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Jesus and the Lost Goddess: The Secret Teachings of the Original Christians | 
 enlarge | Authors: Timothy Freke, Peter Gandy
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  51 reviews
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Media: Paperback
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Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 1400045940
Dewey Decimal Number: 273.1
EAN: 9781400045945
ASIN: 1400045940
Publication Date: October 22, 2002
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Why Were the Teachings of the Original Christians Brutally Suppressed by the Roman Church?
• Because they portray Jesus and Mary Magdalene as mythic figures based on the Pagan Godman and Goddess
• Because they show that the gospel story is a spiritual allegory encapsulating a profound philosophy that leads to mythical enlightenment
• Because they have the power to turn the world inside out and transform life into an exploration of consciousness
Drawing on modern scholarship, the authors of the international bestseller The Jesus Mysteries decode the secret teachings of the original Christians for the first time in almost two millennia and theorize about who the original Christians really were and what they actually taught. In addition, the book explores the many myths of Jesus and the Goddess and unlocks the lost secret teachings of Christian mysticism, which promise happiness and immortality to those who attain the state of Gnosis, or enlightenment. This daring and controversial book recovers the ancient wisdom of the original Christians and demonstrates its relevance to us today.
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 A Good Case for a Mythical Jesus November 30, 2007
Very well thought-out and presented argument in support of the theory that the stories of Jesus Christ are just rehashed versions of ancient myths.
Enlightening September 11, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book. It clearly shows how religion has developed into its authoritarian nature from what should be a spiritual path. It for the first time in my understanding of Christianity show a truly spiritual side to what has become an unfortunately Hierchical authority driven religion. I believe it shows (indirectly) the reason why more and more westerners are becoming more interested in eastern traditions. Take fer example that it is integral to religious christians that the ressurection and the like must be actual events. Take the teachings of Taoism for instance that teach Lao Tzu was born at over the age of 80. I have never known a taoist teacher to enforce that idea as actual truth but more of a spiritual analogy. Finally! it seems the same is known of the monotheistic religions as well. Fantastic read! 6 stars!
Great intro on the subject June 5, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Freke and Gandy do a wonderful job. If you read this book and like it, then I suggest for those who want to delve even deeper, to consider 'Lost Light: An Interpretation of Ancient Scriptures' by Alvin Boyd Kuhn. However, I highly suggest reading Freke and Gandy first, as Kuhn is far from a light read. I was very impressed with this book overall.
 Gnostic Good Book January 14, 2007
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
The authors decode the secret teachings of the original Christians and theorize about who the original Christians really were and what they actually taught. The book explores the many myths of Jesus and the Goddess and unlocks the lost secret teachings of Christian mysticism, which promise happiness and immortality to those who attain the state of Gnosis, or enlightenment. The original Christians portrayed Jesus and Mary Magdalene as mythic figures based on the Pagan God and Goddess. The original Christians wrote the gospel story is a spiritual allegory encapsulating a profound philosophy that leads to mythical enlightenment. While I haven't read even nearly enough on the Gnostics, I enjoyed this book and leaned even more details about Jesus, Sophia, and the first Christians.
Gnostic Christianity,Gnostic Islam October 30, 2006
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Congratulations again Timothy and Peter and thank you for the very welcomed insite to gnostic Islam and Mohammed. This is just a small chapter in this book, yet so important.Every one should read this book who wants to know some truth about Islam the way it was. This book as well as The Jesus Mysteries show when, where, and how women began being oppressed and suppressed; what a shame. I would never have thought that women in Iraq and those areas ever had any freedom.
Though this book does amplify certain topics from the other book, I feel that it was necessary for those who have not read The Jesus Mysteries.
Both books have confirmed many of my own personal revelations I have had over the last 10 years. Love to me is the goal - and if these ancient gnostics were not filled with love or desire, they would have never known the truth as they did. This is a wonderful book. Buy it! and also The Jesus Mysteries. Read this book with an open mind. Let your inner Christ reveal to you what the authors are trying to disclose.
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