Accidental Christ: The Story of Jesus

by Lon Milo DuQuette

Two millennia ago, a charismatic Jewish teacher emerged from the sands of Roman Palestine. His wise, sometimes enigmatic teachings, his ability to heal the sick, and the miraculous feats he performed before the eyes of his many followers brought him fame, admiration and adoration, as well as resentment and ultimately, death. Yet, in the score of centuries that passed, his life's story has been told and re-told more than that of any man who has ever lived. Who was this Jesus? Was he the King of the Jews? The Son of God? A prophet? A politician? A religious teacher? Was he an individual caught up in a drama much greater than himself, perhaps divinely inspired to fulfill an age-old prophecy? In his first novel, bestselling author Lon Milo DuQuette tells a remarkable tale of what might have been... Through the magic of his narrative, DuQuette brings to life the historical and cultural milieu from which Jesus, John the Baptist, and the woman known in the Gospels as Mary Magdalene arose. The streets and temples and homes of ancient Galilee appear vividly before us, as do the priests, soldiers, merchants, wandering prophets, and Gnostic initiates of the time. Thoughtful readers of all persuasions will discover that this wonderful story, while admittedly fiction, is also based on the fruits of modern scholarship -- making ACCIDENTAL CHRIST not only a pleasure to read, but also a provocative tale, a fascinating story that both inspires and challenges our thinking about Jesus.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Religion, Christianity, Philosophy, Fiction

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 25, 2007

About the author

Lon Milo DuQuette is an American singer-song writer, author, lecturer, and occultist, best known as an author who applies humor in the field of Western Hermeticism.

Born in Long Beach, California and raised in Columbus, Nebraska, he was an aspiring studio musician and recording artist in the 1970s, releasing two singles and an album, Charley D. and Milo, on the Epic Records label.

He married to his high school sweetheart, Constance Jean Duquette. They live in Costa Mesa, California and have one son, Jean-Paul.

Since 1975 he has been a National and International governing officer of Ordo Templi Orientis, a religious and fraternal organization founded in the early part of the 20th century. Since 1996 he has been the O.T.O.'s United States Deputy Grand Master and one of the most visible members of the Order. He is also an Archbishop of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, the ecclesiastical arm of O.T.O.

Reviews

[Frank Miera · Rating 5 out of 5]

No, no, no!

You cannot end the book this way! You cannot end the book this way. You have left too many questions unanswered.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently stumbled upon Lon Milo DuQuette at the suggestion of a friend to try his classes. Although I have yet to sign up for a class, I did find his fb page. I was delighted to see that he spent his time during covid lock down reading his books aloud, chapter by chapter. Accidental Christ is my third DuQuette book and second finished as he is still reading the first one I started. If you know me and know the types of books I adore, you understand my high rating. The book takes a fantastic tale and puts a very human spin on it. The best part is the narration by Lon, who after a few days seems like he is an uncle or close family friend. The way he addresses his audience and looks into the camera, well it just feels like he is speaking directly to you. I laughed and cheered my way through this story and even though we all know or think we know how the story ends, I gasped at the end. Wow! I wasn't expecting that!

[Hillel Maor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Having grown up with this story, it is nice to peak behind the veil and see what could have been a very real possibility of the character of Jesus and his real origins

[william m manzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really enjoyable and not without historical backup journey into what may have been. Educational and mentally stimulating. A really enjoyable read

[Adonay Quetzal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seriously loads of fun 🤘🏽

[Wendy 'windmill' · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!

Another fantastically written book by Lon Milo DuQuette. It was like a 'back story' to the whole scenario of Jesus's life! Put together so well, in Lon Milo's delightful style, I absolutely loved it!
A bit more 'touching' than the Chicken Qabalah, but just as thoroughly enjoyable!
Many thanks, Lon 🙏 93

[Tyrone · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wonderful little look at how things may have unfolded, with several sublime mystical secrets littered throughout, An Accidental Christ has all of LMD's trademark wit and accessibility. I found, however that the book abruptly ended. Not actually detailing the last days leading up to JC's date with the cross was disappointing.