Magi: Uncovering the Secret Society That Read the Birth of Jesus in the Stars

Many students of history believe that somewhere in the world there exists a brotherhood, or order of initiates, secretly guiding the destiny of humankind. Evidence suggests that the Magi, the three wise men who visited Jesus soon after his birth, were part of this brotherhood, and that, using their knowledge of the stars, they were expecting the birth of a messiah in 7 B.C.-the historical year of Jesus' birth-and may have acted as symbolic midwives for the event. This book shows how Jesus' horoscope can be seen hidden symbolically within the story of the Adoration of the Magi, and how the Magi's knowledge was preserved and passed back to the West at the time of the crusades.

Author Biography: Adrian Gilbert is an international expert in the lost traditions of ancient cultures, from the pharoahs to the earliest Christians. He is the coauthor of many books, including three bestsellers: Signs in the Sky, The Orion Mystery, and The Mayan Prophecies. He lives in London, England.