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An Accidental Christ: The Story of Jesus
A Groundbreaking and Irreverent Retelling of the Story of Jesus
In this newly revised and expanded edition, bestselling author Lon Milo DuQuette draws on modern scholarship and his depth of occult wisdom to bring you a story unlike any other. This provocative novel, told from the perspective of Jesus's uncle Clopas, sheds new light on ancient questions.
Jesus's charismatic teachings, his healing ability, and his miracles brought him fame, adoration, resentment, and ultimately death (or did they?). Interweaving biblical quotes with historical facts and speculation, DuQuette immerses you in a thought-provoking tale that presents a plausible case for how distorted the Jesus myth may have become. Who really was Jesus? King of the Jews? Son of God? Or simply a man caught up in the geo-political and religious intrigues of first-century Roman Palestine?
Funny, tragic, and thrilling, this novel both inspires and challenges your thinking about Jesus.
In this newly revised and expanded edition, bestselling author Lon Milo DuQuette draws on modern scholarship and his depth of occult wisdom to bring you a story unlike any other. This provocative novel, told from the perspective of Jesus's uncle Clopas, sheds new light on ancient questions.
Jesus's charismatic teachings, his healing ability, and his miracles brought him fame, adoration, resentment, and ultimately death (or did they?). Interweaving biblical quotes with historical facts and speculation, DuQuette immerses you in a thought-provoking tale that presents a plausible case for how distorted the Jesus myth may have become. Who really was Jesus? King of the Jews? Son of God? Or simply a man caught up in the geo-political and religious intrigues of first-century Roman Palestine?
Funny, tragic, and thrilling, this novel both inspires and challenges your thinking about Jesus.
264 pages, Paperback
First published January 25, 2007
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About the author
Lon Milo DuQuette
117 books510 followersLon 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.
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.
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November 11, 2018
No, no, no!
You cannot end the book this way! You cannot end the book this way. You have left too many questions unanswered.
You cannot end the book this way! You cannot end the book this way. You have left too many questions unanswered.
June 22, 2021
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!
March 8, 2022
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
August 8, 2023
A really enjoyable and not without historical backup journey into what may have been. Educational and mentally stimulating. A really enjoyable read
June 26, 2024
Seriously loads of fun 🤘🏽
July 4, 2023
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
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
June 14, 2023
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.
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