Category Archives: history

It’s Preposterous, But I’ve Charted the Virgin Mary

Posted on December 7, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Mary, Mother of Jesus (August 5, 22 BC – August 15, 41 AD) I know, I know, how is that even possible? Well, if you take the starting point of Jesus’ birth on January 6, 6 BC and work backwards, … Continue reading →

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Leonardo da Vinci Got it Right: Mary Sat Next to Jesus

Posted on December 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Last Supper (1495 – 1498) There’s another conundrum we can clear up by referring back to the Gospel of Mary. Because the Beloved Disciple is usually ascribed to John (especially in the Gospel of John), there is an misconception … Continue reading →

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Let’s Answer This Question, Once and for All Time

Posted on December 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Are Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany the Same Person? According to the Roman Catholic Church, the answer is “no”. By introducing a sister, Martha, and a brother, Lazarus, the waters become a little muddied. But, as I have explored … Continue reading →

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It’s Only One Word, But It’s Not a Typo

Posted on December 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The (Holy) Spirit (John 5:30) As with the previous post, one word makes total sense when viewed from pervious understanding. 13:9 AND YESHUA SAID TO THEM, “ONLY FROM THE TRUTH I TELL YOU, THE SON CAN DO NOTHING OF HIMSELF … Continue reading →

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It’s Only One Word, But Is It a Typo or the Truth?

Posted on December 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Marriage at Cana (John 2:1-10) We are all familiar with Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine at this wedding. For years, there has been speculation that this was actually when Jesus married Mary Magdalene. A straight reading … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Look at Mary Magdalene’s Gospel

Posted on December 3, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Gospel of the Beloved Companion (2010) There is a French quote on the Dedication page that reads: “Après sept cents ans, la Vigne reverdira une fois de plus.” Quillan, Jehanne de. The Gospel of the Beloved Companion: The Complete … Continue reading →

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I’m Finally Coming Back to the Starting Point

Posted on December 2, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Mary Magdalene is the Holy Spirit of Jesus Jesus said it himself, according to John 14:26. 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Circumnavigated the Medieval World

Posted on December 2, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Ibn Battuta (February 24, 1304 – 1368) “Son of the Duckling” is a literal translation of Ibn Battuta, but my brain went to “Butterfly” when I first read his name. Hmm. I also got another ‘hint’ when I was thinking … Continue reading →

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The Film That’s “Practically Perfect in Every Way”

Posted on November 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Mary Poppins (August 27, 1964) Here in Canada, our local TV station showed this film (ostensibly for Thanksgiving in the States). I haven’t watched it all the way through for years, but I know the dialog and lyrics off by … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Award Winning Songwriters

Posted on November 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Sherman Brothers We watched a 2 hour “60 Minutes” program about the 60th anniversary of “Mary Poppins”. It was surprising how much these men contributed to the overall production of the film in 1964. In fact, without their songs, … Continue reading →

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