I do believe the Bible, however. Again, if you can point to chapter and verse that indicates this relationship, I’ll “see” and believe. But, until then, it’s nothing but superstition as shown by Lee N. Field — he is using discernment.
He doesn’t “give us just enough” — he gives us all we need: Christ, and Him crucified.
I still cannot find J. of A.’s lineage, so....
Hoss.
The truth is out there. Jesus was crucified ~2000 years ago. We've had all that history, all those people who were born and died contributing to this great story...they all meant something to God. If you're not willing to let them account for more than just time-filler then there's nothing I can show you that you would be interested in. Your friends here are starting to resort to namecalling with the prosperity gospel stuff so if you're not even willing to discuss this intellectually then it certainly isn't worth it to me muddying the waters where nothing is learned.