Regarding The
Authenticity of
The Aquarian Gospel
(Defending
Jesus’ Book)
By Michael F. O’Keeffe
It has been called to my attention
that some articles have been published, which call into question the authenticity
of The Aquarian Gospel. These articles
cite five instances of contention. One
of the arguments claims that Levi, the transcriber, made a mistake by
misidentifying the ancient rulers known as Herod. The second criticism contends that the Akashic
records, as transcribed by Levi, are not in agreement with Edgar Cayce’s
description of these same sacred records.
And the third criticism claims that Jesus could not have known Meng-tse of Lassa, Tibet, since Meng-tse
lived 300 years before Jesus’ time. The
fourth argument states that Jesus could not have discussed evolution, because
Darwin did not discover this natural process until many centuries later. And the fifth issue implies that Jesus could
not have visited the Indian province of Orissa and the city of Lahore, because
they did not yet exist, and that the Lord also could not have visited Percepolis, because this ancient city had been destroyed by
Alexander the Great.
All of these
assertions are refuted here.
5. The Orissa -
Lahore - Percepolis issue
Furthermore, critics have
asked; how could Jesus have used the word, “photograph,” and how could he have
spoken of a harpsichord? These two
questions are also addressed here.
1. The “Herod issue:”
Historians have often gotten the Herods
confused, with good justification, for there were at least seven, and two of them
were known as Herod Antipas, and adding to the confusion, two of them have been
referred to as “Herod of Judea.”
The Herods were all of the
same extended family. They practiced
Jewish faith and traditions, intermingled with their own ancestral practices,
as well as Roman customs. Roman
authorities appointed them as rulers over lands in the Middle East.
The patriarch of the Herodian
dynasty is known as Antipater II, and his cultural roots were of Arabian and Indumean heritage.
He ruled an area that included Palestine, which consisted of three
provinces: Judea, Samaria and Galilee.
He died in 43 BC.
Antipater’s son, Herod Antipas (the first Herod)
succeeded him, and under his authority, a major restoration of the Holy Temple
in Jerusalem was begun. Because of his
reputation as a great builder, Herod Antipas became known as “Herod The Great,” however, historians seem to have forgotten that
he was originally known as Herod Antipas.
Near the end of this Herod’s reign, Jesus was born, and by his order,
the infant boys of Bethlehem were slain.
Herod The Great died
shortly after the slaughter in Bethlehem, and after his death, his kingdom was
divided among three of his sons. One of
these was named Herod Antipas (the same as his father), and another was Herod Archelaus.
Herod Antipas (2nd) became ruler of Galilee and Paraca,
and because his name was identical to his father’s, historians have often
confused these two rulers; and furthermore, Archelaus
(who became Governor of Judea) has also been confused with the father, because
both have been referred to as “Herod of Judea.”
I’m sure historians (2,000 years from now) might
well become confused about American political figures named Bush, Johnson,
Kennedy, Roosevelt, and Adams.
Herod Archelaus ruled
Judea for approximately nine years, and then was deposed by Rome because of
excessive cruelty. (A man from outside
the dynasty, Gratus, replaced Archelaus
as ruler of Judea, and more than eleven years later, Pontius Pilate, also from
outside the dynasty, succeeded Gratus. Pilate’s rule extended well
beyond 20 years.)
Herod Antipas (the 2nd) ruled Galilee and
Paraca for more than thirty years. His palace was in the city of Tiberius, upon the
shores of the Sea of Galilee. However,
he had other palatial residences available to him, including one at Machaerus and one in Jerusalem.
In a drunken state, during a
festive celebration in the fortress at Machaerus, he
ordered the beheading of John the Baptist, and more than a year later, he was
residing in Jerusalem on the morning of Jesus’ trial before the great Sanhedrin
of the Jews.
Since death by crucifixion required confirmation by
Roman authority, Jesus also stood before two Roman courts that morning. He faced the court of Pontius Pilate (twice),
as well as that of Herod Antipas (2nd).
Some of this Herod’s soldiers scourged Jesus (in an
attempt to force confession of crimes), and after the second interrogation of
Jesus by Pontius Pilate (who passionately attempted to prevent the execution),
these same soldiers crucified the Lord, at the insistence of Pharisaic rulers
and other religious and civic leaders (who manipulated a murderous mob during
the events of that historic day).
This resolves the criticism of Levi’s description of “The Herods.” Levi was
not confused.
Furthermore, his eyewitness account of that day’s
events reveals the true facts of the most heinous crime in History – the
“legal” murder of a totally innocent, most holy man – the Messiah, who
cherished and forgave his executioners with an unfailing Divine Love.
Footnote
2. The Edgar Cayce issue:
Let’s address the issue of Levi’s account of the
Akashic Records vs. Edgar Cayce’s account.
Edgar Cayce was a very talented man, and, among
other things, he was able to access the Akashic Records (also called “the Book
of God’s Remembrance”), but his ability to visit the mystic records of ancient
times was limited. One who visits these
records must learn to tune his mind to the delicate frequencies of tiny etheric energy waves, which emanate from all past
events. (This is a very difficult
achievement.) Edgar Cayce’s ability to
tune his mind to the recordings of ancient events was not perfected, as Levi’s
was.
Edgar
was able to “fan through” a few pages of the mystic records of World
History. That is, his endeavor to
examine records of ancient times produced partial success – somewhat like a
radio or television, which is receiving two or three stations
simultaneously. However, he did not
acquire the ability to view specific ancient events clearly, precisely and sequentially.
Whereas, Levi acquired this ability. With care and precision, he consciously
opened The Sacred Book of Records; and he was able to “turn pages” at
will. He observed events precisely, and
could return (to examine them again), similar to how we
view recordings of modern events; but Levi required only his mind, instead of
machines. Consequently, Levi composed an
exquisitely accurate transcript of Jesus’ life.
Levi was able to remain in a
state of meditation for several days at a time.
Only a person who can achieve this level of self-control (and strength
of will) is strong enough to perfectly tune his mind to the tiny energy waves
emanating from the distant past, enabling him to view specific ancient events
(as if happening “here and now”).
Levi gave us the Aquarian
Gospel by carefully witnessing and documenting all the pertinent events of
Jesus’ life, exactly as they occurred; all because he (by the grace of God)
acquired the strength and knowledge to open the Book of God’s Remembrance (and
these are the times of Revelations!).
The “Edgar Cayce issue” is resolved.
Footnote The most important question
3. The “Meng-tse
issue:”*
Consider this:
James Madison was elected President of the United States in 1808, and
less than 200 years have elapsed. Yet, a
significant number of James Madisons have resided in
North America since then. Likewise, Meng-tse, who befriended Jesus when He visited Lassa, Tibet,
is obviously not the same Meng-tse of Chinese
historical records (unless there is a calendar discrepancy of nearly 300 years,
which seems unlikely).
“Meng-tse issue” resolved.
*(Please Note: The Adventures Unlimited Press
edition of the Aquarian Gospel spells Meng-tse as “Meng-ste.”)
4. The Evolution issue:
One criticism of the Aquarian Gospel contends that
Jesus could not have discussed evolution, because Darwin lived many centuries
later.
The author of this criticism is apparently unaware
that many of God’s prophets, seers and sages (and certainly, Christ himself)
knew all about evolution. They did not
need to wait many centuries to learn about it from Darwin.
Jesus discussed survival of
the fittest, and he gave an oration regarding evolution. In this amazing discussion, Jesus explained that
evolution began when “the fall of man” occurred, and all the animals were
included in the fall.
If you read his oration on evolution carefully, you
can see that he taught that evolution has certain limits and boundaries. For example, a worm species may eventually
develop legs (or other variations of shape) and thus evolve into a new form,
but the soul is still that of worm; or a rodent species may change its form
through time (and become a rodent of a different type), but neither worm nor
rodent can ever cross boundaries of soul, to evolve into bovine, bird or
man.
Furthermore, the animal-primates can never become
human. This is why Science has been
unable to find any unmistakable “missing links,” and those that were
“discovered” turned out to be the work of ambitious deceivers and hoaxers.
Jesus explained that the fall of man (and the
animals) will eventually be rectified, and part of his mission (and the mission
of all holy men and women) is the task of restoring Humanity (and the Animal
Kingdom) to our original heavenly home.
When this is accomplished, evolution will cease to exist, because the
drama of survival will no longer exist (…and “the lion will lay down with the
lamb”).
A major step in the restoration process is about to
take place. This milestone is called the
Age of Aquarius.
But first, Judgment Day
must occur.
The “Evolution issue” is put to rest.
(Here is a link to Jesus’ amazing
conversation with a Buddhist priest (regarding evolution), in Chapter 32.)
5. Jesus’ visits to Orissa, Lahore and
Percepolis:
A published article questions the authenticity of
the Aquarian Gospel by asserting that Jesus could not have visited these areas,
because (the article suggests) the geo-political entities known as Orissa and Lahore
did not yet exist during Jesus’ time, and Percepolis
had been destroyed.
The author of this article has simply failed to do
sufficient “homework.” Orissa and Lahore
did exist, although their geographical boundaries (and political significance)
were quite different during ancient times.
Furthermore, just because Percepolis was
destroyed by military conquest does not mean that no one lived there
afterwards. Percepolis
still existed during Jesus’ time, although its geo-political significance was
much diminished (compared to the city’s glory-years, prior to Alexander’s demolision).
American President Jimmy Carter visited Hiroshima in
1984, yet by the reasoning of some critics of the Aquarian Gospel, news
accounts of his visit to that city must be erroneous, because Hiroshima was
destroyed in 1945. Furthermore, the city
of Jerusalem was destroyed several times throughout ancient History, but people
continued to dwell there, as well.
The “Orissa–Lahore–Percepolis
issue” is not an issue.
6. The “photograph” question:
How could Jesus use the word, “photograph?”
In
Chapter 109, Jesus used this very word (as a verb). The Lord was describing how every event is
recorded in the sacred Book of Records.
Aquarian Gospel critics have suggested that his use of the word,
“photograph,” is proof that the Aquarian Gospel cannot be genuine.
However, there is an explanation. Ancient scholars certainly recognized the
concept of radiant energy, and Jesus knew that The Book of God’s Remembrance is
a recording of this kind of energy.
Therefore, it is not unreasonable for Jesus to have referred to the
Akashic Records as “recordings of radiant energy,” and Levi would have easily
interpreted this as “photograph,” because (after all) a photograph is nothing
less than a man-made recording of radiant energy.
It is even likely that Jesus used a single word (a
verb) that meant, “to record radiant energy,” i.e. to
record light, or to “photon-graph.”
Ancient mystics and scholars knew much more about nature than some
modern scientists and theologians are willing to acknowledge.
Furthermore, we need to be aware that people who are
able to clearly observe past events (in the Akashic Records) do not need to
know the language being spoken. They
“listening in” on ancient conversations in a telepathic way, and thus, they
“hear” the
thoughts
being discussed, not the actual words being spoken, and therefore, they “hear”
the thoughts in their own native language.
7. The Harpsichord Question:
How can the word, “harpsichord” appear in the
Aquarian Gospel (eight times)?
It
is stated (in an encyclopedia on line*) that the harpsichord was actually
a Chinese invention, going back to “at least the 8th century," and was not
introduced into Western culture until the 15th century. The key phrase
here is "at least the 8th century." Since we know that ancient Chinese culture
had developed the harpsichord, this instrument (or a very similar mechanism)
could well have existed during Jesus’ time.
Furthermore,
regular camel caravans traversed trade routes between the Middle East and the
Far East during that period. It is
very possible (even likely) that a few musical instruments (closely resembling
the harpsichord) would have been purchased (by Middle Eastern merchants) and
transported to cultural centers in Egypt, Israel and Persia. These instruments would certainly have been
regarded with great awe (as one reference in the Aquarian Gospel clearly
suggests).
*The Columbia
Electronic Encyclopedia
A
Review of The Aquarian Gospel
The most important question: Since
anyone can claim to have transcribed a
document from mystic archives, how can one be sure the Aquarian Gospel is
authentic and genuine, and not just a sham and a cruel hoax?
I
repeat: Just read,
and you will know.
To
read carefully, with a sincere, warm heart and an open mind, is to be wise, and
the wise can understand. The
insincere reader cannot understand.
“None but the pure in heart can recognize the King.” Pay heed to how you approach The Word. Honest skepticism is certainly appropriate
(and is even encouraged), but prejudice and insincerity will block
understanding.
Any
honest, discerning soul, who carefully and comprehensively reads this sacred
book, is sure to recognize the awesome, profound Truths contained within. The clear, incisive ideas and concepts of the
Aquarian Gospel penetrate so deep into the heart of the astute, sincere reader, that he (or she) soon realizes (with certainty) that
Levi’s Transcript of Jesus’ life is authentic and genuine; and that, through
Jesus, God spoke. Indeed, through Jesus,
God revealed Himself. Thus, the desire
to carefully read and re-read becomes compelling.
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Additional Comments
The Aquarian Gospel is nothing less than
“God-revealed,” during these times of Revelations. Pay heed to how you read this sacred
book. Approach “God-revealed” with
reverence and trepidation.
The person who reads the Aquarian Gospel carefully,
sincerely and comprehensively discovers the profound meaning behind the phrase,
“God’s Children,” and he fully realizes why Jesus referred to Himself both as
“son of man” and as “son of God,” and why He said, “You may follow me.”
Hear this: Jesus was fully human just like all of us,
and thus, he truly was a “son of man,” but His will was so strong that He won
The Victory – that is, He successfully overcame all human addictions to
pleasure-gratification and sensuousness. (He purchased the pearl of greatest price.)
And furthermore, Jesus
overcame all evil and selfish thoughts (banishing them from His mind), thereby
allowing His mind to become filled with nothing but pure, divine thoughts of
Love. Thus, His will became
identical to the Divine Will, and He was able to forgive those who were in the
very act of murdering Him (as He knew death is merely an illusion). His mind and will were so strong and pure, He truly had become a Son of God.
(Our Father-God invites all
of us to strive to become as strong; and Jesus revealed that all of us
eventually will.)
Jesus made the transition
from being human, to the next higher step in human evolution – to become Son of
God. A Son of God is also known as “Son
of Man” because He evolved from Man.
Jesus evolved into that which every person eventually evolves. The person who wins The Victory is no longer
merely a man or woman, but is Son of God (or Daughter of God) begotten of Man.
All human beings are capable
of attaining this, and, after many incarnations, all eventually will. This Truth is revealed in the Aquarian
Gospel.
Jesus’ life is an example of
the zenith of human maturity – everyone’s destiny. Jesus, A son of man,
became Son of Man, which is Son of God, and He said, “You may follow me.”
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The
Sweetness and Bitterness;
and The Feast
The little book is sweet in the
mouth, but bitter in the stomach. That
is, the revelations contained within the Aquarian Gospel are indeed sweet and
beautiful, but as these Truths digest, we realize how much our Father-God
requires of us, and how difficult it is to achieve The Victory (that is, to
acquire the costliest pearl). Thus, the
sweetness turns to bitterness, and, as this bitterness sets in, we are tempted
to resent our Father. Yet, we know He
knows best.
How much does our Father require of us? He requires each one of us to conquer all the
carnal appetites, passions and desires.
This is how one wins The Victory – and obtains the pearl of
greatest price – a very difficult and monumental task. Yet, one must possess this pure white gem
before one may re-enter Paradise. (Meanwhile,
we remain locked out, as we have been for eons, ever since we bit into the Apple of sensual pleasure, and fell,…..cast out of Eden!)
However, there is now cause for great
rejoicing. The Age of Aquarius is now
dawning. All men and women (judged
worthy) are about to be admitted to this impending glorious Age (a school)
where we will be taught how to acquire the costliest gem, and we will make many
giant strides on the trek to soul-maturity.
Meanwhile, we must do our best. The onset of this imminent New Age will mark
the end of warfare on Earth! (as the meek receive
their inheritance).
During the New Age we will learn about spirit
consciousness, and be inspired to walk the straight and narrow way (the Return
Path to Eden) and thus, re-enter Paradise – a
state of mind, and a joyous feast.
During these times of Revelations, and during the New Age, vast
multitudes of men and women will be compelled to come up to the
feast.
(Some already have!)
Judgment Day is near! Very near.
We must prepare.
Hear the Sounds
of Silence:
Treasure in a Field
When one discovers for sale, a field,
with cave,
entrance concealed,
filled with a vast
store of gold,
he quickly and
quietly goes
and sells all…and
buys that field.
Sin is self-indulgence, gratification of
the carnal desires.
One who sins is not free – his (or her)
debts continuously accumulate, making of him, a slave.
One who understands this truth has
discovered the field with treasure, gold – hidden and vast,
and if he “buys the field,” we’re told (overcoming all we crave ) he’s no
longer slave.
He’s found liberty.
He knows The Greatest Paradox: He who
restrains himself is free!
Now you know “The Way,” the way to
eternal life!, which only
a few find at a time (but, eventually everyone does) as eons pass.
(We are eternal spirit-beings! What else can God’s children be?)
All Peoples, all Nations! Now hear these wondrous Revelations.
We have reached the time in human History when vast
multitudes of men and women are capable of comprehending this truth. When the number of men and women who
understand reaches a certain “threshold,” Messiah will reveal Himself, followed
by the Judgment Day. Jesus indicated
that not even He can know when this will occur.
“None can know the day nor the hour.”
We live in “Biblical Times.” Future generations will read about Levi H.
Dowling, and how he became an “observational time
traveler,” and presented to the world the most important book ever written
– and how, for nearly a century, the world’s press and media (locked in total
denial) completely ignored his transcript of the life of Messiah – by far, the
most precious publication in History..
The Aquarian Gospel – text
An in depth
review of the Aquarian Gospel
Why do many modern
Christian churches ignore the Aquarian Gospel?
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Procreation - We are His Children
Footnote: (Regarding the Herods)
There were at least four other “Herods.” They were Herod Phillip (one of the three
brothers who succeeded Herod The Great); Phillip’s
nephew, Herod Agrippa I; another nephew, Herod of Chalsis;
and finally, Agrippa’s son, Herod Agrippa II, who was the eighth ruler in the
dynasty, and at least the seventh to bear the name, Herod.
Footnote: (Regarding Levi’s publication)
Levi’s publication is “the little book,” as foretold
in the book of Revelation, and furthermore, it truly is “sweet as honey in the
mouth, but bitter in the stomach” (just as Revelation indicates). The little book has been published as
“the Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ,”
and it’s often referred to as simply, “The Aquarian Gospel.”
The revelation that we (as God’s Children) never die,
but simply pass on to learn other lessons in the realm of soul (and then return
here), and that we will one day become just as mature and powerful as Jesus
(and like Him, immortal), is indeed sweet revelation; but as we gradually
“digest” these sweet revelations, we soon realize how difficult it is to attain
soul-maturity, and this is the bitterness. (The human soul’s trek to maturity is indeed
long, arduous and difficult, and our Father requires much of us.)