The Lost Gospel, Simcha Jacobovici
The Lost Gospel, Simcha Jacobovici
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The Lost Gospel
Decoding the Ancient Text That Reveals Jesus’ Marriage to Mary the Magdalene

Author: Simcha Jacobovici, Barrie Wilson

Narrator: Bob Souer

Unabridged: 12 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/12/2014

Synopsis

In a startling follow-up to the New York Times bestseller The Jesus Family Tomb, a historical detective story that unravels a newly translated document filled with startling revelations and fascinating detail about the life and times of JesusWaiting 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. What the authors eventually discover is astounding: confirmation of Jesus' marriage to Mary the Magdalene; the names of their two children; the towering presence of Mary the Magdalene; a previously unknown plot on Jesus' life, thirteen years prior to the crucifixion; an assassination attempt against Mary the Magdalene and their children; Jesus' connection to political figures at the highest level of the Roman Empire; and a religious movement that antedates that of Paul—the Church of Mary the Magdalene. Part historical detective story, part modern adventure, The Lost Gospel reveals secrets that have been hiding in plain sight for millennia.

About Simcha Jacobovici

Simcha Jacobovici is an acclaimed Israeli/Canadian journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and a three-time Emmy winning filmmaker. He was showrunner and director of the six-part series Enslaved: The Lost History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade for which he has received numerous awards, including two NAACP Image Award nominations. He is host of the History Channel’s “The Naked Archaeologist.” He is an adjunct professor in the department of religion at Huntington University, Ontario, Canada.

About Barrie Wilson

Barrie Wilson is a professor of religious studies at York University in Toronto, where he specializes in early Christianity. His book How Jesus Became Christian was long-listed for the Cundill Prize in Historical Literature and won the Tanenbaum Prize.

About Bob Souer

Bob Souer is a full-time professional storyteller, voice actor, and AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has narrated broadcast and nonbroadcast projects for corporations and ministries across North America. His voice has been heard on PBS, the History Channel, the Military Channel, and many other networks. He has also narrated radio and television programs for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, D. James Kennedy Ministries, SIM, and Compassion International.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jonna

2022.02.07 Update: And, of course, there's this: [URL not allowed]-s... Having studied theology and the historical Jesus, the idea that Jesus was likely married is not new, nor is the idea that religions borrow from each other. I also knew that early members of the Jesus movement di......more

Goodreads review by Caitlin

I have long been a fan of “The Naked Archeologist,” Simcha Jacobovici for his imaginative look at history. He is not swayed by centuries of an accepted theory of history or religion. He uses his immense analytical skills to explore what are uncomfortable ideas for millions of people. I can see how s......more

Goodreads review by Melinda

It’s a fascinating read. It poses a controversial idea that Christ was not only married and had children, but that his marriage was central to early Christian worship. By examining an ancient text and explaining the symbolism therein, the authors actually provide a valid argument for their opinion.......more

Goodreads review by Speesh

Right, straight off, let's keep this objective. The 'shocking' part. No, not really. Not if you've had your eyes, ears and mind open for most of your adult life. Shocking maybe, if you're a mid-west American 'Christian' I'll admit, but then, they don't really count as thinking people, now do they? N......more

Goodreads review by MeriBeth

You have to give Mr. Jacobovici and Mr. Wilson credit for an engaging writing style; however, that's the only thing to their credit with this book. When they aren't brushing off any complaint about their ideas as people essentially being brainwashed by what they referred to as "Pauline Christianity"......more

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