Joseph’s account of the burial of Jesus’ body, and of his rising in his spirit form.
Joseph had written: …I saw the stone rolled away, and the shining one standing at the entrance of the tomb. “I was frightened and left the place, and was so overcome that I did not return until early morning. Then I saw Mary Magdalene, and heard her inquiring for the whereabouts of her beloved Master, and more wonderful, I saw the man of whom she inquired suddenly reveal himself to her. And I can testify, also, that it was the same Jesus whose body I had helped lay in my tomb.
“He was not of flesh and blood, as they say, for he suddenly appeared, and his appearance was not the same as that of the Jesus whose body had been entombed; but when he revealed himself to Mary, there was the same countenance and the same wonderful eyes of love that I was familiar with, and the same voice of love and affection. I know this and I want to tell the world that it is true.
“Before Peter arrived, I went into the tomb, and it was empty. And when Peter came I was with him in the tomb and saw his astonishment and heard his words of wonder and amazement; for notwithstanding what the Master had told him prior to the crucifixion, he did not believe or comprehend, he was as surprised and bewildered as the rest of us.
“Jesus of Nazareth arose from the tomb. and his fleshly body was dematerialized. As to his disappearance, I could not then explain, as could none who saw him after he had arisen; but now I know that, because of his great psychic powers he caused the disintegration of that body into its elements, as can be done now by many spirits who have that same power.
“Yes, Jesus arose from the tomb, but not from the dead, for he never died, as you will never die – only the physical vestment that enveloped his soul.
“I am now in the Celestial Heavens and am with him a great deal, and know that he is the greatest and most wonderful of all the spirits in the celestial spheres, and the nearest to the fountainhead of God’s love. He writes to you his messages of truth. Listen to him, and know he is your very close friend.” Amen
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