Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment [Paperback]

“Deepak Chopra’s story is an inspiring gift for those who truly care and have the courage to seek.”
—Michael Baigent, author ofThe Jesus Papers

The founder of The Chopra Center and the preeminent teacher of Eastern philosophy to the Western World, Deepak Chopra gives us the story of the man who became Messiah in his phenomenalNew York TimesbestsellerJesus.The author who illuminated the life ofBuddhanow offers readers an unparalleled portrait of Jesus Christ, from carpenter’s son to revolutionary leader, that is fresh and inspiring—a remarkable retelling of the greatest story ever told.

TheNew York Timesbestselling author ofBuddhacaptures the extraordinary life of Jesus in this surprising, soul-stirring, and page-turning novel. Uncovering the transformational lost years that are not recounted in the New Testament, Deepak Chopra has imagined Jesus's path to enlightenment moving from obscurity to revolutionary, from doubt to miracles, and then beyond as the role of the long-awaited Messiah. With his characteristic ability for imparting profound spiritual insights through the power of storytelling, Deepak Chopra'sJesusportrays the life of Christ as never before, ultimately leading us closer to understanding the nature of God and the soul.

As a Jew I was taught to reject Jesus. As a mystic I was drawn to his light. This brave book invites me to approach Jesus anew, with great curiosity and a humble heart, and to love him, in the end, as my Self.

A la the Da Vinci Code, this thought-provoking tale is sure to ignite exciting questions and controversy. -Jill Gregory, co-author of the international bestseller THE BOOK OF NAMES and the forthcoming thriller THE ILLUMINATION

It is such an original and intriguing approach to imagine which Jesus was left out of the bible. Chopras novel is a fascinat