1 An Early Christian’s Perspective on the Mysteries of the Rosary April 27, 2018 2 This work is dedicated to my mother who has never stopped praying for me. She has shown me the way to Jesus is through his mother. Ichthys1,2 1 ΙΧΘΥΣ (ichthys), a Greek word meaning “fish” is an acronym for "Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός,Σωτήρ" (Iēsous Christos, Theou Yios, Sōtēr; which translates into English as "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ichthys 2 The symbol of the fish was used by early Christian to recognize other Christians. A Christian would draw either the top or bottom line in the dust and if the other person was a Christian he or she would complete the symbol. April 27, 2018 3 Table of Contents An Early Christian’s Perspective on the Mysteries of the Rosary ................................................................. 1 Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 6 Credits ................................................................................................................................................. 14 Caveat ................................................................................................................................................. 15 Joyful Mysteries ................................................................................................................................... 18 The date of Jesus’ birth: The fulfillment of Tabernacles ..................................................................... 18 Annunciation - December 9, 3 BC/Tevet 2, 3759................................................................................ 23 Reflections on the Annunciation ..................................................................................................... 25 Visitation - approximately 12/16/-3 to 3/19/-2 about 3 months (Lk 1:56) ........................................ 28 Reflections on the Visitation ........................................................................................................... 33 Nativity - September 13, 2 BC/Tishrei 15, 3760 .................................................................................. 35 Reflections on the Nativity .............................................................................................................. 39 Presentation - October 22, 2 BC/Cheshvan 24, 3760 ......................................................................... 40 Reflections on the Presentation ..................................................................................................... 41 Adoration of the Magi – November - December, 2 BC / Kislev to Tevet, 3760 .................................. 43 Reflections on the Adoration of the Magi ...................................................................................... 45 Finding in the Temple – April 5th, 12/Nissan 25, 3772 ........................................................................ 46 Reflections on the Finding in the Temple ....................................................................................... 48 Luminous Mysteries ........................................................................................................................... 51 Jesus is baptized .................................................................................................................................. 51 Reflections on the Baptism of Jesus: .............................................................................................. 52 The Wedding Feast at Cana ................................................................................................................ 54 Reflections on the Wedding at Cana............................................................................................... 56 The Kingdom of God ........................................................................................................................... 59 Reflections on the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion ............................... 63 Transfiguration .................................................................................................................................... 66 Reflections on the Transfiguration ................................................................................................. 67 The Events of Holy Week in the year 33. The year Jesus died. ........................................................... 69 Lamb Selection Day: Palm Sunday - March 29th; Nissan 9th (for the Temple Passover)................. 69 Cleaning Day Monday of Holy Week - March 30th; Nissan 10th; Essene Nissan 13th ...................... 71 Holy Thursday (Tuesday) March 31th; Nissan 11th; Essene Nissan 14th ........................................... 73 Last Supper: March 31, 33; Nissan 12, 3793; Essene’s Nissan 15th .................................................... 75 Eucharistic Miracles ........................................................................................................................ 80 Reflections on the Last Supper ....................................................................................................... 82 Sorrowful Mysteries ........................................................................................................................... 86 Agony in the Garden: March 31 - April 1, 33/Nissan 12, 3793 ........................................................... 86 Reflections on the Agony in the Garden ......................................................................................... 91 The Trial of Jesus ................................................................................................................................. 92 Scourging – April 2, 33/ Nissan 13, 3773 ............................................................................................ 94 Reflections on the Scourging .......................................................................................................... 97 Crowning with Thorns - April 3, 33/ Nissan 14, 3793 .......................................................................... 98 Reflections on the Crowning with Thorns ..................................................................................... 100 Carrying the Cross - April 3, 33/Nissan 14, 3793 .............................................................................. 102 Reflections on Carrying the Cross ................................................................................................. 105 Crucifixion - April 3rd, 33/Nissan 14th, 3793 ...................................................................................... 106 Reflections on the Crucifixion ....................................................................................................... 114 April 27, 2018 4 Glorious Mysteries ................................................................................................................................ 116 Resurrection: April 5, 33/Nissan 16, 3793 ........................................................................................ 116 Reflections on the Resurrection.................................................................................................... 119 Ascension: May 14/Iyyar 25 .............................................................................................................. 120 Reflections on the Ascension ........................................................................................................ 122 Descent of the Holy Spirit: May 24/Sivan 6 ...................................................................................... 123 Reflections on the Descent of the Holy Spirit ............................................................................... 124 Assumption ....................................................................................................................................... 125 Reflections on the Assumption ..................................................................................................... 126 Coronation ........................................................................................................................................ 128 Reflections on the Coronation ...................................................................................................... 129 Biblical Rosary Summaries .................................................................................................................... 130 The Joyful Mysteries ......................................................................................................................... 130 Annunciation ................................................................................................................................. 130 Visitation ....................................................................................................................................... 130 Nativity .......................................................................................................................................... 131 Presentation .................................................................................................................................. 132 Adoration of the Magi ..................................................................................................................