The Lotus Cross by Ray Anderson (top 10 novels of all time .txt) 📕

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In this adventure mystery, an ancient manuscript is discovered, providing written confirmation of the Lotus Cross. This first century artifact carries traces of the risen Christ's blood, and its existence has been a secret for over a thousand years.

The Lotus Cross has its origins in Christ's resurrection. As Christ rose from the dead in 33 AD, the apostles and Jesus' followers rejoiced. Yet as history records, Thomas the Apostle did not witness the event and questioned the resurrection of his teacher. To placate his doubt, eight days after the resurrection, Doubting Thomas, as he would later become known, came into the presence of the risen Christ. "He touched the hands that had been nailed to the cross," writes author Ray Anderson. "And thrust his fingers into the wound made by the sword of a Roman soldier."

His doubt replaced by faith, Thomas spread the early Christian faith into the East, establishing his church in India in 54 AD. He had a bronze vessel forged to contain the preserved blood of Christ. He called it the Lotus Cross, because the cross holding the pouch with traces of the blood was fashioned upon a base shaped as a lotus flower. In the seventh century the Lotus Cross was moved to China and Christianity flourished. In the ninth century the Lotus Cross was hidden to protect it from those seeking to destroy it. It would remain lost until a recent discovery.

In an age of advanced scientific techniques and recombinant DNA analysis, the blood-flecked pouch hidden within the Lotus Cross could yield the key to the second coming of Christ. Professor Michael Drake sets off to find the ancient artifact. With the help of other archaeologists, the British Secret Service and members of a secret Christian group, he uncovers the secret within the Lotus Cross, but not without great risk.

RAY ANDERSON is an ordained minister in the United Centers for Spiritual Living, an organization based on the teachings of Ernest Holmes. Throughout his life, he has studied philosophy and several religious faiths including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Judaism. He lives in Santa Rosa, California.

To learn more visit thelotuscross.com

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“The Silk Road and all of that.”

“Yes. Ancient treasures were buried along the caravan routes.”

“Interesting.” Charles placed the folder on the table and slid it toward Michael. “I want you to take the manuscript and the translated copy with you.”

Michael narrowed his eyes. “Really? Are you sure?”

“Absolutely.” Charles uncrossed his legs and put his hands on his knees. “I know you’ll take good care of it. I believe this is what my grandfather would have wanted, making sure the manuscript got into the right hands.”

“I appreciate your trust,” Michael responded.

Just then there was a boom somewhere outside and all the lights in the house went off.

“A transformer must have gone out in the storm,” Charles said in the dark.

Margaret called in from the kitchen; “I’ve got some candles in the drawer right here. I’ll bring them in.”

A boom of thunder followed by a bolt of lightning illuminated the room momentarily, giving an eerie snapshot of the two men sitting across from one another.

Margaret came in carrying two candles in small holders. She set them on the table. The light cast a warm glow into the room.

Charles came forward in his chair. “This reminds me of being a child and going up to the manor with my father to visit Grandmum. She still hadn’t warmed to the idea of electricity—or any modern conveniences, for that matter.”

“Have you ever been up to the manor?” Margaret said to Michael.

“No. I remember we talked about it a couple of times, but between Karen’s schedule and my schedule we never did find time to go up there.”

The light from the candle reflected in Charles’s glasses. “I’ve been meaning to get up there,” he said to Michael. “Maybe when you get back from Africa we can take a jaunt to visit the old place.”

“Yes, I’d enjoy that very much,” Michael said as he lit up the face on his cell phone. “Speaking of Africa, it’s getting late.”

“Won’t you be staying for tea?” Margaret asked as she turned to go into the kitchen.

“I have an early flight. I should really be going.” Michael stood up.

“Will you be gone long?” Charles eased himself out of his chair.

“Just a few days.” Michael picked up the folder.

Margaret came over and gave him a hug. “Take care of yourself.”

Even in the candlelight he could see the concerned look on her face. “I’ll be careful.”

They said their goodbyes and Michael left with the folder under his arm.

RAY ANDERSON is an ordained minister in the United Centers for Spiritual Living, an organization based on the teachings of Ernest Holmes. Throughout his life, he has studied philosophy and several religious faiths including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Judaism. He lives in Santa Rosa, California.

To learn more visit thelotuscross.com

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Publication Date: 02-05-2014