What if everything you think you know about Jesus is wrong? In the sequel to 'The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail' Michael Baigent reveals the truth and tackles controversial questions, such as whether or not Christ survived the crucifixion. Twenty years ago Michael Baigent and his colleagues stunned the world with a controversial theory that Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene married and founded a holy bloodline. His bestselling book 'The Holy Blood and The Holy Grail' (with co-authors Henry Lincoln and Richard Leigh) became an international publishing phenomenon and was one of the sources for Dan Brown's novel 'The Da Vinci Code'. Now, with two additional decades of research behind him, Baigent's 'The Jesus Papers' presents explosive new evidence that challenges everything we know about the life and death of Jesus. / Who could have aided and abetted Jesus and why? / Where could Jesus have gone after the crucifixion? / What is the truth behind the creation of the New Testament? / Who is working to keep the truth buried and why? Taking us back to sites that over the last twenty years he has meticulously explored, studied, and in some instances excavated for the first time, Baigent provides a detailed account of his groundbreaking discoveries, including many never-before-seen photos.

About the Author

Michael Baigent was born in New Zealand in 1948. Since 1976 he has lived in England with his wife and children. He is the co-author of the international bestsellers 'The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail' and 'The Messianic Legacy' (with Henry Lincoln and Richard Leigh), 'The Temple and the Lodge', 'The Dead Sea Scrolls', 'Secret Germany', 'The Elixir and the Stone', and 'The Inquisition'.

Prizes

/ Key title What if everything you think you know about Jesus is wrong? In the sequel to 'The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail' Michael Baigent reveals the truth and tackles controversial questions, such as whether or not Christ survived the crucifixion. / Featuring an exclusive chapter with previously unpublished material on everything from the new Judas controversy to Baigent's recent head-to-head with Dan Brown / The book spent 5 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list in the US. / The London trial involving Dan Brown's blockbuster novel 'The Da Vinci Code' and Baigent's 'The Holy Blood and The Holy Grail' has seen sales of the latter rocket. Sales increased by 745%, from 350 per week to 3,000. / Dan Brown's smash hit 'The Da Vinci Code' has sparked a huge interest in Jesus and renewed interested in the whole ancient wisdom genre. This interest has increased further in the wake of the film release in May 2006. / The perfect opportunity for an alternative sequel to 'The Holy Blood and The Holy Grail', as a stand-alone book and one that expands and explores previous themes. / Competition: HOLY BLOOD HOLY GRAIL LYNN PICKNETT

Reviews

'An explosive book. The Today Show, NBC March 28, 2006 '!fascinating.' CNN