Secret Scrolls
Revelations from the Lost Gospel Novels
Robert Price
358 pages | ~10 hrs
Secret Scrolls
Revelations from the Lost Gospel Novels
By Robert Price
Robert Price invites readers into a fascinating exploration of literary imagination and religious inquiry through his examination of forty novels centered on a compelling premise: the discovery of new gospels. These fictional narratives grapple with profound questions that resonate beyond their pages, asking what happens when ancient texts surface that could reshape our understanding of Christianity's foundations.
Each novel Price analyzes presents its own unique scenario. Some stories feature documents that prove to be elaborate hoaxes, creating tension as characters race to expose the deception before it causes widespread disruption. Others explore the possibility of genuine discoveries and the complex forces that might work to either reveal or suppress such findings. The institutional dynamics between seekers of truth and those who might prefer certain secrets remain buried form a central thread throughout these literary works.
Price evaluates how each author approaches historical Jesus scholarship and New Testament research, offering readers insight into both fictional storytelling and real academic discourse. The examination reveals how these novelists envision the potential vulnerabilities and strengths of Christian faith when confronted with challenging new evidence.
For those interested in the intersection of faith, history, and human nature, this comprehensive survey illuminates how contemporary writers imagine the delicate balance between revelation and concealment in matters of profound spiritual significance. The work offers a unique lens through which to consider questions of authenticity, authority, and the power of ancient texts to influence modern belief.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore In literature
- ✓ Explore Textual Criticism
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore Christian saints in literature
- ✓ Explore Historicity
- ✓ Explore Christianity in literature
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Apocryphal books (New Testament)
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Details
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Wipf & Stock Publishers
- ISBN-13
- 9781610970754
- ISBN-10
- 1610970756
- Pages
- 358
- Language
- EN
