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Would Jesus Christ endorse modern-day Christianity? What are the differences between early Christianity and modern-day Judeo-Christianity? Jesus' heritage with the Essenes, his Gnostic teachings, and texts omitted from the modern Bible, are examined. Why were the Gnostics edged out of mainstream Christianity? Why are 18 years of Jesus' life missing from the modern Bible?

The story of Jesus as a revolutionary opposed to Rome and the Jewish pharisee establishment is examined. Was Paul a friend or an enemy? Is Matthew 16:18 really evidence that Jesus authorised the institution of the church? Various authors assert the 'empire' hijacked His name for political/military purposes, could this be true?

Are original scriptures mistranslated in the modern Bible? Why is re-incarnation described in early doctrine, but not in modern teachings? What similarities exist between Gnostic scriptures describing 'the Christ within', and the ancient Vedic Vedanta? Why did the Roman crusades and mass book burnings take place in Europe? what were they burning?

Why are many Catholics upset with the Pope's modern outlook? Have modern Christians been been diverted from original truths? The author attempts to find answers via analysis of ancient scriptures and historical books that appear to be censored from the mainstream modern narrative. The insights will be welcomed by all who seek ancient truths within their own spiritual tradition.

"You have to disentangle Jesus from what you heard at church to find the truth he said would set you free." - Jim Palmer

The author Mark-Gerard has been a lifelong student of the Christian, Gnostic, and ancient Vedic scriptures. He is an independent researcher and author of 14 books (listed on the Reality Books UK website).