The Messianic Legacy

Holy Blood, Holy Grail rocked the very foundations of Christianity. Now four more years of research have uncovered shocking material — and its earthshaking consequences.

• What extraordinary meaning lies behind Jesus' title — "King of the Jews"?
• Was there more than one Christ?
• Who really constituted Jesus' following — and what were the real identities of Simon Peter and Judas Iscariot?
• Who now has the ancient treasure of the Temple of Jerusalem?
• What is the true source of today's Christian "Fundamentalism"?
• What links the Vatican, the CIA, the KGB, the Mafia, Freemasonry, and the Knights Templar?
• What is the stunning goal of the European secret society that traces its lineage back to Christ and the House of David?

The Messianic Legacy. Here is the book that reveals the answers to these intriguing, potentially explosive questions. Utilizing the same meticulous research that catapulted their first book onto the best seller lists, the authors again bring an enlighteneing message of truth — and urgent importance — to Christians and non-Christians the world over.

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The Messianic Legacy

Holy Blood, Holy Grail rocked the very foundations of Christianity. Now four more years of research have uncovered shocking material — and its earthshaking consequences.

• What extraordinary meaning lies behind Jesus' title — "King of the Jews"?
• Was there more than one Christ?
• Who really constituted Jesus' following — and what were the real identities of Simon Peter and Judas Iscariot?
• Who now has the ancient treasure of the Temple of Jerusalem?
• What is the true source of today's Christian "Fundamentalism"?
• What links the Vatican, the CIA, the KGB, the Mafia, Freemasonry, and the Knights Templar?
• What is the stunning goal of the European secret society that traces its lineage back to Christ and the House of David?

The Messianic Legacy. Here is the book that reveals the answers to these intriguing, potentially explosive questions. Utilizing the same meticulous research that catapulted their first book onto the best seller lists, the authors again bring an enlighteneing message of truth — and urgent importance — to Christians and non-Christians the world over.

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Overview

Holy Blood, Holy Grail rocked the very foundations of Christianity. Now four more years of research have uncovered shocking material — and its earthshaking consequences.

• What extraordinary meaning lies behind Jesus' title — "King of the Jews"?
• Was there more than one Christ?
• Who really constituted Jesus' following — and what were the real identities of Simon Peter and Judas Iscariot?
• Who now has the ancient treasure of the Temple of Jerusalem?
• What is the true source of today's Christian "Fundamentalism"?
• What links the Vatican, the CIA, the KGB, the Mafia, Freemasonry, and the Knights Templar?
• What is the stunning goal of the European secret society that traces its lineage back to Christ and the House of David?

The Messianic Legacy. Here is the book that reveals the answers to these intriguing, potentially explosive questions. Utilizing the same meticulous research that catapulted their first book onto the best seller lists, the authors again bring an enlighteneing message of truth — and urgent importance — to Christians and non-Christians the world over.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780440203193
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication date: 05/28/1989
Edition description: Reprinted Edition
Pages: 448
Product dimensions: 6.86(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.22(d)

About the Author

Michael Baigent was born in New Zealand in 1948 and obtained a degree in psychology from Canterbury University. At one point he gave up a successful career in photojournalism to devote his time to researching the Templars for a film project. He lives in England and is the author of numerous books on ancient Christianity and conspiracy.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgmentsx
Introductionxi
Part 1The Messiah
1Scholarship and Public Understanding1
2Jesus as King of Israel24
3Constantine as Messiah36
4Jesus as Freedom-fighter48
5The Zadokite Movement of Qumran57
6The Formation of Christianity69
7The Brothers of Jesus91
8The Survival of Nazarean Teaching102
9The Last Days125
Part 2The Quest for Meaning
10The Activation of Symbol133
11The Loss of Faith137
12Substitute Faiths: Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany145
13The Post-War Crisis and Social Desperation163
14Trust and Power169
15The Artist as Priest, the King as Symbol187
16Towards an Embrace of Armageddon202
Part 3The Cabal
17Fragments in the Post227
18The British Connection242
19The Anonymous Tracts270
20The Elusive 'American Contingent'285
21The Vista Widens302
22Resistance, Chivalry and the United States of Europe312
23The Return of De Gaulle327
24Secret Powers behind Covert Groups343
Epilogue365
Bibliography376
Notes and References386
Index411
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