The Secret History of Lucifer: And the Meaning of the True Da Vinci Code

The Secret History of Lucifer: And the Meaning of the True Da Vinci Code Review

Lynn Picknett explains in this highly readable and well-researched account that the horned Devil — now posited as an antithesis of God — is merely a new, and admittedly more evil, incarnation of the old woodland deity Pan; while Lucifer was once a personification of the Morning Star, the planet Venus, and its goddess. "He" was therefore originally "she," and a divine representation of love, beauty, and human warmth. Indeed, many ancient goddesses were known as Lucifera, or "Light-bringer" — an honor extended to Mary Magdalene in her true role as goddess-worshipping priestess and Christ's successor. While thousands follow Lucifer in order to achieve earthly wealth and power, Picknett explains that such misguided behavior is far from true Luciferan principles. Picknett draws together ancient heretical Christian and Egyptological texts, and the implications of abnormal psychology and the "extreme possibilities" of certain barely understood human attributes to pose the question: Have we humans actually created God and Lucifer, not merely as icons or metaphors, but in a terrifying way, literally? And if so, how do we know which is which?

Before the Da Vinci Code: An Introduction to the Original Encoded Secret Concerning Jesus, Mary, and a Child

Before the Da Vinci Code: An Introduction to the Original Encoded Secret Concerning Jesus, Mary, and a Child Review

While Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code has sparked debate and set the stage for further inquiry, little is known of the biblical and historical precedent for this "Jesus, Mary, and Child" idea.

In fact, the original story, as recorded in the Gospel of John, is even more astounding, controversial, and provocative. Its implications are legion and colossal, for both Christianity and Messianic Judaism.

This Introduction, based on the research presented in Jesus, King of Israel: Samaritan Blood and the Kingdom at Shiloh, offers a glimpse into the world of Jesus and the "Holy Family" he creates.

It explains the overall nature of Jesus' mission in Judea, his relationships with Mary, Lazarus, Martha, and Peter, and the significance of this mysterious child.

Mary Magdalene's symbolic role as the Bride of God is directly associated with her perceived role as the Adulteress - the 'sinful' woman of Samaria. We learn why she was chosen, who she marries (hint...NOT Jesus!), and why she is forbidden to touch Jesus after the crucifixion.

Behind the Jesus-Mary story, however, is a fascinating tale of intrigue, deception, guile, and danger... as Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus, and Mary risk their very lives, early one morning at the Pool of Siloam, to ensure Jesus and his son reach the sacred (Samaritan) site of Shiloh.

This short work is offered as a complement to The Da Vinci Code, for those who want to discover the real story behind all the fuss!

The Da Vinci Code and Other Heresies: What is the allure of secret knowledge about God?

The Da Vinci Code and Other Heresies: What is the allure of secret knowledge about God? Review

A heresy isn't any false teaching, but a fundamental twist on orthodox Christian teaching. It is a teaching, couched in Christian language, which fundamentally robs our faith of an essential, necessary truth. Denying the deity of Christ, for example, is a heresy, whereas differing views of how the end times will happen are not.

This study looks at some of the common heresies in our society today and the widespread appeal of exclusive religious knowledge.