ans of which the ancient Hebrews were wont to seek manifestations of the Divine will” (Catholic Encyclopedia: Urim and Thummim) are called the Urim and Thummim. These objects most commonly consisted of two peepstones, which fit into spectacles attached to a warrior’s breastplate. “The Urim and Thummim were among the items buried with the Golden Plates and delivered to Joseph Smith by the angel Moroni” (Speaking in Tongues – U). However, Lady Flavia Anderson is now presenting new theories concerning the Urim and Thummim. “She claims that the Grail is a round ball of glass filled with water. This is held in a tree like stand” (The March of Arthur). She supports her claim by presenting how many metaphors for light and rays of light appear in the Arthurian legends. She also states that throughout the Jewish religious text there are multiple light and water connotations. “Undoubtedly such objects existed and it is likely that the Jews at the time of Solomon used such objects” (The March of Arthur). Just like the Christians, the Hebrews have many different interpretations of the grail, although those theories differ from the Christian theories due to the chronology of the items. The peepstones were the original Grail like images and then the crystal ball took over the powers of the peep stones.With so many different understandings of the Grail, perhaps the Aquarian Grail makes the most sense. This idea takes all of the aforementioned Grail theories and wraps it up by saying that the Grail is somehow a spiritual path to God, much like the internal Celtic Cauldrons. According to this new age theory, the Grail takes no form; rather it is a union with God while still on earth. “Thus a grail seeker attempts, through study of the legends and personal search, to find the Grail internally” (The March of Arthur). This contemplation during ancient times would have been thou...
