{"product_id":"when-jesus-lived-in-india","title":"When Jesus Lived In India by Alan Jacobs [Same cover] (Rare books)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"101\"\u003e“When Jesus Lived in India: The Quest for the Aquarian Gospel – The Mystery of the Missing Years”\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eAlan Jacobs\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thoughtful exploration of the enigmatic period in Jesus's life between ages 12 and 30—years not chronicled in the canonical Gospels. Jacobs surveys a range of esoteric traditions—including the Aquarian Gospel of Levi Dowling and the Tibetan “Gospel of Issa” attributed to Nikolai Notovich—assessing claims that Jesus journeyed through India, Tibet, Persia, and beyond during these “missing years.” The book remains balanced: Jacobs presents the lore and its spiritual appeal, but also examines scholarly skepticism and church resistance, notably questioning the authenticity of sources like Notovich’s manuscript. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThrough accessible commentary and fair-minded analysis, Jacobs invites readers to ponder whether Jesus's formative years included eastern influences—or whether the truth may never be fully uncovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eAbout the author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAlan Jacobs (born 1929 in London) is a poet, editor, and lifelong student of mysticism and comparative religion. His journey has taken him through engagements with the Gurdjieff Society, the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti, and studies of Ramana Maharshi—eventually leading to his role as President of the Ramana Maharshi Foundation in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA seasoned literary craftsman, Jacobs has authored and edited poetry and spiritual anthologies—including \u003cem data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"128\"\u003ePoetry for the Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e, versified translations of the Upanishads and Gnostic Gospels, and numerous works compiling Indian, Native American, and Gnostic wisdom\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cem data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eWhen Jesus Lived in India\u003c\/em\u003e reflects his scholarly curiosity and poetic sensibility, as he surveys alternative histories with both reverence and critical insight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44274760745217,"sku":"2QUR0162P-Used","price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/WhenJesusLivedInIndia.jpg?v=1656315374","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/when-jesus-lived-in-india","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}