Below are excerpts of several books that suggest a bloodline of Christ. Kathleen McGowan's version of John the Bapist is thought provoking. The book itself starts out like a C+ DaVinci Code thriller; however, the book redeems itself in Mary's gospel. Look forward to her forthcoming book, Book of Love.
The Expected One by Kathleen McGowan, 2006
Mary Magdalene
The only daughter in the lineage of Benjamin, her future had been carved out since her infancy. Hers was the privileged destiny of royal blood and prophecy that had been foretold by the great prophets of
High Priests Pick Mary’s Husband -- John
Annas to Jesus: “You have brought this about yourself by aligning with the Zealots. The Romans will never allow us to show any kind of alliance with you because of the assassins and revolutionaries among your supporters. We would be inviting slaughter on our own people.”
Water to Wine – Mary Weds John
The wedding of Mary, the daughter of the house of Benjamin, and John the Baptizer, from the priestly lineage of Aaron and Zadok, took place on the hill of Cana in
Following the wedding of John and Mary, no one was speaking of the bride and bridegroom. Indeed, the dynastic merge had been completely overshadowed by the discussion among the common people of the miraculous transformation of water into wine by the younger prophet.
Unhappy Marriage
John wanted only to remain in the wilderness and do God’s work. He would abide by the law, which required men to be fruitful and multiply, and visit his wife at the appropriate times for reasons of procreation. But other than those periods specifically dictated by law and tradition, he had no interest in keeping company of any woman.
John would not allow Mary to be in the presence of Nazarene teachings. She would not be allowed to visit the home of the Great Mary, her most revered teacher and friend. And she would certainly never appear in public where Jesus was speaking. John was rankled by the fact that some of his own disciples had left the banks of the
Young, naive, and never exposed to anything by love and acceptance, Mary attempted to argue this with John, but met the first of her husband’s blows as she tried to object. John’s hand left an imprint on Mary’s cheek as a firm reinforcement that she would not argue with him about matters of obedience. He was a rough man who had never asked for what was pressed upon him, never intended to take a wife. She did her best to behave in a way that John would determine was obedient, but nothing about her ever pleased him.
John is Arrested - Beheaded
John the Baptizer was a troubling prisoner. Herod Antipas had not anticipated the strength of John’s following, which had grown to extraordinary proportions. Petitioners flooded the palace each day, demanding the release of their prophet. They appealed to Herod as a Jew, begging his sympathy as one of their own. To release the man would make Herod appear inconsistent and perhaps even incompetent to deal with Jewish insurgents.
John continued his ministry from prison, where his legend and his influence grew in the southern region. But the ministry of his cousin, the charismatic Nazarene, blossomed with increased vigor in the area north of
Herod Antipas had a problem. The Roman envoy who had witnesses the arrest warrant for John the Baptizer months earlier had returned. When the Roman asked the tetrarch’s officials why there were so many Jews surrounding the palace, he was told that the imprisoned prophet continued to attract followers. Herod knew when he was cornered. This envoy was returning to
Before his execution, John asked for just one thing – that a message be sent to his wife in
Herod had John’s head mounted on a pike and displayed high at the front of the gate of the palace to show the Roman envoy how swiftly and severely he would deal with treason. It stayed there until it had been picked clean by scavenging birds, but disappeared mysteriously one night.
Birth of John’s Child
Mary of Magdala sent word to the Great Mary and to Jesus that her child had been delivered safely, along with her thanks for their welcome prayers. She named the child John-Joseph, after his father.
Difference of Philosophies: John vs Jesus
After John’s execution, tremendous pressure was put upon Jesus to take a position among the followers. He went into the desert place and met with the Essenes and John’s disciples, preaching the
The deep division between those who would follow John and those who would be faithful to Jesus was fashioned in these early days. The Nazarene spirit emerged as one of love and forgiveness, and was accessible to anyone who chose to embrace it. The Johannnite philosophy was a very different one, based on harsh judgments and strict rules of law. Where women were welcomed and honored by Jesus and the Nazarenes, they were reviled by the followers of John. John had always held women in low esteem.
Jesus Marries John’s Widow
Word of the union spread quickly, and the following day, throngs of people began arriving in Tabga. Some were followers, some merely curious at the idea of the bride and bridegroom of Solomon’s prophecy coming together. Others were not pleased at the idea of their beloved Galilean prophet joining with this woman of tarnished reputations.
All who feasted on the shores of Tabga that day were convinced beyond any doubt that Jesus the
Nazarene was truly the messiah of prophecy. His reputation as a great worker of miracles as well as a healer continued to spread, as did his following among the common people. And many more were inclined to accept Mary at this time. Surely if so great a prophet had chosen this woman, she must be worthy.
Birth of Sarah
A perfect, tiny daughter was delivered to Mary and Jesus upon their return to
Mary Pregnant at Crucifixion
“I will let the world know that you are my most beloved disciple. This child you carry, this son of ours, he has the blood of prophets and kings, as our daughter does. Their descendants shall take their place in the world, preaching the
Fate of John-Joseph, Son of John the Baptist
One legend says that the more fanatic followers of John sought out his heir in
The Woman with the Alabaster Jar by Margaret Starbird, 1993
After the crucifixion of Jesus, Mary the Magdalene found it necessary to flee for the sake of her unborn child to the nearest refuge. The influential friend of Jesus, Joseph of Arimathea, could very will have been her protector. The child was born in
This Sarah is further characterized in local legends as “young,” no more than a child. So we have, in a tiny coastal town in
Heretical sects of Christianity believed that Jesus was fully human and married, that his royal blood still flowed in the veins of the noble families of
The Holy Grail was said to be the vessel that once contained the blood of Jesus. The Grail heresy implied that certain families in southern
DaVinci Code by Dan Brown
Christ as Messiah
Jesus Christ was a historical figure of staggering influence, perhaps the most enigmatic and inspirational leader the world has ever seen. As the prophesized Messiah, Jesus toppled kings, inspired millions, and founded new philosophies. As a descendant of the lines of King Solomon and King David, Jesus possessed a rightful claim to the throne of the King of the Jews. His life was recorded by thousands of followers across the land.
Christ as Messiah was critical to the functioning of Church and state. By officially endorsing Jesus as the Son of God,
Some of the gospels that
Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene was of royal decent, the House of Benjamin. Jesus was of the House of David, a descendent of King Solomon – King of the Jews. By marrying into the powerful House of Benjamin, Jesus fused two royal bloodlines, creating a potent political union with the potential of making a legitimate claim to the throne and restoring the line of kings as it was under Solomon.
Mary Magdalene was pregnant at the time of the crucifixion. For the safety of Christ’s unborn child, she had no choice but to flee the
Magdalene’s and Sarah’s lives were scrutinously chronicled by their Jewish protectors. Magdalene’s child belonged to the lineage of Jewish kings – David and Solomon. The Jews in
