The Essentian Gospel: Original Bible

What Jesus Really SaidWhat if the original message of Jesus has been buried beneath centuries of doctrine, tradition, and theological interpretation?The Essentian Gospel is a groundbreaking reconstruction of the earliest recoverable teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Using historical Jesus scholarship, textual criticism, the findings of the Jesus Seminar, and the Essentian method of philosophical and historical filtration, this book seeks to identify what remains when later additions, disputed passages, legendary material, and theological developments are removed.Rather than presenting another interpretation of Christianity, this volume asks a more fundamental question: What can reasonably be recovered about the historical Jesus himself?The result is a unique reconstructed Gospel focused on the themes that appear most consistently throughout the earliest traditions: - Compassion and mercy- Love of enemies- Forgiveness and reconciliation- Humility and service- Justice and moral responsibility- The Kingdom of God- Inner transformation- Concern for the poor and marginalizedIn addition to the reconstructed Gospel, readers will find extensive commentary explaining the historical and philosophical reasons for including or excluding major biblical passages, including discussions of: - The Virgin Birth- The Genealogies- Miracles and supernatural traditions- The Gospel of John- The Book of Acts- Pauline theology- Apocalyptic prophecy- The Resurrection narratives- The historical Jesus and modern scholarshipDrawing from biblical studies, philosophy of religion, comparative theology, historical criticism, and the Essentian framework developed by HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor of Ghassan Al-Numan VIII, this work offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most influential figures.For readers interested in the historical Jesus, biblical criticism, religious studies, Christian origins, theology, philosophy of religion, and comparative spirituality, The Essentian Gospel provides a thought-provoking exploration of what may be the closest surviving approximation to the original message of Jesus.A journey beyond doctrine. A search for essence. A rediscovery of the teacher behind the tradition.

Pages: 146, Paperback, Independently published