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Regarding The Authenticity
of
The Aquarian Gospel
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 three 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
First, let’s address 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.
The Herods were all of the same family.
They practiced Jewish faith and traditions, but their ancestry was
Indumean and Arabian. Roman authorities
appointed them as rulers over lands in the
Antipater’s son, Herod Antipas (the first Herod) succeeded him, and under
his authority a major restoration of the
Herod The Great died shortly after the slaughter in Bethlehem, and
after his death, his kingdom was divided among three of his sons: Herod
Archelaus, Herod Antipas and Herod Phillip.
Herod Archelaus,
became governor of
Archelaus ruled
Herod Antipas (the 2nd) ruled
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
This resolves the criticism of
Levi’s description of “The Herods.” Levi was not confused.
[Note: 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.]
Second 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 minute 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 sacred, mystic records of World History, but his endeavor to view records of ancient times produced only partial success – somewhat like listening to a radio which is receiving two or three stations simultaneously. Edgar was not strong enough to view specific ancient events clearly, precisely and sequentially, whereas Levi, with care and precision, consciously opened The Sacred Book of Records; and he was able to “turn pages” at will. Thus, his transcription of Jesus’ life is exquisitely accurate.
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 could replay an incident during meditation (as many times as
necessary) in order to transcribe a perfect description of historical
events. Thus, Levi gave us the Aquarian
Gospel by carefully witnessing and recording Jesus’ entire life (by opening the
Book of God’s Remembrance).
Levi’s publication is “the little book,” as foretold the book of Revelation,
and furthermore, it truly is “sweet 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 “Edgar Cayce issue” is resolved.
Third, the “Meng-tse issue.”*
Consider this: James Madison was elected President of the
“Meng-tse issue” resolved.
*(Please Note: The Adventures Unlimited Press edition of the Aquarian Gospel spells Meng-tse as “Meng-ste.”)
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By the way,
Another article has been
published, which questions the authenticity of the Aquarian Gospel by
suggesting that Jesus could not have visited the Indian province of Orissa,
because (the article suggests) the geo-political entity known as Orissa did not
yet exist during Jesus’ time. The author
of this article has not done his “homework,” and his argument does not merit
further response.
Furthermore, regarding the authenticity of The Aquarian Gospel: although this
book is written very clearly and concisely, only honest, sincere men and women,
who read this book carefully and comprehensively, can fully comprehend this
book, and recognize its authenticity.
Others simply ignore it, or decide to attack its authenticity. 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 often 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, He 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, He became a Son of God.
Jesus
made the transition from being human, to the next higher step in human
evolution – to become a 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 just 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
do. This is human maturity. 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. 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 be taught how 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!)
The Judgment Day is near! Very near. We must prepare.
Hear the Sounds
of Silence:
Treasure in a Field
When a man discovers that a field for sale
contains an unknown, concealed entrance to
a vast cave filled with gold,…he quickly and
quietly goes and sells all…and buys the field.
Sin is self-indulgence,
gratification of the carnal desires.
Those
who sin are not free, as their debts always accumulate, making them slave of
sin.
He who
understands this truth has discovered the field containing a vast hidden
treasure,
and if
he “buys the field” (overcoming sensual pleasure) he is no longer slave, but is
free..
The
Greatest Paradox is: 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 and 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.”
The Aquarian Gospel – text
