The Priory Of Sion — Secret Society Or Myth?
Keeping secrets is important for secret societies. That is the essence of them, otherwise we would not see them as secret socieites.
The Purpose
That is supposed to be the sole purpose of the Priory of Sion. They are not trying to take over the world. They are said to exist solely to protect the secret of Jesus of Nazareth’s descendents. Needless to say, this makes the controversy of the group explosive.
The Foundation
Before jumping into the Priory of Sion and its history, one has to understand the Christian stance on Jesus Christ. He was the son of God who came to earth to save mankind through the sacrifice of his own body. He began his ministry at the age of 30 and was crucified by the Romans at the age of 33. Three days after his death, his body was missing from the sealed tomb and many witnesses came forth declaring him alive as they had seen him and even had eaten with him after his resurrection and before he ascended into heaven.
All religious texts show Jesus as a man dedicated to his ministry and living a celibate lifestyle. Yet, others have suggested that his relationship with Mary Magdalene, a woman who was possessed with seven demons that Jesus cured, was more than teacher and disciple. They claim they were married and had a child. To…
