{"product_id":"the-letter-of-jesus-the-amazing-history-of-the-epistle-of-jesus-christ-to-abgarus-king-of-edessa-9781482317251","title":"The Letter of Jesus: The Amazing History of the Epistle of Jesus Christ to Abgarus King of Edessa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe letter of Jesus Christ to King Abgarus of Edessa is not found in the Bible, nor is it widely known today. Yet for centuries it held a unique place in early Christian tradition. Referred to as the \"Epistle of Jesus Christ to Abgarus King of Edessa,\" this mysterious text circulated among believers and became one of the most enduring legends of the early church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story raises questions that echo through history. Was it an authentic relic of early Christianity, or a pious invention meant to strengthen faith? Why did it fall out of favor as church leaders began to question its authority? And how did it continue to shape discussions about sacred relics, even as late as the twentieth century?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the origins of the letter, presenting the full text alongside historical context and theories about its purpose. Readers will discover how the legend connects to broader themes in early Christianity, including parallels drawn to the Shroud of Turin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom forgotten manuscripts to shifting church debates, this is a journey into the margins of Christian history-where faith, legend, and historical inquiry meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ross Slane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/30\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.15d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781482317251\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45345452392563,"sku":"9781482317251","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_68d805ec-ef09-405b-9d32-a5502ddac6fe.jpg?v=1786452249","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-letter-of-jesus-the-amazing-history-of-the-epistle-of-jesus-christ-to-abgarus-king-of-edessa-9781482317251","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}