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Mary Magdalene: The Illuminator: The Woman Who Enlightened Christ
William Henry presents new evidence about the secrets and the true history of Mary Magdalene, including the reasons why she was called the Illuminator or Illuminatrix and why the Knights Templar were attacked by the Church of Rome. In this book, he explores the core of the mysteries of Mary Magdalene to study knowledge of the 'ultimate secret' of the Tower or Ladder to God, also called the Stairway to Heaven. The astonishing facts about the secret teachings of Jesus and Mary Magdalene and their connection to the Illumined Ones of the past are discussed. Other subjects include: The Gnostics and Cathars and their connection to Mary Magdalene; The alchemical secrets of Mary Magdalene's anointing oil and how it transformed Jesus; The Magdalene's connection to Ishtar, Isis and other ancient goddesses; The reality of an extraterrestrial presence in the Bible and Gnostic Christian texts; How the Knights Templar encoded the secret teaching of Jesus and Mary Magdalene in religious graffiti at Domme, France; more.
- GenresEsoterica
292 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2006
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About the author
William Henry
435 books47 followersWilliam Henry is a Nashville-based author, investigative mythologist, art historian, and TV presenter. He is an internationally recognized authority on human spiritual potential, transformation and ascension.
He has a unique ability to incorporate historical, religious, spiritual, scientific, archaeological and other forms of such knowledge into factually-based theories and conclusions that provide the layperson with a more in-depth understanding of the profound shift we are actually experiencing in our lifetime.
The spiritual voice and Consulting Producer of the global hit History Channel program, Ancient Aliens, and host of the Gaia TV series The Awakened Soul: The Lost Science of Ascension, and Arcanum, along with his wife, Clare, William Henry is your guide into the transformative sacred science of human ascension.
By bringing to life the ancient stories of ascension through art and gnostic texts, he teaches the secrets of soul transfiguration or metamorphosis and connects people to one another across cultures, time and space.
With over 30 years of research distilled into 18 books and numerous video presentations, William’s work will guide you to next level of human consciousness and our expanding reality.
William’s present work has taken him into the area of transhumanism, which he first began writing about in his 2002 bestseller, Cloak of the Illuminati. His latest book, The Skingularity Is Near: The Next Human, the Perfect Rainbow Light Body and the Technology of Human Transcendence is a primer and a warning for the looming potential transformation of humanity as we speed closer to meshing computer technology with human flesh.
William discusses transhumanism as the fulfillment of an ancient impulse to transcend our human bodies. His work has propelled him into the role of human rights activist and advisor on the biopolitics of human enhancement as he informs audiences of the unparalleled perils and potentials of Artificial Intelligence and Transhumanism.
Along with his wife, Clare, he leads luxury, ascension-themed tours to sacred sites including Egypt, France, Italy and England.
He has a unique ability to incorporate historical, religious, spiritual, scientific, archaeological and other forms of such knowledge into factually-based theories and conclusions that provide the layperson with a more in-depth understanding of the profound shift we are actually experiencing in our lifetime.
The spiritual voice and Consulting Producer of the global hit History Channel program, Ancient Aliens, and host of the Gaia TV series The Awakened Soul: The Lost Science of Ascension, and Arcanum, along with his wife, Clare, William Henry is your guide into the transformative sacred science of human ascension.
By bringing to life the ancient stories of ascension through art and gnostic texts, he teaches the secrets of soul transfiguration or metamorphosis and connects people to one another across cultures, time and space.
With over 30 years of research distilled into 18 books and numerous video presentations, William’s work will guide you to next level of human consciousness and our expanding reality.
William’s present work has taken him into the area of transhumanism, which he first began writing about in his 2002 bestseller, Cloak of the Illuminati. His latest book, The Skingularity Is Near: The Next Human, the Perfect Rainbow Light Body and the Technology of Human Transcendence is a primer and a warning for the looming potential transformation of humanity as we speed closer to meshing computer technology with human flesh.
William discusses transhumanism as the fulfillment of an ancient impulse to transcend our human bodies. His work has propelled him into the role of human rights activist and advisor on the biopolitics of human enhancement as he informs audiences of the unparalleled perils and potentials of Artificial Intelligence and Transhumanism.
Along with his wife, Clare, he leads luxury, ascension-themed tours to sacred sites including Egypt, France, Italy and England.
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February 7, 2012
Beautiful book also beautiful writing. I really enjoy William Henry's books, enjoy is only a apart description. What amazes me is his straight forward simplicity is sublime. He seems to be expressing his knowledge from a point of view with a sense of distilled respect, and humility. He is also an excellent speaker/teacher/mentor. I highly recommend his works to anyone in search of a deeper meaning of the Ancients knowledge and love of life. regards greg
July 27, 2016
An interesting read.
At times it seems Henry is all over the place jumping from one symbolic meaning to another in the building up to his main theory. By intertwining and connecting primary motifs used in various religious and spiritual customs throughout known human history, he presents a kind if universalist concept regarding the secrets that lead to the promised Kingdom of Light.
In Henry's interpretation, this is not just a spiritual kingdom that one might get to after death, the end times, or rebirth - it is a place that is accessible through an alchemical/scientific process involving time and space inter-dimensional travel. The process was known to both Jesus and his pal, Mary Magdalene. Mary took this knowledge with her to the south of France. There she introduced gnostic spirituality which thrived until A.D. 323 when Constantine closed the 'way to divinity' by declaring his brand of 'Christianity' - forcing the true message underground.
And that's where it has pretty much stayed since - the church of Rome being the primary instrument of suppression.
Henry does admit that this is his theory based on his years of research (and others). One of the curiosities of his method is what he calls, 'bird language'. He proposes that there is an import for English having become the main language of the internet - that this is a time when a unified language will reveal connections between all languages. One cannot help but be impressed with his creative use of this technique in bringing it all together - from Sumerian, to Egyptian, to Hebrew, to Latin, to English...and others in between. Some connections seem a bit spurious, but interesting nonetheless.
The 21st century appears to be the age of the Magdalene. Beginning in the mid-20th century a lot was made of the new age of Aquarius. Aquarius is associated with the 'Water Bearer' - in a number of Magdalene traditions she is referred to as 'The Lady Of The Waters'. Henry is doing an interesting job of presenting his interpretation of this mysterious woman - a woman whose life and meaning was forced into hiding by a patriarchic dominance in spiritual affairs which has translated itself into the social and political spheres.
Perhaps the times they ARE a changin'...(?)
At times it seems Henry is all over the place jumping from one symbolic meaning to another in the building up to his main theory. By intertwining and connecting primary motifs used in various religious and spiritual customs throughout known human history, he presents a kind if universalist concept regarding the secrets that lead to the promised Kingdom of Light.
In Henry's interpretation, this is not just a spiritual kingdom that one might get to after death, the end times, or rebirth - it is a place that is accessible through an alchemical/scientific process involving time and space inter-dimensional travel. The process was known to both Jesus and his pal, Mary Magdalene. Mary took this knowledge with her to the south of France. There she introduced gnostic spirituality which thrived until A.D. 323 when Constantine closed the 'way to divinity' by declaring his brand of 'Christianity' - forcing the true message underground.
And that's where it has pretty much stayed since - the church of Rome being the primary instrument of suppression.
Henry does admit that this is his theory based on his years of research (and others). One of the curiosities of his method is what he calls, 'bird language'. He proposes that there is an import for English having become the main language of the internet - that this is a time when a unified language will reveal connections between all languages. One cannot help but be impressed with his creative use of this technique in bringing it all together - from Sumerian, to Egyptian, to Hebrew, to Latin, to English...and others in between. Some connections seem a bit spurious, but interesting nonetheless.
The 21st century appears to be the age of the Magdalene. Beginning in the mid-20th century a lot was made of the new age of Aquarius. Aquarius is associated with the 'Water Bearer' - in a number of Magdalene traditions she is referred to as 'The Lady Of The Waters'. Henry is doing an interesting job of presenting his interpretation of this mysterious woman - a woman whose life and meaning was forced into hiding by a patriarchic dominance in spiritual affairs which has translated itself into the social and political spheres.
Perhaps the times they ARE a changin'...(?)
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