Demonstrating the knowledge of biblical sources and other texts, the author throws light on arcane disputes by revealing some of the secrets of esoteric Christianity - in particular the mystery of the two Marys and the two families of Jesus. He begins by carrying out a thorough examination of the doctrine of Adoptionism.
Dr. Childs begins by thoroughly examining the doctrine of ?Adoptionism, ? the notion that Jesus was ?adopted? as the Son of God after his birth. Did the Christ incarnate into Jesus at the Baptism in the River Jordan, as many Biblical authorities claim? The author provides an overview of the Gospels, introducing the seminal research of Rudolf Steiner as a key to penetrating some of their enigmas. He also studies the relevance of the ancient mystery centers in relation to Christianity and discusses how Christianity itself can be seen as ?mystery.?
