The Hidden Lineage of Jesus Revealed - Bloodline of the Holy Grail

Excitedly I enter these words to stress the overwhelming gnosis that poors through the veil of the onlooker as one treads down the road to new and different thesis. It is stunning to note that what seems to appear so real to some can so easily be changed by the appearance of another perspective. Jesus being married and having a bloodline no way defies any real traditional belief of what is so-called Christianity, However so many are so very misled in that what they believe the Bible is teaching when in truth they really know not. Their comprehension has been altered by a form of religion without no true basis, even to the point where there is controversy in what Jesus himself revealed.I find this book enlightening, as it ties together some of the esoteric teachings. And mysteries that the Bible claims have been hidden from before the Foundation of the Earth. Mysteries that have been hidden from the uninitiated, which, whom are not ready for the transition into a new message that brings forth even a greater hope. I believe this work will prod its way into everyone's world as the debate begins with those that have their minds open versus those that are wrapped within the veil of deception. May the trumpet sound and the world be removed from darkness that plagues the masses. Thank-you for this incredible work.

Tempora Patet Occulta Veritas... or in time all hidden truths shall be revealed said Francis Bacon, Imperator of the Rosicrucians in the seventeenth century. Now with the New Age dawning, his prophecy seems to come true or at least for those with ears to hear.
Dogmatic Christians who find this truth shocking, should simply put this book aside and let no one tamper with their admiration for their redeemer and stick to their own belief as long as this makes them happy!
I don't agree with all claims in this book, but the central idea that Jesus did not die on the cross is absolutely true. Initiates of secret societies have known this fact for ages and this is one of the main reasons why they had to remain silent (SUB ROSA). The truth is the most potent weapon ever discovered by humanity and possession was punishable by death in those days!

Unfortunately, instead of adding a new perspective, or new and illuminating information, Gardner, has used the dubious theories of Barbara Thiering and married them to his agenda to promote a restored aristocracy for some defunct nobles, to create a new kind of Christian (and watered-down) messianism. There are so many mistakes in this book it is not even funny. He follows verbatim the proselytising Christianity of Fathers, Milik and DeVaux ofthe Scrolls team, referring to Qumram as a pre-Christian monastary. He repeats the anti-Semtic, content of the NT, without analysis and the necessary detective work to place it in the proper context. I have been to Qumram and walked on the plain of Moab, and my then admittedly uneducated perception was that there was a military spirit that ruled here along with the spiritual and moral components that are still so evident. The use of the word 'essenes' is distracting, because no one is sure of its meaning. Dr. Eisenman's guess is that it refers to 'Oseh ha Torah' or doers of the Torah. This is far more likely than Gardner's desperate attempt to graft his agenda onto the branch of the 'desposyni' or the family of Jesus. Gardner also creates a split between Jesus and James, which is fictional and supicious for its continuing effort to seoarate Jesus from his family and his nation. Also he has no real familiarity with the distinction between the various sectarian groups, such as the Pharisees and the Sadduccees. he shows none of the ability to note the distinctions that Eisenman so masterfully demonstrated in "James,the Brother of Jesus". The Pharisees were the 'seekers after smooth things' referred to in the Scrolls.They were not the strict legalists the christians invented to show the superiority of their own 'new' religion. Gardner seems unaware of the extent to which the Jews were united as a people in their hatred of the Greco-Roman cultural imperialists. Paul was a Herodian, as he suggests and Eisenman establishes definitively, he may well have been involved in the death of Jesus, he was certainly involved in the stoning of James and his death just before the outbreak of war in 66 ce. Gardner fails to establish a credible path or reason for the 'desposyni' through time, his foundation is not secure (Thiering), and his assumptions are arrogantly expressed as being 'obvious'. He completely ignores the real meaning of the eschatological writings found at Qumram, the importance of the Star Prophecy of Daniel and the strength of the Yahad and its influence on the whole nation of Israel. I'm not contending that the book is completely worthless, but it is a close call, and that in itself is a disappointment.

The Roman Emperor Diocletian, using census records far more immediate and accurate than Laurence Gardner's, and a far larger staff, ran down ALL of the surviving members of the House of David throughout the entire Roman Empire well over 1500 years ago. He had a very good reason for doing so, but he found only two extant survivors. Judging them to be farmers from the rough state of their hands, Diocletian released them unharmed (as no threat to the Empire). This incident is well-documented in Roman History. That is essentially the end of this story, the end of the author's hypothesis, and the end of this book. 40 million people were killed in WW II, and modern Americans are generally not practically impressed by lineage, titles, and dynastic claims, although this kind of thing continues to be very big in Britain, where it has been (and continues to be) a perennial source of best-sellers, each with a claim more suggestive than the one before. Attempting to trace a lineage of any kind, however, (especially one of well over 100 generations) throughout all the intrigue and turmoil of human history flies not only in the face of reality, but in the face of modern genetics. After a certain number of generations, we are ALL descended from King David (or whoever else you want) in one way or another, and a current Internet "game" is to connect yourself with someone (anyone) else in six "steps". Mr. Gardner makes an impressive historical case for the House of Stuart, and the House of Stuart may have been wronged along the way (in more ways than one), but that's life and that's history. What does Mr. Gardner want -- WW III? This book is a tour-de-force for the curious, a fascinating sleigh-ride through the occult, and a good read for those impressed with Gardner's scholarship, which is at its best from the 15th century on. Prior to that, much of his source material is grounded in the occult and in folk tradition. Some of this is shaky stuff that will not pass modern scholastic muster, and falters at the most critical points (such as the Merovingian era). For that reason, much of Gardner's earlier conclusions are sheer speculation --although given the lack of reliable material, that's hardly his fault. And in fairness, it must be said that Gardner attributes much of his Biblical speculation to the work of Dr. Thiering and others -- but that does not make it any the less speculative. At present, the truth is that we will probably never know. For the intellectually curious, this work is enjoyable, thought-provoking, and certainly merits serious attention. However, it tries to cover far too much ground, and to do proper justice to the subject matter, it should have run to at least four volumes. But then it wouldn't have been a one-volume best-seller, right?

When it comes to history, Joe Friday had the right idea, "just the facts." An intelligent person does not want to read a listing of someone's conclusions, he or she wants to see the evidence and make up his or her own mind. In reading "Bloodline" one question kept returning to my head, "where is the evidence?" Gardner makes plenty of assertions, conclusions, and claims, but the evidence is missing. When he does provide a footnote, it is more likely to contain another wild assertion of fact than a reference to the source of his statement. When the source of information is cited, it is too often an archive unknown to other scholars. If a genuine citation to a verifiable source (i.e. one that I can check out for myself) is provided, it is inevitably to some universally known fact that no one ever questions. For instance, the second and third paragraphs on page 43 contain a long discussion of the supposed role of John the Baptist in a supposed dispute between Jesus and his brother James over who was the Messiah. The lone footnote (#27)in these two paragraphs tells us that Zadok was High Priest under King David and the subject of an 18th century musical composition by Handel. Any educated person knows about Zadok and Handel, what I want to know is the source for Gardner's claims about the role of John the Baptist in a dispute between Jesus and James. You can search in vain for Gardner's source, he never provides it. This is only one example of the problem. Time and again, Gardner makes claims that completely challenge accepted facts without providing any citation that would allow the reader to check for himself or herself. Each time I saw a new claim, I would rush to see the source only to discover that there was no citation or that the citation pertained to an irrelevant or unrelated fact. When I read an assertion of fact that the author fails to substantiate with verifiable evidence (verifiable by anyone), I can only reach one conclusion. That conclusion is that the author did not provide substantiation because it does not exist.

One of the most fascinating historical legends (for lack of a better term) is the possibility of a lineage that directly ties itself to Jesus Christ or even a sibling of his. This book tries to tackle that subject, along with many other related subjects. This book "tracks" the bloodline of the Christ as well as handling other historical legends such as the Arthurian Grail lore. The biggest problem in this book is the lack of evidence and conjecture that follows. The author claims that the legendary King Arthur is a descendant of Christ, however the stories that promulgate this theory are either without facts, or completely made up! He fills the names of the Christ's family tree with hundreds of names that have no historical evidence, and doesn't offer one shred of evidence to support a good portion of those names. One such name is the legendary father of King Arthur (Uther Pendragon) who never existed! However I think the most astonishing part of the book is the foreword written by a supposed descendant of the bloodline of Christ, needless to say this "descendant" writes a more than pleasing review. If you're looking for something to read that isn't based on fact, but nothing to take too seriously, it's an interesting book, but don't quote the book for any historical accuracy.

This book is well written and beautifully illustrated. The trouble starts with the list of false titles that the author assigns to himself and the forward by the fake prince. The author often resorts to fantasy and outright lies to 'prove' his point, often misquoting the Bible itself. There is no effort to present actual evidence to support the claims that are made. This work is full of conspiracy theories that are hard to swallow, at best.

In Laurence Gardner's 'Bloodline of the Holy Grail', we are provided with a story, or theory that will make many readers uncomfortable. After reading some of the other reviews of this book I think it best to make some points that may help future interested buyers. To start with, when one studies history one should never take anyone's word on anything, regardless of sited sources. Look up the sources yourself, and do the research. Secondly, be aware of the sources you are referencing, and be objective. In this case this will be near impossible for those whose faiths are brought into question. It was once said that seeking knowledge, or truth is like looking into a black pit. And sometimes one may find something looking back. This is the case for all those that base their reality on dogmatic faith. It has also been said that knowledge is the enemy of faith. Having studied the Torah, Talmud, King James Bible, and the Gospel of Thomas I have my own opinions of the early church, and the world that Jesus lived in. I would caution all readers of this or any other text to understand that books like history are written by humanity. And often, even with the greatest of intentions only a part of the truth is captured within their pages. It is up to you the student of life to find this portion of truth, and then fill the remaining void. Just because the Bible said this, or that happened, it does not mean that it really happened the way it is documented within its pages. And just because Mr. Gardner says this or that may of happened does not make it so either. Do your own research. Find evidence for any stated `fact' then make your own judgment. For those that judge blindly, or without thought are the true murderers of the truth. 'Bloodline of the Holy Grail' is a good read, and will cause many to start questioning history, and religion for the first time. As for this reader, I look forward to many years of my own research, and thank Mr. Gardner for his efforts.

This book documents the claim that bloodline of Jesus exists in the royal families of Europe. This is a claim that has been made in other books but this book has more detailed documents to support this claim. There are many many books listed for further reading. Even though there is a ton of information the author does an amazing job in writing this as a great epic story. It is a good read if you are interested in the history and evolution of the original Christian religion versus the Roman Catholic church. Many subjects are explored. The crucifixion, the holy grail, the druids, ancients symbols, sacred geometry, Knights of Templar, the great cathedrals, Egyptian mysteries etc.
If you already know about the history of Constantine and the ways he controlled the church and the editing of the Bible you will not be as shocked as the other reviewer rating this book , but you will still find lots of other new bits and pieces of interesting facts and theories.

I found this book to be a fascinating read, especially if one keeps an open mind and is not influenced by man made theology and dogma and such archaic thinking that hints of blasphemy as put forth by several earlier reviewers. In my view, what the author proposes is very plausable, especially when one thinks of the co-mingling of state and church that occured during the Council of Nicea in the 300 A.D. period. There are also other writings that reference Jesus being buried in India some years later than that of the crucifixion. The lines of thought referenced by the author (A Church of Love and A Church of Reason) are still with us today in that we have those that see the importance of Jesus for his teachings rather than as a diety. I had read Margaret Starbird's "Woman With The Alabaster Jar" earlier which also speaks to similar themes. Agan, a fascinating and enjoyable read provided you have a mind open to all possiblities, and keep your mind free of judgements made on the basis of man-made dogma, learned beliefs, and fear.

Sir Laurence Gardiner's 2 books: "Bloodline of the Holy Grail" and "Genesis of the Grail Kings" are two of the most interesting, well researched, and worthwhile books I've read in a long long time. Once I started both books I found them completely engrossing, and compelling reading. Although each book works well as a stand-alone work, I really recommend that readers read both books. Drawing upon priveleged genealogical records, protected by the various European Royal Houses, especially the Scots Royal House of Stewart, for "Bloodline", ; and drawing upon Mesopotamian and Sumerian records for "Genesis of the Grail Kings", Sir Laurence backs up his points with detailed fascinating research. Among some of the topics covered in the two works: -The meaning & symbolism of the Holy Grail, or Sangreal, or Blood Royal
-A bloodline has been perpetuated from ancient times to the present, having its origins in Mesopotamia & Sumeria,which was genetically enhanced first thru the ingestion of Annunaki "Star Fire", and later enhanced by ingesting alchemically altered gold that had been turned into a white powder.
-The true facts concerning Jesus' parentage, familial relationships, Davidic descent, and marriage to Mary Magdalene. -The true facts concerning many of the parables of the New Testament, in that they were coded references to political situations, not supernatural or spiritual phenomena. The evidence that many of the stories in the Old Testament are retellings and recombinations of elements from much older, more complete Mesopotamian and Sumerian records.
-The true facts concerning Jesus' birth, death and resurrection. -The importance and prominence of women such as Mary Magdalene, in the original church. -How the Roman Catholic Church rose to power and authority and wealth, and then how it sought to maintain that usurped power and authority and wealth by: Preventing the true facts on Jesus' parentage, birth, training, marriage, and resurrection to be brought to light; Suppressing the expression of intellectual and individual freedoms in Art, Literature, learning thru various instruments as the Inquisition; Denying and suppressing the importance and access of women to roles in the Church, and society.
-The rise of European Royal Houses, and in particular, the suppression of the Scots Royal House, by England. -The importance of how properly managed and properly instituted government can secure the greatest individual freedoms and liberties.
And many other points too numerous to mention.
In short, I wholeheartedly recommend BOTH books to all sincere seekers,and hope that they will find these two lifechanging works as beneficial as I have.

Looking at the mixed reviews on this book, I must also make my own statement. Like one reviewer said, it's a magnificent book for the open-minded and heresy for the closed minded. The closed minded refers to the fundamentalist, Western Christian. Nevertheless, although this book claims to have changed the religious beliefs of one reader, you do not have to choose to believe, even if it's true. Everyone can follow their own path and if it works, then it is for the best. The author is an extremely intelligent, well-educated scholar, with expertise knowledge of history, mythology the Bible and political implications on religion. Writing in poetic, religious and mythic sounding prose, as well as historic, scientific and realistic terms, the author manages to construct a new level of knowledge concering the personage of Jesus Christ. Christ is presented here in all his glory, be it historic person or mythic. Whether you chose to believe the fact he was a real person, married, with children and a lineage that produced kings and queens is up to you. The mysteries are all each fascinating and each beautifully explored, as the author uncovers the truth about the Holy Grail myth and how it relates to Jesus and his foundation. I hope you give this book a try and open your heart as well as your mind. This book is for everyone who wants to seek spirituality and above all a closer proximity to the truth. Eventhough, mind you the truth is not objective and YOU are in the end, entitled to believe in your own truth. But this book and the subsequent other books, Realm Of The Ring Lords and Genesis Of The Grail Kings are all wonderful books full of a mosaic of history, medieval paintings and writings and above all a beauty closest to God.

Gardner have delivered a well researched and believeable study of the history of christianity. Other researchers have touched upon some of the material before, but none with such credibility and scope. This is THE book on the subject.
The truth is stranger than fiction, and this book should be a real eye-opener for anyone interested in religious history. The holy bloodline, the descendants of Jesus the Christ, is revealed in great detail, as is also the actions and history of established christianity. This latter story is by far the most provocative part of this book. The Vatican would have black-listed this book and persecuted its author and readers if they still had the power to do so !

I read "Bloodline of the Holy Grail" and found familiar family names published in the geneology charts. That awakened a deep curiosity that led to a lifelong quest for the truth about my own heritage, and this changed my life forever. My journey led me to Kashmir to do an in-depth study of "Jesus in India." Now, having read "The Magdalene Legacy" I still want to know more. Mr. Gardner is a powerful writer who does extensive research, and his books will alter many more lives well into the future. Few books can have such powerful impact on history and on changing lives. His may be the books that actually change yours too. What greater testament to an author's impact than this?

Gardner have delivered a well researched and believeable study of the history of christianity. Other researchers have touched upon some of the material before, but none with such credibility and scope. This is THE book on the subject.
The truth is stranger than fiction, and this book should be a real eye-opener for anyone interested in religious history. The holy bloodline, the descendants of Jesus the Christ, is revealed in great detail, as is also the actions and history of established christianity. This latter story is by far the most provocative part of this book. The Vatican would have black-listed this book and persecuted its author and readers if they still had the power to do so !

I read "Bloodline of the Holy Grail" and found familiar family names published in the geneology charts. That awakened a deep curiosity that led to a lifelong quest for the truth about my own heritage, and this changed my life forever. My journey led me to Kashmir to do an in-depth study of "Jesus in India." Now, having read "The Magdalene Legacy" I still want to know more. Mr. Gardner is a powerful writer who does extensive research, and his books will alter many more lives well into the future. Few books can have such powerful impact on history and on changing lives. His may be the books that actually change yours too. What greater testament to an author's impact than this?

I, like many others, got interested in the whole subject of Jesus' marriage and children, possible cover-ups etc... after reading Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code". I made the mistake of making this the first book I read about the subject. This is one of the more radical books out there, so I would advise anyone interested in all this to work up to "Bloodline of the Holy Grail", after they have already got a foundation of what they believe from some of the more level-headed and fact-based authors. (N.T. Wright's "Who Was Jesus?" is a good one.)

After further exploration of the subject, it has become clear to me that many of the claims made in this book are based on half-truths, assumptions and exaggerations. However this book also has its rare moments of enlightening fact. I would recommend this book to anyone able to discern the enlightening fact from the obvious fiction. "Bloodline of the Holy Grail" is worth investigating, but don't make it your new Bible.

Just when you thought you had read everything on the mystery of Rennes le Chateau, and were comfortable in your belief that all that was left to know was safely digested, along comes Mr Gardner with a book that widens the horizons still further.
It is so densely packed with information, the appendices alone are worth the cover price, that you feel you will never properly understand it all, but the narrative drive is compelling enough to make you want to try.
It is a must for all who follow the "Bloodline" mystery, but will be confusing to those who have not already read the Baigent, Leigh and Lincoln books.
Whether you believe the story told or not, you will have no choice but to admit, it is a wonderful story

Whereas, Garner has provided meticulous detail, his book falls short of a genuine scholarly work--rather, another crusade to prove the non-provable story of Mary Magdalene being part of a grail blood line. His connections and assumptions with a multiplicity of information are often unsupported or strained assumptions; thus his book becomes burdensome reading at times attempting to find supporting sources which do not always exist when they should. His claim, that the angels like Gabriel and Michael are actually Abiathar and Zodok, is not accepted by a host of evangelical scholars or many scholars within the Jewish community. His comments at times appear bizzar. On the sacred name of YHWH, his comments may be offensive to many, and his arguments denying the Virgin Birth are dealt with thoroughly and properly in rebuttal in many scholarly books found on the store. The primary meaning for the word "koinonos," which he uses, is a multi-use Greek word with its first emphasis on "companion" or "partner," much like in a business arrangement or friendship. Its primary meaning is not sexual as Garner implies in his reference to the "Gospel of Philip," from The Nag Hammadi Library Gnostic collection. Moreover, the "kissing on the cheek" is an ancient custom denoting friendship still used today as a greeting in the middle-east and not regarded as being married as Garner implies. Garner attempts to support his points on secondary renderings with the rag-tag Gnostic (so-called) Gospels (good news) in which there is little "good news." We are without knowledge of who actually wrote the Gnostics. Much of what Garner writes appears to be personal opinion and outstretched logic to make a point he has borrowed from others. In short, much of what Garner says appears to be tortured assumptions to support his crusade regarding his view about a holy grail. If, however, you like this type of sensational-hype writing, this may be a book for you. His color prints are excellent. Dr. Billy Baugham, Greenville, SC

I am presently in the process of reading this book, but I have read many other works of the same genre, including "Holy Blood and the Holy Grail," "The Messianic Legacy," "The Templar Conspiracy," "The Tomb of God," "Rosslyn," "The Templar Revelation," and so forth. I am a Baptist Christian with quite ordinary (orthodox) theological leanings, yet I am quite intrigued with these books. They are, to put it simply, interesting. Yet, they all fall apart on the same ground, and that is their failure to respond, or even acknowledge, ANY of the scholarly argumentation supporting the historical veracity and textual integrity of the New Testament. They all assume, for example, that the canon of the New Testament was "fixed" (that is, politically manipulated, altered, traded off, etc.) at the Council of Nicea, and that there was no canon of a de facto nature before the fourth century. This is simply not the case. The council did make some official decision regarding the canon, but more by way of acknowledging what the churches had more or less embraced over centuries through the evolution of its life and practice. Indeed, many of the New Testament books were fully authoritative in the churches long before Nicea. People who are so impressed with this book and others of its genre really ought to look into New Testament scholarship beyond the skeptical traditions of German higher criticism. After all, folks, it was John A.T. Robinson himself who took a fresh look at the New Testament late in his career, and concluded that there was no real reason, other than philosophic inclination, to think that any book of the New Testament was written after 70 A.D.! (See "Redating The New Testament" and "Can We Trust the NewTestament?" Others I would suggest are: "The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable?" by F.F. Bruce, "The Founder of Christianity," by C.H. Dodd, "The Evidence For Jesus," by James D.G. Dunn).
My point here is that nobody can evaluate what the "bloodline authors" say unless one has at least taken the time to consider authors in the areas of church history and biblical studies who do, in fact, defend the tradition on scholarly grounds. If we are talking about "open mindedness," then it works both ways.
Finally, I'd like to ask a question: let's assume that the "bloodline mythology" is true. If one believes that, then of what importance is Jesus at all? The only reason the person of Christ has had the influence we see in civilization is based on his being who the New Testament claims he is. If he was the ancestor of the Merovingian kings (who were as flawed as any other group of human beings) then what is the big deal? I really don't care if somebody in the Priory of Sion today is a descendent of Jesus. Under the premises of the bloodline theory, who are they other than just another group of pretentious, would-be world leaders overly enamoured of their ancestry? This, despite the pious perspectives on the meaning of the grail expressed by Laurenc Gardner.
Incidentally, I noticed similar patterns of notation as brought out by other reviewers. One of the "scholars" noted by Gardner was none other than Erik Von Daniken, and yes, other notes convey no additional information as to a source. This is shoddy, and the criticisms about this procedure well grounded. If anybody lost their faith as a result of reading this book, they were already looking for a way out.

Gardner relies too heavily on one person's research for most of the first half of his book--that one person being Dr. Barbara Thiering, with whom NOT ONE OTHER SCHOLAR AGREES. In fact, if her thesis is wrong, Gardner's entire book collapses. This is his worst error. His second worst is simply his naivete. In his last chapters, he displays a completely inadequate understanding of human nature and an idealism worthy of a young Candide. If you're at all interested in the history of Jesus and early Christianity, it's worth a read, but be aware that each level of his argument becomes harder and harder to believe.

Though raised in Christianity, I long ago became disillusioned by the inconsistencies and oddities of the Bible and the events portrayed there. This book provides an alternate interpretation (and a more plausible one for the most part) of the events which form the basis of the Christian religions. As a genealogist myself and someone who realizes the difficulty in researching lineages back DOZENS of generations let alone hundreds, I have some trouble believing the lineage presented in the book but overall I found the book very interesting and thought-provoking.

Truly an engrossing book with detailed information that logically defines the inconsistencies and inaccuracies of biblical scripture. Mr. Gardner possesses a superb skill of narration that makes the reader intimately familiar with the historical characters and the "rest of the story." This book is recommended for the serious student of spirituality, and those who can maintain an objective mind throughout the book. Very inspiring reading and informative.

This book does not deserve one star, it deserves negative stars. The book presents wild theories but fails to provide the proof to back them up. If you are looking for a book that attacks traditional Christianity just for the sake of attacking it, this book might be for you. If, however, you are looking for a reasoned evaluation of the historical record concerning Jesus Christ and the foundations of Christianity, do not even touch this book. The whole point of this book, as is proven by an examination of the end, is to support the discredited claims of a Michael LaFosse to be the heir to the Scottish throne. You have to leave your brain and your common sense behind in order to believe anything in this book.

This is my Magdalene.org review: I hesitate to call this book "non-fiction," but technically, that's how it's shelved. This book is a long, trying yarn about the bloodline of Jesus, where it came from and where it supposedly is today. At the end of the book, we discover that the rightful monarch and descendant of Christ is none other than the Stuart pretender who sponsors Gardner's research. If this conflict of interest isn't enough for you, then the lack of reliable scholarship should be. I found the author's pretenses at historical accuracy to be downright offensive. Not only do you need an "open mind and a questing spirit" to appreciate this book, but you need to be completely unversed in the subjects on which he writes because his mistakes, intentional misleadings and screwy speculations are legion.

A most special thanks goes out to Sir Laurence Gardner for making
known to the public the suppressed history of THE DESPOSYNI
which is the HOLY GRAIL who pose a threat to both the legitimacy
of Imperial Rome & the legitimacy of the Church of Rome and has
been deliberately selectively excluded from church & school. Again, Sir Laurence, thank you for making known this suppressed
history of THE DESPOSYNI/THE HOLY GRAIL. Through your research
and making public what you discovered vindicates THE DESPOSYNI/
THE HOLY GRAIL and indictes Rome. --Gregory Thompson (MacTavish)

Laurence Gardner has written a wonderful book which opens a whole new perspective on the Holy Grail and the bloodline. This book along with HRH Prince Michaels of Albany's work has sturred me to dig deeper into our family geneology. What I have discovered has certainly changed my perspectives on life.

I personally do not have opinions on what a person's religious beliefs are, that is for them to decide. What the revelations as well as the historical proof has rejuvenated my ancestral awareness and a new way of living life.

I would recommend this book to anyone who has been seeking their very connection with their own spiritual and religious awareness.

Regardless of whether or not one agrees with the lineage stipulated by Mr. Gardiner, the pure historical information regarding how the Davidic succession works and the Roman Catholic church's political bundlings over the last 2000 years make it quite an interesting work of power plays and new translations. A definite read for anyone with an open mind.

This book kept my interest peeked, as Gardner presented his thesis in a very open format. Maybe some of his theories are dubious and a bit 'out-there' for some people, there is no more fact nor fiction in this book than in the Ecclesiastical documents of the Catholic, Anglican, etc, churches, as any research done outside of this work can tell you. I highly recommend this book.

For years my interests were in the Dead Sea Scrolls, Nag Hamaddi Library, Rennes-Le-Chateau, and Gnosticism. This book: Bloodline of the Holy Grail,was (and will always be) an enthralling read. The pages are filled with underlining, page references, and "looked-up" definitions for those who read my books after me. I hope Laurence Gardner is writing more on this subject.

Read it. Gardner is orders of magnitude beyond his critics, in clarity, in consistency, in interpretation, and in nearness to the actual events. Obviously some are very jealous of the actual and cleave to the imagined with jealous fever. Read the book, then come back and read the critics. It will be obvious what is going on here.

While Gardiner's theories on Jesus' life are nothing new (see Schonfield, Maccoby, etc.), he falls down on the substantiation of his own theories and geneologies. Basically this book seems to be a vehicle for the reinstatement of the House of Stuart to the throne, either of England, Scotland, or both. British history seems to have been glossed over somewhat in favour of the Stuarts, 100 years of history integral to this book seem to have been condensed to 6 pages. Sorry, but Gardiner doesn't seem to recognise the irony in lamenting the deposition of the Stuart monarchs by "undemocratic" governments and abhoring the Act of Settlement which restricts the religion of the monarch of Great Britain, but all the while supporting the reinstatement of an undemocratically elected head of state.

Although this book is interesting documenting some vague theories, you Mr. Gardner have to pay your taxes,go to work defecate and expire just like the rest of us untermenschen of the post-antediluvian rinse cycle, so what makes your lineage soo special? Why don't you seek a master and explore the mysteries of light and the inner planes accessible to all of us or help the third world that has been been divvied up and exploited by europe and left in chaos.the anunaki has made a mess of this beautiful planet and made us all slaves. why am drawn to this (...)?Read Black Athena by Bernal or Black Spark ,White Flame by Poe instead of this hokey narcissistic cheese.Any body back then could buy a name or title for themselves.