Overview
A clear and compact guide to the extraordinary truth about Jesus, his life and his teachings.
For the last 2,000 years, Christians and the curious have relied on the few Gospels in the New Testament to understand Jesus and his story. But there were dozens of other Gospels that were written about Jesus, which paint a very different picture of his life and teachings.
Here, finally, is a book that offers a thorough, succinct, and accessible explanation of the alternative gospels-where they're from, who wrote them, and what they have to tell us about Jesus. Jesus: The Unauthorized Version explains these writings and includes the key excerpts from the Gnostic gospels and other texts about key issues, such as his relationship with Mary Magdalene and their offspring.
Synopsis
A clear and compact guide to the extraordinary truth about Jesus, his life and his teachings.
For the last 2,000 years, Christians and the curious have relied on the few Gospels in the New Testament to understand Jesus and his story. But there were dozens of other Gospels that were written about Jesus, which paint a very different picture of his life and teachings.
Here, finally, is a book that offers a thorough, succinct, and accessible explanation of the alternative gospels-where they're from, who wrote them, and what they have to tell us about Jesus. Jesus: The Unauthorized Version explains these writings and includes the key excerpts from the Gnostic gospels and other texts about key issues, such as his relationship with Mary Magdalene and their offspring.
Library Journal
Ever since Albert Schweitzer's 1913 work, The Quest for the Historical Jesus, theologians, historians, and common believers have sought to fill in the blanks where the Gospels are silent concerning the life of Jesus Christ. Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code has added to the long list, along with James D. Tabor's very recent The Jesus Dynasty. London-based freelance journalist Ridge has edited a handy little book that includes excerpts from the Nag Hammadi Library, the Arabic Infancy Gospel, and other ancient sources. These excerpts may or may not reflect some additional truths about the life of Christ, his mother, his father, his "twin"-and the elusive Mary Magdalene. Ridge has gathered some of the more exciting possibilities into one easily accessible and inexpensive volume. Having read most of her sources, along with her excerpts in the larger context, this reviewer feels she has done an excellent job of selecting and introducing each topic. Readers should beware, however, that a time machine would be necessary to discover the real Jesus and his life! Recommended for small public libraries and other libraries lacking the primary sources.-Gary P. Gillum, Brigham Young Univ. Lib., Provo, UT Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.