The Jesus Mysteries

"Was the ""Original Jesus"" a Pagan God?"

Timothy Freke, Peter Gandy

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English

Three Rivers Press (CA)
25 September 2001

Archaeology; Religion: general; Comparative religion; History of religion; Christianity; Christian theology

Drawing on the cutting edge of modern scholarship, this astonishing book completely undermines the traditional history of Christianity that has been perpetuated for centuries by the Church and presents overwhelming evidence that the Jesus of the New Testament is a mythical figure.

“Whether you conclude that this book is the most alarming heresy of the millennium or the mother of all revelations, The Jesus Mysteries deserves to be read.” —Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Far from being eyewitness accounts, as is traditionally held, the Gospels are actually Jewish adaptations of ancient Pagan myths of the dying and resurrecting godman Osiris-Dionysus. The supernatural story of Jesus is not the history of a miraculous Messiah but a carefully crafted spiritual allegory designed to guide initiates on a journey of mystical discovery.

A little more than a century ago, most people believed that the strange story of Adam and Eve was history; today it is understood to be a myth. Within a few decades, authors Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy argue, we will likewise be amazed that the fabulous story of God incarnate—who was born of a virgin, who turned water into wine, and who rose from the dead—could have been interpreted as anything but a profound parable.

By: Timothy Freke, Peter Gandy
Imprint: Three Rivers Press (CA)
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 465g
ISBN: 9780609807989
ISBN 10: 0609807986
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 25 September 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Jesus Mysteries: "Was the ""Original Jesus"" a Pagan God?"

-A wonderful blend of detective story, historical research, and clear thinking, The Jesus Mysteries explains in accessible form what has been known to scholars for centuries. The time for the inner mysteries of Christianity to be brought out of the closet is long overdue, and this book is a powerful and courageous voice for the cause.- -- Roger Housden, author of Sacred America and Sacred Journeys in a Modern World -The Jesus Mysteries -- 'Book of the year.' - Daily Telegraph