The Jesus Papers: Exposing the Greatest Cover-up in History - Michael Baigent

Well despite the author Baigent's attempts at shock with this book it really does turn out to be a very laborious read.
The front cover stating that the book exposes the greatest cover-up in history is probably the most thought provoking statement of the entire book.
Riding on the back of the Da Vinci hoax the author tries unsuccessfully to capture some of the shock value generated by Dan Brown.
The plot centers around a deal ...
...to be helped escape by the Romans.
The author makes all sorts of unlikely claims , like discovering secret papers ( hence the books title ) and a church cover up.
Whats new here? Nothing. The dissappointing thing is that the book simply has no hook value as it tends to wander aimlessly with stories of the authors investigations from London to Jerusalem.
If you enjoyed the Da Vinci hoax then there just might be something here ... more

Well despite the author Baigent's attempts at shock with this book it really does turn out to be a very laborious read.
The front cover stating that the book exposes the greatest cover-up in history is probably the most thought provoking statement of the entire book.
Riding on the back of the Da Vinci hoax the author tries unsuccessfully to capture some of the shock value generated by Dan Brown.
The plot centers around a deal being struck with Pontius Pilate and Jesus in which Jesus would go through a make believe crucifixion only to be helped escape by the Romans.
The author makes all sorts of unlikely claims , like discovering secret papers ( hence the books title ) and a church cover up.
Whats new here? Nothing. The dissappointing thing is that the book simply has no hook value as it tends to wander aimlessly with stories of the authors investigations from London to Jerusalem.
If you enjoyed the Da Vinci hoax then there just might be something here for you , however if you like a book that grabs your attention stay away from this one.  

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