description: "In the Beginning, there was The Word ." The classic thriller of an ancient manuscript, a secret society committed to hiding an explosive truth &amp; the man who must uncover that truth--if he can stay alive long enoughIn the ruins of the Roman seaport of Ostia Antica, an Italian archeologist has discovered a first century papyrus, its faded text revealing a new gospel written by James, a younger brother of Jesus. This discovery will show the world a new Jesus, fill in the missing years of his ministry, contradict the existing accounts of his life &amp; potentially destroy the foundation of 2000 years of Western civilization.First published in 1972, The Word remains a classic of brilliant storytelling, authentic detail &amp; breathtaking narrative power.
language: Spanish; Castilian
title: La Palabra
titlecomplete: La Palabra
characters: Jesus, Steven Randall, Barbara Randall, James the Just
genres: Thriller, Fiction, Mystery, Biblical Fiction, Religion, Drama, Historical Fiction, Literature, Books About Books, Novels
ratings_count: 1566
publisher: Grijalbo