Searching for the Messiah, Barrie Wilson
An award-winning historian of religion examines the role a “messiah” plays in Western culture, from its pre-Christian roots to modern interpretations of a savior. ” [Wilson] works through a careful, close reading of Hebrew scripture to explore how the idea of a messiah – an anointed leader with fairly specific characteristics – came about through […]
SEARCHING FOR MESSIAH, Barrie Wilson Ph.D.
A fascinating deep-dive into Old and New testament historiography, SEARCHING FOR MESSIAH will explore our misguided look for a “messiah” in Judeo-Christian tradition as well as our contemporary fascination with demagogues explaining how it is rooted in misconceptions the author reveals in theological traditions. Author and historian Barrie Wilson, Ph.D is coauthor of LOST GOSPEL and author […]
Simcha Jacobovici speaks
The controversy over the “discovery” of the bones of Jesus and his family has stirred passions. Simcha Jacobovici, noted documentarian and co-author of THE LOST GOSPEL, speaks out. Here’s a link to the NBC clip: http://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/geologist-revives-controversy-over-jesus-tomb-n336251
THE LOST GOSPEL: Jesus’ Marriage to Mary Magdalene, Bride of God, Simcha Jacobovi and Barrie Wilson
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 Jesus. The Dead Sea Scrolls, the Gnostic writings and now The Lost Gospel, a newly decoded manuscript that uncovers […]