Jesus may have had kids?

[davisherm]

While this isn't exactly new news to me, as I'd heard it before and read a few books about it, I figured some here may not have heard this theory and would appreciate learning about it.

This is an insanely long transcription of a lecture given in 1998 by Laurence Gardner, about his book, Bloodline of the Holy Grail. It's worth the read though, let me tell you.

from amazon.com

From royal and suppressed archives comes documented proof of the heritage of Jesus in the West and the long awaited discovery of the Holy Grail. In fulfilling this time-honored quest, penetrating new light is cast upon the Grail Code of Service and the venerated feminine element, upheld in chivalry but forsaken by the Church in order to forge a male dominated society.

This unique work offers revelatory insight concerning the descendent heirs of Jesus and his brother James while, in documenting a hidden legacy of the Messiah, it unveils hitherto guarded facts about characters such as Mary Magdalene and Joseph of Arimathea. Tracing the sacred lineage through centuries of persecution and Inquisition, Bloodline of the Holy Grail reveals a systematic suppression of authentic records and a strategic manipulation of the New Testament Gospels.

Featuring all the charm and adventure of Arthurial romance, coupled with enthralling Rosicrucian and Templar disclosures, this extraordinary work has a cutting edge of intrigue that removes the established blanket of enigma to expose one of the greatest conspiracies ever told.

For those of you who have read the masterful work of fiction, The Da'Vinci code, some of this may seem familiar.
http://www.nexusmagazine.com/articles/holygrail1.html


Myself, I wasn't shocked when I first read this. I'm a little bit skeptical, of course, as I can't put my hands on the documents that the author used for his research. Not that it would do any good as I can't read Greek, Latin, or Aramaic. But wow. Some interesting stuff no?

[morgana]

BTW, they've made a movie about the DaVinci Code (surprise surprise it kinda reads like a movie, lol), I think it comes out in September, but I'm not positive...I wanna see it though

[Kystar]

I've heard of this actually...in History class of all places.

the mythos is that the Emperors/Kings of France starting with Charlemaine claimed that they were the descendants of Jesus and Mary M. and that's what gave them the right to rule. That Jesus & Mary fled Jeruslem after his ressurection and moved to gaul to live out the remainder of their lives before ascending straight to heaven, leaving behind a number of children who eventually led to Charlemaine.

Interesting concept. Can't seem to think that if Jesus came down as a human totally, despite the whole "son of god" thing, he probably got himself some and might have fathered a kid or two. However, when frothing madmen got a hold of the Church, they obliterated the idea b/c it didn't sit with thier "Sex is evil...sex is the power of the devil" concepts. Geeze, just because some pagans had fertility rites...okay ALL pagans had fertitlity rites back then, that may involve ritual sex!

However, we'll never really know.

My Tony was looking at all of this, and said that in 500 to 1,000 years ppl are going to believe that there used to be a conteient or another level of the world called Middle Earth b/c of all the hype over LOTR!

[davisherm]

Well, I would imagine that our data integrity and storage is pretty good compared to the mainly oral tradition of our forbearers, so hopefully that won't happen.

Although singing a praise to the honest and brave Samwise and saying our prayers to Frodo to keep the nazgul away would be pretty funny.

All Hail King Aragorn. May he and his Elven Lady watch o'er us for eternity, E'en tho she hast given up eternal life, may her their countenence shine down upon us for evermore.

[dragonflydrummer]

So -- does this imply that there might be some heir (non)apparent to the Fisher Kings who bears the genetic stamp of Jesus?

[davisherm]

That's what it seems to say, yes. That's... pretty cool if you ask me.

[dragonflydrummer]

Well -- at least they haven't gone on to claim it's Bush...

(or is that next ???)

[Kystar]

Well -- at least they haven't gone on to claim it's Bush...

(or is that next ???)

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*RUNS AND HIDES*

[davisherm]

Well -- at least they haven't gone on to claim it's Bush...

(or is that next ???)

*Pictures Jesus rolling over in his grave.*

I can just see that happening. Frightening thought.

[dragonflydrummer]

Just about the time they run Jeb for Prez...

[davisherm]

Don't even joke about that. Seriously. I don't know if this country can survive a third Bush in office. (alhtough I honestly had no problems with Bush Sr. while he was in office.)

[Kystar]

We get another Bush in office, I think Tony and I will immigrate to Canada!

[Perigee]

Okay, I dont know much about the DaVinci code (Ive only just started on the book) but I just cant get my head around the concept of Jesus not dying a virgin. Various other Fundy folk have done so, presumably as a sign of devotion, and if Jesus can bear 40 days of temptation in a desert which Satan of all people natural and supernatural as his only companion then why cant he bear temptation from some fair maiden?

[2Crunchy]

Okay, I dont know much about the DaVinci code (Ive only just started on the book) but I just cant get my head around the concept of Jesus not dying a virgin. Various other Fundy folk have done so, presumably as a sign of devotion, and if Jesus can bear 40 days of temptation in a desert which Satan of all people natural and supernatural as his only companion then why cant he bear temptation from some fair maiden?

Because he didn't have too. Celibacy is a very Christian concept (Catholic to be specific). Jesus was supposedly Jewish. It would have been highly abnormal for a jewish rabbi of his age to NOT be married. There's more to marriage than sex. But I guess one would have to think of sex as sinful to see a woman as a "temptation".....hence the Catholic perspective on celibacy.

[Andy]

While this isn't exactly new news to me, as I'd heard it before and read a few books about it, I figured some here may not have heard this theory and would appreciate learning about it.

This is an insanely long transcription of a lecture given in 1998 by Laurence Gardner, about his book, Bloodline of the Holy Grail. It's worth the read though, let me tell you.

from amazon.com

From royal and suppressed archives comes documented proof of the heritage of Jesus in the West and the long awaited discovery of the Holy Grail. In fulfilling this time-honored quest, penetrating new light is cast upon the Grail Code of Service and the venerated feminine element, upheld in chivalry but forsaken by the Church in order to forge a male dominated society.

This unique work offers revelatory insight concerning the descendent heirs of Jesus and his brother James while, in documenting a hidden legacy of the Messiah, it unveils hitherto guarded facts about characters such as Mary Magdalene and Joseph of Arimathea. Tracing the sacred lineage through centuries of persecution and Inquisition, Bloodline of the Holy Grail reveals a systematic suppression of authentic records and a strategic manipulation of the New Testament Gospels.

Featuring all the charm and adventure of Arthurial romance, coupled with enthralling Rosicrucian and Templar disclosures, this extraordinary work has a cutting edge of intrigue that removes the established blanket of enigma to expose one of the greatest conspiracies ever told.

For those of you who have read the masterful work of fiction, The Da'Vinci code, some of this may seem familiar.
http://www.nexusmagazine.com/articles/holygrail1.html


Myself, I wasn't shocked when I first read this. I'm a little bit skeptical, of course, as I can't put my hands on the documents that the author used for his research. Not that it would do any good as I can't read Greek, Latin, or Aramaic. But wow. Some interesting stuff no?

I dont believe Jesus had kidss as he didnt have sex, christans dont believe in Sex before marrage!

Well -- at least they haven't gone on to claim it's Bush...

(or is that next ???)

*Pictures Jesus rolling over in his grave.*

I can just see that happening. Frightening thought.

Bush, somehow i dont think so, anyway Jesus dosnt have a grave, his body was removed from the tomb he was placed, of which he rose again!

Okay, I dont know much about the DaVinci code (Ive only just started on the book) but I just cant get my head around the concept of Jesus not dying a virgin. Various other Fundy folk have done so, presumably as a sign of devotion, and if Jesus can bear 40 days of temptation in a desert which Satan of all people natural and supernatural as his only companion then why cant he bear temptation from some fair maiden?

Because he didn't have too. Celibacy is a very Christian concept (Catholic to be specific). Jesus was supposedly Jewish. It would have been highly abnormal for a jewish rabbi of his age to NOT be married. There's more to marriage than sex. But I guess one would have to think of sex as sinful to see a woman as a "temptation".....hence the Catholic perspective on celibacy.

Jesus wasnt a rabbi, hence its not abnormal for him to be married. Sex is not seem as sinful, unless it is outside of marrage, sex is a persoanl sign of effection and shouldnt be given to anyone you meet.