Glastonbury Legends: Did Jesus Christ Visit England?

The town of Glastonbury, in the south west of the UK in the county of Somerset, is noted for its legendary connections to the Holy Grail, King Arthur and Jesus, as well as a contemporary music festival.

According to tradition, Joseph of Arimathea, who was Jesus’ uncle, arrived at Glastonbury in AD 37. It is said that he brought with him the Holy Grail, the cup of the Last Supper with which he collected drops of Jesus’ blood. during the crucifixion.

Legend has it that Joseph stuck his staff into the ground, where it took root and grew into a thorn tree. He remained at Glastonbury until Puritan times, when it was considered to be a superstition and he was cut down. The monks preserved and cared for cuttings of the original hawthorn, which eventually grew into the tree that now stands on the grounds of the local abbey. The tree blossoms at Christmas, and it is traditional for the local vicar to cut a twig and send it to the royal family as a decoration for their festive table.

In 1804, the poet William Blake wrote: “And those feet of old walked on the green mountains of England.” Later, his words were set to music as the hymn “Jerusalem”. This speculation is based on an apocryphal visit made to Glastonbury by Christ himself. The idea is not as impossible as it may seem at first glance. Jesus’ uncle, Joseph, was a businessman. It is believed that he traveled to Somerset to trade tin, which was prized by the Romans.

The period of Christ’s life from 12 to 30 years is not found in the Bible. This gap is commonly known as the lost years of Jesus. Is it possible that, when he was young, he traveled with his uncle José on one of his business trips? Some people believe that there was a Druid mystery school in Glastonbury at the time and if true, Jesus may have studied there.

Whether these stories are based on historical fact or simply colorful myth, there is no doubt that Glastonbury today holds many attractions for visitors drawn to this fascinating destination. Popular sites on travel itineraries include St Michael’s Tower, the remains of a 14th-century church atop Glastonbury Tor, and King Arthur’s Tomb, where the legendary ruler and his wife are believed to be buried. Queen.