The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Chapter 222

A discussion about comets as harbingers of misfortune and war. 3 June 1844

01] After Cyrenius carefully observed the large comet, he spoke:

02] "Indeed, a strange star! – It is the first one I have seen;

03] however, I have often heard of these mythical bearers of bad tidings in the sky."

04] At this remark of Cyrenius, even Maronius Pilla came over and said:

05] "Just look over there! The temple of Janus has been closed for barely seven years, and all said:

06] 'Now Rome will attain everlasting peace!', for this temple had never been closed for such a long time in the past!

07] Now we have the dreadful sign in front of our eyes that the Janus temple will be soon reopened,

08] and that it will begin to get rather lively on the great fields on Mars!"

09] Joseph asked Maronius Pilla, whether he seriously regarded such a tail star to be a harbinger of war.

10] And Maronius spoke very seriously: "O friend, that is the unshakeable truth! – I say to you: war upon war!"

11] And Cyrenius added: "Now we have the rights pair together at the same time!

12] Joseph is still greatly devoted to his Moses, and Maronius Pilla cannot get rid of his ancient pagan beliefs!"

13] At this Joseph spoke: "Highly respected brother and friend Cyrenius! I believe that Moses is surely better than the temple of Janus in Rome!"

14] And Cyrenius said: "Certainly! – However, if one has the Lord Jehovah Himself in His fullness, then I believe that Moses as well as the stupid Janus should take a back seat, and that once and for all!

15] According to ancient, unfounded legend, the comet is indeed a bearer of bad tidings;

16] however, I believe that our Lord and most beloved Jesus in His divine fullness will also be the master over this supposed lord of misadventure! Do you not agree with me?"

17] And Joseph spoke: "Yes, certainly; however, that is why Moses cannot be compared to Janus, not even in the presence of the Lord!"

18] And Cyrenius said: "I too do not want to do that; however, if I have the Lord, Moses and Janus are the same to me!"

19] Here the Infant spoke to Cyrenius: "Stand by that!

20] For truly, when dealing with eternity, all dimensions disappear, and naught is as much as a million!"

21] This response of the Infant gave Joseph a little jolt, and thereupon discontinued his introduction of Moses to Cyrenius.