Ancient Society Claims Jesus’ Bones Hidden in Two Secret U.S. Vaults
Secret Vaults in U.S. Allegedly Hold Bones of Jesus, Claims Templar Leader
Timothy W. Hogan, a leader of a modern Knights Templar order, has sparked controversy by claiming that Jesus’s bones—alongside those of Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist—are hidden in secret U.S. vaults. During an interview on the Danny Jones Podcast, Hogan alleged the medieval Templars transported these relics from Jerusalem’s Talpiot Tomb to North America to protect them from the Vatican.
[Image: Hogan during the podcast, gesturing while discussing the relics.]
The Talpiot Tomb Controversy
Discovered in 1980 in East Jerusalem, the Talpiot Tomb contained ten ossuaries (bone boxes), six inscribed with names like “Yeshua bar Yehosef” (Jesus, son of Joseph). While scholars largely dismiss links to Jesus, Hogan insists the Templars retrieved the remains during the Crusades. He claims the relics were moved to the American Northwest, condensed from seven vaults to two, to evade Church suppression. “If the Vatican obtained them, they’d vanish,” Hogan argued, suggesting the Church fears challenges to the resurrection doctrine.
[Image: 2007 photo of ossuaries labeled “Jesus” and “Mary Magdalene” from the Talpiot Tomb.]
Knights Templar’s Hidden Legacy
The Templars, a 12th-century military order protecting Christian pilgrims, were disbanded in 1312 over fabricated heresy charges. Hogan, Grand Master of a contemporary Templar group, asserts the order safeguarded the relics for centuries. He mentioned a vault in Istanbul, now overseen by Turkish authorities, but stressed the U.S. sites remain undisclosed.
DNA Testing and Speculation
Hogan proposes DNA analysis could verify the bones using fragments recently recovered from the Talpiot Tomb, cross-referenced with historical records. However, no testing has occurred, and experts remain skeptical. Mainstream archaeologists note the tomb’s inscriptions were common names of the era, offering no definitive link to biblical figures.
Unorthodox Beliefs and Backlash
Hogan’s claims extend beyond relics. He suggests Jesus married Mary Magdalene—John the Baptist’s widow—and had children, contradicting traditional narratives. Citing reincarnation, he interprets resurrection as spiritual awakening, not physical rising. “Being ‘born again’ means reincarnation,” he stated, referencing a New Testament passage where John the Baptist is likened to Elijah.
[Image: Depiction of medieval Templars transporting relics by ship.]
Scholars and theologians overwhelmingly reject these ideas, citing lack of evidence. The Vatican has not commented, but Hogan alleges past attempts to access the vaults. For now, the relics’ existence remains a mystery, entwined with Templar lore and unverified theories.
While Hogan vows transparency, the claims—devoid of peer-reviewed proof—linger in the realm of conspiracy. As debates rage, the vaults’ secrets await discovery… or dismissal.
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