The Hidden Gospel: Decoding the Spiritual Message of the Aramaic Jesus

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Summary: Hidden Gospel reclaims Jesus from institutional Christianity
Review: Scholar and spiritual teacher Neil Douglas-Klotz does a superb job of opening the readers' eyes to see The Hidden Gospel in plain view. Jesus, a Jewish mystic and prophet, has been misunderstood over the centuries by the imposition of layers of Christian dogma and doctrine over his essential message/Truth. Discover that "pray in my name" literally means "pray in/with the same atmosphere and vibration" that you experience with me...NOT that Jesus intended that his literal name would ever be the focus for prayer, not that Jesus intended institutionalization of a new church focusing upon himself. Jesus offered a living path of direct experience of Divine Mystery. Regardless of spiritual background, this book offers a drink from a deep well to those who are thirsty for a enlivened faith in today's world.

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Summary: Beautiful!
Review: The only complaint that I have about this book, is the explanation (which is repeated at least once per chapter), that this is merely the author's own interpretation of Scripture, and he encourages his readers to do their own research. While I am no expert in the Aramaic language, I do have some understanding of the nuances of the Semitic languages, and how difficult it is to translate from one language to another. So this particular translation is merely one of many. This author's interpretation of the Holy Scripture does give me pause, and I intend to learn some Aramaic, and study such early Bibles as the Dead Sea Scrolls, so I may have a deeper understanding of the Bible and Jesus' message.

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Summary: Wow!
Review: This book certainly raises some rather interesting points--not to mention eyebrows--a must read for theologians and laymen alike...

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Summary: The Hidden Gospel - a hidden treasure!
Review: This is a fascinating and liberating way of looking into the message of Jesus. Using the middle eastern mindset and historical(Aramaic)perspective, Neil Douglas-Klotz puts forth fresh concepts concerning spirituality. Readers who approach this book as a 'New Age' threat to tradtional Christianity will only shortchange themselves. Anyone truly hungry for spiritual insights will find this book rewarding.