Rosicrucianism (The Elvenpath)

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Rosicrucianism is a religion that is observed by some Elves of the Elvenpath.

It can be debated whether Rosicrucianism is a kind of Christianity or not; today it is generally considered a branch of Christianity. The founder of the religion was Joseph of Arimathea, who brought the teachings and the children of Jesus of Nazareth to Avalon shortly after the latter's crucifixion, and founded what was to become the monastery of Glastonbury.

The Rosicrucian faith combines the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth with the belief system of Eaism, the pre-Christian religion of the Elves. Unlike most other branches of Christianity, Rosicrucians do not believe in the virgin birth of Jesus and him being the germane son of God, but consider him a prophet - exceptionally wise and inspired by God himself, but mortal. This also means that Rosicrucianism is non-trinitarian and unitarian - God is an indivisible entity that is immanent in everything.

The main religious text is the Gospel of Joseph of Arimathea, a Middle Albic text relating the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, which was, according to tradition, written by Jospeh of Arimathea after his arrival at Glastonbury.