The Cult of the Black Virgin
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Why are over 500 of the world’s images of the Madonna “black” or “dark”? And why are they so little known? A resurfacing of the powerful pagan goddesses of sexuality, the underworld and earth-wisdom, the Black Virgins are symbols of power and majesty, the other aspect of the traditional Madonna’s maidenhood or tender maternity. They personify the Holy Grail and the Ark of the Covenant in a quest for lost feminine wisdom and the search for soul. There are many icons of Mary that show black faces and hands. In France, these are called Vierge Noires-Black Virgins. Elsewhere, may be called Black Madonnas or the "other Mary." Jung called her Isis, while others claim she is the symbolic remains of a prehistoric worship of the Earth Mother. She is generally connected with Cybele, Diana, Isis, and Venus, as well as with Kali, Inanna, and Lilith. Historically she is connected with the Crusades, the Islamic occupation of Spain, the Conquistadors, as well as the Merovingians and Knights Templars, who viewed her as Mary Magdalene. Ean Begg’s fascinating book investigates the pagan origins of the phenomenon as well as the heretical Gnostic-Christian underground stream that flowed west with the cult of Mary Magdalene and resurfaced in Catharism at the time of the Crusades, especially with the Templars. Review: Brilliant! - Brilliant research! Thank you! Review: People need to read this ASAP - I like how I'm only about half way thru the book and it's full of facts that the POPE Vatican has been keeping secret since day one of CHRISTIANITY!!!
P**L
Brilliant!
Brilliant research! Thank you!
G**D
People need to read this ASAP
I like how I'm only about half way thru the book and it's full of facts that the POPE Vatican has been keeping secret since day one of CHRISTIANITY!!!
N**E
A fascinating work on the Black Madonna's impact in our religious and mystical traditions
This is probably one of the better books available regarding the phenomenon of the numerous apparitions of black virgins throughout the world. Ean Begg gives a solid background connecting the cult of the Black Madonna to ancient traditions and mythology. This is a good place to start doing your own research on the subject, because if you read this book is because the subject has somehow arrived at your door and has piqued your curiosity for whatever reason, and this is a fascinating study of the psychological and mystical implications that these beautiful black virgins have in the evolution of humanity's consciousness.
L**Y
A must read.
Very informative. One to add to your personal library AND do not give away.
A**D
... African history I'm proud to be descendent of the greatest ppl to ever walk the planet earth peace to ...
An eye opener there's no end to how deep the rabbit hole go's african history did not start in slavery when it comes to the hidden African history I'm proud to be descendent of the greatest ppl to ever walk the planet earth peace to the gods!!!
C**J
The Vatican are trying to destroy her. They BLEACHED her at Chartres, France! I was there September 1, 2017.
The Vatican Bleached the Black Madonna at Chartres, France!!!!! They are afraid of her. They now call her there "Lady of the Pillar". I was there on September 1, 2017. They are trying to destroy her.
L**S
Worth the Effort.
Although very informative, this book was not an easy read. But, I would still recommend it.
C**A
Good reading, but avoid the Kindle edition
I purchased the Kindle edition of this book, so I recommend you not to do the same. It shows up so small (both in the Kindle device and in my notebook, using Kindle App) that I have to use a magnifying glass to read it. Go straight to the paper edition, so you will not be frustrated as I was. It's a good book, however, with lots of good information on the myths and facts related to the Black Virgin cult. Worthy of a reading, for sure.
D**R
The cult of the black Virgin
Conditions respectées. livre intéressant ; thème peu connu et plutôt occulté, surtout en France où il n'existe pas de traduction en langue francaise ce qui permettrait une plus large diffusion. Merci
B**E
The Cult of the Black Virgin
Very academic. Hard to read. But someone else might like it.
M**H
Two Stars
No information about many of the black virgins in France. Maps uninformative. Most information has little historical backing.
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