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The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ
The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ
The Philosophic and Practical Basis of the Religion of the Aquarian Age of the World AND OF THE CHURCH UNIVERSAL TRANSCRIBED FROM THE BOOK OF GOD’S REMEMBRANCES, KNOWN AS THE AKASHIC RECORDS, BY LEVI WITH INTRODUCTION BY EVA S. DOWLING, A. Ph. D. LONDON: L. N. FOWLER AND COMPANY E. S. DOWLING, PUBLISHER, Los Angeles, California 1911 FOR SALE BY E. S. DOWLING Los Angeles, California. Copyright 1911, by MRS. EVA S. DOWLING Copyright in England, 1911 Entered at Stationers’ Hall, London ALL RIGHTS R
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THE BOOK.
THE BOOK.
The full title of this book is “The Aquarian Age Gospel of Jesus, the Christ of the Piscean Age,” and the critical reader is apt to ask a number of pertinent questions concerning it. Among the many anticipated questions these are perhaps the most important: 1 What is an Age? 2 What is the Piscean Age? 3 What is the Aquarian Age? 4 What is meant by the Christ as the word is used in this book? 5 What relationship existed between Jesus of Nazareth and the Christ? 6 Who is Levi, the transcriber of t
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Man.
Man.
“What is man that thou art mindful of him, or the son of man that thou visiteth him?” This was the earnest question of David, the Hebrew Psalmist, and the 8th Psalm is given wholly to the contemplation of man, the crowning work of manifest creation. Among the many great lessons that Levi has been permitted to gather from the Akashic Records, or the Universal Mind, we find one on Man in which his descent into physical matter and his final ascent into an eternal oneness with God is so graphically
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CHAPTER 1.
CHAPTER 1.
Palestine. Birth of Mary. Joachim’s feast. Mary is blest by the priests. His prophecy. Mary abides in the temple. Is betrothed to Joseph. Augustus Cæsar reigned and Herod Antipas was ruler of Jerusalem. 2 Three provinces comprised the land of Palestine: Judea, and Samaria, and Galilee. 3 Joachim was a master of the Jewish law, a man of wealth; he lived in Nazareth of Galilee; and Anna, of the tribe of Judah, was his wife. 4 To them was born a child, a goodly female child, and they were glad; and
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CHAPTER 2.
CHAPTER 2.
Zacharias and Elizabeth. Prophetic messages of Gabriel to Zacharias, Elizabeth and Mary. Birth of John. Prophecy of Zacharias. Near Hebron in the hills of Judah, Zacharias and Elizabeth abode. 2 They were devout and just, and every day they read the Law, the Prophets and the Psalms which told of one to come, strong to redeem; and they were waiting for the king. 3 Now, Zacharias was a priest, and in his turn he led the temple service in Jerusalem. 4 It came to pass as Zacharias stood before the L
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CHAPTER 3.
CHAPTER 3.
Birth of Jesus. Masters honor the child. The shepherds rejoice. Zacharias and Elizabeth visit Mary. Jesus is circumcised. The time was nearly due for Jesus to be born, and Mary longed to see Elizabeth, and she and Joseph turned their faces toward the Judean hills. 2 And when upon their way they came to Bethlehem the day was done, and they must tarry for the night. 3 But Bethlehem was thronged with people going to Jerusalem; the inns and homes were filled with guests, and Joseph and his wife coul
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CHAPTER 4.
CHAPTER 4.
Consecration of Jesus. Mary offers sacrifices. Simeon and Anna prophesy. Anna is rebuked for worshipping the child. The family returns to Bethlehem. Now, Mary took her son, when he was forty days of age, up to the temple in Jerusalem, and he was consecrated by the priest. 2 And then she offered purifying sacrifices for herself, according to the custom of the Jews; a lamb and two young turtle doves. 3 A pious Jew named Simeon was in the temple serving God. 4 From early youth he had been looking f
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CHAPTER 5.
CHAPTER 5.
Three magian priests honor Jesus. Herod is alarmed. Calls a council of the Jews. Is told that prophets had foretold the coming of a king. Herod resolves to kill the child. Mary and Joseph take Jesus and flee into Egypt. Beyond the river Euphrates the magians lived; and they were wise, could read the language of the stars and they divined that one, a master soul, was born; they saw his star above Jerusalem. 2 And there were three among the magian priests who longed to see the master of the coming
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CHAPTER 6.
CHAPTER 6.
Herod learns of the supposed mission of John. The infants of Bethlehem are massacred by Herod’s order. Elizabeth escapes with John. Because Zacharias cannot tell where his son is hidden, he is murdered. Herod dies. Now, when the magian priests did not return to tell him of the child that had been born a king, King Herod was enraged. 2 And then his courtiers told him of another child in Bethlehem, one born to go before and to prepare the people to receive the king. 3 This angered more and more th
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CHAPTER 7.
CHAPTER 7.
Archelaus reigns. Mary and Elizabeth with their sons are in Zoan and are taught by Elihu and Salome. Elihu’s introductory lesson. Tells of an interpreter. The son of Herod, Archelaus, reigned in Jerusalem. He was a selfish, cruel king; he put to death all those who did not honor him. 2 He called in council all the wisest men and asked about the infant claimant to his throne. 3 The council said that John and Jesus both were dead; then he was satisfied. 4 Now Joseph, Mary and their son were down i
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CHAPTER 8.
CHAPTER 8.
Elihu’s lessons. The unity of life. The two selfs. The devil. Love the savior of men. The David of the light. Goliath of the dark. Again Elihu met his pupils in the sacred grove and said, 2 No man lives unto himself; for every living thing is bound by cords to every other living thing. 3 Blest are the pure in heart; for they will love and not demand love in return. 4 They will not do to other men what they would not have other men do unto them. 5 There are two selfs; the higher and the lower sel
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CHAPTER 9.
Salome’s lessons. The man and the woman. Philosophy of human moods. The triune God. The Septonate. The God Tao. Salome taught the lesson of the day. She said, All times are not alike. Today the words of man may have the greatest power; tomorrow women teaches best. 2 In all the ways of life the man and woman should walk hand in hand; the one without the other is but half; each has a work to do. 3 But all things teach; each has a time and season for its own. The sun, the moon have lessons of their
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CHAPTER 10.
CHAPTER 10.
Elihu’s lessons. The Brahmic religion. Life of Abram. Jewish sacred books. The Persian religion. Elihu taught; he said, In ancient times a people in the East were worshippers of God, the One, whom they called Brahm. 2 Their laws were just; they lived in peace; they saw the light within; they walked in wisdom’s ways. 3 But priests with carnal aims arose, who changed the laws to suit the carnal mind; bound heavy burdens on the poor, and scorned the rules of right; and so the Brahms became corrupt.
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CHAPTER 11.
CHAPTER 11.
Elihu’s lessons. Buddhism and the precepts of Buddha. The mysteries of Egypt. Again Elihu taught; he said, The Indian priests became corrupt; Brahm was forgotten in the streets; the rights of men were trampled in the dust. 2 And then a mighty master came, a Buddha of enlightenment, who turned away from wealth and all the honors of the world, and found the Silence in the quiet groves and caves; and he was blest. 3 He preached a gospel of a higher life, and taught man how to honor man. 4 He had no
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CHAPTER 12.
CHAPTER 12.
Salome’s lessons. Prayer. Elihu’s concluding lessons. Sums up the three years’ course of study. The pupils return to their homes. Now, when the morning sun arose the masters and their pupils all were in the sacred grove. 2 Salome was the first to speak; she said, Behold the sun! It manifests the power of God who speaks to us through sun and moon and stars; 3 Through mountain, hill and vale; through flower, and plant and tree. 4 God sings for us through bird, and harpsichord, and human voice; he
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CHAPTER 13.
CHAPTER 13.
Elizabeth in Engedi. Teaches her son. John becomes the pupil of Matheno, who reveals to him the meaning of sin and the law of forgiveness. Elizabeth was blest; she spent her time with John, and gave to him the lessons that Elihu and Salome had given her. 2 And John delighted in the wildness of his home and in the lessons that he learned. 3 Now in the hills were many caves. The cave of David was a-near in which the Hermit of Engedi lived. 4 This hermit was Matheno, priest of Egypt, master from th
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CHAPTER 14.
Matheno’s lessons. The doctrine of universal law. The power of man to choose and to attain. The benefits of antagonisms. Ancient sacred books. The place of John and Jesus in the world’s history. Matheno and his pupil, John, were talking of the sacred books of olden times, and of the golden precepts they contained, and John exclaimed, 2 These golden precepts are sublime; what need have we of other sacred books? 3 Matheno said, The Spirits of the Holy One cause every thing to come and go in proper
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CHAPTER 15.
Death and burial of Elizabeth. Matheno’s lessons. The ministry of death. The mission of John. Institution of the rite of baptism. Matheno takes John to Egypt, and places him in the temple at Sakara, where he remains eighteen years. When John was twelve years old his mother died, and neighbors laid her body in a tomb among her kindred in the Hebron burying ground, and near to Zacharias’ tomb. 2 And John was deeply grieved; he wept. Matheno said, It is not well to weep because of death. 3 Death is
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CHAPTER 16.
The home of Joseph. Mary teaches her son. Jesus’ grandparents give a feast in his honor. Jesus has a dream. His grandmother’s interpretation. His birthday gift. The home of Joseph was on Marmion Way in Nazareth; here Mary taught her son the lessons of Elihu and Salome. 2 And Jesus greatly loved the Vedic hymns and the Avesta; but more than all he loved to read the Psalms of David and the pungent words of Solomon. 3 The Jewish books of prophecy were his delight; and when he reached his seventh ye
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CHAPTER 17.
Jesus talks with the rabbi of the synagogue of Nazareth. He criticises the narrowness of Jewish thought. Now, Rabbi Barachia of the synagogue of Nazareth, was aid to Mary in the teaching of her son. 2 One morning after service in the synagogue the rabbi said to Jesus as he sat in silent thought, Which is the greatest of the Ten Commands? 3 And Jesus said, I do not see a greatest of the Ten Commands. I see a golden cord that runs through all the Ten Commands that binds them fast and makes them on
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CHAPTER 18.
Jesus at a feast in Jerusalem. Is grieved by the cruelties of the sacrificers. Appeals to Hillel, who sympathizes with him. He remains in the temple a year. The great feast of the Jews was on, and Joseph, Mary and their son, and many of their kin, went to Jerusalem. The child was ten years old. 2 And Jesus watched the butchers kill the lambs and birds and burn them on the altar in the name of God. 3 His tender heart was shocked at this display of cruelty; he asked the serving priest, What is the
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CHAPTER 19.
Jesus at the age of twelve in the temple. Disputes with the doctors of the law. Reads from a book of prophecy. By request of Hillel he interprets the prophecies. Again the great feast in Jerusalem was on, and Joseph, Mary and their son were there. The child was twelve years old. 2 And there were Jews and proselytes from many countries in Jerusalem. 3 And Jesus sat among the priests and doctors in the temple hall. 4 And Jesus opened up a book of prophecy and read: 5 Woe, woe, to Ariel, the town w
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CHAPTER 20.
After the feast. The homeward journey. The missing Jesus. The search for him. His parents find him in the temple. He goes with them to Nazareth. Symbolic meaning of carpenter’s tools. The great feast of the pasch was ended and the Nazarenes were journeying toward their homes. 2 And they were in Samaria, and Mary said, Where is my son? No one had seen the boy. 3 And Joseph sought among their kindred who were on their way to Galilee; but they had seen him not. 4 Then Joseph, Mary, and a son of Zeb
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CHAPTER 21.
CHAPTER 21.
Ravanna sees Jesus in the temple and is captivated. Hillel tells him about the boy. Ravanna finds Jesus in Nazareth and gives a feast in his honor. Ravanna becomes patron of Jesus, and takes him to India to study the Brahmic religion. A royal prince of India, Ravanna of Orissa in the south, was at the Jewish feast. 2 Ravanna was a man of wealth; and he was just, and with a band of Brahmic priests sought wisdom in the West. 3 When Jesus stood among the Jewish priests and read and spoke, Ravanna h
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CHAPTER 22.
CHAPTER 22.
The friendship of Jesus and Lamaas. Jesus explains to Lamaas the meaning of truth, man, power, understanding, wisdom, salvation and faith. Among the priests of Jagannath was one who loved the Jewish boy. Lamaas Bramas was the name by which the priest was known. 2 One day as Jesus and Lamaas walked alone in plaza Jagannath, Lamaas said, My Jewish master, what is truth? 3 And Jesus said, Truth is the only thing that changes not. 4 In all the world there are two things; the one is truth; the other
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CHAPTER 23.
Jesus and Lamaas among the sudras and visyas. In Benares. Jesus becomes a pupil of Udraka. The lessons of Udraka. Now, Jesus with his friend Lamaas went through all the regions of Orissa, and the valley of the Ganges, seeking wisdom from the sudras and the visyas and the masters. 2 Benares of the Ganges was a city rich in culture and in learning; here the two rabbonis tarried many days. 3 And Jesus sought to learn the Hindu art of healing, and became the pupil of Udraka, greatest of the Hindu he
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CHAPTER 24.
The Brahmic doctrine of castes. Jesus repudiates it and teaches human equality. The priests are offended and drive him from the temple. He abides with the sudras and teaches them. Four years the Jewish boy abode in temple Jagannath. 2 One day he sat among the priests and said to them, Pray, tell me all about your views of castes; why do you say that all men are not equal in the sight of God? 3 A master of their laws stood forth and said, The Holy One whom we call Brahm, made men to suit himself,
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CHAPTER 25.
CHAPTER 25.
Jesus teaches the sudras and farmers. Relates a parable of a nobleman and his unjust sons. Makes known the possibilities of all men. When Jesus saw the sudras and the farmers in such multitudes draw near to hear his words, he spoke a parable to them; he said: 2 A nobleman possessed a great estate; he had four sons, and he would have them all grow strong by standing forth and making use of all the talents they possessed. 3 And so he gave to each a share of his great wealth, and bade them go their
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CHAPTER 26.
CHAPTER 26.
Jesus at Katak. The car of Jagannath. Jesus reveals to the people the emptiness of Brahmic rites, and how to see God in man. Teaches them the divine law of sacrifice. In all the cities of Orissa Jesus taught. At Katak, by the river side, he taught, and thousands of the people followed him. 2 One day a car of Jagannath was hauled along by scores of frenzied men, and Jesus said, 3 Behold, a form without a spirit passes by; a body with no soul; a temple with no altar fires. 4 This car of Krishna is
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CHAPTER 27.
CHAPTER 27.
Jesus attends a feast in Behar. Preaches a revolutionary sermon on human equality. Relates the parable of the broken blades. The fame of Jesus as a teacher spread through all the land, and people came from near and far to hear his words of truth. 2 At Behar, on the sacred river of the Brahms, he taught for many days. 3 And Ach, a wealthy man of Behar, made a feast in honor of his guest, and he invited every one to come. 4 And many came; among them thieves, extortioners, and courtesans. And Jesus
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CHAPTER 28.
CHAPTER 28.
Udraka gives a feast in Jesus’ honor. Jesus speaks on the unity of God and the brotherhood of life. Criticises the priesthood. Becomes the guest of a farmer. Benares is the sacred city of the Brahms, and in Benares Jesus taught; Udraka was his host. 2 Udraka made a feast in honor of his guest, and many high born Hindu priests and scribes were there. 3 And Jesus said to them, With much delight I speak to you concerning life—the brotherhood of life. 4 The universal God is one, yet he is more than
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CHAPTER 29.
Ajainin, a priest from Lahore, comes to Benares to see Jesus, and abides in the temple. Jesus refuses an invitation to visit the temple. Ajainin visits him at night in the farmer’s home, and accepts his philosophy. Among Benares’ temple priests was one, a guest, Ajainin, from Lahore. 2 By merchantmen Ajainin heard about the Jewish boy, about his words of wisdom, and he girt himself and journeyed from Lahore that he might see the boy, and hear him speak. 3 The Brahmic priests did not accept the t
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CHAPTER 30.
Jesus receives news of the death of his father. He writes a letter to his mother. The letter. He sends it on its way by a merchant. One day as Jesus stood beside the Ganges busy with his work, a caravan, returning from the West, drew near. 2 And one, approaching Jesus, said, We come to you just from your native land and bring unwelcome news. 3 Your father is no more on earth; your mother grieves; and none can comfort her. She wonders whether you are still alive or not; she longs to see you once
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CHAPTER 31.
CHAPTER 31.
Brahmic priests are enraged because of Jesus’ teaching and resolve to drive him from India. Lamaas pleads for him. Priests employ a murderer to kill him. Lamaas warns him and he flees to Nepel. The words and works of Jesus caused unrest through all the land. 2 The common people were his friends, believed in him, and followed him in throngs. 3 The priests and rulers were afraid of him; his very name sent terror to their hearts. 4 He preached the brotherhood of life, the righteousness of equal rig
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CHAPTER 32.
CHAPTER 32.
Jesus and Barata. Together they read the sacred books. Jesus takes exception to the Buddhist doctrine of evolution and reveals the true origin of man. Meets Vidyapati, who becomes his co-laborer. Among the Buddhist priests was one who saw a lofty wisdom in the words that Jesus spoke. It was Barata Arabo. 2 Together Jesus and Barata read the Jewish Psalms and Prophets; read the Vedas, the Avesta and the wisdom of Guatama. 3 And as they read and talked about the possibilities of man, Barata said,
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CHAPTER 33.
CHAPTER 33.
Jesus teaches the common people at a spring. Tells them how to attain unto happiness. Relates the parable of the rocky field and the hidden treasure. In silent meditation Jesus sat beside a flowing spring. It was a holy day, and many people of the servant caste were near the place. 2 And Jesus saw the hard drawn lines of toil on every brow, in every hand. There was no look of joy in any face. Not one of all the group could think of anything but toil. 3 And Jesus spoke to one and said, Why are yo
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CHAPTER 34.
The Jubilee in Kapavistu. Jesus teaches in the plaza and the people are astonished. He relates the parable of the unkept vineyard and the vine dresser. The priests are angered by his words. It was a gala day in sacred Kapavistu; a throng of Buddhist worshippers had met to celebrate a Jubilee. 2 And priests and masters from all parts of India were there; they taught; but they embellished little truth with many words. 3 And Jesus went into an ancient plaza and he taught; he spoke of Father-Mother-
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CHAPTER 35.
Jesus and Vidyapati consider the needs of the incoming age of the world. The Indian sage and Jesus often met and talked about the needs of nations and of men; about the sacred doctrines, forms and rites best suited to the coming age. 2 One day they sat together in a mountain pass, and Jesus said, The coming age will surely not require priests, and shrines, and sacrifice of life. 3 There is no power in sacrifice of beast, or bird, to help a man to holy life. 4 And Vidyapati said, All forms and ri
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CHAPTER 36.
CHAPTER 36.
Jesus in Lassa. He meets Meng-ste who aids him in reading the ancient manuscripts. He goes to Ladak. Heals a child. Relates the parable of the king’s son. In Lassa of Tibet there was a master’s temple, rich in manuscripts of ancient lore. 2 The Indian sage had read these manuscripts, and he revealed to Jesus many of the secret lessons they contained; but Jesus wished to read them for himself. 3 Now, Meng-ste, greatest sage of all the farther East, was in this temple of Tibet. 4 The path across E
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CHAPTER 37.
CHAPTER 37.
Jesus is presented with a camel. He goes to Lahore where he abides with Ajainin, whom he teaches. Lesson of the wandering musicians. Jesus resumes his journey. A caravan of merchantmen were journeying through the Kashmar vale as Jesus passed that way, and they were going to Lahore, a city of the Hand, the five-stream land. 2 The merchantmen had heard the prophet speak, had seen his mighty works in Leh, and they were glad to see him once again. 3 And when they knew that he was going to Lahore and
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CHAPTER 38.
CHAPTER 38.
Jesus crosses Persia. Teaches and heals in many places. Three magian priests meet him as he nears Persepolis. Kaspar, and two other Persian masters, meet him in Persepolis. The seven masters sit in silence seven days. Four-and-twenty years of age was Jesus when he entered Persia on his homeward way. 2 In many a hamlet, town and neighborhood he paused a while and taught and healed. 3 The priests and ruling classes did not welcome him, because he censured them for cruelty to those of low estate. 4
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CHAPTER 39.
Jesus attends a feast in Persepolis. Speaks to the people, reviewing the magian philosophy. Explains the origin of evil. Spends the night in prayer. A feast in honor of the magian God was being held, and many men were gathered in Persepolis. 2 And on the great day of the feast the ruling magian master said, Within these sacred walls is liberty; whoever wills to speak may speak. 3 And Jesus standing in the midst of all the people, said, My brothers, sisters, children of our Father-God: 4 Most ble
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CHAPTER 40.
Jesus teaches the magians. Explains the Silence and how to enter it. Kaspar extols the wisdom of Jesus. Jesus teaches in the groves of Cyrus. Now, in the early morning Jesus came again to teach and heal. A light not comprehended shown about, as though some mighty spirit overshadowed him. 2 A magus noted this and asked him privately to tell from whence his wisdom came, and what the meaning of the light. 3 And Jesus said, There is a Silence where the soul may meet its God, and there the fount of w
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CHAPTER 41.
Jesus stands by a healing fountain. Reveals the fact that faith is the potent factor in healing and many are healed by faith. A little child teaches a great lesson of faith. A flowing spring that people called the Healing Fount, was near Persepolis. 2 And all the people thought that at a certain time of year their deity came down and gave a virtue to the waters of the fount, and that the sick who then would plunge into the fount and wash would be made whole. 3 About the fount a multitude of peop
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CHAPTER 42.
Jesus bids the magians farewell. Goes to Assyria. Teaches the people in Ur of Chaldea. Meets Ashbina, with whom he visits many towns and cities, teaching and healing the sick. In Persia Jesus’ work was done and he resumed his journey towards his native land. 2 The Persian sage went with him to the Euphrates; then with a pledge that they would meet again in Egypt land the masters said, Farewell. 3 And Kaspar went his way unto his home beside the Caspian Sea; and Jesus soon was in Chaldea, cradle
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CHAPTER 43.
Jesus and Ashbina visit Babylon and remark its desolation. The two masters remain in company seven days; then Jesus resumes his homeward journey. Arrives in Nazareth. His mother gives a feast in his honor. His brothers are displeased. Jesus tells his mother and aunt the story of his journeys. The ruined Babylon was near, and Jesus and the sage went through her gates and walked among her fallen palaces. 2 They trod the streets where Israel once was held in base captivity. 3 They saw where Judah’s
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CHAPTER 44.
Jesus visits Greece and is welcomed by the Athenians. Meets Apollo. Addresses the Grecian masters in the Amphitheater. The address. The Greek philosophy was full of pungent truth, and Jesus longed to study with the masters in the schools of Greece. 2 And so he left his home in Nazareth and crossed the Carmel hills, and at the port took ship, and soon was in the Grecian capital. 3 Now, the Athenians had heard of him as teacher and philosopher, and they were glad to have him come to them that they
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CHAPTER 45.
Jesus teaches the Greek masters. Goes with Apollo to Delphi and hears the Oracle speak. It testifies for him. He abides with Apollo, and is recognized as the Living Oracle of God. Explains to Apollo the phenomenon of oracular speech. For many days the Grecian masters listened to the clear incisive words that Jesus spoke, and while they could not fully comprehend the things he said, they were delighted and accepted his philosophy. 2 One day as Jesus and Apollo walked beside the sea, a Delphic cou
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CHAPTER 46.
A storm on the sea. Jesus rescues many drowning men. The Athenians pray to idols. Jesus rebukes their idolatry and tells how God helps. His last meeting with the Greeks. Sails on the vessel Mars. It was a holy day and Jesus walked upon the Athens’ beach. 2 A storm was on and ships were being tossed about like toys upon the bosom of the sea. 3 The sailors and the fishermen were going down to watery graves; the shores were strewn with bodies of the dead. 4 And Jesus halted not, but with a mighty p
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CHAPTER 47.
Jesus with Elihu and Salome in Egypt. Tells the story of his journeys. Elihu and Salome praise God. Jesus goes to the temple in Heliopolis and is received as a pupil. And Jesus came to Egypt land, and all was well. He tarried not upon the coast; he went at once to Zoan, home of Elihu and Salome, who five and twenty years before had taught his mother in their sacred school. 2 And there was joy when met these three. When last the son of Mary saw these sacred groves he was a babe; 3 And now a man g
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CHAPTER 48.
Jesus receives from the hierophant his mystic name and number. Passes the first brotherhood test, and receives his first degree, SINCERITY. The master took down from the wall a scroll on which was written down the number and the name of every attribute and character. He said, 2 The circle is the symbol of the perfect man, and seven is the number of the perfect man; 3 The Logos is the perfect word; that which creates; that which destroys, and that which saves. 4 This Hebrew master is the Logos of
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Jesus passes the second brotherhood test, and receives the second degree, JUSTICE. The Logos did not care to rest; he said, Why wait in this luxurious room? I need not rest; my Father’s work upon me presses hard. 2 I would go on and learn my lessons all. If there are trials, let them come, for every victory over self gives added strength. 3 And then the guide led on, and in a chamber, dark as night, was Jesus placed and left alone; and days were spent in this deep solitude. 4 And Jesus slept, an
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Jesus passes the third brotherhood test, and receives the third degree, FAITH. The Logos waited seven days, and then was taken to the Hall of Fame, a chamber rich in furnishings, and lighted up with gold and silver lamps. 2 The colors of its ceilings, decorations, furnishings and walls were blue and gold. 3 Its shelves were filled with books of master minds; the paintings and the statues were the works of highest art. 4 And Jesus was entranced with all this elegance and these manifests of though
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Jesus passes the fourth brotherhood test, and receives the fourth degree, PHILANTHROPY. When other certain days had passed, the guide led Jesus to the Hall of Mirth, a hall most richly furnished, and replete with every thing a carnal heart could wish. 2 The choicest viands and the most delicious wines were on the boards; and maids, in gay attire, served all with grace and cheerfulness. 3 And men and women, richly clad, were there; and they were wild with joy; they sipped from every cup of mirth.
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Jesus spends forty days in the temple groves. Passes the fifth brotherhood test and receives the fifth degree, HEROISM. The sacred temple groves were rich in statues, monuments and shrines; here Jesus loved to walk and meditate. 2 And after he had conquered self he talked with nature in these groves for forty days. 3 And then the guide took chains and bound him hand and foot; and then cast him into a den of hungry beasts, of unclean birds, and creeping things. 4 The den was dark as night; the wi
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CHAPTER 53.
Jesus passes the sixth brotherhood test and receives the sixth degree, LOVE DIVINE. In all the land there was no place more grandly furnished than the Beauty Parlors of the temple of the sun. 2 Few students ever entered these rich rooms; the priests regarded them with awe, and called them Halls of Mysteries. 3 When Jesus had attained the victory over fear, he gained the right to enter here. 4 The guide led on the way, and after passing many richly furnished rooms they reached the Hall of Harmony
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CHAPTER 54.
CHAPTER 54.
Jesus becomes a private pupil of the hierophant and is taught the mysteries of Egypt. In passing the seventh test, he works in the Chamber of the Dead. The senior course of study now was opened up and Jesus entered and became a pupil of the hierophant. 2 He learned the secrets of the mystic lore of Egypt land; the mysteries of life and death and of the worlds beyond the circle of the sun. 3 When he had finished all the studies of the senior course, he went into the Chamber of the Dead, that he m
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CHAPTER 55.
CHAPTER 55.
Jesus passes the seventh brotherhood test, and in the purple room of the temple receives the seventh, the highest degree, THE CHRIST. He leaves the temple a conqueror. The work of Jesus in the Chamber of the Dead was done, and in the temple purple room he stood before the hierophant. 2 And he was clothed in purple robes; and all the brothers stood. The hierophant arose and said, 3 This is a royal day for all the hosts of Israel. In honor of their chosen son we celebrate the great Passover Feast.
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CHAPTER 56.
CHAPTER 56.
The seven sages of the world meet in Alexandria. The purposes of the meeting. The opening addresses. In every age since time began have seven sages lived. 2 At first of every age these sages meet to note the course of nations, peoples, tribes and tongues; 3 To note how far toward justice, love and righteousness the race has gone; 4 To formulate the code of laws, religious postulates and plans of rule best suited to the coming age. 5 An age had passed, and, lo, another age had come; the sages mus
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CHAPTER 57.
CHAPTER 57.
Meeting of the sages, continued. Opening addresses. Jesus with the sages. Seven days’ silence. Ashbina said, Assyria is the land of doubt; the chariot of my people, that in which they mostly ride, is labeled Doubt. 2 Once Faith walked forth in Babylon; and she was bright and fair; but she was clothed in such white robes that men became afraid of her. 3 And every wheel began to turn, and Doubt made war on her, and drove her from the land; and she came back no more. 4 In form men worship God, the
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CHAPTER 58.
CHAPTER 58.
Meeting of the sages, continued. Presentation of the seven universal postulates. Now, when the sages were refreshed they opened up the Book of Life and read. 2 They read the story of the life of man; of all his struggles, losses, gains; and in the light of past events and needs, they saw what would be best for him in coming years. 3 They knew the kind of laws and precepts suited best to his estate; they saw the highest God-ideal that the race could comprehend. 4 Upon the seven postulates these s
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CHAPTER 59.
CHAPTER 59.
Meeting of the sages, continued. The remaining postulates. The sages bless Jesus. Seven days’ silence. Apollo wrote the fifth: 2 The soul is drawn to perfect light by four white steeds, and these are Will, and Faith, and Helpfulness and Love. 3 That which one wills to do, he has the power to do. 4 A knowledge of that power is faith; and when faith moves, the soul begins its flight. 5 A selfish faith leads not to light. There is no lonely pilgrim on the way to light. Men only gain the heights by
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CHAPTER 60.
CHAPTER 60.
Jesus addresses the seven sages. The address. Jesus goes to Galilee. The seven days of silence passed and Jesus, sitting with the sages said: 2 The history of life is well condensed in these immortal postulates. These are the seven hills on which the holy city shall be built. 3 These are the seven sure foundation stones on which the Universal Church shall stand. 4 In taking up the work assigned for me to do I am full conscious of the perils of the way; the cup will be a bitter one to drink and h
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CHAPTER 61.
CHAPTER 61.
John, the harbinger, returns to Hebron. Lives as a hermit in the wilds. Visits Jerusalem and speaks to the people. It came to pass when John, the son of Zacharias and Elizabeth, had finished all his studies in the Egyptian schools that he returned to Hebron, where he abode for certain days. 2 And then he sought the wilderness and made his home in David’s cave where many years before, he was instructed by the Egyptian sage. 3 Some people called him Hermit of Engedi; and others said, He is the Wil
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CHAPTER 62.
CHAPTER 62.
John, the harbinger, again visits Jerusalem. Speaks to the people. Promises to meet them at Gilgal in seven days. Goes to Bethany and attends a feast. Next day John went again into the temple courts and said, 2 Prepare, O Israel, prepare to meet your king. 3 The chief priests and the scribes would know the meaning of his words; they said, 4 Bold man, what is the purport of this message that you bring to Israel? If you be seer and prophet, tell us plainly who has sent you here? 5 And John replied
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CHAPTER 63.
CHAPTER 63.
John, the harbinger, visits Jericho. Meets the people at Gilgal. Announces his mission. Introduces the rite of baptism. Baptizes many people. Returns to Bethany and teaches. Returns to the Jordan. And John went down to Jericho; there he abode with Alpheus. 2 And when the people heard that he was there they came in throngs to hear him speak. 3 He spoke to none; but when the time was due he went down to the Jordan ford, and to the multitudes he said, 4 Reform and in the fount of purity wash all yo
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CHAPTER 64.
CHAPTER 64.
Jesus comes from Galilee, and is baptized by John. The Holy Breath testifies of his messiahship. The news reached Galilee, and Jesus with the multitude went down to where the harbinger was preaching at the ford. 2 When Jesus saw the harbinger he said, Behold the man of God! Behold the greatest of the seers! Behold, Elijah has returned! 3 Behold the messenger whom God has sent to open up the way! The kingdom is at hand. 4 When John saw Jesus standing with the throng he said, Behold the king who c
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CHAPTER 65.
CHAPTER 65.
Jesus goes to the wilderness for self-examination, where he remains forty days. Is subjected to three temptations. He overcomes. Returns to the camps of John and begins teaching. The harbinger had paved the way; the Logos had been introduced to men as love made manifest, and he must now begin his Christine ministry. 2 And he went forth into the wilderness to be alone with God that he might look into his inner heart, and note its strength and worthiness. 3 And with himself he talked; he said, My
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CHAPTER 66.
CHAPTER 66.
Six of John’s disciples follow Jesus and become his disciples. He teaches them. They sit in the Silence. Among the followers of John were many men from Galilee. The most devout were Andrew, Simon, James, and John, with Philip and his brother of Bethsaida. 2 One day as Andrew, Philip and a son of Zebedee, were talking with the harbinger, the Logos came, and John exclaimed, Behold the Christ! 3 And then the three disciples followed Jesus, and he asked, What do you seek? 4 And the disciples asked,
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CHAPTER 67.
CHAPTER 67.
Jesus visits John at the Jordan. Delivers his first Christine address to the people. The address. He goes with his disciples to Bethany. Now, on the morrow Jesus came again and stood with John beside the ford; and John prevailed on him to speak, and standing forth he said, 2 You men of Israel, hear! The kingdom is at hand. 3 Behold the great key-keeper of the age stands in your midst; and with the spirit of Elijah he has come. 4 Behold, for he has turned the key; the mighty gates fly wide and al
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CHAPTER 68.
CHAPTER 68.
Jesus speaks to the people in Bethany. Tells them how to become pure in heart. Goes to Jerusalem and in the temple reads from a prophetic book. Goes to Nazareth. The news soon spread abroad that Jesus, king of Israel, had come to Bethany, and all the people of the town came forth to greet the king. 2 And Jesus, standing in the midst of them exclaimed, Behold, indeed, the king has come, but Jesus is not king. 3 The kingdom truly is at hand; but men can see it not with carnal eyes; they cannot see
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CHAPTER 69.
CHAPTER 69.
Jesus and the ruler of the synagogue of Nazareth. Jesus teaches not in public, and the people are amazed. Next day as Peter walked about in Nazareth, he met the ruler of the synagogue who asked, Who is this Jesus lately come to Nazareth? 2 And Peter said, This Jesus is the Christ of whom our prophets wrote; he is the king of Israel. His mother, Mary, lives on Marmion Way. 3 The ruler said, Tell him to come up to the synagogue, for I would hear his plea. 4 And Peter ran and told to Jesus what the
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CHAPTER 70.
CHAPTER 70.
Jesus and his disciples at a marriage feast in Cana. Jesus speaks on marriage. He turns water into wine. The people are amazed. In Cana, Galilee, there was a marriage feast, and Mary and her sister Miriam, and Jesus and his six disciples were among the guests. 2 The ruler of the feast had heard that Jesus was a master sent from God, and he requested him to speak. 3 And Jesus said, There is no tie more sacred than the marriage tie. 4 The chain that binds two souls in love is made in heaven, and m
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CHAPTER 71.
CHAPTER 71.
Jesus, his six disciples and his mother, go to Capernaum. Jesus teaches the people, revealing the difference between the kings of earth and the kings of heaven. The city of Capernaum was by the sea of Galilee, and Peter’s home was there. The homes of Andrew, John and James were near, 2 These men were fishermen, and must return to tend their nets, and they prevailed on Jesus and his mother to accompany them, and soon with Philip and Nathaniel they were resting by the sea in Peter’s home. 3 The ne
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CHAPTER 72.
CHAPTER 72.
Jesus in Jerusalem. Drives the merchants out of the temple. The priests resent, and he defends himself from the standpoint of a loyal Jew. He speaks to the people. The Jewish paschal feast time came and Jesus left his mother in Capernaum and journeyed to Jerusalem. 2 And he abode with one a Sadducee, whose name was Jude. 3 And when he reached the temple courts the multitudes were there to see the prophet whom the people thought had come to break the yoke of Rome, restore the kingdom of the Jews,
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CHAPTER 73.
CHAPTER 73.
Jesus again visits the temple, and is favorably received by the people. Tells the parable of a king and his sons. Defines messiahship. Next day the multitudes were surging through the temple courts, intent on hearing Jesus speak. 2 And when he came the people said, All hail! behold the king! 3 And Jesus spoke a parable; he said, A king had vast domains; his people all were kin, and lived in peace. 4 Now, after many years the king said to his people, Take these lands and all I have; enhance their
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CHAPTER 74.
CHAPTER 74.
Jesus heals on the Sabbath, and is censured by the Pharisees. Restores a drowned child. Rescues a wounded dog. Cares for a homeless child. Speaks on the law of kindness. It was the Sabbath day, and Jesus stood among the surging masses of the people in the temple courts and sacred halls. 2 The blind, the deaf, the dumb, and those obsessed were there, and Jesus spoke the Word, and they were healed. 3 On some he laid his hands, and they were healed; to others he just spoke the Word, and they were f
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CHAPTER 75.
CHAPTER 75.
Nicodemus visits Jesus in the night. Jesus reveals to him the meaning of the new birth and the kingdom of heaven. Nicodemus was a ruler of the Jews, and he was earnest, learned and devout. 2 He saw the master’s signet in the face of Jesus as he talked, but was not brave enough to publicly confess his faith in him; 3 So in the night he went to talk with Jesus at the home of Jude. 4 When Jesus saw him come he said, Full blessed are the pure in heart; 5 Twice blessed are the fearless, pure in heart
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CHAPTER 76.
CHAPTER 76.
Jesus in Bethlehem. Explains the Empire of Peace to the shepherds. An unusual light appears. The shepherds recognize Jesus as the Christ. The Logos went to Bethlehem, and many people followed him. 2 He found the shepherd’s home where he was cradled when a babe; here he abode. 3 He went up to the hills where more than thirty years before the shepherds watch their flocks and heard the messenger of peace exclaim: 4 At midnight in a cave in Bethlehem the Prince of Peace is born. 5 And shepherds stil
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CHAPTER 77.
CHAPTER 77.
Jesus in Hebron. Goes to Bethany. Advises Ruth regarding certain family troubles. With three disciples Jesus went to Hebron where he tarried seven days and taught. 2 And then he went to Bethany and in the home of Lazarus he taught. 3 The evening came; the multitudes were gone, and Jesus, Lazarus, and his sisters, Martha, Ruth and Mary, were alone. 4 And Ruth was sore distressed. Her home was down in Jericho; her husband was the keeper of an inn; his name was Asher-ben. 5 Now, Asher was a Pharise
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CHAPTER 78.
CHAPTER 78.
Jesus in Jericho. Heals a servant of Asher. Goes to the Jordan and speaks to the people. Establishes baptism as a pledge of discipleship. Baptizes six disciples, who in turn baptize many people. And Jesus went to Jericho, and at the inn of Asher he abode. 2 A servant at the inn was sick, nigh unto death; the healers could not cure. 3 And Jesus came and touched the dying girl, and said, Malone, arise! and in a moment pain was gone; the fever ceased; the maid was well. 4 And then the people brough
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CHAPTER 79.
CHAPTER 79.
John, the harbinger, at Salim. A lawyer inquires about Jesus. John explains to the multitude the mission of Jesus. Now, John the harbinger, was at the Salim Springs where water was abundant, and there he preached and washed the bodies of the people who confessed their sins. 2 A Jewish lawyer went to John and said, Has not this man from Galilee, he whom you washed and called the Christ, become your foe? 3 They say that he is at the Jordan ford; that he is building up a church, or something else,
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CHAPTER 80.
CHAPTER 80.
Lamaas comes from India to see Jesus. He listens to the teachings of John at Salim. John tells him of the divine mission of Jesus. Lamaas finds Jesus at the Jordan. The masters recognize each other. Lamaas, priest of Brahm, who was a friend of Jesus when he was in the temple Jagannath, had heard of Jesus and his mighty works in many lands; and he had left his home and come to Palestine in search of him. 2 And as he journeyed towards Jerusalem he heard of John, the harbinger, who was esteemed a p
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CHAPTER 81.
CHAPTER 81.
The Christines journey toward Galilee. They tarry for a time at Jacob’s well and Jesus teaches a woman of Samaria. The Christine gate into the kingdom of the Holy One was opened up, and Jesus and the six disciples and Lamaas left the Jordan ford and turned their faces toward Galilee. 2 Their way lay through Samaria, and as they journeyed on they came to Sychar, which was near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to Joseph when a youth. 3 And Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus sat beside the well in
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CHAPTER 82.
CHAPTER 82.
While Jesus is teaching, his disciples come and marvel because he speaks with a Samaritan. Many people from Sychar come to see Jesus. He speaks to them. With his disciples he goes to Sychar and remains for certain days. While Jesus yet was talking to the woman at the well, the six disciples came from Sychar with the food. 2 And when they saw him talking to a woman of Samaria, and one they thought a courtesan, they were amazed; yet no one asked him why he spoke with her. 3 The woman was so lost i
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CHAPTER 83.
CHAPTER 83.
Jesus teaches the people of Sychar. Casts a wicked spirit out of one obsessed. Sends the spirit to its own place. Heals many people. The priests are disturbed by the presence of Jesus in Sychar, but he speaks to them and wins their favor. In Sychar Jesus taught the people in the market place. 2 A man obsessed was brought to him. The wicked spirit that possessed the man was full of violence and lust, and often threw his victim to the ground. 3 And Jesus spoke aloud and said, Base spirit, loose yo
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CHAPTER 84.
CHAPTER 84.
The Christines resume their journey. They tarry a while in the city of Samaria. Jesus speaks in the synagogue. Heals a woman by mental power. He disappears, but later joins his disciples as they journey toward Nazareth. The Christines turned their faces toward the land of Galilee; but when they reached the city of Samaria, the multitudes pressed hard about them, begging them to tarry in their city for a while. 2 And then they went up to the synagogue, and Jesus opened up the book of Moses, and h
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CHAPTER 85.
CHAPTER 85.
John, the harbinger, censures Herod for his wickedness. Herod sends him to prison in Machaerus. Jesus tells why God permitted the imprisonment of John. Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Paraca and of Galilee was dissipated, selfish and tyrannical. 2 He drove his wife away from home that he might take as wife Herodias, the wife of one, a near of kin, a woman, like himself, immoral and unjust. 3 The city of Tiberius, upon the shores of Galilee, was Herod’s home. 4 Now John, the harbinger, had left th
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CHAPTER 86.
CHAPTER 86.
The Christines are in Nazareth. Jesus speaks in the synagogue. He offends the people and they attempt to kill him. He mysteriously disappears, and returns to the synagogue. The Christines were in Nazareth. It was the Sabbath day, and Jesus went up to the synagogue. 2 The keeper of the books gave one to Jesus and he opened it and read: 3 The Spirit of the Lord has overshadowed me; he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; to set the captives free; to open sightless eyes; 4 To bring rel
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CHAPTER 87.
CHAPTER 87.
The Christines go to Cana. Jesus heals a nobleman’s child. The Christines go to Capernaum. Jesus provides a spacious home for his mother. He announces his intention to choose twelve apostles. In Nazareth Jesus taught no more; he went with his disciples up to Cana, where, at a marriage feast, he once turned water into wine. 2 And here he met a man of noble birth whose home was in Capernaum, whose son was sick. 3 The man had faith in Jesus’ power to heal, and when he learned that he had come to Ga
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CHAPTER 88.
CHAPTER 88.
Jesus walks by the sea. Stands in a fishing boat and speaks to the people. Under his direction the fishermen secure a great catch of fish. He selects and calls his twelve apostles. Beside the sea of Galilee the Christine master walked, and multitudes of people followed him. 2 The fishing boats had just come in, and Peter and his brother waited in their boats; their helpers were ashore repairing broken nets. 3 And Jesus went into a boat and Peter pushed it out a little ways from shore; and Jesus
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CHAPTER 89.
CHAPTER 89.
The twelve apostles are at Jesus’ home and are consecrated to their work. Jesus instructs them. He goes to the synagogue on the Sabbath and teaches. He casts an unclean spirit out of one obsessed. He heals Peter’s mother-in-law. Now, on the day before the Sabbath day, the twelve disciples who had received the call were met with one accord in Jesus’ home. 2 And Jesus said to them, This is the day to consecrate yourselves unto the work of God; so let us pray. 3 Turn from the outer to the inner sel
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CHAPTER 90.
CHAPTER 90.
Jesus goes alone to a mountain to pray. His disciples find him. He calls the twelve and they journey through Galilee teaching and healing. At Tiberius Jesus heals a leper. The Christines return to Capernaum. In his own home Jesus heals a palsied man and makes known the philosophy of healing and the forgiveness of sins. The Christine master disappeared; no one saw him go, and Peter, James and John set forth to search for him; they found him at his trysting-place out on the Hammoth hills. 2 And Pe
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CHAPTER 91.
CHAPTER 91.
Jesus at the feast in Jerusalem. Heals an impotent man. Gives a practical lesson in healing. Affirms that all men are the sons of God. The feast time came and Jesus and the twelve went to Jerusalem. 2 Upon the day before the Sabbath day they reached Mount Olives and they tarried at an inn before Mount Olives on the north. 3 And in the early morning of the Sabbath day they went in through the sheep gate to Jerusalem. 4 The healing fountain of Bethesda, near the gate, was thronged about with peopl
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CHAPTER 92.
CHAPTER 92.
The Christines at a feast in Lazarus’ home. A fire rages in the town. Jesus rescues a child from the flames and stays the fire by the Word. He gives a practical lesson on how to redeem a drunken man. Now, Lazarus was at the feast and Jesus and the twelve went with him to his home in Bethany. 2 And Lazarus and his sisters made a feast for Jesus and the twelve; and Ruth and Asher came from Jericho; for Asher was no longer hostile to the Christ. 3 And while the guests sat at the board behold a cry,
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CHAPTER 93.
CHAPTER 93.
The Christines go through a field of ripe wheat, and the disciples eat of the wheat. Jesus exonerates them. The Christines return to Capernaum. Jesus heals a withered hand on the Sabbath, and defends his deed. Another Sabbath day had come and Jesus and the twelve walked through a field of ripened wheat. 2 And they were hungry and they took the heads of wheat and in their hands threshed out the grain and ate. 3 Among the men who followed them were Pharisees of strictest sect, and when they saw th
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CHAPTER 94.
The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus reveals to the twelve the secret of prayer. The model prayer. The law of forgiveness. The holy fast. The evil of deceit. Almsgiving. Next morning e’er the sun had risen Jesus and the twelve went to a mountain near the sea to pray; and Jesus taught the twelve disciples how to pray. He said, 2 Prayer is the deep communion of the soul with God; 3 So when you pray do not deceive yourselves as do the hypocrites who love to stand upon the streets and in the synagogues an
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CHAPTER 95.
The Sermon on the Mount, continued. Jesus pronounces the eight beatitudes and the eight woes. Speaks words of encouragement. Emphasizes the exalted character of the apostolic work. And Jesus and the twelve went to the mountain top, and Jesus said, 2 Twelve pillars of the church, apostles of the Christ; light-bearers of the sun of life and ministers of God to men: 3 In just a little while you must go forth alone, and preach the gospel of the king, first to the Jews and then to all the world. 4 An
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CHAPTER 96.
The Sermon on the Mount, continued. Jesus considers the Ten Commandments. The philosophy of Christ the spirit of the Commandments. Jesus unfolds the spiritual aspects of the first four Commandments. God gave the Ten Commandments unto men; upon the mountain Moses saw the words of God; he wrote them down on solid rock; they cannot be destroyed. 2 These Ten Commandments show the justice side of God; but now the love of God made manifest brings mercy on the wings of Holy Breath. 3 Upon the unity of
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CHAPTER 97.
The Sermon on the Mount, continued. Jesus unfolds to the twelve the spiritual aspects of the fifth and sixth Commandments. God is not force alone; for wisdom is his counterpart. 2 When cherubim instructed man in wisdom’s ways they said that wisdom is the Mother of the race, as force is Father of the race. 3 The man who honors the almighty and omniscient God is blessed, and in the tables of the law we read, 4 Pay homage to your Father and your Mother of the race, that your days may be prolonged u
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CHAPTER 98.
The Sermon on the Mount, continued. Jesus reveals to the twelve the spiritual aspects of the seventh, eighth and tenth Commandments. The law forbids adultery; but in the eyes of law adultery is an overt act, the satisfaction of the sensuous self outside the marriage bonds. 2 Now, marriage in the sight of law is but a promise made by man and woman, by the sanction of a priest, to live for aye in harmony and love. 3 No priest nor officer has power from God to bind two souls in wedded love. 4 What
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CHAPTER 99.
The Sermon on the Mount, continued. Jesus unfolds to the twelve the spiritual aspects of the ninth Commandment. The law has said: Thou shalt not lie; but in the eyes of law a man to lie must tell in words what is not true. 2 Now, in the light of spirit law, deceit in any form is nothing but a lie. 3 A man may lie by look or act; yea, even by his silence may deceive, and thus be guilty in the eyes of Holy Breath. 4 It has been said in olden times: Thou shalt not swear by thine own life. 5 But, lo
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CHAPTER 100.
The Sermon on the Mount, continued. Jesus formulates and presents to the twelve a practical code of spiritual ethics. There is a rule that carnal man has made, and which he rigidly observes: 2 Do unto other men as they do unto you. As others judge, they judge; as others give, they give. 3 Now, while you walk with men as men, judge not, and you shall not be judged. 4 For as you judge you shall be judged, and as you give it shall be given to you. If you condemn, you are condemned. 5 When you show
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CHAPTER 101.
The Sermon on the Mount, concluded. The concluding part of the code of ethics. The Christines return to Capernaum. The fruitage of the tree of life is all too fine to feed the carnal mind. 2 If you would throw a diamond to a hungry dog, lo, he would turn away, or else attack you in a rage. 3 The incense that is sweet to God is quite offensive unto Beelzebul; the bread of heaven is but chaff to men who cannot comprehend the spirit life. 4 The master must be wise and feed the soul with what it can
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CHAPTER 102.
The Christines at the home of Jesus. Jesus unfolds to them the secret doctrine. They go through all Galilee and teach and heal. Jesus brings to life the son of a widow at Nain. They return to Capernaum. The twelve apostles went with Jesus to his home, and there abode for certain days. 2 And Jesus told them many things about the inner life that may not now be written in a book. 3 Now, in Capernaum there lived a man of wealth, a Roman captain of a hundred men, who loved the Jews and who had built
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CHAPTER 103.
The Christines in Jesus’ home. Jesus teaches the twelve and the foreign masters every morning. Jesus receives messengers from John, the harbinger, and sends him words of encouragement. He eulogizes the character of John. The home of Jesus was a school where in the early morning hours the twelve apostles and the foreign priests were taught the secret things of God. 2 And there were present priests from China, India and from Babylon; from Persia, Egypt and from Greece, 3 Who came to sit at Jesus’
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CHAPTER 104.
Jesus teaches the multitudes. Attends a feast in Simon’s house. A wealthy courtesan anoints him with precious balm. Simon rebukes him and he preaches a sermon on false respectability. And Jesus looked upon the multitudes who pressed about for selfish gain. 2 The men of learning and of wealth, of reputation and of power, were there; but they knew not the Christ. 3 Their eyes were blinded by the tinseled glitter of their selfish selves; they could not see the king. 4 And though they walked within
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CHAPTER 105.
Under the patronage of a number of wealthy women, the Christines make a grand missionary tour. In his teaching Jesus lauds sincerity and rebukes hypocrisy. He speaks concerning the sin against the Holy Breath. Now, many women who possessed much wealth, and who abode in other towns of Galilee, implored that Jesus and the twelve, together with the masters from the foreign lands, would thither go and preach and heal. 2 Among these anxious ones were Mary Magdalene, who was obsessed by seven homeless
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CHAPTER 106.
CHAPTER 106.
The Christines are in Magdala. Jesus heals a man who was blind, dumb and obsessed. He teaches the people. While he speaks his mother, brothers and Miriam come to him. He teaches a lesson on family relationship. He introduces Miriam to the people and she sings her songs of victory. Magdala is beside the sea, and here the teachers taught. 2 A man obsessed, and who was blind and dumb was brought, and Jesus spoke the Word, and lo, the evil spirits went away; the man spoke out, his eyes were opened a
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CHAPTER 107.
CHAPTER 107.
A Pharisee demands of Jesus signs of his messiahship. Jesus rebukes him, because he does not recognize the signs that are being continually given. Jesus exhorts the people to receive the light that they may become the light. A Pharisee elated with himself stood forth among the multitudes and said to Jesus, 2 Sir, we would have you demonstrate. If you are truly Christ who was to come, then you can surely do what black magicians cannot do. 3 Lo, they can talk, and hold the multitudes with words of
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CHAPTER 108.
Jesus rebukes the people for selfishness. The Christines attend a feast and Jesus is censured by the Pharisee because he washed not before he eat. Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of the ruling classes and pronounces upon them many woes. The multitudes were wild with selfish thought; none recognized the rights and needs of any other one. 2 The stronger pushed the weak aside, and trampled on them in their haste to be the first to get a blessing for himself. 3 And Jesus said, Behold the cage of beasts
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CHAPTER 109.
The Christines go to a place apart to pray. Jesus warns them against the leaven of the Pharisees and reveals the fact that all thoughts and deeds are recorded in God’s Book of Remembrance. Man’s responsibility and God’s care. Now, when the feast was finished Jesus with the foreign masters and the twelve, with Mary, Miriam and a band of loyal women who believed in Christ, went to a place apart to pray. 2 And when their silence ended Jesus said, Be on your guard; the leaven of the Pharisees is bei
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CHAPTER 110.
CHAPTER 110.
Miriam sings a song of victory. The song. Jesus reveals the symbolic character of the journey of Israel from Egypt to Canaan. And Miriam stood before the surging crowd, and casting up her eyes to heaven she sung anew the song of victory: 2 Bring forth the harp, the vina and the lyre; bring forth the highest sounding cymbal, all ye choirs of heaven. Join in the song, the new, new song. 3 The Lord of hosts has stooped to hear the cries of men, and lo, the citadel of Beelzebul is shaking as a leaf
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CHAPTER 111.
CHAPTER 111.
Jesus teaches. A man requests him to compel his brother to deal justly. Jesus reveals the divine law, the power of truth and the universality of possessions. Relates the parable of the rich man and his abundant harvest. And Jesus taught the multitudes; and while he spoke a man stood forth and said, 2 Rabboni, hear my plea: My father died and left a large estate; my brother seized it all, and now refuses me my share. 3 I pray that you will bid him do the right, and give me what is mine. 4 And Jes
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CHAPTER 112.
CHAPTER 112.
The Christines in the home of Mary of Magdala. Jesus calls his disciples, “Little Flock,” and charges them to place their affections on divine things. He teaches them regarding the inner life. And Jesus left the multitudes and went with his disciples up to Mary’s home; and as they sat about the board to dine he said, 2 My little flock, fear not; it is your Father’s will that you shall rule the kingdom of the soul. 3 A ruler in the house of God is servant of the Lord of hosts, and man cannot serv
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CHAPTER 113.
CHAPTER 113.
In answer to a question of Lamaas Jesus teaches a lesson on the reign of peace and the way to it through antagonisms. The signs of the times. Guidance of the Holy Breath. The Christines go to Bethsaida. Now, after they had dined, the guests and Jesus all were in a spacious hall in Mary’s home. 2 And then Lamaas said, Pray, tell us Lord, is this the dawn of peace? 3 Have we come forth unto the time when men will war no more? 4 Are you, indeed, the Prince of Peace that holy men have said would com
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CHAPTER 114.
CHAPTER 114.
A great storm on the sea destroys many lives. Jesus makes an appeal for aid, and the people give with a generous hand. In answer to a lawyer’s question, Jesus gives the philosophy of disasters. As Jesus taught, a man stood forth and said, Rabboni, may I speak? 2 And Jesus said, Say on. And then the man spoke out and said, 3 A storm upon the sea last night wrecked many fishing boats, and scores of men went down to death, and, lo, their wives and children are in need; 4 What can be done to help th
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CHAPTER 115.
CHAPTER 115.
Jesus teaches by the sea. He relates the parable of the sower. Tells why he teaches in parables. Explains the parable of the sower. Relates the parable of the wheat and tares. And Jesus stood beside the sea and taught; the multitudes pressed close upon him and he went into a boat that was near by and put a little ways from shore, and then he spoke in parables; he said, 2 Behold, a sower took his seed and went into his field to sow. 3 With lavish hand he scattered forth the seed and some fell in
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CHAPTER 116.
CHAPTER 116.
The Christines are in Philip’s home. Jesus interprets the parable of the wheat and tares. He explains the unfoldment of the kingdom by parables: the good seed; the growth of the tree; the leaven; the hidden treasure. He goes to a mountain to pray. The Christines were in Philip’s home and Peter said to Jesus, Lord, will you explain to us the meaning of the parables you spoke today? The one about the wheat and tares, especially? 2 And Jesus said, God’s kingdom is a dualty; it has an outer and an i
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CHAPTER 117.
CHAPTER 117.
A royal feast is held in Machaerus. John, the harbinger, is beheaded. His body is buried in Hebron. His disciples mourn. The Christines cross the sea in the night. Jesus calms a raging storm. A royal feast was held in honor of the birthday of the tetrarch in fortified Machaerus, east of the Bitter Sea. 2 The tetrarch, Herod, and his wife, Herodias, together with Salome were there; and all the men and women of the royal court were there. 3 And when the feast was done, lo, all the guests and court
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CHAPTER 118.
CHAPTER 118.
The Christines are in Gadara. Jesus casts a legion of unclean spirits out of a man. The spirits go into vicious animals which run into the sea, and are drowned. The people are in fear and request Jesus to leave their coast. With his disciples, he returns to Capernaum. The morning came; the Christines landed in the country of the Geracenes. 2 They went to Gadara, chief city of the Peracans, and here for certain days they tarried and they taught. 3 Now, legends hold that Gadara is sacred to the de
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CHAPTER 119.
CHAPTER 119.
The people of Capernaum welcome Jesus. Matthew gives a feast. The Pharisees rebuke Jesus for eating with sinners. He tells them that he is sent to save sinners. He gives lessons on fasting and on the philosophy of good and evil. The news soon spread through all the land that Jesus was at home and then the people came in throngs to welcome him. 2 And Matthew, one of the twelve, a man of wealth, whose home was in Capernaum, spread forth a sumptuous feast, and Jesus and the foreign masters and the
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CHAPTER 120.
CHAPTER 120.
Nicodemus is at the feast. He asks Jesus, Cannot the Christine religion be introduced more successfully by reforming the Jewish service? Jesus answers in the negative and gives his reasons. Jesus heals a woman with hemorrhages. Heals Jairus’ daughter. Disappears when the people would worship him. Now, Nicodemus, who once came to Jesus in the night to learn the way of life, was one among the guests. 2 And standing forth he said, Rabboni, it is true that Jewish laws and Jewish practices do not agr
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CHAPTER 121.
CHAPTER 121.
The Christines are in Nazareth. Miriam sings a Christine song of praise. Jesus teaches in the synagogue. He heals a dumb man who is obsessed. The people do not believe in him. The Pharisees call him a tool of Beelzebul. The Christines go to Cana. It was a gala day in Nazareth. The people there had met with one accord to celebrate some great event. 2 And Jesus and the foreign masters and the twelve, and Mary, mother of the Lord, and Miriam were there. 3 And when the people were assembled in the g
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CHAPTER 122.
CHAPTER 122.
The Christines spend seven days in prayer. Jesus gives his charge to the twelve and sends them forth on their apostolic ministry, with instructions to meet him in Capernaum. The Christines prayed in silence seven days; then Jesus called the twelve aside and said, 2 Behold, the multitudes have thronged about us everywhere; the people are bewildered; they wander here and there like sheep without a fold. 3 They need a shepherd’s care; they want a loving hand to lead them to the light. 4 The grain i
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CHAPTER 123.
CHAPTER 123.
Jesus gives his final charge to the foreign masters and sends them forth as apostles to the world. He goes alone to Tyre and abides in Rachel’s home. Heals an obsessed child. Goes to Sidon and then to the mountains of Lebanon. Visits Mount Hermon, Cæsarea-Philippi, Decapolis, Gadara and returns to Capernaum. Receives the twelve, who give an account of their work. The Christine master spent a time in prayer and then he called the foreign masters, and he said to them, 2 Behold, I sent the twelve a
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CHAPTER 124.
CHAPTER 124.
The Christines cross the sea. Jesus gives to his disciples lessons on secret doctrines. Teaches the people. Feeds five thousand. The disciples start to recross the sea. A storm arises. Jesus, walking on the waters, comes to them. Trial of Peter’s faith. They land in Gennesaret. The twelve apostles now had reached the stage of spirit consciousness, and Jesus could reveal to them the deeper meanings of his mission to the world. 2 Next week the great feast of the Jews would be observed, and Matthew
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CHAPTER 125.
CHAPTER 125.
The Christines are welcomed in Gennesaret. Many follow Jesus for the loaves and fish. He tells them of the bread of life. Speaks of his flesh and blood as symbols of the bread and water of life. The people are offended and many of his disciples follow him no more. The news soon spread through all the valley of Gennesaret that Jesus and the twelve had come, and many people came to see. 2 They brought their sick and laid them at the master’s feet, and all the day he taught and healed. 3 The multit
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CHAPTER 126.
CHAPTER 126.
Scribes and Pharisees visit Jesus. They censure him for eating with unwashed hands. He defends his acts and teaches a lesson on hypocrisy. Privately explains to the twelve his public teachings. A company of scribes and Pharisees came from Jerusalem to learn wherein the power of Jesus lay. 2 But when they learned that he and his disciples heeded not the custom of the Jews, regarding washing of the hands before they ate, they were amazed. 3 And Jesus said, Hypocrisy is queen among you scribes and
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CHAPTER 127.
CHAPTER 127.
The Christines cross the sea to Decapolis. Jesus finds a retired place where he privately teaches the twelve. They remain three days, then go into a village by the sea. Now, Jesus took the twelve and with them crossed the sea at night and came unto the borders of Decapolis, 2 That he might find a secret place where, all alone, he could reveal to them the things to come. 3 They went into a mountain pass and spent three days in prayer. 4 Then Jesus said, Behold, the time is near when I will walk w
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CHAPTER 128.
CHAPTER 128.
Jesus goes at night to a mountain to pray. His disciples and the villagers find him and he teaches them for three days. Feeds four thousand people. The Christines go to Cæsarea-Philippi. They consider the personality of Christ. Peter is chosen as apostolic leader. Now, in the night while the disciples slept, lo, Jesus rose and went alone into a mountain pass, six miles away, to pray. 2 And in the morning when the twelve awoke they could not find the Lord, and all the people of the village sought
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CHAPTER 129.
CHAPTER 129.
Jesus teaches the people. He takes Peter, James and John and goes to a high mountain and is transfigured before them. The news soon spread that Jesus and the twelve were come, and many people came to see. 2 And Jesus said, Behold, you come to see, but that means naught. If you would have the benedictions of the Christ, take up your cross and follow me. 3 If you would give your life for selfish self, then you will lose your life. 4 If you will give your life in service of your fellow men, then yo
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CHAPTER 130.
CHAPTER 130.
Jesus and the three disciples return to Cæsarea-Philippi. The nine had failed to cure an epileptic child. Jesus heals it and rebukes his disciples for their lack of trust in God. The Christines return to Capernaum. When Jesus, Peter, James and John were come unto the city’s gates a multitude of people thronged the way. 2 The nine apostles who went not with Jesus to the mount, had tried to heal an epileptic child who was obsessed, and they had failed; the people waited for the coming of the Lord.
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CHAPTER 131.
CHAPTER 131.
Jesus and Peter pay the half-shekel tax. The disciples contend for the supremacy. Jesus rebukes them. Teaches them many practical lessons. The parable of the good shepherd. As Jesus and the twelve were resting in the house, the tax collector came to Peter saying, Man, do Jesus and yourself pay this half-shekel tax? 2 And Peter said, We pay whatever is assessed. 3 And Jesus said, From whom do publicans collect this special tax? from strangers or from native sons? 4 And Peter said, The strangers o
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CHAPTER 132.
CHAPTER 132.
Jesus defends a man who has been convicted of stealing bread. The verdict is reversed. The man goes free, and the people supply the needs of his starving family. A multitude of people thronged the streets. The officers were on the way to court with one, a man accused of stealing bread. 2 And in a little while the man was brought before the judge to answer to the charge. 3 And Jesus and the twelve were there. The man showed in his face and hands the hard drawn lines of toil and want. 4 A woman ri
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CHAPTER 133.
CHAPTER 133.
The twelve go to the feast in Jerusalem, but Jesus remains in Capernaum. He selects seventy disciples, and sends them out to teach and heal. He goes alone to the feast and on his way he heals ten lepers. He teaches in the temple. The harvest feast drew near; the twelve went to Jerusalem, but Jesus did not go with them; he tarried in Capernaum. 2 Among the multitudes that followed him were many who went not up to the feast; they were not Jews. 3 And Jesus called three-score-and-ten of these disci
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CHAPTER 134.
CHAPTER 134.
Jesus teaches in the temple. His words enrage the rulers. Nicodemus defends him. He spends the night in prayer on Mount Olives. Next day he again teaches in the temple. An adultress is brought before him for judgment. Now, on the last day of the feast when multitudes were in the courtways, Jesus said, 2 Whoever is athirst may come to me and drink. 3 He who believes in me and in the Christ whom God has sent, may drink the cup of life, and from his inner parts shall streams of living waters flow.
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CHAPTER 135.
CHAPTER 135.
Jesus teaches in the temple. He reveals some of the deeper meanings of the Christine ministry. The rulers are greatly enraged and attempt to stone him, but he disappears. The feast was done and Jesus, Peter, James and John were sitting in the temple treasury. 2 The nine had gone back to Capernaum. 3 The people thronged the temple courts and Jesus said, 4 I am the lamp; Christ is the oil of life; the Holy Breath the fire. Behold the light! and he who follows me shall not walk in the dark, but he
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CHAPTER 136.
CHAPTER 136.
Jesus teaches in the temple. Relates the parable of the good Samaritan. Goes to Bethany. Teaches in Lazarus’ home. Rebukes Martha for her anxiety about the things of this life. And Jesus stood again within the temple courts and taught. 2 A master of the law was sent to question him that he might find a cause to censure and accuse him of a crime. 3 He said, Lord, tell me what to do that I may have eternal life? 4 And Jesus said, You know the law; what does it say? 5 The lawyer answered, You shall
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CHAPTER 137.
CHAPTER 137.
Jesus and his disciples go into a retired place to pray. Jesus teaches Lazarus how to pray. The model prayer. The value of importunate prayer. Parable of the importunate housewife. Now, in the evening Jesus, Peter, James and John, with Lazarus, went out beyond the village gates to pray. And Lazarus said, Teach me to pray. 2 And Jesus said, The prayer I taught the twelve to pray while we were up in Galilee is one acceptable to God; and when you pray just say, 3 Our Father-God who art in heaven; h
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CHAPTER 138.
CHAPTER 138.
The Christines in Jerusalem. They meet a man blind from birth. Jesus teaches a lesson on the cause of disease and disasters. He heals the blind man. The Lord with Peter, James and John were in Jerusalem; it was the Sabbath day. 2 And as they walked along the way they saw a man who could not see; he had been blind from birth. 3 And Peter said, Lord, if disease and imperfections all are caused by sin, who was the sinner in this case? the parents or the man himself? 4 And Jesus said, Afflictions al
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CHAPTER 139.
CHAPTER 139.
Jesus meets and instructs the man who was blind. Unfolds the mysteries of the kingdom. The sheepfold. Declares himself the shepherd. Goes to the home of Massalian, where he abides certain days. When Jesus heard what had been done and how the priests had cast the man whom he had healed, out of the synagogue, he found the man and said to him, 2 Do you believe in God and in the son of God? 3 The man replied, I do believe in God; but who is he, the son of God, of whom you speak? 4 And Jesus said, Th
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CHAPTER 140.
CHAPTER 140.
Jesus and the three disciples return to Capernaum. Jesus receives the report of the seventy. With his disciples he goes through all Galilee encouraging the believers. He heals a woman. Relates the parable of the little seed and the great tree. The time had come for the return of the three score and ten whom Jesus sent abroad to preach. 2 And Jesus, Peter, James and John began their journey back to Galilee. 3 They went up through Samaria; they passed through many villages and towns, and everywher
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CHAPTER 141.
CHAPTER 141.
Jesus speaks words of encouragement. Rebukes an officious Pharisee. Attends a wedding feast. Heals a dropsical man. Rebukes guests who seek chief seats. Relates a parable of a wedding feast. And Jesus went into another town upon the coast and spoke good words of cheer to those who followed him. 2 And one stood forth and said, Lord, are there few that enter into life? 3 And Jesus said, The way is rough that leads to life; the gate is narrow and is guarded well; but every one who seeks in faith sh
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CHAPTER 142.
CHAPTER 142.
The path of discipleship, its difficulties. The cross and its meaning. The danger of wealth. The young man who loved wealth more than he loved Christ. Parable of the rich man and Lazarus. Now, Jesus and the twelve went to another town, and as they entered it they said, Peace be to all; good will to all. 2 A multitude of people followed and the master said to them, Behold, for you are followers for selfish gain. 3 If you would follow me in love, and be disciples of the Holy Breath, and gain at la
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CHAPTER 143.
CHAPTER 143.
Righteousness in rewards. Jesus relates the parable of the husbandman and the laborers. Makes known the divine law of divorce. The mystery of marriage. The Lord was standing by the sea; the multitudes were there and one stood forth and said, 2 Does God bestow rewards as men bestow rewards, for what is done? 3 And Jesus said, Men never know what other men have done, this life is such a seeming life. 4 One man may seem to do a mighty work, and be adjudged by men as worthy of a great reward. 5 Anot
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CHAPTER 144.
CHAPTER 144.
The Christines at Tiberius. Jesus speaks on the inner life. Relates the parable of the prodigal son. The resentment of the elder brother. When they had journeyed through the towns and cities of the land of Galilee, the Lord with his disciples came to Tiberius, and here they met a few who loved the name of Christ. 2 And Jesus told them many things about the inner life; but when the multitudes came up, he spoke a parable; he said, 3 A certain man with great possessions had two sons. The youngest s
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CHAPTER 145.
CHAPTER 145.
Jesus speaks on the establishment of the Christine kingdom and the future coming of the Lord in power. Exhorts to faithfulness. Parable of the unjust judge. Parable of the Pharisee and the publican. A company of Pharisees came up to speak with Jesus and they said, Rabboni, we have heard you say, The kingdom is at hand. 2 We read in Daniel that the God of heaven will form a kingdom, and we ask, Is this the kingdom of the God you speak about? If so, when will it come? 3 And Jesus said, The prophet
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CHAPTER 146.
CHAPTER 146.
Last meeting of Jesus with his disciples in Galilee. Miriam sings a song of praise. The song. The Christines begin their journey to Jerusalem. They rest at Enon Springs. The selfish request of the mother of James and John. The Christines reach Jerusalem. The work of Jesus in the land of Galilee was done, and he sent forth a message, and the many came from many towns of Galilee; came to receive a benediction from his hand. 2 Among the multitudes who came was Luke, a Syrian from Antioch, a learned
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CHAPTER 147.
CHAPTER 147.
Jesus speaks to the people in the temple regarding the messiahship. Rebukes the Jews for treachery. The Jews attempt to stone him, but are prevented by Joseph. The Christines go to Jericho, and later to Bethabara. Now , many Jews from Galilee, Judea and Samaria were in Jerusalem and at the feast. 2 The porch of Solomon was filled with scribes and Pharisees and doctors of the law, and Jesus walked with them. 3 A scribe approaching Jesus said, Rabboni, why do you keep the people waiting in suspens
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CHAPTER 148.
CHAPTER 148.
Lazarus dies and Jesus and the twelve return to Bethany. The resurrection of Lazarus, which greatly excites the rulers in Jerusalem. The Christines go to the hills of Ephriam, and there abide. One day as Jesus and the twelve were in the silence in a home in Araba a messenger came and said, 2 Lord, Jesus, hear! your friend in Bethany is sick, nigh unto death; his sisters urge that you arise and come in haste. 3 Then turning to the twelve the master said, Lo, Lazarus has gone to sleep, and I must
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CHAPTER 149.
CHAPTER 149.
The Jews gather in Jerusalem to attend the feast. The Christines go to Jericho. Jesus dines with Zaccheus. He relates the parable of the ten talents. The great passover of the Jews, the feast of spring, was calling every loyal Jew up to Jerusalem. 2 Ten days before the feast the Lord and his disciples left the Ephriam hills and, by the Jordan way, went down to Jericho. 3 And as they entered Jericho a wealthy publican came out to see the Lord; but he was small in stature and the throng was great
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CHAPTER 150.
Jesus heals blind Bartimæus. With the twelve he goes to Bethany. The multitudes come to welcome him and to speak with Lazarus. The Christines started on their way to Bethany, and as they went, while yet in Jericho, they passed a beggar sitting by the way; and he was blind Bartimæus. 2 And when the beggar heard the multitude pass by he said, What is it that I hear? 3 The people said to him, Jesus of Nazareth is passing by. 4 And instantly the man cried out, Lord Jesus, son of David, stay! have me
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CHAPTER 151.
CHAPTER 151.
Jesus teaches in the synagogue. Makes his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The multitudes, with the children, sing his praises, and say, Hosanna to the king! The Christines return to Bethany. It was the day before the Sabbath day, the eighth day of the Jewish Nasan month, that Jesus came to Bethany. 2 And on the Sabbath day he went up to the synagogue and taught. 3 And on the morning of the first day of the week, the Sunday of the week, he called his twelve apostles unto him and said, 4 This day
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CHAPTER 152.
CHAPTER 152.
Jesus rebukes a barren fig tree. Drives the merchants out of the temple. Teaches the people. Returns to Bethany. Next day, the Monday of the week, the master with the twelve, went to Jerusalem. 2 And as they passed along the way they saw a fig tree full of leaves without a sign of fruit. 3 And Jesus spoke unto the tree; he said, You useless cumberer of the ground; you fig tree fair to look upon, but a delusive thing. 4 You take from earth and air the food that fruitful trees should have. 5 Go ba
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CHAPTER 153.
The Christines go to Jerusalem. They note the withered fig tree; its symbolic meaning. Jesus teaches in the temple. Is censured by the priests. Relates a parable of a rich man’s feast. On Tuesday, early in the day, the master and the twelve went to Jerusalem. 2 And as they went the twelve observed the tree to which the Lord had talked the day before, and lo, the leaves were withered, just as if they had been scorched with fire. 3 And Peter said, Lord, see the tree! Its leaves are withered and th
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CHAPTER 154.
CHAPTER 154.
Jesus teaches in the temple court. The parable of the householder and wicked husbandmen. Parable of the marriage feast and the guest without a wedding robe. The multitudes would hear what Jesus had to say, and so they built a platform in the temple court, and Jesus stood upon the place and taught. He spoke in parables; he said, 2 A man possessed a vast estate; he planted out a vineyard, placed a hedge about it, built a tower, installed the press for making wine. 3 He placed his vineyard in the h
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CHAPTER 155.
CHAPTER 155.
Jesus recognizes the justice of paying secular taxes. He teaches a lesson on family relationships in the life beyond. The greatest of the commandments is comprised in love. He warns his disciples against the hypocrisy of scribes and Pharisees. As Jesus spoke, the Pharisees came up to question him; they thought to criminate him by what he said. 2 A strict Herodian spoke and said, My Lord, you are a man of truth; you show the way to God, and you do not regard the personality of men; 3 Tell us, wha
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CHAPTER 156.
CHAPTER 156.
The scribes and Pharisees are angered. Jesus rebukes them for their hypocrisy. He laments over Jerusalem. The widow’s mite. Jesus delivers his farewell address to the people in the temple. The scribes and Pharisees were wild with rage; and Jesus said, 2 Woe unto you, you scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! you stand within the way; you block the door; you will not go into the kingdom and you turn aside the pure in heart who are about to enter in. 3 Woe unto you, you scribes and Pharisees, you
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CHAPTER 157.
The Christines upon Mount Olives. Jesus prophecies the destruction of Jerusalem, and of terrible disasters that will mark the conclusion of the age. He exhorts his disciples to faithfulness. Then Jesus with the twelve went forth and sat upon Mount Olives, just beyond the city’s gate. 2 And his disciples said, Behold the wondrous city of Jerusalem! its homes are all so beautiful! its temples and its shrines are clothed in such magnificence! 3 And Jesus said, The city is the glory of my people, Is
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CHAPTER 158.
CHAPTER 158.
Jesus and the twelve at prayer in Olivet. Jesus reveals to his disciples the deeper meanings of secret doctrines. He tells them what to teach the people. Relates a number of parables. They return to Bethany. The morning of the Wednesday of the week was come, and Jesus with the twelve went out to Olivet to pray; and they were lost in prayer for seven hours. 2 Then Jesus called the twelve close to his side and said, This day the curtain parts and we will step beyond the veil into the secret courts
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CHAPTER 159.
CHAPTER 159.
The Christines attend a feast in Simon’s house. Mary anoints the master with a costly balm, and Judas and others rebuked her for profligacy. Jesus defends her. The rulers of the Jews employ Ananias to arrest Jesus. Ananias bribes Judas to aid him. Bar-Simon, who was once a leper and was cleansed by Jesus by the sacred Word, abode in Bethany. 2 In honor of the Christine Lord he gave a feast, and Lazarus was among the guests, and Ruth and Martha served. 3 And as the guests reclined about the table
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CHAPTER 160.
Jesus and the twelve eat the passover alone in Nicodemus’ house. Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. Judas leaves the table and goes forth to betray the Lord. Jesus teaches the eleven. He institutes the Lord’s supper. On Thursday morning Jesus called to him the twelve disciples, and he said to them, This is God’s remembrance day, and we will eat the pascal supper all alone. 2 And then he said to Peter, James and John, Go now into Jerusalem and there prepare the pasch. 3 And the disciples said, Whe
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CHAPTER 161.
Jesus teaches the eleven. Tells them that they will all be estranged from him, and that Peter will deny him thrice before the morning. He speaks final words of encouragement. Promises the Comforter. Now, after Judas had gone forth to meet the emissaries of the priests and to betray his Lord, 2 The master said, The hour has come, the son of man will now be glorified. 3 My little children, I am with you yet a little while; soon you will seek me and will find me not, for where I go you cannot come.
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CHAPTER 162.
Jesus reveals more fully the mission of the Holy Breath. Tells his disciples plainly that he is about to die, and they are sad. He prays for them and all the world of believers. They leave the banquet hall. Now, John was deeply grieved because the master said, I go away, and where I go you cannot come. 2 He wept and said, Lord, I would go with you through every trial and to death. 3 And Jesus said, And you shall follow me through trials and through death; but now you cannot go where I will go; b
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CHAPTER 163.
Jesus visits Pilate, who urges him to flee from the country to save his life. Jesus refuses to do so. He meets his disciples in Massalian’s orchard. The scene in Gethsemane. The Jewish mob led by Judas appears. As Jesus and the eleven went out, a Roman guard approached and said, All hail! Is one of you the man from Galilee? 2 And Peter said, We all are men from Galilee; whom do you seek? 3 The guard replied, I seek for Jesus, who is called the Christ. 4 And Jesus answered, Here am I. 5 The guard
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CHAPTER 164.
Judas betrays his Lord with a kiss. Jesus is seized by the mob and the disciples flee to save their lives. Jesus is taken unto Jerusalem. Peter and John follow the mob. The Lord with the eleven were in the orchard of Massalian, and as they talked they saw a band of men with lanterns and with swords and clubs approaching them. 2 And Jesus said, Behold the emissaries of the evil one! and Judas leads the way. 3 And the disciples said, Lord, let us flee to save our lives. 4 But Jesus said, Why shoul
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CHAPTER 165.
CHAPTER 165.
Jesus before Caiaphas. Peter denies his Lord thrice. The indictment, signed by seven ruling Jews. A hundred perjured witnesses testify to the truth of the charges. Caiaphas was the high priest of the Jews; the mob led Jesus to his palace hall. 2 The court had been convened, and all the galleries were packed with scribes and Pharisees already sworn as witnesses against the Lord. 3 The maid who kept the palace door knew John, and this disciple asked that he and Peter be admitted to the hall. 4 The
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CHAPTER 166.
CHAPTER 166.
Jesus before the Sanhedrim. Nicodemus pleads for justice; he shows the incompetency of the witnesses. The council fail to declare Jesus guilty, but Caiaphas, the presiding judge, declares him guilty. The mob maltreat Jesus. He is taken to Pilate’s court. When Jesus would not speak, Caiaphas stood before the Jewish mob and said, 2 Bind fast the prisoner, for he must go before the great Sanhedrim of the Jews to answer for his life. 3 We cannot execute a criminal until our findings have been verifi
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CHAPTER 167.
CHAPTER 167.
Jesus before Pilate. Is pronounced not guilty. Jesus before Herod and is tortured and returned to Pilate, who again declares him innocent. The Jews demand his death. Pilate’s wife urges her husband to have nothing to do with the punishment of Jesus. Pilate weeps. Into the palace of the Roman governor the Jews would enter not lest they become defiled and be unworthy to attend the feast; but they led Jesus to the palace court, and Pilate met them there. 2 And Pilate said, Why this commotion in the
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CHAPTER 168.
CHAPTER 168.
Pilate’s final effort to release Jesus fails. He washes his hands in feigned innocence. Delivers Jesus to the Jews for execution. The Jewish soldiers drive him to Calvary. A superstitious people are the Jews. They have a faith that they have borrowed from the idol worshippers of other lands, that at the end of every year, 2 They may heap all their sins upon the head of some man set apart to bear their sins. 3 The man becomes a scapegoat for the multitudes; and they believe that when they drive h
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CHAPTER 169.
CHAPTER 169.
Judas is filled with remorse. Hurries to the temple and throws the thirty pieces of silver at the feet of the priests who take it and buy a potter’s field. Judas hangs himself. His body is buried in the potter’s field. Now, Judas who betrayed his Lord, was with the mob; but all the time he thought that Jesus would assert his power and demonstrate the strength of God that he possessed, and strike to earth the fiendish multitudes and free himself; 2 But when he saw his master on the ground and ble
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CHAPTER 170.
CHAPTER 170.
The crucifixion. Jesus prays for his murderers. Pilate puts an inscription above the cross. Jesus speaks words of encouragement to the penitent thief. Commits to John the care of his mother and Miriam. The soldiers divide his garments among themselves. The Jewish mob pushed on toward Calvary and as they went the Marys, Miriam, and other women not a few, were close beside the Lord. 2 They wept aloud. When Jesus saw them weeping and lamenting thus he said, 3 Weep not for me, for though I go away,
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CHAPTER 171.
CHAPTER 171.
Concluding scenes of the crucifixion. Joseph and Nicodemus, by consent of Pilate, take the body of Jesus from the cross and lay it in Joseph’s tomb. A guard of one hundred Jewish soldiers are placed about the sepulcher. Now, at the sixth hour of the day, although the sun was at its height, the day became as dark as night; 2 And men sought lanterns and they builded fires upon the hills that they might see. 3 And when the sun refused to shine and darkness came, the Lord exclaimed, Heloi! Heloi! la
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CHAPTER 172.
CHAPTER 172.
Pilate places the Roman seal upon the stone door of the tomb. At midnight a company of the silent brothers march about the tomb. The soldiers are alarmed. Jesus preaches to the spirits in prison. Early Sunday morning he rises from the tomb. The soldiers are bribed by the priests to say that the disciples had stolen the body. The tomb in which they laid the body of the Lord was in a garden, rich with flowers, the garden of Siloam, and Joseph’s home was near. 2 Before the watch began Caiaphas sent
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CHAPTER 173.
CHAPTER 173.
Jesus appears, fully materialized, to his mother, Miriam, Mary of Magdala and to Peter, James and John. Now, when the rabbis took the body of the Lord and laid it in the tomb the mother of the Lord, and Mary Magdalene, and Miriam were there. 2 And when the body was entombed they went to Joseph’s home and there abode. 3 They did not know that Jewish soldiers had been sent to guard the tomb, nor that the Roman seal was placed upon the stone; 4 So in the morning of the first day of the week they ha
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CHAPTER 174.
CHAPTER 174.
Jesus appears, fully materialized, to Zachus and Cleophas as they journey to Emmaus, but they know him not. He tells them many things about Christ. He eats the evening meal with them, and reveals himself to them. They go to Jerusalem and tell the news. Towards the evening of the resurrection day, two friends of Jesus, Zachus and Cleophas of Emmaus, seven miles away, were going to their home. 2 And as they walked and talked about the things that had occurred a stranger joined their company. 3 He
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CHAPTER 175.
CHAPTER 175.
Jesus appears, fully materialized, to the ten apostles in Simon’s house, and to Lazarus and his sisters. The evening of the resurrection day had come; the ten apostles were in Simon’s house in Bethany. The lawyer, Thomas, was not there. 2 The doors were closed and barred, because the Jews had said that they would drive the Galileans from the land. 3 And as they talked, lo, Jesus came and stood forth in their midst, and said, Peace! peace! 4 And the disciples shrank in fear; they thought it was a
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CHAPTER 176.
CHAPTER 176.
Jesus appears, fully materialized, to the eastern sages in the palace of Prince Ravanna in India. To the magian priests in Persia. The three wise men speak in praise of the personality of the Nazarene. Ravanna, prince of India, gave a feast. His palace in Orissa was the place where men of thought from all the farther East were wont to meet. 2 Ravanna was the prince with whom child Jesus went to India many years ago. 3 The feast was made in honor of the wise men of the East. 4 Among the guests we
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CHAPTER 177.
CHAPTER 177.
Jesus appears, fully materialized, in the temple in Jerusalem. Rebukes the rulers of the Jews for their hypocrisy. Reveals himself to them and they fall back in fear. He appears to the apostles in Simon’s house. Thomas is convinced. It was the Sabbath day and many priests and scribes and Pharisees were in the temple in Jerusalem. Caiaphas, Annas and some other ruling Jews were there. 2 A stranger came in garb of fisherman and asked, What has become of Jesus who is called the Christ? Is he not te
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CHAPTER 178.
CHAPTER 178.
Jesus appears, fully materialized, before Apollo and the Silent Brotherhood in Greece. Appears to Claudas and Juliet on the Tiber near Rome. Appears to the priests in the Egyptian temple at Heliopolis. Apollo, with the Silent Brotherhood of Greece, was sitting in a Delphian grove. The Oracle had spoken loud and long. 2 The priests were in the sanctuary and as they looked the Oracle became a blaze of light; it seemed to be on fire, and all consumed. 3 The priests were filled with fear. They said,
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CHAPTER 179.
CHAPTER 179.
Jesus appears, fully materialized, to the apostles at the sea of Galilee. Appears to a multitude of people. Tells his apostles to go again to Jerusalem and he would meet them there. Now, the apostles were at home in Galilee; the women tarried in Judea until the Pentecost, 2 And Peter, James and John, and Andrew, Philip and Nathaniel were in Capernaum. They joined with Jonah and with Zebedee, and in their boats went out to fish, 3 They toiled all night and when the morning came they had no fish.
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CHAPTER 180.
CHAPTER 180.
Jesus appears, fully materialized, to the apostles in Jerusalem. Gives them his instructions. Promises them a special endowment for their work on Pentecost. Goes to Mount Olives and in full view of many disciples ascends to heaven. The disciples return to Jerusalem. The eleven apostles of the Lord were in Jerusalem and in a spacious room that they had chosen by the Lord’s command. 2 And as they prayed the Lord appeared to them and said, 3 Peace be to all; good will to every living thing. And the
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CHAPTER 181.
CHAPTER 181.
The eleven apostles make choice of Matthias to fill the place made vacant by the deflection of Judas. The Christines are glad. Miriam sings a song of praise. Apostolic roster. The fact that Jesus had arisen from the dead was not denied by many of the rulers of the Jews. 2 And Pilate gave an order that the followers of the Nazarene be not molested in their worship any place in his domain. 3 The day of Pentecost was near at hand and every one was looking for a manifest of Spirit power. 4 Now, in J
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CHAPTER 182.
CHAPTER 182.
Events of the day of Pentecost. Endowment of the apostles. The Christine Church is established. Peter preaches the introductory sermon. The sermon. Three thousand people are baptized and become members of the church. Now, when the day of Pentecost had come Jerusalem was filled with pious Jews and proselytes from many lands. 2 The Christines all were met and were in perfect harmony. 3 And as they sat in silent prayer they heard a sound a-like the distant murmur of a coming storm. 4 The sound grew
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