The Origin of Freemasonry and Knights Templar ... - Lodge Prudentia

FREEMASONRY AND KNIGHTS TEMPLARbeing, was the identical body which was crucified.He was seen often in different places and circumstancesby many witnesses. On the fortieth dayafter his resurrection, Jesus led the apostles outof Jerusalem towards Bethany and left them forthe last time, not vanishing, as before, but passingvisibly upwardtill a cloud concealed him fromsight. While they looked after him two angelsbrought them a message that he should "so comein like manner."Christianity, the religion founded by JesusChrist, may be regarded as divisible into(1) Historical Christianity, the facts and principlesstated in the New Testament, especially thoseconcerning the life, sufferings, death, resurrection,ascension and nature of Jesus, together with thesubsequent development of the Christian Church,and the gradual embodiment in society of the principlesinculcated in it.(2) Dogmatic Christianity, the systemsdoctrine founded on the New Testament.of theologicalThese systems differ with different churches, sectsand schools.(3) Vital Christianity, the Spirit manifested by-Jesus Christ in his life, and which he commandedhis followers to imitate.