DID ANYONE SEE THE "JESUS, MARY AND DI VINCI" ON ABC...

[BHouse]

I think this is the name... According to my sister who only caught a part of the show, it was very interesting to hear theologists speak about the relationship between JESUS and Mary Magdalene. According to my sister, (who once again did not see the whole show) says they spoke about how some theologists believe that JESUS and Mary were married and she was not a prostitute like we are led to believe... The CHURCH decided that this was not a positive reflection of JESUS and this could not be a part of the other books of the bible... Has anyone read the the so called lost books of the bible...?

[ November 03, 2003, 09:25 PM: Message edited by: BHouse ]

[Bold Soul]

The whole Jesus-Mary Magdalene marriage thing is actually accepted by many cultures and sects of Christianity. There is a Gospel According to Mary Magdalene that can be found in bookstores, but its usually hawked as a feminist treatise.

As far as I'm concerned, Jesus was a normal joe and his old lady was a major part of his life's influence.

[BHouse]

Thank you...Did you see the show...?

[sezy]

actually there are MANY lost books of the bible... most famous being the book of enoch. most of the "mystical" books were left out. there are many thoeries why.

[Woody Rosen]

dammit. i meant to not miss that. if you want more on it, i think the show was based on the book "The DaVinci Code" read it. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

[alex zen]

Originally posted by Woody Rosen:
dammit. i meant to not miss that. if you want more on it, i think the show was based on the book "The DaVinci Code" read it. graemlins/thumbsup.gif i just read that book. very interesting, the plot is weak but the subjet matter had me riveted. i really wish i got to check that that docu...

[ November 03, 2003, 10:35 PM: Message edited by: alex zen ]

[Leslie]

My book club is scheduled to read that book next. Got in late from work and missed the show, had wanted to see it.

[Bill Blake]

Do you own these? I do (http://www.gnosis.org/naghamm/nhl.html)

[ November 04, 2003, 09:21 AM: Message edited by: Jamie Lennox ]

[El Mayimbe]

Originally posted by Woody Rosen:
dammit. i meant to not miss that. if you want more on it, i think the show was based on the book "The DaVinci Code" read it. graemlins/thumbsup.gif GREAT BOOK!!!!!!!!
and for further reading on many other books that were not included int he Bible I suggest you check out:
Elaine Pagels "Beyond Belief" ;)

[El Mayimbe]

Originally posted by BHouse:
I think this is the name... According to my sister who only caught a part of the show, it was very interesting to hear theologists speak about the relationship between JESUS and Mary Magdalene. According to my sister, (who once again did not see the whole show) says they spoke about how some theologists believe that JESUS and Mary were married and she was not a prostitute like we are led to believe... The CHURCH decided that this was not a positive reflection of JESUS and this could not be a part of the other books of the bible... Has anyone read the the so called lost books of the bible...? actually very few theologians believe that they were actually married but instead many think that Jesus and Mary Mag actually were in love. The Da Vinci Code is a novel that intertwines this idea.
great read btw ;)

[D J 1 3 8]

Given the social context of the era, it is likely that Jesus would have had a wife, as it was socially expected of all men to be married by the age of 30, if not much earlier.

[Bold Soul]

Originally posted by EL MAYIMBE:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by BHouse:
I think this is the name... According to my sister who only caught a part of the show, it was very interesting to hear theologists speak about the relationship between JESUS and Mary Magdalene. According to my sister, (who once again did not see the whole show) says they spoke about how some theologists believe that JESUS and Mary were married and she was not a prostitute like we are led to believe... The CHURCH decided that this was not a positive reflection of JESUS and this could not be a part of the other books of the bible... Has anyone read the the so called lost books of the bible...? actually very few theologians believe that they were actually married but instead many think that Jesus and Mary Mag actually were in love. The Da Vinci Code is a novel that intertwines this idea.
great read btw ;) </font>[/QUOTE]Very few WESTERN theologians, but eastern splinters of Christianity within India and middle Asia hold the idea as truth. The names of the sects escape me now - man, I used to be so into this stuff.

[jsd540]

I started 15 min' late but really enjoyed it.

I had read a book a few years ago that briefly discussed De vinci's involvement in a secret society and was glad that this touched on it a little more.

Considering the amount of info covered in a short time it was very good... graemlins/thumbsup.gif

[El Mayimbe]

Originally posted by Danny Gardner:
[Very few WESTERN theologians, but eastern splinters of Christianity within India and middle Asia hold the idea as truth. The names of the sects escape me now - man, I used to be so into this stuff. I hear ya bro, and actually I'm a strong believer in the theory that Jesus actually spent time in India or further East of Palestine and picked up Buddism. Jesus' philosphy is very very unique and different from the harsh "eye for an eye" views of Judaism, Islam and other religions that have sprouted from that area. When he came into the scene his viewpoints were way leftfield but it incorporated the local beliefs of the time.

[Woody Rosen]

Originally posted by EL MAYIMBE:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Danny Gardner:
[Very few WESTERN theologians, but eastern splinters of Christianity within India and middle Asia hold the idea as truth. The names of the sects escape me now - man, I used to be so into this stuff. I hear ya bro, and actually I'm a strong believer in the theory that Jesus actually spent time in India or further East of Palestine and picked up Buddism. Jesus' philosphy is very very unique and different from the harsh "eye for an eye" views of Judaism, Islam and other religions that have sprouted from that area. When he came into the scene his viewpoints were way leftfield but it incorporated the local beliefs of the time. </font>[/QUOTE]I tend to agree with that. It's not a big stretch.

[alex zen]

has anybody read lamb? it's completely fiction but brings up interesting ideas.

Amazon.com
While the Bible may be the word of God, transcribed by divinely inspired men, it does not provide a full (or even partial) account of the life of Jesus Christ. Lucky for us that Christopher Moore presents a funny, lighthearted satire of the life of Christ--from his childhood days up to his crucifixion--in Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal. This clever novel is surely blasphemy to some, but to others it's a coming-of-age story of the highest order.
Joshua (a.k.a. Jesus) knows he is unique and quite alone in his calling, but what exactly does his Father want of him? Taking liberties with ancient history, Moore works up an adventure tale as Biff and Joshua seek out the three wise men so that Joshua can better understand what he is supposed to do as Messiah. Biff, a capable sinner, tags along and gives Joshua ample opportunities to know the failings and weaknesses of being truly human. With a wit similar to Douglas Adams, Moore pulls no punches: a young Biff has the hots for Joshua's mom, Mary, which doesn't amuse Josh much: "Don't let anyone ever tell you that the Prince of Peace never struck anyone." And the origin of the Easter Bunny is explained as a drunken Jesus gushes his affection for bunnies, declaring, "Henceforth and from now on, I decree that whenever something bad happens to me, there shall be bunnies around."

One small problem with the narrative is that Biff and Joshua often do not have distinct voices. A larger difficulty is that as the tone becomes more somber with Joshua's life drawing to its inevitable close, the one-liners, though not as numerous, seem forced. True to form, Lamb keeps the story of Joshua light, even after its darkest moments. --Michael Ferch