The Holy Conspiracy
by Kristi Saare Duarte
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Pub Date Sep 16 2020 | Archive Date Sep 16 2020
Conspicuum Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
Erased from history—the forgotten story of how Jesus’s brother led his disciples in a bitter battle of faith against the Apostle Paul, the founder of Christianity.
Haunted by the brutal execution of Jesus, his brother Yakov is desperately trying to piece together the fragments of his broken life. Dwelling in constant fear of persecution, he cowers in lakeside Galilee where the Romans rule with bloodstained hands. When the other disciples elect him as their new leader, Yakov refuses at first. He has no desire to put his life at further risk. Until Mary Magdalen suggests that they form a secret society in the shadows of the Jerusalem Temple, and Yakov reluctantly agrees.
Shortly after their move to Judea, an affluent tentmaker from Tarsus named Saul approaches Yakov with a wild tale that Jesus has risen from the dead as the long-awaited Messiah. The disciples protest: their beloved teacher Jesus was a humble man, not a god. And they witnessed his execution, they even entombed his body. But Saul just scoffs at their objections and insists that only his version of Jesus as the Savior is true.
Now Yakov, Mary Magdalen, and the others must fight to keep Jesus’s credo of oneness with God alive. But how can these poor, uneducated disciples stand victorious in an arena of treachery and deceit, where the rich and powerful always prevail?
Spanning three decades, against a backdrop of increasingly violent Roman rule, THE HOLY CONSPIRACY is a tour de force of good versus evil from one of our most inspirational new authors.
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Ebook ISBN: 9780977180756
Ebook ISBN: 9780977180756
Ebook ISBN: 9780977180756
Advance Praise
“Wow! What a fascinating concept. The story is compelling, but more than that, the story is incredibly easy to read and the author has done a tremendous job of highlighting the characters and communal environment of early Palestine. In a world where women were second-class citizens and their opinions of no interest to men, Mariamne comes across as a strong, powerful, intelligent, and deeply loving woman, who was easy to identify with. Her tangled and confusing relationship with James was definitely the highlight of this tale. I don’t often give a novel the status of teaching us about 'real' history but this story certainly raises and, in some cases, answers some fascinating questions about the birth and growth of one of the world’s preeminent religions. A truly thought-provoking and satisfying read and one that encourages me to seek out more works from this author.” (5 Star Review)
--Grant Leishman, Readers' Favorite
“The Holy Conspiracy is a fascinating and illuminating historical reconstruction that takes us vividly into the world of Jesus’ first followers. We witness a fledgling community – James, Mary Magdalen, and Peter -- honoring Jesus (Yeshua)’s teachings while getting on with the demands of daily life. We witness their fears, their hopes, their challenges and struggles. Paul, a man who never met Jesus, appears on the scene with a very different message – just how different is made clear as James and Paul try to find common ground. The reader will come away from this easy-to-read remarkable work with a far better understanding of just what was at stake.”
--Barrie Wilson, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Religious Studies, York University, Toronto. Author of How Jesus Became Christian; Searching for Messiah.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780997180749 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
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