John
2:1-11 This is also known as the Day of Epiphany, in both religions and, in fact is celebrated on the same day, January 6th
[n14:37; n15:3,43]. Just a coincidence? [n1:20].
1 Shown are two universal symbols: the Star of David, set within two yellow rings and a violet background, with blue outer-ring; and The Menorah or candelabrum, with seven branches and colored flames. While each shares the same number pattern: i.e., 123 + 444 = 567. Back to Cover
2 Curiously both are Jewish in origin, and are portrayed with
Dionysus, the
Greek god of wine—and, ecstasy. Yet it shouldn't be
deemed too unusual, for the early Christian Church, with its origins in
Judaism, made its way to Greece, where it took root. And, up until the time
of Christ, Dionysus filled that void in the human experience, which Christ later symbolized: the ecstatic principal. Indeed at
one point the Greeks equated Dionysus with
Jehovah, the god of
Israel. And, with a strong cult following in Galilee, Dionysus'
influence is felt early on, when Christ turns the water into wine.
John
2:1-11 This is also known as the Day of Epiphany, in both religions and, in fact is celebrated on the same day, January 6th
[n14:37; n15:3,43]. Just a coincidence? [n1:20].
3 Beyond that were the
Dionysian Architects, who came to
Jerusalem to help build the Temple of
Solomon [n6:31].
1
Kings 7:13-51 Experts of sacred geometry, they later called themselves the Sons of Solomon and adopted his
seal [n6:95]—essentially the
Star of David—and settled in
Israel. While they were instrumental in founding
the Essenes, originators of the Dead Sea Scrolls and commonly held as the sect
Jesus came from. It also appears I've discovered a form of sacred geometry, based on the number 14, in the symbolism throughout the book [na:1; n4:1; n15:45; n23:01].
4 As the cover might suggest, Dionysus symbolized what was colorful and dynamic in life—the essence of life. And so conveys the latest chapter in the evolution of the Western Church [n1:7-21]. Where the more specific aspects of Judaism and Christendom, the Jewish symbolism, are combined with the more colorful aspects of Greek culture and religion, the geometry and addition of color. And, in accord with the meditation practiced below, as described in chapters 4 and 19 [n4:93; n19:1], portrays the ushering in of a New Era [n1:15].
5 By envisioning a color wheel within the two rings, the star depicts the six basic colors of the Menorah. And, as sunlight is called visible or white light, it comprises the full color spectrum, and is made up of the six colors: why the white flame is placed in their midst. It therefore corresponds to the number 4 and, to the center of the star—or, the number 444 [n1]. And, as red is the first color that proceeds from the sun, our most important star, and corresponds to the number 1, violet, the last color, corresponds to the number 7.
6 I practice a form of meditation that incorporates the full spectrum of my thoughts and feelings [n4:93]. It addresses the full circle of my being and can be viewed in a spherical sense. When fully engaged it takes on its own momentum: where violet clouds spill out in my mind, and yellow smoke begins to form around the edges. The smoke ring takes form, and then begins to reduce in size, until a new one forms to take its place . . . and so it progresses. All of which looks similar to the yellow rings on the front cover, except without the star and blue ring. While I refer to the meditation specifically in chapter 19 [n1].
7 Thus yellow and violet are the predominant colors and, when assigned numbers, i.e., 3 to yellow and 7 to violet, it becomes more integral, with the base of the Menorah showing their uniqueness: i.e., 123 + 444 = 567. Thus when 3 is multiplied by 41, it becomes 123, which is the first string of numbers and colors (red-orange-yellow). And, when 7 is multiplied by 81, it becomes 567, the last string of numbers and colors (green-blue-violet). Finally, when joining the numbers 3 and 7, it forms the number 37 which, when multiplied by 12, becomes 444: in accord with the medium or white light. And so the connection is readily made between the colors yellow (3) and violet (7).
8 One thing which adds another dimension here is
Revelation
5:6: "And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst . . . stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are
the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth." Which suggests something similar to the Menorah: seven qualities—or
color—of light. While in
Revelation
1:12-13 it says: "And I turned . . . and saw seven golden candlesticks; and in the midst of the seven candlesticks, one like unto
the Son of Man." Thus signifying The Lord, as to the full spectrum of things, from the interior to the exterior and, that He rests
in the interior of things. Just as white is placed in the midst of the flames and denotes the full spectrum. This is detailed further
in chapter 6 [n54-55].
9 Speaking of Revelation 5:6, it coincides with Revelation 5:1-5, regarding the book sealed with seven seals in verses 1-4, and the Lion of the tribe of Judah, who prevails to open them in verse 5. Which is precisely what the Menorah on the front cover suggests! While it's funny I didn't realize this until after I updated the Lion of the Tribe of Judah refer-ence at the end chapter 15 [n42-47], and made a "print copy" available on January 11th, 2022. Or, 37 years to the day my whole world fell apart as mentioned in the Foreword [nf:19-20; n11:170; n18:3], which prompted my writing the book. And, where the number 37 signifies a resolution or, coming to terms of what I was meditating on [n6-7; n4:93-94; n19:4], there it is right there!
"And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
"And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof." Revelation
5:1-5