Jesus and the Lost Goddess: The Secret Teachings of the Original Christians

By Peter Gandy and Tim Freke

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400045940
• ISBN13: 9781400045945
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Harmony
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Resonates deeply

Well written and beautifully laid out. I read this right after the Jesus Mysteries. The authors do an amazing job of leading readers onto the path of the Mysteries.

Jesus and the Lost Goddess

This is an absolutely amazing book. It is definitely a 'must read' for those who want to expand their knowledge of religion.

Great theory, finally fills in the gaps! This makes sense!!

Great book, well written and extensively researched and foot-nooted. A refreshing read for anyone interested in the teachings and meaning of Jesus and the subsequent birth of the formal Church, especially put in the context of the time and place of his alleged ministry. Makes cogent, articulate arguments for many of their hypothesis; in fact after reading it, you'll wonder how it is not clear to the rest of the world. It also demonstrates quite clearly that the winners do indeed get to write the history, and the truth often gets lost along the way. As can be seen by some of the reviews posted here, not something that fundamentalist/ literalists will enjoy or even credence ( there are no leaps of faith required here, merely an open mind), but anyone who wants to know why we thirst for the 'divine' will enjoy this book.

A Great Book with no "after-death threat."

After reading this book I've come away with a better understanding of a way of Christianity that was sadly suppressed by the political power-brokers of the day, namely the Roman Empire and ideologically rigid bishops. The authors examination of Paul as a Gnostic leader is very revealing. The deep connections between Gnostic teachings and Neo-platonic philosophy are also very penetrating. Best of all, I think I have a better handle on the whole notion of the Holy Spirit. Its a sublimation of the Goddess Sophia, which, in turn, is a sublimation of spiritual becoming in a corporeal context. (This interpretation will resonate with process theologians.) In short, this is a stunning book which will stimulate a lot of reflection.