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 The Jesus Conspiracy: An Investigative Reporter's Look at an Extraordinary Life and Death Gordon Thomas 
 Description From The Publisher: In this powerful bookwhich bears comparison with Frank Morisons classic Who Moved the Stone?skilled investigative journalist Gordon Thomas offers an enthusiastically detailed account of the life and death of Jesus. Previously published to widespread acclaim, this book sold over 800,000 copies and became a worldwide best-seller. Now published for the first time in the U.S., it contains a new introduction and conclusion explaining the books creation and the authors pilgrimage to a renewed faith in the historical Jesus. A modern dramatization of the known facts, The Jesus Conspiracy presents a startling vision of the Christ of faith through the lens of the historical Jesus and leads to some surprising conclusions. It pairs modern and historical investigation with the results of current archaeological and anthropological discoveries. Spiritual seekers as well as seasoned Christians will enjoy this book, as it fulfills the desire to know more about the life and ministry of the Jesus of Nazareth. Reviews Transcends all religious boundaries, gives offense to none, yet manages to stay steely close to the truth. —Toronto Star A suspenseful drama.... The pace is quick and compelling. The Jesus presented is real, painstakingly real. As a result, the magnanimity of the sacrificein the view of anyones faith is overwhelming. —Washington Times
 Reader's Index Send us your favorite quotes or passages from this book. About the Author Gordon Thomas is a highly successful British investigative journalist and best-selling author of more than forty fiction and nonfiction books. Begun as a screenplay over thirty years ago, The Jesus Conspiracy is the result of a lifetime of research. Table of Contents Section 1 -- In Search of Christ Introduction: Towards Understanding The Principal Players Section 2 -- 28 Anno Christi: The Continuing Preparation Chapter 1 -- Jesus Section 3 -- 29 Anno Christi: The World of Rome Chapter 2 -- The Emperor Section 4 -- 30 Anno Christi: The Unholy Triumvirate Chapter 3 -- The Procurator Chapter 4 -- The Tetrarch Chapter 5 -- The High Priest Section 5 -- The Passover Plot Chapter 6 -- With Intent to Murder Chapter 7 -- Hosanna Chapter 8 -- Pressing Matters Section 6 -- Hours of Trial Chapter 9 -- Beyond Arrest Chapter 10 -- Rush to Judgment Chapter 11 -- Roman Responses Chapter 12 -- To Herod and Back Section 7 -- Beyond the Cross Chapter 13 -- The Place of the Skull Section 8 -- Explanations Afterword Chronology Select Bibliography The Tractates Other Gospels and Writings Customer Reviews Write your own online review. Look for Similar Books by Subject  Biblical Personalities
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