In this book Cannon describes her regressions of two subjects to past lives where they knew Jesus.

First, Mary is regressed to a life as Abigail, who serves at the Temple in Jerusalem, playing with and teaching children. Here she meets Jesus (though not aware of his identity), and provides us with a moving description of him. He has white light all around him and has an overwhelming depth of understanding in his eyes. They had "no end to them. They just went straight on - straight on inside". Jesus, who is talking to people in another part of the Temple, senses Abigail's presence and comes over to her and the children.

Abigail has a pain in her head caused by her not being able to share her knowledge (that of the Essenes) and
Jesus spontaneously heals this pain. Abigail and the children had a special experience when Jesus approached them. She felt that they were "very expanded in the light" and "just glowed". She felt that they were "out of time". Though unaware of Jesus' identity, she knew he was "of the light" and a "Son of God".

In the second and final regression Anna returns to a life as Naomi, who is the niece of Jesus, or the Nazarene as he is called. Her father, Joseph,is half-brother of Jesus. Naomi cuts her hair, disguises herself in boys' clothes and is finally allowed by the Nazarene to "walk with him" and his other followers, spreading the teachings of the Essenes and helping those in need.

The Nazerene is tall with hair "the colour of wine" and blue eyes. He is "deliberate and grave", has not been seen to laugh but on the contrary to "weep". (This description is cited from an article by Jack Anderson, which appeared in Parade Magazine.) Naomi sees a golden light around his heart, his head and his hands. She too describes Jesus' eyes as going "beyond this world". This golden glow "fills up any emptiness inside you and -- makes everything feel warm and loved." He differs because of his sensitivity, understanding and lack of fear.

Naomi accompanied the Nazarene to a leper village, where she helped attend to the lepers and relieve their pain. She explains that, though he relieves the pain of many of them, he cannot heal everyone, not if the illness was a part of the afflicted person's karma and destiny. And if someone didn't believe he could be healed, it would not happen.

As regards the teachings of Jesus, Naomi explains that when you learn that there is God in you connected to an all-encompassing God, you know that you can heal yourself and others. What is important is to live through the heart, to be of service and care for each other. We are all here to be of service to one another, and should treat each other as we would want to be treated. You must become aware that you ARE this "loving God-essence". It is an "all-encompassing feeling of warmth and love and knowing that it is alright to be you". You are perfect as you are.

Naomi talks of John the Baprist, who was actually called "John of the Water". The ritual he performed was to cleanse the spirit - a symbolic cleansing and a ritual of dedication to God.

It was important to Jesus that his gatherings were like a brotherhood or fellowship, where everyone was on an equal level. No-one was higher than another. He tried to teach that we are all brothers and sisters. He knew that it was his time to ascend, and that he was needed on other levels to continue his work. He left Naomi with the message that she should walk in love, follow the path of the Light and struggle against fear. "The only truth is love and light". If you cast aside all fear, you will keep yourself healthy in mind, body and soul. It is fear that creates all diseases and ailments.

The Romans had tried to kill the Nazarene by putting him into a crate and rolling it into a ravine, but he survived.Jesus chose the time and manner of his death. On the cross he was calm and in no pain. Naomi did not herself see this, but was told of it. After the crucifixion, where Jesus died after a short time, he appeared to Naomi on the road. He had a new gown on and talked to her with his mind. He told her he loved her and would always be with her, and that she should continue to help those that cannot help themselves.

This book presents an extremely moving and inspiring tale of Jesus, shows how he really was, and gives us the true essence of his teachings. The descriptions are such that we almost feel we are there ourselves, see Jesus, feel his love and see his light. We are taught his simple teachings of love and helpfulness.

I thoroughly recommend that you read this book. ( )