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Secrets Of The Holy Lance.


Secrets Of The Holy Lance “Spear of Destiny” redirects here. For other uses, see Spear of Destiny (disambiguation).
According to legend, the Holy Lance (also known as the Spear of Destiny, Holy Spear, Lance of Longinus, Spear of Longinus or Spear of Christ
 

Jerry E. Smith & George Piccard

Adventures Unlimited Press

One Adventure Place, Kempton, IL 60946

www.adventuresunlimitedpress.com

1931882436 $16.95 www.amazon.com

Expertly researched and knowledgeably co-authored by Jerry E. Smith and George Piccard, Secrets Of The Holy Lance: The Spear Of Destiny In History And Legend is an explorative study of the historical pursuit, ownership from Constantine to Adolph Hitler, and influence of the spear attributed Christian folklore folklore, the body of customs, legends, beliefs, and superstitions passed on by oral tradition. It includes folk dances, folk songs, folk medicine (the use of magical charms and herbs), and folktales (myths, rhymes, and proverbs).  as the one used by a Roman legionnaire, Cascus Longinus on the body of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ: see Jesus.

Jesus Christ

40 days after Resurrection, ascended into heaven. [N.T.: Acts 1:1–11]

See : Ascension


Jesus Christ

kind to the poor, forgiving to the sinful. [N.T.
 when He was crucified just outside of Jerusalem and thought to be endowed en·dow  
tr.v. en·dowed, en·dow·ing, en·dows
1. To provide with property, income, or a source of income.

2.
a.
 with supernatural powers as a result. Revealing the spear's metaphysical truths and cult history, Secrets Of The Holy Lance informs its readers by providing them with a progressively unfolding understanding of this empowering object's mythic myth·i·cal   also myth·ic
adj.
1. Of or existing in myth: the mythical unicorn.

2. Imaginary; fictitious.

3.
 truths and background, leading readers to questions with respect to its current whereabouts and future destiny. Secrets Of The Holy Lance is very highly recommended reading, especially to anyone interested in the timeless stories surrounding of the Spear of Longinus.
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