Veritas: A Harvard Professor, a Con Man, and the Gospel of Jesus’s Wife

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Author: Ariel Sabar
Narrator: Robert Petkoff
Length: 15 hours and 32 minutes
Release Date: August 11, 2020

Version: Unabridged

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Best Seller Rank

#127,325 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #47 in Egyptian History (Audible Books & Originals) #88 in Christian Theological Anthropology #111 in Con Artists, Hoaxes & Deceptions True Crime

 

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Discover the enthralling tale of “Veritas: A Harvard Professor, a Con Man, and the Gospel of Jesus’s Wife” by acclaimed author Ariel Sabar, narrated by the talented Robert Petkoff. Ranked #127,325 in Audible Books & Originals, this gripping true story delves into the scandal that rocked Harvard and the religious world.

In 2012, Dr. Karen King, a renowned religion professor at Harvard, unveiled a groundbreaking discovery near the Vatican. She unearthed a fragment of ancient papyrus where Jesus referred to Mary Magdalene as “my wife”. Titled “The Gospel of Jesus’s Wife”, this manuscript posed a threat to the Roman Catholic Church, challenging centuries-old beliefs on marriage, sex, and women’s roles in leadership.

Journalist Ariel Sabar’s relentless investigation took him from Harvard Divinity School to the corridors of the former East German Stasi, eventually leading to a surprising suspect in Florida. Could a motorcycle-riding pornographer with a fake Egyptology degree be behind one of the most elaborate hoaxes in history?

“Veritas” is a fast-paced narrative filled with unexpected twists and turns, chronicling the collaboration between an Ivy League historian and a college dropout in their attempt to pass off a daring forgery as a lost biblical relic. This exhilarating detective story spans the globe, offering readers a thrilling glimpse into the world of academic intrigue and deception.

Immerse yourself in this captivating audiobook that challenges established beliefs and explores the lengths people will go to in pursuit of truth. Don’t miss out on this riveting journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Elevate your understanding of cultural complexities with modern anthropology audiobooks for learning, unraveling the intricacies of human behavior and societal dynamics through the lens of captivating narratives and thought-provoking research.

 

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