They executed the man. But his message survived. So, they crucified his legacy. Until 62 A.D. his memory was kept alive by his brother James and the congregation in Jerusalem. Chapter IV investigates the relationship between the Jerusalem community and the community in Qumran. The Qumran community along with the followers of James, were not just incidentally associated with how the final war played out. They were the driving force behind it. The Dead Sea Scrolls, written by rebels intent on kicking the Romans out of Judea, don't mention important individuals by name. Instead, they used labels. And a close examination of what we know about the people of the time is the key to identifying the names behind those labels. The Second Crucifixion of Jesus peels back the layers of historical development to reveal the original message the Romans and the Roman Catholic Church never wanted us to see. Evidence from the Bible, contemporaneous histories, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, is meticulously documented - but presented in a narrative that anyone can follow. Believers, non-believers, and lovers of history will all glean something from this book.
Author: Rick Massey |
Publisher: Rick D Massey |
Publication Date: Dec 21, 2022 |
Number of Pages: 226 pages |
Language: English |
Binding: Paperback |
ISBN-10: 0578277948 |
ISBN-13: 9780578277943 |