The Jesus Conspiracy : An Investigative Reporter's Look at an Extraordinary Life and Death.
Title:
The Jesus Conspiracy : An Investigative Reporter's Look at an Extraordinary Life and Death.
Author:
Thomas, Gordon.
ISBN:
9781497663466
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (471 pages)
Contents:
Cover Page -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- In Search of Christ -- Introduction: Towards Understanding -- The Principal Players -- 28 Anno Christi: The Continuing Preparation -- 1. Jesus -- 29 Anno Christi: The World of Rome -- 2. The Emperor -- 30 Anno Christi: The Unholy Triumvirate -- 3. The Procurator -- 4. The Tetrarch -- 5. The High Priest -- The Passover Plot -- 6. With Intent to Murder -- 7. Hosanna -- 8. Pressing Matters -- Hours of Trial -- 9. Beyond Arrest -- 10. Rush to Judgment -- 11. Roman Responses -- 12. To Herod and Back -- Beyond the Cross -- 13. The Place of the Skull -- Explanations -- Afterword -- Chronology -- Bibliography -- The Tractates -- Other Gospels and Writings -- About the Author -- Copyright Page.
Abstract:
Meet Jesus again for the very first time. This modern dramatization of the known facts presents a passionate portrait of Christ's life and brings new light to such figures as Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene, and Mary and Martha of Bethany.In The Jesus Conspiracy, skilled journalist and novelist Gordon Thomas offers a thoughtful account of the life of Jesus in a gripping "you are there" fashion. By pairing current archaeological and anthropological discoveries, Thomas reveals a startling vision of Christ. This modern dramatization brings the social and cultural world of the first century to life for the contemporary reader and leads to some surprising conclusions.Whether you are a spiritual seeker or a seasoned Christian, this book will enable you to know more about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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