The following chapters are excerpted from The Major Mysteries (1956) by Samael Aun Weor, and reveal many fascinating details about the life of Jesus of Nazareth that were not recorded in the Bible. To find out about the rest of his story, read the book.

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This image was taken from an emerald cutting sent to be engraved by order of the Roman Emperor Tiberius. It comes from the Treasure of Constantinople and was surrendered by the Sultan of Turkey to Pope Innocent VIII as ransom payment for his brother, held captive by the Christians. This image has been taken directly from the priceless emerald, belonging to the Vatican Treasury.