The Lost years of Jesus

DETAILS : 

• Author : Elizabeth Clare Prophet
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jaico Publishing House
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 8 September 2009
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback‏ : ‎ 356 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8184950195
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8184950199
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 500 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Lost Years of Jesus is a provocative and widely read work of alternative history and spiritual archaeology that investigates the "silent" period of Jesus’ life between the ages of 12 and 30. Elizabeth Clare Prophet presents evidence from ancient Buddhist manuscripts that suggest Jesus traveled across the Silk Road to India, Nepal, Tibet, and Ladakh during these eighteen missing years. The core of the book revolves around the discovery made by Russian journalist Nicolas Notovitch in the late 19th century at the Hemis Monastery in Ladakh, where he claimed to have found the "Life of Saint Issa," a text describing a divine teacher from Israel who studied the Vedas and Buddhist sutras. Prophet compiles these controversial findings with later accounts from figures like Swami Abhedananda and Nicholas Roerich to argue that the foundations of Jesus' later teachings were influenced by Eastern mystical traditions.

The narrative is structured to challenge the traditional Western theological view that Jesus remained in Nazareth until his baptism. Prophet explores the striking parallels between the ethical teachings of the New Testament and the tenets of Buddhism and Hinduism, suggesting a historical link that has been suppressed or forgotten by orthodox church history. Beyond the travelogue, the book serves as a spiritual bridge, attempting to unify East and West through the figure of "Issa." While mainstream biblical scholars often view these accounts as apocryphal or legendary, Prophet’s work has gained a massive following among those interested in Esoteric Christianity, New Age philosophy, and the "Great White Brotherhood" teachings, providing a detailed look at a Jesus who sought universal wisdom beyond the borders of Judea.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Elizabeth Clare Prophet (1939–2009) was a prominent spiritual leader, author, and the co-founder of the Church Universal and Triumphant. Known to her followers as "Mother," she was a key figure in the modern Ascended Master Teachings movement. Her work often focused on the synthesis of world religions, prophecy, and the "lost" or esoteric aspects of sacred texts. Prophet was a prolific writer and lecturer, known for her charismatic oratory and her claim to receive "dictations" from divine beings. Her legacy remains a significant part of American alternative spirituality, as she spent decades attempting to make mystical paths accessible to a modern, global audience.