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Summary: Can nonfiction be more exciting than fiction?
Review: Yes. This book starts with a mystery that will capture the imagination of anyone who is even slightly interested in the roots of western religion. The mysteries involve a turn-of-the-century French priest who becomes inexplicably wealthy after uncovering some 16 century parchments inside the alter of his church in the south of France. One week before his death he orders the construction of his coffin although he is in excellent health. When he is suddenly overcome with a stroke, a neighboring priest is called to administer a final confession and last rights. However, after hearing the priest's confession the visiting priest refuses to administer last rights to his fellow man-of-the-cloth. Additional mysteries are uncovered as the story unfolds. When it comes time for the authors to reveal their theory to explain the mysteries, they have already presented a wealth of well documented supporting information. As a writer myself, I was impressed with the quality of the writing as well as the documented research. This is a must read book for anyone who wants to explore the alternatives to the life of our greatest teacher and enjoys a good read. There is one mystery that they do not touch on: why didn't this book become a best seller?
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Summary: One heck of a story, if nothing else.
Review: HBHG subject is unavoidably attractive: the thought that there may be a direct bloodline from Jesus to our times, with all the implications it would convey (such as the invalidation of today's catholic church, or the royal origins of some individuals, to name a few), makes this work an addictive document, nonwithstanding the reader's beliefs. It is the kind of work that brings to mind the Italian saying "si non e vero, e ben trovato" (if it isn't true, it's well told). Buy it, go on a short vacation, and enjoy it
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Summary: Revolutionary and True!
Review: This is a first class piece of work by some very convincing researchers. The implications are both staggering and exciting for the future of Europe and the West. So much of the history I learned in school filled with gaps and inconsistencies are now explained. A superb book and a landmark in writing
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Summary: This book got me reading again.
Review: This is one of best books that I've ever read. Read it if
you can handle tons of references to the Bible, Parzival and a lot of other material. It is about the possible existence
of a direct blood decendant of Jesus of Nazareth, and how
this has been maintained and kept secret throughout the last
2000 years. The writing is totally sobering. The implications
of course are staggering.
Critical reading for everyone!
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Summary: Attempt by secret int'l society to preserve Jesus' bloodline
Review: Extremely well-written and researched account of various historical enigmas that perpetuate the preservation of a royal bloodline centuries old. Through intermarriage and covertly placed rulers, a future revised Holy Roman Empire with a ruler claiming direct descendency from Jesus Christ is sought. The majority of the book held me spellbound and only a few times theories and concepts seem to be quite far-fetched. The skilled writing, chronological transitions, and relevancy to various periods throughout history make this book one to be included in one's personal library. HOLY BLOOD, HOLY GRAIL will please even the most demanding readers from all genres
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Summary: This book is both eye-opening and iconoclastic.
Review: Holy Blood, Holy Grail is the story of a grand mystery,
starting at the time of Christ's crucifixion and continuing
today. The authors lead us meticulously through evidence
involving the Knights Templars, the Huguenots, the Temple
Mount in Jerusalem, and a small church in Rennes-le-Chateau,
France. The conclusion their evidence points to (though
I will not disclose it here) contradicts the very tenets
modern Christianity is based upon. Though one book is
hardly likely to shake the Christian world, this is a
fascinating journey for anyone interested in history, mysteries, or Christian heresies. I was spellbound while
reading it, and I recommend it highly.
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Summary: Should shatter many of Xtianity's most absurd myths
Review: While some of the authors' conclusions may be questionable or hard to prove, their underlying conclusion makes more sense than the Christ was God and son of a virgin myth that christianity continues to prop up. If more people read HBHG, Christianity would finally give up the ghost
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Summary: karltyler is an idiot
Review: Karl, You must be the biggest idiot in all of the Queen's land. So because an event that took place over 2000 years ago was described two different ways you decide that it is basis enough to discount the whole book and all the proposed theories and messages. If that is the case then let me ask you, how did Judas die? One account in the bible has him hanging himself from a tree, however in antother section of the new testament Judas lives and buys a farm until one days his innards explode on the land. If your narrow minded and moronic theory of discount holds true then you have just voided the Bible. Nice going, Schmuck. Lets all try and remember the bible was written by MEN well after the death of Jesus and that it consisted mainly of oral history. there are therefore many ways to intrpret the stories and there may, just may be other versions of the story just as plausable as the one we all beleive.
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Summary: A couple of thoughts on "Holy Blood, Holy Grail"
Review: The uproar surrounding the Jesus/Mary Magdalene controversy didn't begin with Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code", but with "Holy Blood, Holy Grail". It is an interesting book. It discusses, among other things: (1) the theory that Jesus didn't actually die on the cross, (2) Jesus and Mary Magdalene were married and had children, descendants of which may be alive today, (3) the real meaning of the "Holy Grail", (4) the Knights Templar. The majority of Christians who would read this book will probably be repulsed by the suggestions that the authors make. The only ones who would enjoy reading this book: (1) those that are interested in conspiracy theories, (2) those who don't believe in a resurrected Jesus, (3) those who want to be more informed on the subjects presented in the book, or, (4) all of the above.
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Summary: What would Jesus say if he read this book
Review: I think this book gives everyone a lot to contemplate. And whether it is the truth or not.... does it really matter. I think a lot of the negative reviews from this book come from fear. When people get such a strong emotional defensive response .....they take it personal.....its due to fear and a lack of keeping an open mind about life and history. Man or God I wonder what Jesus, based on what he stood for, would say about this book...would he make such a fearful judgment or would he keep an open mind. I dont think it would matter to him. Maybe he would read it and then continue on preaching his message of peace and love...... you dont have to be a God to do that. It has always puzzled me how so many devout people do not seem to live by what the true message was.
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