theories, there’s little proof that the Cult of Nostradamus exists, but if you look for it hard enough, you could probably convince yourself that it’s true.
Nostradamus’ reputation is not limited to poetic verses, as a number of abstract paintings are also named after him, the Vaticinia Nostradami . The paintings were found with a covering letter that suggested they were inspired by Nostradamus, but examination suggests that they are actually older.
The paintings feature surreal imagery and symbols of saints and beasts, similar to those discussed in Revelations. The content of the Vaticinia Nostradami is also similar to the Chinese Tui bei tu , an illustrated poem that features similar prophecies.
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THE PROPHECY OF THE POPES
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Although St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, he wasn’t born there – like Georgius, Patrick is the patron saint of a nation to which he was not born. Unlike Georgius, Patrick actually did spend most of his life in Ireland after being born in Britain – probably Wales or Cumbria.
Instead, the first native Irishman to be conferred with sainthood was Saint Malachy, Archbishop of Armagh from approximately 1132 to 1137. Centuries after Malachy’s death, the Prophecy of the Popes was published by a Benedictine monk, Arnold Wion. It’s unclear if the prophecy was attributed to Malachy or if Wion simply used Malachy’s name on his own prediction – as with Nostradamus’ Latinised name, he could avoid repercussions by blaming someone else.
The prophecy consists of 112 short Latin phrases, with each verse dedicated to a different pope, and it also suggests that these 112 popes provide a sort of countdown to the Last Judgement, which will coincide with the final pope.
Like Nostradamus’ predictions, most of the Prophecy of the Popes can be manipulated after the fact and interpreted in different ways – most of the prophecies only make sense after the next pope has come to power. As if to prove the point, many of the earliest verses describe their corresponding popes in great detail, including facts about their early lives and places of birth; on the other hand, later entries are brief and vague.
However, the Prophecy of the Popes is one to pay close attention to: Pope Francis, elected to the Papacy in March 2013, is the 112th pope on this list. As of writing this book, it remains to be seen whether he will be the ‘ Petrus Romanus’ , who reigns over the Church during the Endtimes.
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CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
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Columbus is best known as an explorer, the captain responsible for the ‘discovery’ of the American continent in 1492. Of course, the importance placed on Columbus neglects that the continent had been inhabited for thousands of years, by both natives and Norse colonists.
But Columbus also made his own small contribution to the wealth of apocalyptic literature: he wrote and published his Book of Prophecies in the early years of sixteenth century.
In this book, Columbus sets out four things that he believed would herald the End of the World:
Christianity would spread across the world.
The Garden of Eden would be re-discovered.
A final Crusade would win back Jerusalem.
The Last Roman Emperor would be appointed, a figure who would stand alongside the Messiah and lead his earthly armies.
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THE LAST ROMAN EMPEROR
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Columbus’ reference to the Last Roman Emperor suggests that he was aware of a much older prophecy: this figure is not mentioned in Revelations, but is part of other texts that supplement the Christian belief in the Endtimes.
The prophecy of the Last Roman Emperor is first mentioned in the Apocalypse of Pseudo-Methodius , written in the seventh century which, like Revelations, uses a dream about the End of the World to reveal some truths to its writer.
This may have been adapted from an older pagan prophecy, attributed to the Tiburtine Sibyl in the days of Greek and Roman mythology, which predicts a ruler who would come to
Nostradamus’ reputation is not limited to poetic verses, as a number of abstract paintings are also named after him, the Vaticinia Nostradami . The paintings were found with a covering letter that suggested they were inspired by Nostradamus, but examination suggests that they are actually older.
The paintings feature surreal imagery and symbols of saints and beasts, similar to those discussed in Revelations. The content of the Vaticinia Nostradami is also similar to the Chinese Tui bei tu , an illustrated poem that features similar prophecies.
----
THE PROPHECY OF THE POPES
----
Although St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, he wasn’t born there – like Georgius, Patrick is the patron saint of a nation to which he was not born. Unlike Georgius, Patrick actually did spend most of his life in Ireland after being born in Britain – probably Wales or Cumbria.
Instead, the first native Irishman to be conferred with sainthood was Saint Malachy, Archbishop of Armagh from approximately 1132 to 1137. Centuries after Malachy’s death, the Prophecy of the Popes was published by a Benedictine monk, Arnold Wion. It’s unclear if the prophecy was attributed to Malachy or if Wion simply used Malachy’s name on his own prediction – as with Nostradamus’ Latinised name, he could avoid repercussions by blaming someone else.
The prophecy consists of 112 short Latin phrases, with each verse dedicated to a different pope, and it also suggests that these 112 popes provide a sort of countdown to the Last Judgement, which will coincide with the final pope.
Like Nostradamus’ predictions, most of the Prophecy of the Popes can be manipulated after the fact and interpreted in different ways – most of the prophecies only make sense after the next pope has come to power. As if to prove the point, many of the earliest verses describe their corresponding popes in great detail, including facts about their early lives and places of birth; on the other hand, later entries are brief and vague.
However, the Prophecy of the Popes is one to pay close attention to: Pope Francis, elected to the Papacy in March 2013, is the 112th pope on this list. As of writing this book, it remains to be seen whether he will be the ‘ Petrus Romanus’ , who reigns over the Church during the Endtimes.
----
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
----
Columbus is best known as an explorer, the captain responsible for the ‘discovery’ of the American continent in 1492. Of course, the importance placed on Columbus neglects that the continent had been inhabited for thousands of years, by both natives and Norse colonists.
But Columbus also made his own small contribution to the wealth of apocalyptic literature: he wrote and published his Book of Prophecies in the early years of sixteenth century.
In this book, Columbus sets out four things that he believed would herald the End of the World:
Christianity would spread across the world.
The Garden of Eden would be re-discovered.
A final Crusade would win back Jerusalem.
The Last Roman Emperor would be appointed, a figure who would stand alongside the Messiah and lead his earthly armies.
----
THE LAST ROMAN EMPEROR
----
Columbus’ reference to the Last Roman Emperor suggests that he was aware of a much older prophecy: this figure is not mentioned in Revelations, but is part of other texts that supplement the Christian belief in the Endtimes.
The prophecy of the Last Roman Emperor is first mentioned in the Apocalypse of Pseudo-Methodius , written in the seventh century which, like Revelations, uses a dream about the End of the World to reveal some truths to its writer.
This may have been adapted from an older pagan prophecy, attributed to the Tiburtine Sibyl in the days of Greek and Roman mythology, which predicts a ruler who would come to
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