Divine Consciousness: The Secret Story of James The Brother of Jesus, St Paul and the Early Christian Church

by Reena Kumarasingham

Overview

Does Divine Consciousness exist only with the Son of God, or within all of us? Two thousand years ago, a rich myriad of Christian teachings emerged after the death of Jesus. Two pillars rose above the din; two churches, two structures, two leaders: James, the Brother of Jesus, and St Paul, the Evangelist. Journey with St. Paul, whose tireless efforts laid the foundations for one of the biggest religions in modern times. Walk with James, the brother of Jesus, who was given the mantle to lead the original Church by Jesus, upon his death. These accounts offer intimate knowledge of what motivated and moved them, how and why they built and developed the twin pillars of Christianity, and what happened to their respective churches. Two thousand years have dimmed the light on these diverse teachings. It is now time to illuminate the secret stories of the Early Christian Church and the Divine Consciousness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781789044362
Publisher:	Hunt, John Publishing
Publication date:	10/01/2020
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Reena Kumarasingham is a regression therapist and certified international trainer. Her practice, Divine Aspect, has clients spanning Asia, Australia and Europe. She has given talks internationally, including for the World Congress of Regression Therapy in Turkey. Reena's book, Shrouded Truth, was a winner at the 2018 International Soul Bridge Body Mind Spirit Book Awards, in the Christian Spirituality - Mary Magdalene, Gnostic and Apocryphal category, and a finalist in the Reincarnation category. Reena is also the author of the Divine I Am blog. She lives in Salisbury, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1 Gentile Church 13

Chapter 1 The Meeting

The early life of Paul, Paul's first meeting with Jesus and becoming one of his enthusiastic followers. 15

Chapter 2 The Parting

The Crucifixion from Paul's perspective; Paul choosing to spread Jesus' teachings. 35

Chapter 3 The Start

Paul spreading his teachings for the first time in North Galilee; the first of Paul's Parables. 45

Chapter 4 Rome

Paul travelling to Cyprus and then the outskirts of Italy to spread the teachings there. 61

Chapter 5 Son of God

Adapting the teachings to make it acceptable and relevant in Rome; the role of women in his Church; Persecution of Christians in Rome. 73

Chapter 6 Rituals and Ceremonies

Establishing structures of his Gentile Church. 95

Chapter 7 The Evangelizer

Paul's message spreads; Paul's relationship with Peter and with James. 113

Chapter 8 The Passing

Paul betrayed by one of his followers. 131

Part 2 Judeo-Christian Church 141

Chapter 9 The Brother

The younger years of James; Crucifixion from James' perspective. 143

Chapter 10 Britannia

James settles in Britannia to trade, and leading Jesus' church and flock. 167

Chapter 11 Leading the Flock

Teachings and key ceremonies in Britannia; James getting called to Jerusalem. 185

Chapter 12 Jerusalem

The fracturing of the Judeo-Christian Church in Jerusalem; James pulling the Church together. 207

Chapter 13 The End

Meetings between Paul and James; Argument with the Sanhedrin Elders. 223

Chapter 14 The Unsung

What happened with the Church in Jerusalem and Britannia after his death. 241

Conclusion

Bridging the gap between religion and spirituality - is the Divine Consciousness within or without us; the fall of Judeo-Christianity and the rise of Gentile Christianity. 249

Appendix

The process of past-life regression and addressing issues that Skeptics may have. 265

Bibliography 279

Notes and References 283

An Author Biography 296

Editorial Reviews

08/24/2020

In this somewhat ridiculous work, regression therapist Kumarasingham (From the Heart Press) recounts therapy sessions with clients to examine theological points of contention between the Jewish-Christian Church of James and the Gentile Church of Paul during early Christianity. He begins by laying out the historical context of these debates using a mix of Gnosticism, textual criticism, New Age meanderings, and Holy Grail lore. While the book gets off to a promising start, readers will be disappointed to discover that Kumarasingham’s arguments are supported only by regression therapy sessions with clients who have experienced visions of the lives of Paul and James. During therapy sessions, “regressee” Greg channels the experiences of Paul at Jesus’s Crucifixion, while regressee Mia assumes the role of James. Provided are bland descriptions of the regressed Paul (“wearing sandals and a white robe made of coarse material”) and revelations along the lines of “Jesus’ father was not a poor carpenter as is popularly believed.” The author also makes the outlandish claim that James, Jesus’s brother, “and Joseph of Arimathea, are indeed one and the same.” This one’s strictly for those who believe in regression therapy. (Oct.)

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