The last two clues of the Maranatha puzzle instructed readers to ‘draw a square’ and ‘draw a circle’ for the assumed formation of the geometric ‘Key’ in the Maranatha book. The December 2010 and January 2011 clues were as follows: “Draw a circle around Hermes using his feet as the …
The two different phrases, Et in Arcadia Ego, and I Tego Arcana Dei could hold a powerful understanding into man’s quest for wisdom. Both were part of the Maranatha puzzle series. Et in Arcadia Ego was the subtitle of the first Maranatha puzzle book; while I Tego Arcana Dei was the planned …
The two parchments, which are part of the mystery surrounding Rennes le Chateau, have fascinated many. They contain hidden messages of which their meanings are constantly debated and discussed. Even after their release many years ago, they still entice. One of the parchments, commonly referred to as the Grand or …
The use of the color green to signify life can date back thousands of years. Found in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, the brilliant color has passed through the ages and yet remains new. The green color of life or rebirth is easily recognized in a newly sprouted seed of spring. The …
Once called an Alchemy of Wit, an anagram is defined as the forming of a new phrase or word by transposing the same letters from another phrase or word. All letters must be used and none are to be added in order to be considered a true anagram. One of …
Published in 2001, The Ultimate Quest by William Lynhope offered readers a similar quest as the Maranatha-Et in Arcadia Ego puzzle did. Both armchair treasure hunts sent puzzlers on a search for the Holy Grail. Rubyfelixir (username on tweleve forum) first mentioned the many similarities between the two there. It …
The clues of the Maranatha Puzzle offered many different interpretations for puzzlers. Each person considering the cluster of words followed various paths and researched numerous options. It was possible any of them, each in their own way, could have led a person to a final intended conclusion. The clue’s understandings, …
An interesting verse written in the Bible may offer a hint for the meaning of the September 2007 clue. Given during the course of the Maranatha-Et in Arcadia Ego puzzle competition, the clue was as follows: “Find in a burden’s name the rod not to use, just as the artist cast it away” …
Almost all would recognize the story about a woman who, upon seeing the fruit was good; took it, ate it, and offered it to her husband who also took it and ate it and then suffered the consequences. The complete tale relates the fall of man and expulsion from paradise. …
The February 21, 2011 TimeMonk email, which included 5 PDF’s and sent to various people, was short and to the point. It simply announced the competition was over. The race for the million pound prize saw all puzzlers and seekers of Truth crossing the finish line simultaneously at 9:00 AM. But …
