In the Beginning, there was . . . "The Word." The classic thriller of an ancient manuscript, a secret society committed to hiding an explosive truth, and the man who must uncover that truth--if he can stay alive long enough In the ruins of the ancient Roman seaport of Ostia Antica, an Italian archaeologist has discovered a first century papyrus, its faded text revealing a new gospel written by James, younger brother of Jesus. This discovery will show the world a new Jesus Christ, fill in the missing years of his ministry, contradict the existing accounts of his life--and potentially destroy the foundation of 2,000 years of Western civilization. First published in 1972, "The Word" remains a classic of brilliant storytelling, authentic detail and breathtaking narrative power.
- ISBN10 0671211536
- ISBN13 9780671211530
- Publish Date 31 December 1972 (first published June 1972)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 23 March 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Simon & Schuster
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 576
- Language English