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From Jerusalem to Kashmir: The Secret Life of Jesus in India
Is the tomb of Jesus Christ really in Israel? Could Jesus have worked in India and Kashmir?
In his novel, Jozef Banáš once again undermines the established dogmas and pillars on which the Catholic Church is built. The story reveals the power of faith and also presents an array of facts documenting the activities of Jews, Christians, and probably even Jesus Christ in countries that are nowadays seen exclusively through the perspective of oriental religions. At times when beliefs and foundations of the Catholic Church are radically shaken up, this book raises even greater doubts: What if the truth about Jesus' life is quite different?
In his novel, Jozef Banáš once again undermines the established dogmas and pillars on which the Catholic Church is built. The story reveals the power of faith and also presents an array of facts documenting the activities of Jews, Christians, and probably even Jesus Christ in countries that are nowadays seen exclusively through the perspective of oriental religions. At times when beliefs and foundations of the Catholic Church are radically shaken up, this book raises even greater doubts: What if the truth about Jesus' life is quite different?
- GenresHistory
474 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2013
About the author
Jozef Banáš
37 books39 followersEver since Jozef Banas turned to writing full time in 2006, the popularity of his books has been on a constant rise. His creative home is Slovakia, a country with a population of five million seated right in the middle of Europe. Every year Banas publishes a new literary piece. His works include the #1 bestselling novels Code 9 and its sequel Code 1 about the life of Jesus in India which has become the subject of heated debate among readers. His documentary novel The Jubilation Zone is the most translated Slovak literary work. With more than 270,000 sold copies, statistically every eighth household in Slovakia owns one of Banas’ books. The community of his readers is growing fast at home as well as abroad. His books have been published in ten languages including Russian, German, Hindi and Arabic.
Jozef Banas is one of Slovakia’s most successful authors of the last decade. He is the holder of many literary awards, both domestic and international.
He has published four TV scenarios, one movie script, three theatre comedies, thirteen books in Slovakia, ten abroad.
Jozef Banas is one of Slovakia’s most successful authors of the last decade. He is the holder of many literary awards, both domestic and international.
He has published four TV scenarios, one movie script, three theatre comedies, thirteen books in Slovakia, ten abroad.
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May 16, 2017
It doesn't matter if it was true or not, it does matter what this book brings to you. It did a lot to me.
January 7, 2021
Throughout the book, Jozef Banáš makes a compelling case for the probability that Jesus travelled to India and Kashmir, not once, but twice. It seems that the author has put a tremendous amount of work and research into writing this novel, and the result is a thought-provoking yet plausible account of what might have happened during Jesus’ lost years and after his disappearance from the grave.
The book has two storylines, one depicting Jesus' life, and the other following a Slovakian couple's journey to India. I loved the details in the description of places and people, as they made the scenes coming to life for me. I particularly appreciated the parts about Jesus, as it challenged everything I had been told by the priests and nuns in my early childhood as a Catholic, confirming for me that we were never told the real truth.
Banáš stresses that the book is a novel and not a historical account of what really happened, and invites the reader to search for their own truth in their hearts. Reading the book really made me question the narrative that's been told to us by the Catholic Church for nearly two millennia. It made me do my own research on the internet to find out 'proof' for what the author is saying in the book. I could easily accept his storyline as possible truth, particularly when he talks about the many names of places in India that are directly related to Jesus' name. For someone who has studied linguistics, which is the science of origin, roots, history, and significance of words, this is a strong indicator to me that Jesus has traveled to Kashmir and India.
But, read it for yourself and look for your own truth in your heart.
The book has two storylines, one depicting Jesus' life, and the other following a Slovakian couple's journey to India. I loved the details in the description of places and people, as they made the scenes coming to life for me. I particularly appreciated the parts about Jesus, as it challenged everything I had been told by the priests and nuns in my early childhood as a Catholic, confirming for me that we were never told the real truth.
Banáš stresses that the book is a novel and not a historical account of what really happened, and invites the reader to search for their own truth in their hearts. Reading the book really made me question the narrative that's been told to us by the Catholic Church for nearly two millennia. It made me do my own research on the internet to find out 'proof' for what the author is saying in the book. I could easily accept his storyline as possible truth, particularly when he talks about the many names of places in India that are directly related to Jesus' name. For someone who has studied linguistics, which is the science of origin, roots, history, and significance of words, this is a strong indicator to me that Jesus has traveled to Kashmir and India.
But, read it for yourself and look for your own truth in your heart.
April 6, 2021
Thoroughly entertaining and shocking revelations about the true story of the life of Jesus.
Whatever your convictions or religious beliefs happen to be, this book is highly entertaining, but simultaneously thoroughly interesting and informative as well. A mixture of historical fact blended with a few imaginative extrapolations of history have been sewn together in a disarmingly and cheerful manner to create two parallel narratives about the true life of Jesus. One set in the present time, and the other being a shocking revelation of what the true life of Jesus actually could have been and is probably closer to the truth than we have been lead to believe. Throughout both stories is a wealth of historical fact as well as truths about all of the world's major religions; truths which have been kept from mankind since time immemorial by the official self-appointed controllers of religions. Packed with fascinating information, the plots of both stories are alive with twists and turns which are never predictable and thoroughly absorbing even if the reader does not agree with the author's obvious point of view. Perhaps the greatest achievement of this book is the fact that I am convinced that all of the founders of the world's religions, whom the author refers to, and especially Jesus himself, would thoroughly approve of the message that the author has presented to the world, even if it is in the form of fiction.
Whatever your convictions or religious beliefs happen to be, this book is highly entertaining, but simultaneously thoroughly interesting and informative as well. A mixture of historical fact blended with a few imaginative extrapolations of history have been sewn together in a disarmingly and cheerful manner to create two parallel narratives about the true life of Jesus. One set in the present time, and the other being a shocking revelation of what the true life of Jesus actually could have been and is probably closer to the truth than we have been lead to believe. Throughout both stories is a wealth of historical fact as well as truths about all of the world's major religions; truths which have been kept from mankind since time immemorial by the official self-appointed controllers of religions. Packed with fascinating information, the plots of both stories are alive with twists and turns which are never predictable and thoroughly absorbing even if the reader does not agree with the author's obvious point of view. Perhaps the greatest achievement of this book is the fact that I am convinced that all of the founders of the world's religions, whom the author refers to, and especially Jesus himself, would thoroughly approve of the message that the author has presented to the world, even if it is in the form of fiction.
March 27, 2021
In this book, the author Jozef Banas takes a highly critical look at the foundations of Christianity. Dogmas that are pillars in the faith, such as Jesus’s identity, locations of important events that are chronicled within the old and new testament are all looked at in comparison to facts about the world at that time. What if what we truly thought of facts, were only misrepresentations that fit the current church’s narrative? Could Jesus have lived in India? Is his tomb not where we think it is? Such contradictions and facts have the power to truly shake the Christian faith at it foundations and so could change our understanding of it forever.
I really liked this book; I found the hypothesis and the supporting facts to be very compelling and informative as well as thought-provoking. While many will look at this book and dismiss it as purely hypothetical fiction, I believe the author may be on to something. I honestly believe that the church (Vatican) has a high interest in preserving the status quo, and it is commonly known that history is written by the victor. That being said, the narrative and information herein is well written, the author presents his facts in a clear and understandable way and follows up al his hypotheticals with facts and verifications.
I really liked this book; I found the hypothesis and the supporting facts to be very compelling and informative as well as thought-provoking. While many will look at this book and dismiss it as purely hypothetical fiction, I believe the author may be on to something. I honestly believe that the church (Vatican) has a high interest in preserving the status quo, and it is commonly known that history is written by the victor. That being said, the narrative and information herein is well written, the author presents his facts in a clear and understandable way and follows up al his hypotheticals with facts and verifications.
November 16, 2015
páči sa mi autorov pohľad na kresťanstvo, Kód 9 sa mi však páčil asi o čosi viac, hlavne mal napínavý koniec, knižka bola zaujímavá, ale moc ma nebavila, do čítania som sa musela dokopávať, lebo som to chcela dokončiť a zároveň som chcela začať čítať niečo lepšie...
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