The Third Jesus
In the first century, followers of Jesus wrote many letters and documents about his life and teachings. The writings were copied, read and cherished until they were destroyed in a massive cleansing during Constantine’s reign 400 years after his death. Only four were deemed to be correct and placed in the cannonized literature of the church by the council of Nicea. The rest were burned.
In the mid 20th century, a jar of these ancient writings was unearthed from its hiding place deep in a cave. These dead sea scrolls cracked open the door to truth long ago locked away. Today, the floodgates are opening and the ancient teachings are being widely viewed for the first time. Chopra’s book thoughtfully presents the texts so profoundly important to the first century followers, and to todays Christian followers.
Chopra presents the clear, unmistakable message of Jesus, without the stained glass, without the twists and turns of theology, and without the dogma. He captures the message of the earliest documents available, taking the reader back beyond religious councils, decrees and creeds, to find the direct, personal statements made by Jesus. He incorporates passages from these texts with the four “authorized” books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Light shines through this work by Deepak Chopra. In an era of finger pointing and hard fundamental lines, this Eastern trained author brings the West a gem of inspiration with his book, The Third Jesus: The Christ We Cannot Ignore