Hidden Politics of the Crucifixion (Hidden Treasure Series) [Paperback]

Glenn Kimball (Author), David Stirland (Author)

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Although most Christians know the Easter story, most do not know the full story, according to historians Glenn Kimball and David Stirland. As part of the Hidden Treasure Series (which includes Kimball's Hidden Stories of the Childhood of Jesus) this installment offers convincing research suggesting that Herod and Pilate may not have been completely responsible for the death of Jesus. In fact, the authors claim that Pontius Pilate was once revered as a martyred saint (considering that he was blackmailed into condemning Jesus to death and was later killed as a result of the crucifixion). Pilate and his wife Claudia were even recognized on the Christian calendar for 200 years after the death of Christ. The authors also explore a more intricate and lesser-known plot behind Jesus' death. Plus, they discuss evidence that others were resurrected from the dead alongside Jesus. For lay Christians who would like to learn more of the historical truths behind the legend of Christ's life and death, this series is ideal.

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Glenn Kimball and David Stirland restore for us the forgotten letters of Pontius Pilate, Herod, and the Caesars at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus. There was blackmail in the air and a forgotten belief among those we think might have wanted Him dead.

Pilate confesses to taking fifty armed guards into the streets after the crucifixion to find the dead man whom his wife had told him had risen from the dead. The ancient conversation between the resurrected Jesus and Pilate comes out of dusty, forgotten libraries. This is the reason that Pilate and his wife have risen to the status of Sainthood in many religious traditions today. The only thing left for Pilate and his wife to do after Pilate met the resurrected Jesus was to convert to early Christianity.

Why didn't the rich and Powerful great uncle of Jesus stop the crucifixion and where was he when Jesus was resurrected? The story is here. These historical accounts are taken from ancient manuscripts, in museums and libraries to this day.

The first book in the Hidden Treasure Series was "Hidden Stories of the Childhood of Jesus."

Product Details

• Paperback: 163 pages
• Publisher: Kimball; 1 edition (December 14, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893548007
• ISBN-13: 978-1893548008
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #989,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Promising topic - sloppy execution., July 31, 2000

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This review is from: Hidden Politics of the Crucifixion (Hidden Treasure Series) (Paperback)

Kimball presents a topic which deserves thorough investigation. His reliance upon apocryphal literature is not the weakness of this book; these works clearly hold much information which would clarify the cultural and political context of the crucifixion. I get the feeling, however, that his research was sketchy and extremely uncritical. How are we to accept the concept of the "Druid University" in England [was is accredited?] [where Kimball maintains Jesus and Pilate both studied!] with no further documentation.

The editing is extremely poor. I get the feeling this book is nothing but a transcript of wandering, not very well organized, spoken presentations. For example, although the book gives the text as "Master 'Mayhem'", this is clearly mistranscribed and reveals Kimball's theological background - which he tries to keep hidden. [Hint - check the city of publication.] Not that there is anything wrong with this;some of the most intriguing research springs from this theological source. The problem is, while good, solid scholarship should be the goal when dealing with this topic, what Kimball has given us is a rather informal, off the cuff, and extremely poorly written little book.

Merely listing a lot of books at the end does not constitute scholarship! Footnotes are used for a reason! Please, next timel, try to do the job right!

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Insightful Work!, May 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hidden Politics of the Crucifixion (Hidden Treasure Series) (Paperback)

It is remarkable how well the information provided in Glenn's book supports that which is contained in the Bible. We have known for years that Pilate waw hesitant to crucify Jesus. Why would a Roman soldier be hesitant to crucify any non-Roman? These questions are answered in Glenn's book along with accounts that seem very compatible with the character of Pilate, Jesus, and the Sanhedrin as depicted in the Bible. The main message is that Jesus was always in control, something true believers always knew. He showed love to everyone, even those who wished to harm him and especially those who were victims of evil men, like Pilate. The lesson we can learn from this work is that Jesus really was the Son of God and we need to get our lives in order and not think for a minute that we can get away with doing evil. Good work Glenn!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, April 7, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Hidden Politics of the Crucifixion (Hidden Treasure Series) (Paperback)

I must admit, I'm normally a person that finds it hard to stay with a book.
I received this book on a Friday evening and could hardly put it down all weekend, I finished it on Sunday morning!
I believe this account is as good as any of what happened.
I felt the story flowed well, and held my attention.
If you are open minded, it could spark your beliefs.
Enjoyed the book alot.