The Illustrated Jesus Mysteries: A Christian Historian Examines the Life and Death of Jesus
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION
The Illustrated Jesus Mysteries is a richly detailed, vividly illustrated exploration of the life, death, and greatest mysteries surrounding Jesus Christ by bestselling author and historian, Lochlainn Seabrook. Through 123 carefully researched investigations and more than 120 original full-color illustrations, the book examines the people, places, events, artifacts, ancient writings, and historical evidence that have shaped our understanding of Jesus and the origins of Christianity. Drawing upon archaeology, textual criticism, and historical research, each profile presents the background, available evidence, competing interpretations, and significance of its subject. An engaging visual reference for students, historians, pastors, and anyone interested in the historical Jesus and the New Testament.
 
DETAILS
AUTHOR: Lochlainn Seabrook.
ILLUSTRATOR: Lochlainn Seabrook.
CONTENT: adult nonfiction.
SUBJECTS: Jesus, Christology, Christianity, history of Christianity, Christian theology, ancient Middle Eastern history, biblical archaeology, biblical mysteries, comparative religion, comparative mythology, illustrated reference.
ILLUSTRATED: yes (color).
SIZE: 5.5” x 8.5”.
LENGTH: 322 pgs.
COVER: paperback/perfect bound/gloss finish; hardcover/case laminate/matte finish.
PUBLISHER: Sea Raven Press.
ISBN: 979-8-950389-10-8 (paperback).
ISBN: 979-8-950389-11-5 (hardcover).
 
FULL DESCRIPTION
A Magnificently Illustrated Exploration of the Life, Death and 123 Greatest Mysteries of Jesus
 
Lochlainn Seabrook’s The Illustrated Jesus Mysteries: A Christian Historian Examines the Life and Death of Jesus is a richly detailed, vividly illustrated visual reference exploring 123 of the most significant questions surrounding Jesus Christ, the New Testament, and the origins of Christianity.
 
Combining evidence-based historical investigation with dramatic original artwork, this comprehensive volume examines the people, places, events, artifacts, ancient writings, and historical evidence that have shaped our understanding of the world's most influential figure. Organized into seven major sections, the book follows Jesus from the earliest historical sources and birth narratives through His public ministry, Passion, resurrection, and historical legacy.
 
Readers will explore subjects such as the Star of Bethlehem, the Virgin Birth, Jesus’ lost years, His miracles, the Kingdom of God, the Parousia, the Second Coming, the Holy Grail, the James Ossuary, the Shroud of Turin, the Holy Lance, the Gospel of Q, the Gospel of Thomas, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and many other biblical, historical, archaeological, and theological mysteries.
 
Each profile presents the historical background, available evidence, competing interpretations, and significance of the topic under discussion. Rather than promoting predetermined conclusions or sensational claims, the author approaches every subject through historical documentation, archaeology, textual criticism, and careful comparison of the available evidence.
 
More than 120 original full-color illustrations accompany the text, depicting first-century people, biblical locations, manuscripts, archaeological discoveries, religious artifacts, and pivotal events from the Gospel narratives. The result is an engaging visual manual that serves equally well as an introduction for newcomers and a valuable resource for students of Jesus, early Christianity, and the New Testament.
 
The only work of its kind, this encyclopedic volume also includes an Introduction, Notes to the Reader, four informative appendices, a New Testament chronology, a map, and an extensive bibliography. Written in Seabrook’s concise, research-driven style, The Illustrated Jesus Mysteries brings together 123 carefully researched investigations in a single beautifully illustrated sourcebook, offering readers an accessible guide to one of history's most fascinating lives. Available in paperback and hardcover.
 
PUBLISHER’S REVIEW
"Beautifully illustrated, meticulously researched, and thoughtfully written, The Illustrated Jesus Mysteries offers an engaging visual exploration of 123 of the most fascinating questions surrounding the life, death, and legacy of Jesus Christ. A one-of-a-kind book that serves as an outstanding companion guide for readers interested in biblical history, archaeology, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus." — SEA RAVEN PRESS
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR
American polymath Lochlainn Seabrook is a bestselling multi-genre author, award-winning historian, multidisciplinary artist, and independent researcher whose work spans history, archaeology, science, religion, natural history, the arts, and philosophy. With more than 130 published books to his credit, he is known for his disciplined scholarship, clear prose, vibrant original artwork, and commitment to evidence-based inquiry. He lives and works in the American Rocky Mountains.

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