King Jesus, long out of print, is one of the most controversial historical novels of all time. In it, Robert Graves has summoned his superb narrative powers, his painstaking scholarship, his wit and unsurpassed ability to recreate the past, to produce a magnificant portrayal of the life of Christ on earth.
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The knowledge of a scholar and the imagination of a poet are brought to bear upon Jesus as a child, boy and man (Guardian )
Written with simplicity and reverence (Time ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Written with simplicity and reverence (Time ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Robert Graves (1895-1985) was a British poet, novelist, translator, and critic. His many books include the historical novels I, Claudius and Claudius the God, the autobiography Good-bye to All That, and the mythic/literary studies The White Goddess and The Greek Myths.
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Reading this book is a rewarding challenge. It's weird, esoteric, and somehow simultaneously iconoclastic and reverent. As is often the case with Graves, it's clear that he's done a lot of serious research, and from there has gone off on his own curious tangents. (It looks like he got some material from Robert Eisler's book from the '20s, "The Messiah Jesus and John the Baptist"). Graves's methods drive some scholars crazy, because they want a clear line drawn between the research and the tangents. "King Jesus" is clearly more propaganda for Graves's "White Goddess" theology, but as propaganda it's great fun. Indulge Graves early on in the book--material that may seem pointless eventually does inform what follows. With few exceptions, the book is sympathetic to Judaism, but the exceptions should not be read as anti-Semitism; rather, the reader should recognize that Graves is equally discriminatory towards all religions where they don't gibe with his White Goddess-ism.
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By Con Kominos
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I am quite surprised no-one else has commented on how Robert Graves explored the issue of Jesus' supposed marriage to Mary Magdelene and its connection to the more ancient cult of Goddess Worship long before Dan Brown. It isn't just Nag Hammadi and the Gnostics who should be credited for the Da Vinci Code.
On both a literary and mythological level King Jesus is by far superior to the Da Vinci Code and infinitely more controversial and thought provoking.
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It is doubtful if there is any man alive today who could write a book which equaled "King Jesus" as
an intellectual virtuoso performance. The work is a dazzling display of esoteric scholarship, poerty and imagination which leaves the reader breathless at the sheer audacity of its mystical logic. This is a most important book which should be read by anyone interested in looking beyond stock theology.
an intellectual virtuoso performance. The work is a dazzling display of esoteric scholarship, poerty and imagination which leaves the reader breathless at the sheer audacity of its mystical logic. This is a most important book which should be read by anyone interested in looking beyond stock theology.
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Graves let himself down with this one
I am a massive Robert Graves fan, I have read lots of his books, but this one is awful. I can see what he has tried to do - he has attempted to write in the style of an old... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J Dorleac
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Not Graves at his best
I, Claudius, Claudius the God and Count Belisarius are among my favourite books, so I was delighted to learn that Robert Graves had written other historical novels. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Pollard
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King Jesus & Herod
My in-depth review is on my blog, focusing on Robert Graves' important emphasis on King Herod Antipater as the husband of Mary, and the father of Jesus! Read more
Published 13 months ago by David Seals
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King Jesus, the Origins of Christianity revealed
Like all books by Robert Graves King Jesus is beautifully written, poetic, and full of surprising scenes and images. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Robert J. Stewart
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King Jesus - the real story?
As with all Robert Graves novels, he assumes you are familiar with the "White Goddess" an amazing book of poetic myth and legend, filled with esoteric knowledge which just makes... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. Penelope J. Jaquet
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King Jesus - Robert Graves
Received the book in exremely good condition and very prompt delivery. Haven't had time to read it yet. Am taking it on holiday with me in a couple of week' time. Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2010 by EA Clewes
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Elegant codswallop
I admire the passion and scholarship of Graves, who was a unique man. This book adds to the canon of misogeny evident in Claudius and Belisarius, and for those unacquainted with... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2008 by The Outsider
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A hard read
A very good book, which if one has read Grave's The Greek Myths makes a lot of sense. Also I found Sir James Fraszers "The Golden Bough" a help; or rather it makes more sense of... Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2008 by Mr. Robert Skrzynski
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fantasy
Graves's Claudius books, though they were melodramatic fiction, at least reported near contemporary accounts with some accuracy. Read more
Published on 15 April 2004 by Stephen
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Integrates Christianity into the Graves worldview
Published in 1946 - but never mentioned. Roots Christianity in Jewish and Hellenistic traditions. Like most of Graves' work, a monumental reconstruction that resonates with... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2000 by Melchy
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