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El Morya was embodied as [[Abraham]] (c. 2100 B.C.), the first Hebrew patriarch, the prototype and progenitor of the twelve tribes of Israel. Judaism, Christianity and Islam all trace their origins back to Abraham. Although scholars once widely assumed that he was either a mythical figure or a nomadic or semi-nomadic Semite, archaeological finds since World War I have corroborated the picture of Abraham that is given in the Bible itself. | El Morya was embodied as [[Abraham]] (c. 2100 <small>B.C.</small>), the first Hebrew patriarch, the prototype and progenitor of the twelve tribes of Israel. Judaism, Christianity and Islam all trace their origins back to Abraham. Although scholars once widely assumed that he was either a mythical figure or a nomadic or semi-nomadic Semite, archaeological finds since World War I have corroborated the picture of Abraham that is given in the Bible itself. | ||
In answer to the call of the | In answer to the call of the L<small>ORD</small>, Abraham left the leading Sumerian city of [[Ur]], forsaking the culture and cults of Mesopotamia at a time when Sumerian civilization was at its height. The L<small>ORD</small> told him to journey to a land that he would show him and promised to make of him a great nation. The Book of Genesis describes him as a man rich in flocks and herds who commands a private army and is recognized by neighboring chieftains as a mighty prince. | ||
Abraham is the archetype of the man of faith. He received the supreme test of faith when God told him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham had waited many years for his wife Sarah to bear Isaac, who was to be the fulfillment of the | Abraham is the archetype of the man of faith. He received the supreme test of faith when God told him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham had waited many years for his wife Sarah to bear Isaac, who was to be the fulfillment of the L<small>ORD</small>’s promise to multiply Abraham’s seed as the “stars of the heaven.” Nevertheless, Abraham obeyed, and as he raised his knife to kill his son, the angel of the L<small>ORD</small> told him to stop, and Abraham offered a ram in his place. | ||
Because of Abraham’s personal relationship with God and his exemplary faith, both Christian and Moslem scriptures describe him as the Friend of God (“El Khalil” in the Arabic language of the Koran). Inscribed on the Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem is the passage from the Koran, “There is no God but Allah, and Abraham is beloved of Him.” | Because of Abraham’s personal relationship with God and his exemplary faith, both Christian and Moslem scriptures describe him as the Friend of God (“El Khalil” in the Arabic language of the Koran). Inscribed on the Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem is the passage from the Koran, “There is no God but Allah, and Abraham is beloved of Him.” | ||
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As King Arthur (fifth century A.D.), Guru of the mystery school at Camelot, he guarded the inner teachings. He summoned knights of the Round Table and ladies of the court to quest the Holy Grail and to attain through initiation the mysteries of Christ. While he wore the crown, unity, order and peace prevailed in England. [[Saint Germain]] was embodied as Merlin, mystic counselor of King Arthur and his knights of the Grail quest. | As King Arthur (fifth century <small>A.D.</small>), Guru of the mystery school at Camelot, he guarded the inner teachings. He summoned knights of the Round Table and ladies of the court to quest the Holy Grail and to attain through initiation the mysteries of Christ. While he wore the crown, unity, order and peace prevailed in England. [[Saint Germain]] was embodied as Merlin, mystic counselor of King Arthur and his knights of the Grail quest. | ||
[[File:De Grey Hours f.28.v St. Thomas of Canterbury.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|alt=caption|The martyrdom of Thomas Becket, from a medieval Book of Hours (c.1390)]] | [[File:De Grey Hours f.28.v St. Thomas of Canterbury.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|alt=caption|The martyrdom of Thomas Becket, from a medieval Book of Hours (c.1390)]] | ||
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Morya was also embodied as Sir Thomas More (1478–1535), the “man for all seasons.” More’s deep devotion to God caused him at one time to consider a religious vocation and to practice extraordinary austerities for over four years to test his own self-discipline. He decided to marry, however, and his wife and four children proved to be his greatest joy and his sole comfort in days to come. Their famed estate at Chelsea housed Thomas’ entire family, including eleven grandchildren. | Morya was also embodied as Sir Thomas More (1478–1535), the “man for all seasons.” More’s deep devotion to God caused him at one time to consider a religious vocation and to practice extraordinary austerities for over four years to test his own self-discipline. He decided to marry, however, and his wife and four children proved to be his greatest joy and his sole comfort in days to come. Their famed estate at Chelsea housed Thomas’ entire family, including eleven grandchildren. | ||
Over the years, More’s “little Utopia,” as he often called it, became a center of learning and culture, likened by Erasmus to “Plato’s academie”—a home of good will to which came the most learned men of the day, even the king himself, for counsel and for comfort. At Chelsea, More wrote the famous work entitled | Over the years, More’s “little Utopia,” as he often called it, became a center of learning and culture, likened by Erasmus to “Plato’s academie”—a home of good will to which came the most learned men of the day, even the king himself, for counsel and for comfort. At Chelsea, More wrote the famous work entitled ''[[Utopia]]'', a witty exposé of the superficiality of English life and the flagrant vices of English law. | ||
In 1529, Sir Thomas More was appointed by Henry VIII Lord Chancellor of England and Keeper of the Great Seal. In spite of many honors and achievements, More sought no man’s esteem; he was known for his promptness, efficiency and even-handed justice. He remained sensitive to the needs of the common people by daily walking the back streets of London to inquire into the lives of the poor. | In 1529, Sir Thomas More was appointed by Henry VIII Lord Chancellor of England and Keeper of the Great Seal. In spite of many honors and achievements, More sought no man’s esteem; he was known for his promptness, efficiency and even-handed justice. He remained sensitive to the needs of the common people by daily walking the back streets of London to inquire into the lives of the poor. | ||