The Holy Blood And The Holy Grail by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, Henry Lincoln
The book in question presents a controversial hypothesis about the history of Christianity, suggesting that Jesus Christ may have survived the crucifixion, married Mary Magdalene, and fathered a lineage that later became the Merovingian dynasty of France. The authors weave together a narrative that includes secret societies such as the Priory of Sion and the Knights Templar, proposing that these groups have guarded the truth about Jesus's descendants for centuries. The book combines historical research, religious lore, and conspiracy theory to challenge traditional Christian dogma, positing that the Holy Grail is not a physical chalice but rather a metaphor for the bloodline of Jesus.
The 6480th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1982
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 464
- Words
- 170,000
- Original Language
- English
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