The Hidden Kingdom: Jesus’ Wisdom for a Transformed Life

The Hidden Kingdom: Jesus’ Wisdom for a Transformed Life looks at the lesser-known teachings of Jesus Christ in a way that feels fresh and real. It doesn’t just repeat what you might have heard before. Instead, it brings out wisdom that can actually help us live better lives. The idea is to take what Jesus shared and show how it still matters today—how it can help us grow as people. To do this, the author gathered teachings from many places. The familiar stories from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are there, grounding us in the basics. But the author also pulls from other writings, like the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Philip, along with other texts found in the Nag Hammadi library.

These writings open a window into teachings Jesus shared with a smaller circle, ones that didn’t make it into the usual collections. The way these teachings were brought together involved careful checking. The author looked closely at both the widely accepted texts and the less familiar ones. By comparing them, it was possible to spot the ideas that came up again and again—those that truly represent what Jesus intended. This approach helps clear away some of the stuff added over time, giving a fuller and clearer picture of his message.

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Rafbók: 13 oktober 2025