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Gospel of the Holy Twelve

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When I read The Gospel of the Holy Twelve I stopped using the Holy Bible. The Holy 12 has become my bible as it is more in keeping with the truth, as I know it, is simplier to read and is divided into areas of lessons on faith. I must have over 2000 volumes in my private library. If there was a fire and I could only take one book - this is the one I would choose.

A potential buyer should read this:

"...there are numerous problems with the work. It quotes from all four of the gospels and from the letters of Paul; it contains references to rituals from the later church, and to the "trinity" (a word that never occurs in the New Testament); it also contains references to such non-Biblical species as cats, rabbits, and an ape. And in fact, the real origin of the work is not hidden very far. In an early twentieth century edition published in London, an "Explanatory Preface" precedes the text. Ouseley's name has been removed, and the Preface is signed "The Editors of the Gospel of the Holy Twelve" (though evidently a similar explanation appeared in earlier English-language versions of the book, with Ouseley's name at the bottom). Here is part of what this Preface says:

Their "Gospel of the Holy Twelve" was communicated to the Editors, in numerous fragments at different times, by Emmanuel Swedenborg, Anna Kingsford, Edward Maitland, and a priest of the former century, giving his name as Placidus, of the Franciscan Order, afterwards a Carmelite. By them it was translated from the original, and given to the Editors in the flesh, to be supplemented in their proper places, where indicated, from the "Four Gospels" (A. V.) revised where necessary by the same.

To this explanation, the Editors cannot add, nor from it take away. By the Divine Spirit was the Gospel communicated to the four above mentioned, and by them translated, and given to the writers; not in seance rooms (where too often resort the idle, the frivolous and the curious, attracting spirits similar to themselves, rather than the good), but "in dreams and visions of the night," and by direct guidance, has God instructed them by chosen instruments; and now they give it to the world, that some may be wiser unto Salvation, while those who reject it, remain in their blindness, till they will to see.

From this passage, it is clear that no manuscript in Aramaic has ever been seen, or is claimed to have been seen, by Rev. Ouseley. Rather, it is Swedenborg, Maitland, Kingsford, and Placidus (all having died, some very recently, by the time Ouseley received this work) who received the gospel, and who simultaneously translated it into English, and then communicated this to Ouseley and his associates in some miraculous manner. So whenever and however Ouseley received it, it was already in English. Presumably, although this information is not spelled out, the fact that the manuscript is in Tibet in some monastery was also communicated to them by Swedenborg, Maitland, Kingsford, and Placidus. No one has every discovered any such manuscript, in Aramaic or any other language, in any Tibetan monastery.

I don't usually do reviews, however, I felt I should concerning this blessed writing. Many seem to instantly critisize without a complete understanding...or even reading of said "book". Some are more inclined to discredit the words and focus on the source...rather than the words themselves. I've never been one to look at the messenger instead of the message. These words are truly sacred. I have studied most scriptures from around the world extensively, and without question...this is my favorite. I agree with the first reviewer...in that if I could only have one book...this would be the one I would choose. Many scholars consider this to be the original and unaltered book of Matthew. The words truly do speak for themselves.
Once it is read and aborbed it's easy to see where the early Church "Fathers" ommitted and altered many true teachings.

Hmmmm...I don't need to "sell" this book of divine words.
One with open heart and mind will FEEL the validity within.
try doing a search online and you'll find much available.
Those with eyes and ears...learn of the Essene.

Decide for yourself. Seek and ye shall indeed find !!
Much love-light and harmony to all those on a quest for
their truths in life. PEACE OUT ATCHA'.......

Interesting version of the Gospel.
I'm personaly fasinated about the life of the Great Master,
it is also very important to
me to read the different perpectives of people who were close to Him.
The escenes Have much more than words to tell us.

The Gospel of the Holy Twelve showed how much the accepted version of the Bible was changed in the early centuries AD. It is readable and shows how Jesus cared as much for the animals as for the human beings. It also mentions avoiding flesh foods and strong drink. Instead of the body being resurrected at the judgement day, Jesus explains how the soul undergoes reincarnation in many material bodies until it is purified. I recommend this book for all persons.