Books like Jesus the Magician by Morton Smith

Elaine Pagels’ classic study uncovers the hidden Gnostic texts that present radical, early Christianity, illuminating how diverse interpretations of Jesus and spirituality emerged.

Combines peasant anthropology, ancient history, and textual analysis to reveal the historical Jesus.

Discusses the world of the mysterious art of magic and its practitioners throughout the ages.

New discoveries in archaeology and recent bestsellers and movies such as The Da Vinci Code and The Passion of the Christ have sparked a renaissance of the many controversies that have remained unanswered in Christianity and other religions. At the heart of these controversies is Jesus. With a unique perspective only Sylvia Browne could bring, The Mystical Life of Jesus is filled with the details of Jesus' inspiring life.Including his birth, childhood, travels, ministry, miracles, crucifixion, death, and resurrection, she addresses all of the major controversies:• Was there a virgin birth?• Was there a Star of Bethlehem?• What did he do for the first thirty years of his life?• Was he married?• Was he divine?• Was it a miracle at Cana (and who was getting married)?• Is there a Jesus lineage?Using her unique relationship with her spirit guide and her years studying the controversial Gnostic texts, Sylvia answers all of these questions with a confidence and authority only someone who has visited the afterlife can have.