Was Jesus married to Mary Magdalene? Last month news media were buzzing about a report that a Harvard Divinity School historian was in posession of an ancient papyrus fragment that refers to Jesus’ wife and Mary. Of course, this is the theory that “The da Vinci Code” was based on, and Dan Brown got a lot of his information from the earlier “Holy Blood Holy Grail” by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln.
Both books speak about a mystery that remains unsolved. What did Father Bérenger Saunière find in Rennes-le-Château that brought him sudden wealth? And what clues are yet to be decoded in the bizarre renovations he ordered done in the village church dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene? Many believe he found proof that Jesus and Magdalene were married, and their bloodline became the Merovingian dynasty. The source of his wealth, it is said, came from him blackmailing the Vatican.
Two people who are very interested in these mysteries are Philip Coppens and Kathleen McGowan. Coppens, known for his appearances on the Ancient Aliens television program, is the author of a bestselling book about Rennes-le-Chateau. McGowan has written several books about Mary Magdalene. Together, they will lead a “Sacred France” tour that explores Rennes-le-Chateau, Carcassonne, Mas Cabardes, Lastours, Montségur and other locations associated with the Cathars, Black Madonnas and Mary Magdalene. The tour dates are May 14 – 21, 2013, and you can see full itinerary and pricing details at http://bodymindspiritjourneys.com/cathars-13.html.
For more details about the recently revealed fragment of papyrus, go to http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/us/historian-says-piece-of-papyrus-refers-to-jesus-wife.html?_r=2&
Update: Philip Coppens passed away suddenly at the end of December, 2012. His widow, Kathleen McGowan, plans to continue with the tours, as was his wish.
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