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.
To ask a question - send me an email –
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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?
Divine
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.)