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The messianic legacy

by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, Henry Lincoln

An exploration of the origins of Christianity and the historical identities of biblical figures. The text examines the influence of secret societies and alleged connections between modern political organisations and ancient religious lineages.

Accession 10600 ISBN 0552131822 Publisher Corgi Books
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