where hidden streams of spirituality flow beneath the surface of European history, profoundly influencing the evolution of Western thought. The journey ends at Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland, where the history of its founders, the Sinclair family, illuminates the revelations of Rosslyn and their significance for us today.

https://amzn.to/3Q4mtvI 

 

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

For more info, please visit:

henrylincoln.co.uk

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

Karen L. King. Professor of Ecclesiastical History. Harvard Divinity School. by Travis Simpkins

Karen L. King. Professor of Ecclesiastical History. Harvard Divinity School. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Karen L. King, Ph.D.

Author & Scholar

Professor of Ecclesiastical History

Harvard Divinity School

Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins

Karen L. King - "Jesus said to them, my wife."

For more info, please visit:

harvard.edu/karen-l-king

Karen L. King. Harvard Divinity School. The Gospel of Mary of Magdala. by Travis Simpkins

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.

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.

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

For more info, please visit:

priory-of-sion.com

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

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.

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.

The Gnostic Discoveries. The Impact of the Nag Hammadi Library. Marvin Meyer

The Gnostic Discoveries. The Impact of the Nag Hammadi Library. Marvin Meyer

I'm enjoying "The Gnostic Discoveries" by Marvin Meyer. He passed away about 10 years ago and is still one of my favorites among Religion scholars.


The archaeological find of the twentieth century was the astounding discovery by an Egyptian peasant in December 1945 of a large storage jar filled with ancient papyrus manuscripts. Painstakingly restored and translated, these fragments came to be known collectively as the Nag Hammadi library. Through them we glimpse a fascinating alternative perspective on Jesus and many of his earliest followers, including the influence of Gnosticism on their beliefs.
"Gnosticism," a term alluding to special mystical knowledge, designates a series of religious movements that have existed since ancient times. This philosophy permeated Judaism, Greco-Roman religion, and what now appear to be different varieties of Christianity. Some of these alternative views, including Jesus’s relationship to Mary Magdalene, have revolutionized biblical scholarship and were recently sensationalized by Dan Brown in his bestseller, The Da Vinci Code.
The struggle to publish these ancient manuscripts has at times seemed like an ancient story of Egyptian magic -- filled with curses and drama. Included in these discoveries are several gospels of Jesus’s life that never made it into the modern Christian Bible as well as a treasury of lost, esoteric wisdom that portrays a side of Christianity suppressed by the institutionalized church. Meyer provides an overview of all the texts and their contents, grouping the codices by their respective genres, schools of thought, or attributed author, and discussing their meaning and significance for us today. He also provides an appendix that for the first time offers a quick survey of all the texts of the Nag Hammadi library and the Berlin Gnostic Codex, summarizing the contents of each of the texts and offering select quotations to illustrate their character and style.
The Gnostic Discoveries is the best available guide to the history and significance of the find at Nag Hammadi- an amazing archaeological link to the founding of the largest religion in the world.


The Meaning of the Nag Hammadi, now in paperback opens the with the thrilling adventure story of the discovery of the ancient Papyrii at Nag Hammadi. Muhammad Ali, the fellahin, discovered the sealed jar, he feared that it might contain a jinni, or spirit, but also had heard of hidden treasures in such jars. Greed overcame his fears and when he smashed open the jar, gold seemed to float into the air. To his disappointment, it was papyrus fragmenst, not gold, but for scholars around the world, it was invaluable.
Meyer then discusses the pre–Christian forms of wisdom that went onto influence what Christians believe today. In addition, some Nag Hammadi texts are attributed to Valentinus, a man who almost became Pope, and whose rejection changed the church in significant ways. Text by text, Meyer traces the history and impact of this great find on the Church, right up to our current beliefs and popular cultural fascination with this officially suppressed secret knowledge about Jesus and his followers.

The Woman with the Alabaster Jar. Mary Magdalene and the Holy Grail. Margaret Starbird

The Woman with the Alabaster Jar. Mary Magdalene and the Holy Grail. Margaret Starbird

"The Woman with the Alabaster Jar" by Margaret Starbird has become somewhat of a classic in the Mary Magdalene genre. This book was Starbird's reaction after reading (and being deeply affected by) the controversial book "Holy Blood, Holy Grail."


Margaret Starbird’s theological beliefs were profoundly shaken when she read Holy Blood, Holy Grail, a book that dared to suggest that Jesus Christ was married to Mary Magdalen and that their descendants carried on his holy bloodline in Western Europe. Shocked by such heresy, this Roman Catholic scholar set out to refute it, but instead found new and compelling evidence for the existence of the bride of Jesus--the same enigmatic woman who anointed him with precious unguent from her “alabaster jar.”

Karen L. King. Professor of Ecclesiastical History. Harvard Divinity School. by Travis Simpkins

Karen L. King. Professor of Ecclesiastical History. Harvard Divinity School. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Karen L. King, Ph.D.

Author & Scholar

Professor of Ecclesiastical History

Harvard Divinity School

Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins

Karen L. King - "Jesus said to them, my wife."

For more info, please visit:

harvard.edu/karen-l-king

Karen L. King. Harvard Divinity School. Reading Judas. by Travis Simpkins

Karen L. King. Professor of Ecclesiastical History. Harvard Divinity School. by Travis Simpkins

Karen L. King. Professor of Ecclesiastical History. Harvard Divinity School. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Karen L. King, Ph.D.

Author & Scholar

Professor of Ecclesiastical History

Harvard Divinity School

Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins

Karen L. King - "Jesus said to them, my wife."

For more info, please visit:

harvard.edu/karen-l-king

Karen L. King. Harvard Divinity School. What Is Gnosticism? by Travis Simpkins

The Secret Teachings of Jesus. Four Gnostic Gospels. Translated by Marvin Meyer

The Secret Teachings of Jesus. Four Gnostic Gospels. Translated by Marvin Meyer

It feels like a Gnostic kind of evening...
This little book, translated by Marvin Meyer, contains the Secret Book of James, the Gospel of Thomas, the Book of Thomas and the Secret Book of John.


In December 1945, two Egyptian fellahin, digging for natural fertilizer in the Nile River valley unearthed a sealed storage jar. The jar proved to hold treasure of an unexpected sort: a collection of some fifty-two ancient manuscripts, most of which reflect the teachings of a mystical religious movement we call Gnosticism (from the Greek word gnosis, "knowledge"). The texts are also, with few exceptions, Christian documents, and thus they provide us with valuable new information about the character of the early church, and about the Gnostic Christians within the church.

In this volume, Marvin W. Meyer has produced a new English translation for general readers of four of the most important and revealing of these early Christian texts -- the Secret Book of James, the Gospel of Thomas, the Book of Thomas, and the Secret Book of John.

The Gospels of Mary. The Secret Tradition of Mary Magdalene the Companion of Jesus. Marvin Meyer

The Gospels of Mary. The Secret Tradition of Mary Magdalene the Companion of Jesus. Marvin Meyer

I'm enjoying this little book by Marvin Meyer (who passed away about 10 or so years ago). He is one of my favorites among Religion scholars. Note that Gospels is plural in the title. This book is a convenient compilation of all the snippets in ancient texts, both Gospels and Apocrypha, which relate directly to Mary Magdalene. All in all the earliest references to her total about 40 to 50 pages of material. That's it.

There is an actual Gospel of Mary Magdalene dating to the 1st or 2nd Century. It is very fragmentary, with pages missing from the beginning and the end as well as a lost chunk in the middle. It well worth a read, very esoteric, speaking of the inner self and the ascension of the soul. Parts of it are included here, but the complete text has been translated and published elsewhere several times.


Mary Magdalene, Jesus's Closest Disciple
Marvin Meyer, one of the foremost scholars of the Gnostic Gospels:

-translates and introduces the Gnostic and New Testament texts that together reveal the story and importance of Mary Magdalene

-includes new translations of the Gospels of Mary, Thomas, Philip, and related texts about Mary Magdalene

-discloses, with Esther A. De Boer, the long-suppressed story of Mary's vital role in the life of Jesus and in the formative period after his crucifixion
presents as authentically as possible the real Mary Magdalene

The Knights Templar in the New World. How Henry Sinclair Brought the Grail to Acadia. William F. Mann

The Knights Templar in the New World. How Henry Sinclair Brought the Grail to Acadia. William F. Mann

I picked up a copy of "The Knights Templar in the New World" by William Mann.
Fans of Scott Wolter and America Unearthed would enjoy it. Some similar themes.
William Mann is involved in the York Rite and serves as Grand Master of Knights Templar in Canada.

Uses the principles of sacred geometry, archaeological evidence, and Native American legend to discover the site of a secret Templar settlement in Nova Scotia

• Offers evidence that Scottish prince Henry Sinclair not only sailed to the New World 100 years before Columbus, but that he also established a refuge there for the Templars fleeing persecution

• Shows that the Grail, the holy bloodline connecting the House of David to the Merovingian dynasty through Jesus and Mary Magdalene, was hidden in the New World

In 1398, almost 100 years before Columbus arrived in the New World, the Scottish prince Henry Sinclair, Earl of Orkney, sailed to what is today Nova Scotia, where his presence was recorded by Micmac Indian legends about Glooskap. This was the same Prince Henry Sinclair who offered refuge to the Knights Templar fleeing the persecution unleashed against the order by French king Philip the Fair at the beginning of the 14th century. With evidence from archaeological sites, indigenous legend, and sacred geometry handed down by the Templar order to the Freemasons, author William F. Mann has now rediscovered the site of the settlement established by Sinclair and his Templar followers in the New World. Here they found a safe refuge for the Grail--the holy bloodline connecting the House of David to the Merovingian Dynasty through the descendants of Jesus and Mary Magdalene--until the British exiled all the Acadians in 1755.

Dan Brown. Author. The Da Vinci Code. Priory of Sion. Holy Grail. by Travis Simpkins

Dan Brown. Author. The Da Vinci Code. Robert Langdon. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Dan Brown

Novelist

Best-Selling Author of The Da Vinci Code

by Travis Simpkins

The Da Vinci Code

For more info, please visit:

www.danbrown.com

Dan Brown. Author. The Da Vinci Code. Priory of Sion. by Travis Simpkins

Henry Lincoln. The Holy Place: Rennes-le-Chateau. Merovingian Dynasty. 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

For more info, please visit:

henrylincoln.co.uk

Henry Lincoln. by Travis Simpkins. The Holy Place. Rennes-le-Chateau. Merovingian Dynasty