In search of the origin of Christianity

The art of Emmanuel Carrère is to grab the reader by the sleeve and never let go. What is it? The author, there are nearly 20 years has a revelation; the rediscovery of the Christian faith. He looks back on his life course, on his doubts, his hours of depression, his commitment with his first wife and his life with his new girlfriend. A life of ordinary man after all. The author is present throughout the trial and -Roman undertaking an investigation into the history of mankind that have created Christianity in our world. Paul, Luke, Jacques become incarnate beings, with their strength of conviction we follow them through their incessant travel between Rome, Jerusalem and the Middle East lands. The New Testament then inscribed in the history of these men, their testimony in a world dominated by the Roman Empire .. The reading of the "Kingdom" is full of references or mingle historical truths true, sacred texts, inventions and assumptions. You never get bored and the testimony of the author, in a simple and accessible style, provides distance and a truth that offers a new perspective on a subject that could quickly becomes overwhelming. Shortcuts, for example, between the situation in Judea and Soviet Russia are sometimes surprising but illuminate the less religious than political issues. Strange to see that more than 2000 years the land where were born the three main monotheistic religions is always ablaze. "The Kingdom" opens doors to other readings, that of the Gospel and of the history of Rome.