Longinus: Book I of the Merlin Factor - Softcover

Maines, Steven

 
9780595396177: Longinus: Book I of the Merlin Factor

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Synopsis

.I was simply witnessing an unusual weather-storm for this time of year. That this man was being crucified at the same time was mere coincidence. And, I believed that. Until, that is, the Earth shook.
It only lasted for a moment, the shaking. But, it left no doubt in my mind that it was directly correlated to this dying man on the cross.

Who was the Roman centurion that stabbed Jesus while the condemned one hung from the cross? What became of him and his legendary spear?

Longinus: Book I of the Merlin Factor tells the story of Gaius Cassius Longinus, the battle-hardened centurion of Rome who is assigned to guard the crucified Jesus. But while guarding Jesus, Longinus stabs him in the ribs with his spear, ensuring Jesus's death. It is a simple act, but one that changes his life forever. After that fateful day Longinus flees Rome, narrowly escaping from the Roman priests who want to take the spear and its supposed power for themselves.

Longinus follows the centurion's life from his love for the prostitute Irena to his mystical studies with the Druids of Gaul. But it also reveals Longinus's profound spiritual awakening through his Druidic studies and the spear that speaks to him with Jesus's voice.

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About the Author

Born in northern California, Steven Maines began his interest in writing at a young age. He was trained on the piano in the classical tradition starting at age eight, and began composing music at age twelve. His experiences with music fueled his imagination for story telling. Steven has studied the teachings of Eastern mysticism, the deeper teachings of Catholic and Christian mysticism. The teachings of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC became quite prominent in his life as did studies with Religious Science, Unity and the New Thought movement in general. Steven graduated with a degree in philosophy and writing. This audio version is read by Mark Colson.

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ISBN 10:  0977320030 ISBN 13:  9780977320035
Publisher: Purple Haze Press, 2007
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