Eleazarites

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The Eleazarites' are a spiritual current associated with the Universal Christian Church, whose teachings center on the figure of Lazarus of Bethany, identified within the tradition by his Hebrew name Eleazar. The movement presents itself as a continuation of the spiritual legacy of Lazarus following his resurrection by Jesus Christ.

Followers describe themselves as custodians of the “Gospel of Eleazar”, a body of teachings believed to originate from the revelations that Lazarus received after returning from death. According to the movement’s doctrine, his resurrection granted him knowledge of cosmic and spiritual realities which he transmitted to a circle of disciples.

The modern revival of this tradition is attributed to Eleazar Majors, also known as Eleazar Devananda Mahajora Baba, founder of the Universal Christian Church, who claims to have received teachings from the immortal Eleazar through mystical encounters.

Origins and theological background

In the theology of the Universal Christian Church, the resurrection of Lazarus is interpreted as a transformative event that revealed the existence of higher spiritual dimensions. According to the church’s teachings, Lazarus spent four days in the realm of the dead, where he experienced a world of divine light and peace and encountered celestial beings.

After being restored to life by Jesus, Eleazar returned with knowledge about the afterlife and the spiritual structure of the universe. His resurrection is considered a proof of Christ’s mastery over death and a sign of humanity’s potential for spiritual evolution.

Within the doctrine of the church, Lazarus is believed not to have died again. Through the blessing of Yahweh, he is said to have lived across centuries, appearing in different identities while transmitting spiritual knowledge and guiding humanity.

Eleazar is therefore described as a **guardian of cosmic wisdom**, acting as a bridge between the earthly world and higher dimensions.

The Gospel of Eleazar

The Gospel of Eleazar is described as a lost or hidden body of teachings attributed to Lazarus after his resurrection. Unlike the canonical Christian scriptures, it is presented as a spiritual tradition transmitted through disciples and initiates rather than as a fixed historical text.

According to Eleazarite belief, the teachings concern:

the nature of the soul and the afterlife
the cosmic origin of humanity
the existence of advanced civilizations in the universe
the universal mission of Christ

These doctrines are summarized in the movement’s principal text, The Great Story of Eleazar the Resurrected, which recounts the experiences and teachings attributed to Lazarus across history.

Modern revival

Eleazar Majors

The modern development of the Eleazarite movement is associated with Eleazar Majors, founder of the Universal Christian Church.

According to church narratives, Majors experienced paranormal and visionary phenomena from an early age and demonstrated sensitivity to the spiritual world.

During his adolescence in Germany he encountered a mysterious man named Alacdag, described in church teachings as a millennial disciple of Christ and a guardian of ancient cosmic knowledge.

Through this encounter Majors reportedly received revelations concerning:

humanity’s role within a cosmic spiritual order
the hidden teachings of Eleazar
the mission to restore a universal Christian church.

Following these revelations, he founded the Universal Christian Church, which seeks to unite scientific knowledge with spiritual insight and promote a universal ethic based on compassion, cooperation, and respect for all living beings.

Majors later adopted the spiritual name Eleazar Devananda Mahajora Baba, reflecting the movement’s engagement with Eastern religious traditions.

Doctrine

Cosmic Christianity

Eleazarite theology presents a reinterpretation of Christianity sometimes described as cosmic Christianity.

Within this framework:

Jesus Christ (often referred to as Yeshua) is viewed as a messenger originating from a higher cosmic civilization.
Humanity is considered part of a wider community of intelligent civilizations in the universe.
Spiritual evolution extends beyond Earth and connects humanity to cosmic forces.

According to the mission statement of the Universal Christian Church, Yeshua came to Earth to guide humanity toward equality, compassion, and spiritual evolution.

Yahwites and extraterrestrial civilizations

Eleazarite cosmology includes references to advanced extraterrestrial beings sometimes called Yahwites. According to the church’s teachings, these beings play a role in guiding humanity’s development and revealing cosmic knowledge to chosen individuals.

In this interpretation:

Earth forms part of a broader cosmic order.
spiritual knowledge may be transmitted through advanced civilizations.
humanity may eventually integrate into a wider cosmic community.

Dreams and higher dimensions

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Sacred sexuality

Some writings associated with the movement discuss sexuality as an expression of the harmony between body, mind, and spirit. In this view, sexuality can become a means of achieving psychological and spiritual balance when lived with awareness and respect.

Organization and communities

The Eleazarite tradition exists primarily within the framework of the Universal Christian Church, which presents itself as a global spiritual community promoting universal peace, compassion, and cooperation.

The organization maintains local communities and delegations in several regions of the world, where members gather for prayer, study, and spiritual activities.

According to church sources, its communities are present in:

Europe
several African countries
India
other international locations.

The church also organizes spiritual retreats, support programs, and community services intended to provide moral and psychological support to members.

Vision of society

In writings published by the church, the Eleazarite movement promotes the idea of a new spiritual order based on cooperation, social justice, and the recognition of each person’s role within a universal community.

The vision emphasizes a society where individuals contribute their talents—such as teachers, healers, thinkers, and farmers—to the common good and where spiritual awareness guides social organization.

Controversies

Observers have noted that Eleazarite teachings diverge significantly from traditional Christian doctrine. Criticism has focused on:

the reinterpretation of Jesus in cosmic or extraterrestrial terms
the integration of esoteric cosmology with Christian theology
references to speculative historical or mythological traditions in some writings.

Scholars often classify the movement among contemporary **new religious movements** combining Christian symbolism with esoteric and cosmological beliefs.

References

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