Jesus, Deepak Chopra
Jesus, Deepak Chopra
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Jesus
A Story of Enlightenment

Author: Deepak Chopra

Narrator: Deepak Chopra

Unabridged: 11 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/04/2008


Synopsis

Jesus is a fresh and inspirational reimagining of a young man's transformational journey from carpenter's son to revolutionary leader to the man whom many believe to be the savior of the world.Very little is known or recorded about Jesus in his formative years. In the Gospel stories, we witness the birth of Jesus and then see him as a young boy of twelve intensely questioning the rabbis in the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Jesus does not reappear until age thirty, when he emerges as the potent and stirring rebel baptized by John at the River Jordan. What happens to Jesus in those lost years? How did Jesus the young boy become Christ the Savior?With his characteristic ability for imparting profound spiritual insights through the power of storytelling, Chopra's Jesus will capture the life of Jesus as never before.

About Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra is the author of countless bestselling books, including The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Quantum Healing, and Why Is God Laughing?


Reviews

Goodreads review by Annette on February 05, 2019

Author’s Note: “This book isn’t about the Jesus found in the New Testament, but the Jesus who was left out – the enlightened Jesus. The gospel writers are silent about “the lost years,” as they are known, covering the span in Jesus’s life between the ages of twelve and thirty.” This story is based on......more

Goodreads review by Brad on August 18, 2010

Last Week: So far I read the Authors Note pages and the Reader's Guide at the end of the book. I think it gives the book a better head start. I have enjoyed both of these sections very much and look forward to the fictional story of Jesus' middle years within. Conclusion: I think this book, to be enj......more

Goodreads review by Becca on September 24, 2010

Deepak Chopra offers sage advice on transforming your life, from a Christian perspective, in his novel "Jesus." While many Christians may not agree with his fictional account of Jesus' lost years before his ministry began, they can reap new insights from the Readers Guide - Jesus and the Path to Enl......more

Goodreads review by Kevin on November 15, 2018

This is reminiscent of The Last Temptation of Christ. In that the Jesus character is as human as human can be. The other characters, Mary Magdalene & Judas, are equally committed and well rounded. Even though Jesus is making sense of his mission and purpose as he goes along and questioning his inter......more

Goodreads review by Robert on July 12, 2019

A biographical account of the in-between years in the life of Jesus, the one's only alluded to in the New Testament from about 12 to 30, and according to author, Deepak Chopra, the years in which Jesus journeyed toward and found enlightenment.......more


Quotes

“Deepak takes on the story of Jesus in a way that is both respectful and common. If as a Christian you are afraid of what is inside these pages, don’t be. It quietly succeeded in restoring my faith in my own faith.” Kevin Costner

“A gripping tale of one man’s archetypal journey through confusion, doubt, and despair to self-annihilation and the realization of his true identity as the ‘light of the world.’” Eckhart Tolle, New York Times bestselling author

“We journey with a very human Jesus through a tough and turbulent landscape to discover his greatest message, that of personal transformation and enlightenment. Deepak Chopra’s story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage to seek.” Michael Baigent, New York Times bestselling author

“Once again, Deepak Chopra combines spirituality with dramatic narrative to breathe new life into a story that we all assumed we knew. This unique and intriguing story inspires as well as educates. Chopra’s Jesus is every bit as compelling as his groundbreaking retelling of Buddha.” Tim Kring, creator of Heroes and Crossing Jordan

“À la The Da Vinci Code, this thought-provoking tale is sure to ignite exciting questions and controversy.” Jill Gregory, USA Today bestselling author

“In Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment, Deepak Chopra dares us to ponder paradigms embedded deep within our very DNA and question unquestionable truths. Chopra introduces a breathtaking epistemology that is altogether fresh and divine. His powerful revelation threatens our ability to live our lives in darkness.” Cheryl Woodcock, correspondent and producer, Entertainment Tonight and The Insider

“It is such an original and intriguing approach to imagine which Jesus was ‘left out of the bible.’ Chopra’s novel is a fascinating read.” Petru Popescu, USA Today bestselling author

“The ethereal power of [Chopra’s] voice and the evocative manner in which he sets the stage remain effective. Perhaps the most compelling elements of the story line involve Judas and Mary Magdalene, two of New Testament history’s most complicated and controversial figures.” Publishers Weekly

“Chopra twists the kaleidoscope and offers a very different Messiah than commonly imagined…Chopra has some intriguing ideas about Jesus and his true message that may prompt worthwhile discussion.” Booklist

As a Jew I was taught to reject Jesus. As a mystic I was drawn to his light. This brave book invites me to approach Jesus anew, with great curiosity and a humble heart, and to love him, in the end, as my Self.” Raphael Cushnir, author of The One Thing Holding You Back