Malpass overviews the life story and wanderings of the Pythagorean teacher: Apollonius of Tyana. Considered by his contemporaries to be the greatest spiritual influence of the time, Apollonius was even thought to be the Messiah figure himself whose life and wisdom paralleled in many ways that of Jesus Christ. This book provides history, story and background of interest for all seekers after the truth regarding the times of Jesus Christ.