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There are 32 documented stories of virgin births in religions of other cultures.  Here are a few of the mythologies, their countries of origin, and similarities surrounding the birth, life, death and resurrection of an important deity. Country of origin;...

After reading the Gospel of Mary, I went off on a tangent.  I ordered most, if not all, the other books on the gospels included in the Nag Hammadi texts, at least those we know about today.  The Gospel of Judas, the Gospel of Philip, the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel...

The Gospel of Mary Magdalene first came to light in Cairo in 1896, fifty years before the discovery of the Nag Hammadi texts.  Mary Magdalene was branded as a sinful woman by one of Christ’s disciples, Luke, when he wrote his account of Jesus’ mission which became...

There is growing historical evidence to confirm the history we have been taught to believe about the trial and crucifixion of Jesus in the New Testament was carefully crafted by people who were not the original authors. The Treasure of the Essenes takes newly...

The Egyptian prince, Balthazar, readies a caravan of one thousand camels to journey 4,000 miles from the ancient Babylonian capital city of Damascus, across the roof top of the world to a country known to only a few adventurous traders. Amariah, a Supreme High...

Every once in awhile a surprise comes your way which is so delightful you have to share with friends and family. I sent my sister’s grandchildren a box of craft supplies so they could create their own Christmas ornaments. The below video was written, produced and...