Did the celestial Aeon Christ manifest fully and equally during the earthly existence of Jesus?
No. The celestial Aeon Christ came to fully manifest in Jesus beginning with the baptism of the latter in the river Jordan at the hands of Saint John, the Baptizer. Yet, Christ was present in some measure and manner in Jesus before His baptism also. 76. Did the celestial Aeon Christ ever depart from Jesus? It appears He did withdraw, at least to some degree, at the time of the crucifixion and death of Jesus, as indicated by the exclamation of Jesus; “Aeon, Aeon, why have you departed from me” (ELI, ELI, LAMA SABAKTANI). 77. Did the celestial Aeon Christ return to Jesus after Jesus’ crucifixion and death? Yes, He fully returned at the time of the resurrection when Jesus became “the Living One” (REDIVIVUS). 78. Did Jesus save humankind by His physical death on the Cross? No. His physical death was merely a tragic incident in the sublime drama of His life. 79. Why have so many Christians come to assume that it was by His physical death that Jesus saved humankind? Because many of them poss
