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THE
LOST PRE-CHRISTIAN ARAMAIC TEACHINGS OF YESHUA
Multimedia Seminar and
Workshop, Dr. Lewis Keizer
The exquisite historical teachings of
Yeshua
(Jesus) have more affinity with Buddhism than Christianity. They were
lost or misunderstood in the early gentile churches and
their New Testament writings, which promoted a gospel ABOUT Jesus rather
than the historical teachings OF Jesus. The Greek sources were poorly
translated from Aramaic and spun in the New Testament Gospels to promote the
Pauline interpretation of Yeshua as
a crucified savior. However, modern scholarship has developed methods to
reconstruct the forgotten Aramaic teachings of Yeshua,
which were rooted in the proto-kabbalistic thought-world of Jewish
mysticism, wisdom school tradition, Merkabah
ascent, and Babylonian messianic apocalyptic. This workshop will
introduce you to the Outer, Inner, and Secret
Halakah for Spiritual Rebirth of
Mar Yeshua, the Master Jesus.
MULTIMEDIA POWERPOINT SEMINARS:
SEMINAR 1: Introduction to the Lost Aramaic Teachings of Yeshua
SEMINAR 2: The Initiatic Teachings of Yeshua Embedded in the Aramaic Core
of the Gospel of Thomas
COMBINED SEMINAR: Basic Content of Both Seminars Presented in
One Afternoon
LEWIS KEIZER, M.Div., Ph.D.
Dr. Keizer is a scholar who has researched the historical
message of Yeshua for half a century and published many books and
articles reconstructing the authentic teachings. He completed his M. Div.
studies at the Episcopal Divinity School with classes at Harvard Divinity
School and Harvard University in Cambridge, MA; earned his Ph.D. degree at
the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA; was a member of the faculty
at the University of California in Santa Cruz teaching Religious Studies and
Classics, and has taught at several other universities and schools. He
resigned from the Episcopal Church in 1976 to pursue his Yeshua
research and private spiritual practices without pressure to conform to
Christian doctrine. He is also a Coptologist and has translated what
scholars recognize as the Aramaic Core of the Coptic
Gospel of Thomas,
which was orally transmitted by an original Aramaic-speaking disciple of
Yeshua
and rendered into Koine Greek by a bilingual scribe between c. A.D. 30-50. It is pre-Pauline and as ancient and authentic as the
Q document, but unlike Q provides a window into the inner-circle
kabbalistic teachings of Yeshua.
REVIEWS
FROM RECENT SPONSORS
"When I first heard there
was to be a workshop offered on the Kabbalistic Aramaic Teachings of
Yeshua, I was floored with excitement and enthusiasm. Within a half
hour of the presentation by Dr. Lewis Keizer, my mouth was jaw-dropped,
eyes wide and ears totally open. I am so grateful for the knowledge,
experience and scholarly research that has lovingly become a world
offering. It is equally measured by Dr. Keizer's immense spiritual insight
and depth drawn from decades of profound spiritual practice and teachings.
He offers a life changing workshop and nobody leaves unchanged. Thank you
so much."
Oshun Du Bellay,
Director of Temenos Center for Wholeness, Ojai, CA
"Bishop Keizer's Lecture and Workshop on the Ancient Aramaic Teachings of
Mar Yeshua is a well-documented, fascinating look at a more
realistic view of the times and teachings of this great Spiritual Leader
and the realization of The New Humanity. Well researched, Bishop Keizer
weaves us a detailed understanding of not only the historical aspects of
the geographical region and societal microcosm of the times but as well a
rich understanding of the interpretations of the teachings as they were
presented in their contemporary time and how they still reveal the divine
mastery / mystery to this day when studied and then lived. I highly
recommend this Lecture series to all who find interest , comfort, and
curiosity in the real foundation of what has come to be known as the
Christ teachings. The Aramaic Teachings of Mar Yeshua that Bishop
Keizer unveils are strikingly similar to teachings that came to me as a
child and young adult through spiritual contemplation upon the Master.
Leave behind what you think you know from the Bible and bring a notepad
and enough funds to buy one of his books. This lecture, while filled to
the brim with information, leaves you wanting more."
Rev. Shar Schwengler, Interfaith minister Chapel of Spiritual Light,
Host online Talk Show Lucid Waking @ www.A2Zen.fm
It
was great to have Dr. Keizer with us on June 14-17, 2012. Everyone who
attended enjoyed not just the information that he provided but also his
teaching style. We look forward to having him with us next year.
Bishop Ronald Shelton,
Apostolic Celtic Church, Asheville, NC
Dr. Keizer's seminar is a wonderfully
informative discussion on the origins and meaning of the true historical
teachings of Jesus. It is a great inspiration. It is enlightening,
practical, well thought out and consummately executed. It will serve to
empower your understanding, faith, spirit and will.
Bishop Francois
Bothma, New South Wales, Australia
Scheduled 2011-2013:
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September 10,
2011: Yeshua Workshop Unity
Temple, Santa Cruz, CA.
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October 22, 2011:
Yeshua Workshop Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Cruz, CA.
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November 5, 2011:
Yeshua Workshop Home of Truth, Alameda, CA.
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January 28, 2012:
Yeshua Workshop at The Gnostic Sanctuary (Bishop Rosamonde
Ikshvaku Miller), Mountain View, CA
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February 25:
Harmonic Intoning Workshop at The Gnostic Sanctuary (Bishop Rosamonde
Ikshvaku Miller), Mountain View, CA
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March 30-31:
Ordination and Yeshua Workshop at Bishop Barton’s location in
Tukwila, WA
- April 20-21:
Yeshua Workshop, Temenos
Center, Ojai
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May 4-6:
Yeshua Workshop and Harmonic Intoning workshops for Corpus
Christi, Texas
- May 19-20: Yeshua Workshop
and Kabbalistic Mass, Temenos Center, Ojai
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May 30-June 3:
Yeshua Workshop,
Harmonic Intoning Workshop,
Ordination of Priest, Consecration of Bishop for Australia
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June 14-17:
Yeshua Workshop, Messianic Seder, and Consecrations
Subconditione at Apostolic Celtic Church in Asheville, North
Carolina
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August 3-5:
Yeshua Workshop Review,
Harmonic Intoning Workshop,
Consecration of new Bishop for New York City at One Spirit Learning
Alliance, Manhattan, New York City
- August 27-29: Harmonic Intoning
and Yeshua Gospel of Thomas workshops. Private retreat for the
Ancient Martinist Order of Barbados and allied orders at the Episcopal
Church St. Dorothy's Rest Retreat Center, Camp Meeker California.
- February 24, 2013: Yeshua
Workshop in Pittsburgh, PA, venue TBA.
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Spring,
2013:
Possible Yeshua Workshop and
Harmonic Intoning Workshop
in London area
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Possible Fall, 2013,
or later in 2014: Consecration
of new Bishop for Brazil, meeting with the Ordo Fratres Lucis
chartered by Dr. Keizer, meeting with Brazilian THG members, and
Saturday Workshop with translators
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2013:
Possible Saturday Workshop hosted by Bishop Ken Keach, Chang Mai,
Thailand
HOW TO SCHEDULE A SEMINAR
Reply to this
email
LK@wisdomseminars.org
or Ph. 831-726-3192.
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION PROVIDES:
1.
Publicity within its own membership
2.
Suitable room or hall
for the seminar
3.
Lodging in private home
for Drs. Lewis and Willa Keizer if needed
4.
Projection screen for
multimedia presentation
FINANCES: There is no cost to a sponsoring organization. Dr. Keizer and the non-profit Home Temple pay all travel
expenses and provide laptop and projector. Dr. Keizer will offer his
autographed books and CD’s for sale at 65% of the bookstore price to defray
personal expenses.
SEMINAR TOPICS
(Seminar One must be given before Seminar Two):
SEMINAR ONE:
Introduction to the Lost Aramaic Teachings of Yeshua
Introduction and Discussion (One hour including break)
Aramaic words used by Yeshua vs. the Greek translations in the New
Testament
Jewish messianic concepts taught by Yeshua vs. Christian doctrine
The Halakah or Spiritual Path taught by Yeshua vs. Christian
practice
The Basor or Proclamation of Yeshua vs. Christian Gospel
Bar-Enash
(Hebrew Ben-Adam) New Humanity
Malkuth
not Christian “Kingdom,” but Sovereignty
Emunah, Amen
(AMN) not Christian “faith” or belief, but faithfulness, fidelity
Nacham
not Christian “repent,” but submission to divine guidance
Workshop and Discussion (Three hours including breaks)
Yeshua’s
Aramaic terminology and kabbalistic concepts:
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Abba:
Godhead; Ruach Ha-Qodesh: “The Holy Spirit”; Qimah:
“Resurrection,” The Afterlife of a Saint; Shamayyim: The Heavens;
Shaqad: “Watch,” form of single-pointed Merkabah meditation;
Hub: Spiritual Debt, Karma, “Sin”; Leb, Lebab: Heart,
Consciousness;
Shalach: Spiritual Release, “Forgiveness”; Hesed: Covenantal
Love; Tiphlah: Prayer; Our Abba: The Prayer of Yeshua,
or“Lord’s Prayer”
Parallels to Buddhist and Hindu teaching and practice
Yeshua’s
initiatic Shaqad
meditation and Merkabah ascent practices
The New Humanity or
Son-of-Mankind Messiah (Bar-Enash):
Christhood personal goal for each soul
Divine Co-Sovereignty: New Humanity to exercise the powers and
responsibilities of Godhead
Reconstructing a
Possible Biography of Yeshua
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Offered for sale: Keizer's fictional biography Yeshua: The Unknown
Jesus
SEMINAR TWO:
The Initiatic Teachings of Yeshua Embedded in The Aramaic Core of The Gospel of Thomas
Introduction and Discussion (One hour including break)
Isolating the original
Aramaic core sayings of the Gospel of Thomas
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Date from 30-50 C.E. (A.D.) before Paul and Gospels; oldest Aramaic
teachings preserved
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Removing the Gnostic spin of the 2nd century Greek redaction of
the Gospel of Thomas
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Translating backwards from Coptic and Greek into Aramaic
Workshop and Discussion (Three hours including breaks)
Advanced spiritual
Halakah preserved in the Logia of the
Gospel of Thomas
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Translation and interpretation of representative kabbalistic sayings and
parables
o
Sayings about the Halakah of spiritual rebirth
o
Merkabah
ascent
in Secret Gospel of Mark and Gospel of Mary
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Messianic Bridechamber vs. Gnostic
o
Sayings about kabbalistic mysteries
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Sayings about death and afterlife
Offered for sale: Keizer's
book The Kabbalistic Words of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas: Recovering
the Inner-Circle Teachings of Yeshua
and others books and CD's
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