The Conspiracy of the Christ

"LaFond offers an investigation of the true story of Jesus Christ in this spiritual memoir... The author explains in this personal account how ancient sources, such as those of historian Flavius Josephus, shaped his views,... and he gives readers who are interested in questions of Christian theology plenty to consider." ~Kirkus Reviews

"...thought-provoking memoir that intertwines personal spiritual experiences with historical analysis to explore the true story of Jesus Christ... Overall, the book provides an enlightening journey into the intersections of history, theology, and personal spirituality." ~IndieReader Verdict

"★★★★ LaFond threads together theology, psychology, skepticism, and spirituality. He attempts to uncover not just the historical Jesus, but a deeper, internal experience of “Christ” as universal awareness. This is no ordinary religious memoir; it is part philosophical musing, part confessional, and part critique of organized religion." ~Literary Titan Reviews.

"★★★★ ...the language is easy to understand and follows a scientific way of thinking, helping to counteract the book’s casual organization. The fact that each chapter is written like an independent essay on a particular topic also leads to continual refreshed interest.... The Conspiracy of the Christ is a bold and illuminating theological memoir about faith, culture, and biblical scholarship, all considered against the backdrop of personal experiences." ~Foreword Clarion Reviews

Christianity was not an accident. In a memoir of spiritual experience and searching for the truth, Michael LaFond, author of Jesus Christ Divided, leads us through his study of Jesus Christ. The events around Jesus Christ are illuminated in greater detail with a thorough analysis of all the relevant texts. Most early Christians did not understand the theology. They did not have easy access to texts, and most lay persons did not read the Bible. The Bible as we know it did not even exist yet. Consequently, miracles, both real and imagined, played a critical role in the success of Christianity as a foundation for faith. How Jesus, John the Baptist, and others created a new religion to save the world.

True spirituality does not require belief; spiritual power requires absolute commitment.