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Waiting to be rediscovered in the British Library is an ancient manuscript of the early Church, copied by an anonymous monk. The manuscript is at least 1,450 years old, possibly dating to the first century, Jesus' lifetime. And now, The Lost Gospel provides the first-ever translation from Syriac into English of this unique document that tells the inside story of Jesus' social, family, and political life. The Lost Gospel takes listeners on an unparalleled historical adventure through a paradigm-shifting manuscript.

In this iconoclastic and provocative work, leading scholars Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman draw on recent archaeological research to present a dramatically revised portrait of ancient Israel and its neighbors. They argue that crucial evidence (or a telling lack of evidence) at digs in Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon suggests that many of the most famous stories in the Bible - the wanderings of the patriarchs, the Exodus from Egypt, Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, and David and Solomon’s vast empire - reflect the world of the later authors.

Although all the titles of the Nag Hammadi library are not known, many people have heard about its most famous components: The Gospel of Thomas - at one time it was discussed whether it should be included in the New Testament - and The Gospel of Philip, which tried to revive the debate around the identity of Mary Magdalene: "Why do you love her more than all of us?" asks a disconcerted Peter to Jesus. Finally, the Nag Hammadi texts have led many scholars to reconsider the rigid canons imposed by the early Church, and the readers to find a more intimate religion that turned upside down many postulates of Christian orthodoxy.

Unearth lost religious history and explore the suppressed Gnostic Gospels that redefine early Christianity. Perfect for your daily commute or a deep-focus learning session, this enlightening journey transports you to 1945 Egypt, where a chance discovery in the desert resurrected ancient...

Explore hidden texts and forgotten religious history that redefine our understanding of early Christianity. Perfect for a contemplative morning commute, this intellectually stimulating narrative immerses you in the vibrant, fiercely contested origins of faith. Hear the silenced voices of ancient...

Uncover forbidden religious history and mystical spiritual teachings to turn your commute into a profound quest. Step out of the modern rush and into the shadowy desert caves where early seekers hid radical texts of inner light. Perfect for contemplative listening, this alternative perspective...

The Apocrypha of the Bible examines the history of the books excluded from the Bible, the characters and events told by the books, and the discoveries that have influenced Biblical studies in the last few centuries.