Jerusalem, 1099 AD
The Father displayed the image of the eternal city Jerusalem onscreen the large viewer. He thought of the many actions which had occurred within its confines through the years. The sacking of the city by King David. The setting up of Jerusalem to be the capitol for the Jews. The sacking of the city by the Babylonians. And then the sacking by Titus and the Romans. Yet after all of this carnage, Jerusalem still remained. As a cultural, political, and economic center for that part of the world. And most importantly, a religious center for three world religions. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The three religions of his servant Abraham. There is no other place like this city on the planet. Not even Rome approaches it.
He looked back to his audience and continued with his teachings, “Let us move ahead 300 years from Charlemagne. To the time of the holy wars between Christianity and Islam. But first I must fill in the gaps for you. So to speak.”
“From the time of Charlemagne to the time of the Holy Wars, the nation of Gaul, which was now being called France, was threatened by an invader from the north. It was the time of the Northmen. The time of the Vikings. Those marauders who seek to pillage, and steal away the wealth of France, Britain, Spain, and many other territories.
“The Vikings brought with them their gods Odin, Thor, and many others. Effectively making this a holy war between the Norse gods, and Christianity. Which by now had ruled the entire European continent.
“The Vikings laid waste to the nation of England. Overthrowing several kings in its many districts. They were very effective in battle. With the use of their longboats, the English had no idea the Vikings were there until they were practically right on top of them. All but one of the English kings were routed. The district of Wessex, led by King Alfred, was the only leader to be able to stand up to these invaders. The rest of the nation belonged to the Vikings. They would hold on to this stronghold for basically another two hundred years. Then they, the Anglos, and the Saxons, were overthrown by cousins of the Vikings, the Normans in 1066.
“But let us go back to how the Normans were able to accomplish this task. Back to how the Normans came to be in northern France. The region known as Normandy.
“In the beginning of the tenth century, the French king, Charles III made a pact with a group of Vikings led by a man named Rollo. Charles agreed to give Rollo a stretch of land in northern France. This land would later on be known as Normandy. The land of the Northmen. This would be shortened in time to the name of Normans. The Normans, who occupied the area of Normandy.
“In return for receiving this land, Rollo pledged to Charles that he would protect the French borders from invading Vikings. Which Rollo and his Normans were quite successful at doing. For these people, the Normans, were quite an innovative lot. They were very successful at creating a knighthood, which would last through the centuries. Skilled warriors put up upon heavy horses, which were very effective in battle. Basically like a modern armored tank battalion. A Special Forces outfit equipped with two handed long swords, heavy armor, and many other weapons. The Normans were the finest forces of military for their time period. They could cut through any lines of defense.
“The Normans also assimilated into the French culture. Adopting its language, and way of life. They became a state within a state. Normandy would protect France, and in return they received sovereignty. This went on until 1066 when the Normans invaded and conquered England. Led by William the Conqueror, they defeated the English army at the battle of Hastings.”
“What is the significance of the Normans defeating the English?” asked the Mother.
“Because the leader of the Normans, William the Conqueror, had been born into the Holy Royal bloodline of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. His ancestor Rollo had married into the bloodline. Therefore, the bloodline had now come to England. There it would lead this nation into an empire. The Holy Grail, which had spent more than 1,000 years in France, had moved onward, and into England. From there it would travel across the Atlantic Ocean and into America, but I’m getting ahead of myself,” answered the Father.
“As you’re prone to do,” laughed the Mother. “You may proceed,” added the Mother of all things.
“Thank you my dear,” said the Father. He smiled, and resumed his teaching, “So by the time of the first holy war for Jerusalem, the bloodline was now in charge of France and England.”
The Mother interrupted him by saying, “You know what is funny?”
“What’s that, my sweet?” asked the Father.
She looked upon her audience, then to him, and said, “Here we have a Roman church which has proclaimed that Jesus of Nazareth died a virgin. That he never married, nor had any children. Yet the truth is that he did have children, and out of them sprung forth the leaders of Europe. Controlling the destiny of the continent.”
“And soon to be the entire world,” added the Father.
The Mother thought for a second and said, “And here we have ourselves a religious authority that was teaching a false doctrine from the beginning. All in the name of greed, power, fear, and control. I’m amazed that this has gone on for this lengthy period of time. That Rome has been able to hide the truth from the masses for millennia. A religion built upon falsehoods. Unbelievable.”
“All a part of my grand plan,” remarked the Father.
“You may proceed my love,” said the Mother. “We are all anxiously awaiting the rest of your teachings,” she said with her famous smile.
He did as instructed, “As the Mother pointed out. Keeping the bloodline a secret for so long is incredible to believe. Yet it remains to this day. But that will soon change when the evidence of the bloodline is discovered.”
“And when will it be discovered?” the Mother pressed him for specifics.
“When my servant Amos and his team discovers it,” the Father answered.
“And when will that be?” the Mother was unsatisfied with the Father’s vagueness.
He smiled at her with his slick, cat with a canary smile, and responded, “I’m getting to that part.”
“There is no pinning you down,” she said with a laugh.
“Not yet my love. Now back to my story. The Muslims conquered Jerusalem back in the seventh century. When they did, they built upon the holy site of Mount Moriah, the sacred Dome of the Rock temple. A golden domed mosque that is standing in the present day. It is considered the third holiest site in all of Islam. Behind Mecca and Medina.
“So by the time 1099 rolled around, the Muslims had been in possession of the city of Jerusalem, and the Temple Mount, for more than four hundred years.”
A beautiful picture of the Dome of the Rock was on display on the Father’s massive viewer. It’s golden dome glittering in the sunlight. An object worthy of its name. “This is the spot where Abraham was to sacrifice his son. In heaven we call this place the rock of ages. On earth it’s called Temple Mount. And it is the holiest site on the planet. More prayers have been said at this site than all other sites combined. Sanctifying it, and making the site holy. This is something that is of course known in heaven, but not very well known on earth. The more prayers that are said at a particular place, the holier it becomes.”
“By 1099, the Pope wished to reclaim this holy site from the Muslims. Here was the place where Christians believed that Jesus was crucified, and the area was in the hands of another faith. This, thought the Pope, will not do. So he issued a call to arms to all knights of Christendom. Promising each that if they were to retake the holy land, then they would be granted the kingdom of heaven. Such was the beliefs of the Christian faithful at that time. That the pope could grant such a request if they were to kill another human being because of their faith. He opened up the prisons, pardoning any and all who wished to join this holy quest. Forgiving the criminals, if they would partake in the conquest of Jerusalem. All was forgiven, if they would follow his will.”
The Father shook his head from one side to another and continued, “Such was the way of things in the late eleventh century. Killing in the name of their god. Led by the leader of the church.”
“A massive army was assembled, and headed eastward toward Jerusalem. These men who were a part of the Pope’s grand army ravaged, killed, raped, and murdered any and all people along the way of its destructive path. Specifically targeting the Jews, Gypsies, or any others who weren’t a part of their brand of Christianity. Tens of thousands were butchered, raped, murdered, and put to the torch.
“The army finally reached Jerusalem, and killed every man, woman, and child of the city. They didn’t differentiate between Christian, Muslim, or Jew. They murdered in the name of Christ, and called it a liberation. The city ran red with blood for days on end. It was a horrific massacre of the innocents.”
The Father looked down briefly at his feet. Put his hand over his eyes, and wept at the memory of the sacking of Jerusalem. The evil that men do to each other knows no bounds, he thought. After a few moments he composed himself, and said, “If I may, I’d like to stray away from the story for a little while, and talk about something that’s on my mind.”
“I think I can speak for the entire host when I say, of course my love,” said the Mother of all things.
The angelic host nodded in agreement with the Mother. Patiently awaiting what the Father of all things had to say. Their love for their Creator was immense. They only wanted to be there for him, in this most trying of times. For he had let out an incredible amount of emotion at the telling of this story of the Holy Grail.
The Father began, “Ever since the Christian books were put together which would become what is known as the New Testament, the children of Abraham have been persecuted by the Christians. This is the work of Lucifer, and no one else. For he knew the blessings that Abraham and his offspring would receive. That out of their bloodline, the entire world, and even the cosmos, would become blessed. The deliverer, messiah, anointed one, Christ, or whatever name you wished to assign to the chosen one, would spring out of that family tree. This is the true Holy Grail.”
“Now since Lucifer knew of these things, he has done everything in his power to try and destroy this race of humans. Figuring that if he could destroy the children of Abraham, then he could effectively wipe out the prophecy stating that all the world will be blessed through his seed. Culminating in the death of millions in the 20th century.”
The Father looked at the image of Lucifer that was being shown. The viewer following along with the Father’s story. His dark hair and eyes. His olive colored skin. The massive amount of power that was projected from him. It forced many of the angelic host to turn away from his image onscreen. They collectively feared this powerful archangel. As well they should. For only Michael and Gabriel were equal in power and status as him.
The Father turned back toward the audience, noticing their feelings toward Lucifer, and continued, “Do not fear this mighty archangel. It only increases his power when you do so. When you show no fear toward Lucifer, it turns him from a lion into a lamb. As my servant Amos has repeatedly shown to him. For Amos has never feared the dark side, and this has been a great benefit to him. It has also enabled Amos with great power.”
The Father resumed his story, “As I was saying, Lucifer has struck at the children of Abraham time and again. Knowing that somewhere along the way, the Messiah will be born. And this chosen one, will defeat Lucifer and his mighty angels. For nothing, not even myself, can stand up to the Messiah. And she will deliver all from darkness.”
He looked at her, smiled, knowing that she knew that he was talking about her, and continued, “Back to my story of the taking of Jerusalem by the Christian army. Once Jerusalem was ‘liberated’ from the Muslims, the Pope assigned a knighthood to protect the pilgrims who were traveling to the holy land. Now that Jerusalem was in Christian hands, a multitude sought to see the holy sites of the city.
“This knighthood which was to protect the pilgrims came to be known as the Knights Templar.”
“Now the Knights Templar is a very interesting subject currently on planet earth. How were they formed? Who were they? What did the know? What did they find? Etc. So allow me to explain to you the Knights Templar as simply as is possible. But first we must travel back to the sacking of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
“As I previously stated, five priests of the nation of Israel hid away many objects from the Romans. Included among these items are the Ark of the Covenant, the breast plate of the high priest, and many other sacred relics. Basically one third of all the sacred objects of Israel at that time. They couldn’t hide them all, for the Romans knew that Israel had many of these sacred objects. So the priests had to leave two thirds of these items for the Romans. Included among the items left were the Menorah, the Visionary Table, and the Mercy Seat. Therefore we had two sacred treasures. One hidden, and one given to the Romans.
“As you will recall, the items taken by the Romans were taken by Alaric and his Visigoths in 410 AD. These items were then hidden deep within the Pyrenees Mountains in southern France. Where they remain to this day. But soon to be discovered by my servant Amos, and his team of spiritual warriors currently assembled on the planet.
“The remaining hidden items that lie under Temple Mount were yet to be discovered. The Ark of the Covenant, the breast plate of the high priest, and all the other riches hidden by the five priests. Many of these items going back to the time of King’s David and Solomon.
“Now remember I told you that Nicodemus was one of the five priests who hid the items, and was in fact the only priest who survived the assault upon Jerusalem in 70 AD. After the sacking of Jerusalem, he traveled to Gaul. In a few months’ time, he was able to track down his good friend Lazarus. Nicodemus then told Lazarus of the location of the secret, hidden items. Together, these two men would tell two other men, Sidonius, and Maximus. These four men would then form a pact of secrecy. Promising to never tell another soul until they were on their death beds. And then only to be passed on to the next generation for safekeeping of this valuable secret.
“Time passed, and generations came and went. The secret being handed down from one to the next. A name of this secret group was formed. It was called ‘The Order of Zion.’ They kept a list of the secret items that was originally given to them by Nicodemus and Lazarus. And the exact location of these items. This went on until the early 12th century. Then once the Christians regained Jerusalem, the order of Zion saw their chance to reclaim the treasure hidden underneath Temple Mount.”
“This is fascinating. And not very well known on the planet at this time,” said the Mother. She echoed what the entire angelic host was thinking. How a group of men could keep a secret for over 1,000 years. Especially a secret of a treasure of such magnitude.
“Only by a very select few,” remarked the Father. He thought of naming the people that currently reside on earth at this time that know of this secret. And decided he would share this information later. If it all.
The Mother, reading his mind, could only smile at the slyness of her partner.
The Father continued, “In 1118, a man by the name of Hugues de Payens was the leader of this Order of Zion. He, and along with eight other members, all of them related, and all a part of the Jesus and Mary Magdalene bloodline, went on a trek to Jerusalem to do some digging for treasure.”
“The order needed a sponsor in Rome. Someone who could go to the Pope, and be the advocate for this Order of Zion. The reason being was to legitimize this order. To make the order legal in Jerusalem. That advocate would become Saint Bernard. A man who was also related to the members of the Order of Zion. Therefore, Saint Bernard went to the Pope on behalf of the order. Bernard and the nine knights knew that they needed the Pope to legitimize them. To give them legal credibility. In this way, no one else would be able to bother them about their work. This way they would only have to answer to the Pope, and no one else.
“After careful consideration, the Pope decided to commission these nine knights to guard the travel ways for all the pilgrims who were descending upon Jerusalem, en masse. This was perfect for the knights. If anyone asked questions as to their reason for being in Jerusalem, they now had one. They were there to protect the travelers and pilgrims who were there to visit the Holy land.
“Once these nine reached Jerusalem, they were given property on the Temple Mount in which to perform their services from. A home base at the same place that the ancient Temple of Solomon stood. A perfect location for what these men were about to do.”
“Which was not to protect the travel ways, but to dig. They were there to do some digging under the Temple Mount. They had no plans at all for guiding any pilgrims who were on their way to Jerusalem. That action would come later on in the order’s history. Therefore, they began digging for the spot where Nicodemus and Lazarus had told the Order of Zion to look, over 1000 years prior.”
“For nine years these men dug under the Temple Mount. Creating caves and tunnels in many directions. For there were many items to be found. A cache of gold and jewels that Kings can only dream of possessing. But the grand prize was awaiting them ninety meters straight down. Where the Ark of the Covenant and the breast plate of the high priest, which activates the Ark, awaited them. Once the knights had retrieved all of the prizes they had been looking for, they traveled back to France in the year 1128. Once there, a few amazing things happened.”
On screen the large viewer the famous Ark of the Covenant was on display. It was an exact replica of the Ark of the Covenant which was housed in the Father’s temple in heaven. A golden chest with two angels perched atop. Their wings outstretched, almost touching each other.
The Father resumed, “The Ark of the Covenant is a portal from one world to another. When both Arks are activated, I descend down to earth to the Ark located on earth. Once there I ascend back to heaven, and descend to earth simultaneously. Communicating with the high priest directly with no need for any angelic intervention. This direct communication between myself and man is what makes both Arks of the Covenant so sacred and holy.”
“In scientific terms, the Arks are large capacitors. Capable of holding an immense amount of energy. Which is why the High Priest would have to wear a breast plate, In order to shield himself from the radiation burns that would result from being in close proximity to this incredible amount of energy. The breast plate was also used to activate the Ark of the Covenant. Its twelve stones would be pressed in a certain sequence for activation of the Ark. Only the high priests knew the sequence. It’s a heavily guarded secret. The priests swore an oath, under the penalty of death, not to reveal the secret code of the gem stones. This secret would come to haunt those who wanted to use the Ark for their own advantage.”
The Father laughed to himself, and then continued, “When the knights returned back to France, they attempted to activate the Ark of the Covenant, but with no success. Their efforts were fruitless without the activation codes. So they came up with a plan. They would keep the breast plate, and offer up the Ark of the Covenant to the pope in exchange for a vast sum of gold coins.”
“Therefore, Saint Bernard was once again sent to the Pope as the intermediary between the Pope and the nine knights. Saint Bernard then informed the Pope about the discovery of the Ark. The pope was ecstatic when hearing of the finding of this lost treasure. He thought such a sacred item was either captured by the Babylonians in the 6th century BC. Or it was located in Ethiopia, as some rumors had stated. But by the time of 1128 AD, the Pope, along with pretty much everyone else, had thought the Ark of the Covenant was lost to time. Everyone that is, but the Order of Zion.
“Also remember that in this day and age, sacred relics were big business in Christendom. The Ark of the Covenant being the greatest prize of all. So when Saint Bernard asked for 360,000 gold pieces in return for the Ark, the Pope gladly agreed.”
“There is a reason that 360,000 was the amount requested. Each knight would receive 40,000 gold coins. Each knight with the exception of Hugues de Payan, also pledged to give to Saint Bernard 5,000 gold coins out of their share. This totaled 35,000 gold coins per knight, 40,000 for Hugues de Payan, and 40,000 for Saint Bernard. Which Bernard used to build his church, and establish his order.”
“This is how the Knights Templar became very wealthy, very fast.”
The Father resumed, “Besides finding vast treasure under the Temple Mount, they found something even more valuable than material goods. They found scrolls written by the Essenes. Scrolls dating back to the time of Jesus.”
“These scrolls stated the true story of Jesus. That he was a married man, who had children. Thus proving the Roman story of Christianity of a virgin Jesus was pure fiction. Saint Bernard translated these scrolls for the knights. Once finished, Bernard and the knights couldn’t believe their eyes. Here was a story telling them that everything that the Church was teaching about Jesus was false. That he was a virgin, with no wife and children.
“At first, the knights did nothing about this new information. But in time, they would incorporate these new ideas into their belief system. Differentiating themselves away from the Roman Catholic Church.”
“Now let us switch gears away from the Templars, and move on to another group of people that figures into our story of the Holy Grail. The Bogomils, as they were then called. We will get back to the Templar Knights in time, but first, another three hour intermission is in order. When we return, the Mother of all things will continue on with the story, if she so pleases.”
“Of course my love,” was the Mother’s response.