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An innumerable number of books have been written about Jesus of Nazareth and it seems as if it is impossible to say anything new about him. Yet, this is precisely what this book promises to do. It breaks new ground by coordinating the Bible's information with astronomical phenomena such as solar and lunar eclipses and the movements of the planets, as well as incorporating insights from neuroscience. A rational investigation of all available sources reveals that the dogmas about Jesus cannot be sustained. He was merely a charismatic leader who had the delusion that he was the king-in-waiting of the Jews--certainly not a divine being in a human body.

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Albertus Pretorius, a distinguished academic, clearly researched this book very well, and he provides some incisive arguments and facts to bolster his portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth as a mere mortal who had the delusion that he was destined to become the king of the Jews. Many won't agree with him, as he contradicts some fundamental Christian beliefs, but his arguments and conclusions cannot be ignored or dismissed out of hand. --Julian Jones, theologian This book is yet another effort to illuminate the historical Jesus. Although it is at odds with official dogmas, it cannot easily be rejected, and a learned debate is bound to follow. Some novel and convincing historical, astronomical/astrological, and psychiatric insights are welcome additions to our knowledge of the enigmatic figure of Jesus of Nazareth. --Patrick Parkinson, religious journalist

"""""Albertus Pretorius, a distinguished academic, clearly researched this book very well, and he provides some incisive arguments and facts to bolster his portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth as a mere mortal who had the delusion that he was destined to become the king of the Jews. Many won't agree with him, as he contradicts some fundamental Christian beliefs, but his arguments and conclusions cannot be ignored or dismissed out of hand."""" --Julian Jones, theologian """"This book is yet another effort to illuminate the historical Jesus. Although it is at odds with official dogmas, it cannot easily be rejected, and a learned debate is bound to follow. Some novel and convincing historical, astronomical/astrological, and psychiatric insights are welcome additions to our knowledge of the enigmatic figure of Jesus of Nazareth."""" --Patrick Parkinson, religious journalist"

Albertus Pretorius, a distinguished academic, clearly researched this book very well, and he provides some incisive arguments and facts to bolster his portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth as a mere mortal who had the delusion that he was destined to become the king of the Jews. Many won't agree with him, as he contradicts some fundamental Christian beliefs, but his arguments and conclusions cannot be ignored or dismissed out of hand. --Julian Jones, theologian This book is yet another effort to illuminate the historical Jesus. Although it is at odds with official dogmas, it cannot easily be rejected, and a learned debate is bound to follow. Some novel and convincing historical, astronomical/astrological, and psychiatric insights are welcome additions to our knowledge of the enigmatic figure of Jesus of Nazareth. --Patrick Parkinson, religious journalist

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Albertus Pretorius is a retired minister of religion of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa who served in three congregations and held two academic positions. He studied theology, philosophy, history and psychology in South Africa and Europe and received two doctorates. He is interested in all things scientific. His favorite pastime is to read non-fiction.

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