14. The ancestry of Jesus is traced from his father, Joseph, through various individuals, nearly all of whom were of royal dignity, to Adam, the first monarch of the world. Several of the names, and some of the events, are met with in the sacred Scriptures of the Hebrews, but it is not possible to reconcile one order of statement with the other; and it would appear that the Christian historians have invented and introduced names, that they may invest their venerated Sage with all the honors of heraldry, in addition to the attributes of divinity.[292:2] 15. When Buddha was about to go forth "to adopt a religious life," _Mara_[292:3] appeared before him, to tempt him.[292:4] 15. When Jesus was about "beginning to preach," the _devil_ appeared before him, to tempt him.[292:5] 16. _Mara_ said unto Buddha: "Go not forth to adopt a religious life, and in seven days thou shalt become an emperor of the world."[292:6] 16. The _devil_ said to Jesus: If thou wilt fall down and worship me, I will give thee all the kingdoms of the world.[292:7] 17. Buddha would not heed the words of the Evil One, and said to him: "Get thee away from me."[292:8] 17. Jesus would not heed the words of the Evil One, and said to him: "Get thee behind me, Satan."[292:9] 18. After _Mara_ had left Buddha, "the skies rained flowers, and delicious odors pervaded the air."[292:10] 18. After the _devil_ had left Jesus, "angels came and ministered unto him."[292:11] 19. Buddha fasted for a long period.[292:12] 19. Jesus fasted forty days and nights.[292:13] 20. Buddha, the Saviour, was baptized, and at this recorded water baptism the Spirit of God was present; that is, not only the highest God, but also the "Holy Ghost," through whom the incarnation of Gautama Buddha is recorded to have been brought about by the descent of that Divine power upon the Virgin Maya.[292:14] 20. Jesus was baptized by John in the river Jordan, at which time the Spirit of God was present; that is, not only the highest God, but also the "Holy Ghost," through whom the incarnation of Jesus is recorded to have been brought about, by the descent of that Divine power upon the Virgin Mary.[292:15]