Michael Baigent

Michael Baigent was a New Zealand author and researcher known for his work on religious history and conspiracy theories. He co-authored the controversial book 'The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail', which was published in 1982 and speculated on the possibility of Jesus Christ having descendants that survived into modern times. The book was a bestseller and sparked widespread debate and discussion. Baigent's work has been influential in the realm of alternative history and has also impacted popular culture, notably influencing Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code'.

Books

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  1. 1. The Holy Blood And The Holy Grail

    Cover of 'The Holy Blood And The Holy Grail' by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, Henry Lincoln

    The book in question presents a controversial hypothesis about the history of Christianity, suggesting that Jesus Christ may have survived the crucifixion, married Mary Magdalene, and fathered a lineage that later became the Merovingian dynasty of France. The authors weave together a narrative that includes secret societies such as the Priory of Sion and the Knights Templar, proposing that these groups have guarded the truth about Jesus's descendants for centuries. The book combines historical research, religious lore, and conspiracy theory to challenge traditional Christian dogma, positing that the Holy Grail is not a physical chalice but rather a metaphor for the bloodline of Jesus.

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