An Oxford student’s investigation into his professor’s death unveils Milton’s hidden meaning ofParadise Lostamidst a trail of conspiracy and murder.
Many are callingThe Mystery of the Milton Manuscriptthe "JewishDa Vinci Code." Is it possible that John Milton’s epic poem,Paradise Lost, the most celebrated poem of English and Christian Literature, is based on Jewish principles? Brimming with intrigue, mystery, and suspense, this new book is a tale of literature, forgery, and religious conspiracy that thrillingly exposes the enigma behindParadise Lost, whose purpose was to justify the ways of God and explain the moral paradox of evil.
This thrilling mystery brings to light Milton’s understanding of Pauline Theology and Mosaic Law and incorporates new evidence to explain how Milton could have learned complex Talmudic Tracts and Hebraic interpretations when there were no Jews in England to have mentored him. In this historically accurate book, Libin uncovers the true meaning of Milton’s epic poem through Jewish eyes and determines how Milton justifies the ways of God to man.
"This is a fabulous mystery that is at its best with the deep look into Milton, his beliefs, his era and his masterpieces. The murders of scholars and the assaults on the present day hero add action and suspense, but also detract from the incredible captivating depth into the life and times of John Milton." —Harriet Klausner, themysterygazette.blogspot.co.il
"For those who love adventure stories, this is a book worth putting on the same shelf with theDe Vinci Code [sic]. And for those who want to read a fresh and an enthusiastic tribute to Judaism, this is a book worth savoring and worth sharing....you will never think of John Milton in quite the same way after reading this book.&qlã
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