The Christ Conspiracy: The Greatest Story Ever Sold

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 430 pages
• Published by: Adventures Unlimited Press September 1999
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0932813747
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0932813749
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Product Review
Drawing together an amazing amount of research, Acharya Sdemolishes the facade of Christianity, showing that it is 100% mythology. -- You Are Being Lied Too, April 1, 2001

Product Description
Controversial and explosive, The Christ Conspiracy marshals an enormous amount of startling evidence that the religion of Christianity and Jesus Christ were created by members of various secret societies, mystery schools and religions in order to unify the Roman Empire under one state religion! This powerful book maintains that these groups drew upon a multitude of myths and rituals that already existed long before the Christian era and reworked them into the story the Christian religion presents today-known to most Westerners as the Bible. Author Acharya makes the case that there was no actual human being named Jesus, but that several characters were rolled into one mythic being inspired by the deities Mithras, Heracles/Hercules, Dionysus and many others of the Roman Empire. She demonstrates that the story of Jesus, as portrayed in the Gospels, is nearly identical in detail to those of the earlier savior-gods Krishna and Horus, and concludes that Jesus was certainly neither original nor unique, nor was he the divine revelation. Rather, he represents the very ancient body of knowledge derived from celestial observation and natural forces. A book that will initiate heated debate and inner struggle, it is intelligently written and referenced. The only book of its kind, it is destined for controversy.

Reader Reviews
I can't really say who is better served by this book because it could be directed at several types of readers. For Christians it offers copious amounts of data that at least challenges many accepted facts and ideas surrounding early Christianity. These ideas won't change the hard core believers of course, but the questions raised are significant when the author shows how many groups meddled around with the history of this period...making it convoluted and,well,somewhat "invented". Those readers who sit on the fence will be swayed one direction or the other BUT they will be swayed. I got literally angry when I began to perceive just how thorough these religious zealots were in creating a mythology rooted in illusion and conjecture.As you might guess it knocked me off the fence once and for all. The least affected will be those readers who have already made up their minds regarding the authenticity of Jesus (ie he's mythology personified) However interesting this book is it's just one more "nail in the coffin" for them. There is one problem I have with the author though which finally determined my 3.0 not 5.0 rating. The author seems to go off on a fresh track when she delves into the astrological implications found in The Bible. Instead of just focusing on the basics concerning Jesus' existance (lack of actual proofs/similarities of previous beliefs and superstitions)...the author really gets thick in this portion of the book trying to show how everything in the old and new testament is translated into astrological events. This "shift" (if you will) of focus lost me. The Jesus research kept my mind sharp. I found the astrological sway somewhat fuzzy for me, and frankly I had no desire to go there. It's a big enough task to take on the whole Jesus/Christian thing in a single book. For her to then attempt to co-op seemingly everything else in the Bible as well (under the astrological umbrella) strikes me as a bit pretentious and overreaching. It was at that point where my 3 star rating kicks in. Everything prior is 4 star or better. For better or worse, no book in history has been as dissected as the Bible. In its own way it still remains one of the most profound literary creations of all time. If the author chooses to examine this "Great Work" under an astrological lens that's her choice but let any reader not forget: the perspective of Acharya S is rightfully (and righteously) hers. You have yours, I have mine.