Hi Lymbic.
No one knows what happened during those 'lost' years when nothing was written about Jesus' life
and travels that "we" know of.
Apparently, there are writings about him in other cultures.
I take it for granted that, of course, Jesus traveled during his 18 years before His public mission began.
I believe He went to more than India.
Lymbic - we can share what we have heard or believe,
but, we will be peppered with naysayers between our posts.
I have no interest in convincing others where I think Jesus was or learning or saying in other
countries for 18 long years.
I just care that people love Jesus and follow His message. Whatever, someone believes about those 18 years is their right.
I will probably not read the posts I anticipate from people that are
so sure of those 18 years and may be inflamatory.
I may believe some stories reported during those 18 years, but, I, naturally, don't "know". And am wise enough
to know I do not "know".
Maybe, He stayed right there in Nazareth and built structures with Joseph. Makes no difference to me what He did.
But I do have my logical musings about His continuation of advanced human studies from other civilizations that claimed advanced powers and understandings
as to the nature of this universe.
Remember Pharoah's men could also turn a stick into a serpent ---there has been much esoteric knowledge available throughout history.
I doesn't change Jesus and our love for him in any way - on the contrary it helps us understand and know Him better, imo.
I have a couple things I could share you may not have heard. Darn, I don't have a scanner - but we'll work it out.
Miss Hepburn