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Did Jesus marry and have children with Mary Magdalene? If so, what happened to his family? Are descendants of Jesus still alive today?This extraordinary account of the potential family line that the author believes was born from Jesus Christ encompasses some of the most romantic, colourful and sacred territory of the past 2,000 years.From royal and suppressed archives, Gardner presents proof of the heritage of Jesus in the West and new findings on the long awaited discovery of the Holy Grail.Featuring all the charm and adventure of Arthurian romance, coupled with enthralling Rosicrucian and Templar disclosures, this work has a cutting edge of intrigue and exposure of conspiracy in the vein of Michael Baigent's international bestseller The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail (Arrow). Bringing together revelatory insights into the descendant heirs of Jesus and his brother James, Gardner:Proves that there is an authentic line of succession from the sons of Jesus and James- Documents a hidden legacy of the Messiah and unveils hitherto guarded secrets about Mary Magdalene (was married to Jesus) and Joseph of Arimathea (was Jesus's brother).- Traces the sacred lineage through centuries of persecution and Inquisition, revealing a systematic suppression of authentic records and a strategic manipulation of the New Testament Gospels- The author was granted privileged access to royal and religious archives and repositories across Europe
This work investigates the controversial hypothesis that Jesus Christ established a biological lineage through marriage to Mary Magdalene, which persisted through European history. Laurence Gardner, utilizing his background as a researcher with access to private archives, argues that the historical record has been systematically manipulated by religious institutions to suppress this sacred bloodline. The text synthesizes genealogical data, Arthurian legend, and historical accounts of the Templars to construct a narrative of a hidden, royal heritage that survived centuries of persecution.
What You Will Find
The subject matter points to a highly speculative and fringe historical analysis that prioritizes esoteric tradition over conventional academic consensus. The framing suggests a text intended for readers interested in alternative history and the intersection of mythology with religious genealogy.
Page Count:
478
Publication Date:
2009-08-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0007333900
ISBN-13:
9780007333905
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