- Paperback: 737 pages
- Publisher: O Books (28 Oct 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1846945690
- ISBN-13: 978-1846945694
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14 x 4.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 554,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Gospel of the King of the Jews is an intriguing novel, bringing to life the famous gospel characters and story. With penetrating insight and a comprehensive knowledge of the Greek and Roman, Jewish and Early Christian backgrounds, Thorpe enables us to see 'the greatest story ever told' with fresh eyes, challenging many of our preconceptions. --(Stephen Gawtry, Managing Editor, The Watkins Review)
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The Gospel of the King of the Jews brings to life the characters and their background in a modern version of 'the greatest story ever told'. It depicts Judas as a simple shepherd, who is tricked by the High Priests into leading them to his Master. This fascinating portrayal, separating the Christ of faith from the Jesus of history, is founded on vast erudition and thorough scholarship of the Jewish, Christian, Roman and Greek milieu. It will stimulate and excite all those genuinely interested in Jesus and his life and times.
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Format:Paperback
Being an out-and-out thriller addict, at first I found The Gospel of the King of the Jews a little slow, but once I settled into the pace the story unfolded nicely. The premise is fascinating, with Judas slowly, and unwittingly, betraying his Master as the priests bamboozle him with false words and clever arguments. The subtlety of their deceit is wholly believable, and had me sympathizing with Judas from the start.
But Judas's betrayal is only one strand of a spectacular reimagining of Jesus' story. Colourful, and rich in historical detail, the whole tale is convincing - from the conversations between Pilate and Vespasian, to the fear of the priests, and the insatiable lust of Herod. I guess it might be viewed as slightly controversial in some quarters, but the portrayal of Jesus is true to his spirit, and the events based on scholarly research. It's not for the faint-hearted, but if you have a genuine interest in Jesus and his life (apparently there's billions that do!) then read this very important and enlightening book.
But Judas's betrayal is only one strand of a spectacular reimagining of Jesus' story. Colourful, and rich in historical detail, the whole tale is convincing - from the conversations between Pilate and Vespasian, to the fear of the priests, and the insatiable lust of Herod. I guess it might be viewed as slightly controversial in some quarters, but the portrayal of Jesus is true to his spirit, and the events based on scholarly research. It's not for the faint-hearted, but if you have a genuine interest in Jesus and his life (apparently there's billions that do!) then read this very important and enlightening book.
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Dan Brown meet Ralph Thorpe
26 Nov 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
From the back cover: "The Gospel of the King of the Jews brings to life the characters and their background in a new version of `the greatest story ever told'. It depicts Judas as a simple shepherd, who is tricked by the High Priests into leading them to his Master. This fascinating portrayal, separating the Christ of faith from the Jesus of history, is founded on vast erudition and thorough scholarship of the Jewish, Christian, Roman and Greek milieu. It will stimulate and excite all those genuinely interested in Jesus and his life and times."
The Gospel of the King of the Jews by author Ralph Thorpe is a 700 page plus epic that is far removed from the Gospel we find in the Bible. It did stimulate me - to anger - and made me want to throw the book in the trash.
Full of distorted truths, blasphemies and lies about our Saviour I was sickened by what I read. At first I was not going to write a review, but then I thought - I must! What if someone picks up this book, thinking it is historically accurate and well researched as it claims? They would not only be led astray by falsehoods, they would have wasted their money.
The author admits that he went "seeking the meaning of life" and you can tell by all the new age mysticism in this book that he still hasn't found it. It broke my heart to have Jesus depicted as a student of an Indian Seer who urges Jesus to see that "all are one" and that Jesus had to go to him first to be able to know God and find Him. On top of that, Thomas marries Mary Magdalene, who later (in this story) commits adultery. Judas Iscariot is for whatever reason Jesus' best friend and as innocent as the day is long. Jesus also denies that his mother was a virgin! That was the last straw for me and I could not read any further.
I will say this - the author is an imaginative writer, but he has obviously taken his beliefs from Indian gurus, Shinto priests and Zen Masters and neglected to thoroughly research Christ's life using the one book that matters - the Bible.
The Gospel of the King of the Jews by author Ralph Thorpe is a 700 page plus epic that is far removed from the Gospel we find in the Bible. It did stimulate me - to anger - and made me want to throw the book in the trash.
Full of distorted truths, blasphemies and lies about our Saviour I was sickened by what I read. At first I was not going to write a review, but then I thought - I must! What if someone picks up this book, thinking it is historically accurate and well researched as it claims? They would not only be led astray by falsehoods, they would have wasted their money.
The author admits that he went "seeking the meaning of life" and you can tell by all the new age mysticism in this book that he still hasn't found it. It broke my heart to have Jesus depicted as a student of an Indian Seer who urges Jesus to see that "all are one" and that Jesus had to go to him first to be able to know God and find Him. On top of that, Thomas marries Mary Magdalene, who later (in this story) commits adultery. Judas Iscariot is for whatever reason Jesus' best friend and as innocent as the day is long. Jesus also denies that his mother was a virgin! That was the last straw for me and I could not read any further.
I will say this - the author is an imaginative writer, but he has obviously taken his beliefs from Indian gurus, Shinto priests and Zen Masters and neglected to thoroughly research Christ's life using the one book that matters - the Bible.
A fascinating and informative read
24 Oct 2011
Format:Paperback
Being an out-and-out thriller addict, at first I found The Gospel of the King of the Jews a little slow, but once I settled into the pace the story unfolded nicely. The premise is fascinating, with Judas slowly, and unwittingly, betraying his Master as the priests bamboozle him with false words and clever arguments. The subtlety of their deceit is wholly believable, and had me sympathizing with Judas from the start.
But Judas's betrayal is only one strand of a spectacular reimagining of Jesus' story. Colourful, and rich in historical detail, the whole tale is convincing - from the conversations between Pilate and Vespasian, to the fear of the priests, and the insatiable lust of Herod. I guess it might be viewed as slightly controversial in some quarters, but the portrayal of Jesus is true to his spirit, and the events based on scholarly research. It's not for the faint-hearted, but if you have a genuine interest in Jesus and his life (apparently there's billions that do!) then read this very important and enlightening book.
But Judas's betrayal is only one strand of a spectacular reimagining of Jesus' story. Colourful, and rich in historical detail, the whole tale is convincing - from the conversations between Pilate and Vespasian, to the fear of the priests, and the insatiable lust of Herod. I guess it might be viewed as slightly controversial in some quarters, but the portrayal of Jesus is true to his spirit, and the events based on scholarly research. It's not for the faint-hearted, but if you have a genuine interest in Jesus and his life (apparently there's billions that do!) then read this very important and enlightening book.
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