The Bible is a Hoax
By Connor Essedale (Best-Selling Author)
“I’m out! I don’t wanna hear anything about this!”
“Petra, come on, hear me out. I know it’s controversial, but how narrow-minded could people actually be? Wait, are you narrow-minded too?” smirked Connor.
Petra let out a sigh, sat back down on her chair, and set her coffee on the table. Connor looked around the café to see if anyone noticed Petra’s abrupt attempt at departure, but they were oblivious.
“You wrote a book about Jesus Christ! Titled ‘The Bible is a Hoax’! You think people would be happy about that?!” she hissed.
“It’s fiction! Historical fiction! With sci-fi elements. But I digress. People need to learn the difference between creative imagination and blatant disrespect!”
“Okay fine, hit me with it. As your publisher, I don’t think I’ll be happy about this story but as your friend, I’m very curious about your–”, Petra did air quotes, “–historical fiction sci-fi”.
The way Connor’s face lit up, you’d think Christmas came early.
He pulled his chair closer to hers, “Look, I know this is a very sensitive and controversial topic, but I had this idea and just had to write it. You still remember how that feels, don’t you?”
“Yes, I do, so hurry up and pitch your story before I change my mind!”
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“Okay, so the story starts off in the year 3104, where time travel is as normal as driving a car. My main character, Pyroar, goes back in time to meet Jesus”.
“But why? I mean, what’s his motive?”
“Because he feels the Bible had been tampered with for the convenience of mankind as time went by. For example, the Old Testament states that a goat should be sacrificed in order to be forgiven for our sins, whereas the New Testament states that once we repent, we would be automatically forgiven”.
Petra nodded as acknowledgement and Connor proceeded, “In the future, more amendments happen and result in the Modern Testament, which states that all sins would be forgiven regardless we repent or not because God loves all. This and many such things have been grinding Pyroar’s gears–”
“Wait, so he goes back in time to meet Jesus to find out what He actually said?” Petra interrupted.
“Yes! That’s exactly it!”
“But that’s so boring. It’s more like a religious book rather than a historical fiction, let alone a sci-fi”.
Connor closed his eyes for a moment, prayed for patience to deal with Petra’s shallowness, and opened them up again, “Petra, I’m not done yet. That’s just the beginning. The plot thickens as he travels back more than 3000 years. He faces a lot of hurdles, and I mean A LOT! The toughest one was finding Jesus because guess what? His name wasn’t actually Jesus. It was Yehoshua!”
“That’s common knowledge. Translations of Yehoshua through many languages resulted in the spelling that we use now as Jesus”, Petra pointed out.
“Well, you know that. I know that. But Pyroar doesn’t! Geez woman, will you just let me tell my story?!” grumbled Connor.
Petra brought her fingers to her lips, zipped it, and threw away the imaginary key.
Connor continued, “So Pyroar learns the hard way that Jesus’ real name is Yehoshua and eventually meets Jesus. He shows Jesus the Bible and extremely shocked would be an understatement to how Jesus reacts. Jesus even goes to say that He never said most of the things in it!”
“Jesus then compiles a new Bible and passes it to Pyroar, who then returns to year 3104 and goes all out with the new Bible. Guess what happens? People. Are. Against. Him. So, Pyroar returns to the past again to convince Jesus to follow him to the future. To help mankind, Jesus agrees”.
“But all hell breaks loose when Jesus declares that He is Jesus, in 3104. People aren’t willing to believe that because He isn’t long-haired and white-skinned as He is always portrayed in photos”.
“Wow, I never thought that historical fiction and sci-fi would actually go well together. So what happens next?” asked Petra eagerly.
“Well, Jesus has to somehow prove to everyone that He indeed is Jesus”.
“And how does He do that?!”
“You have to wait because that’s for my second book, the sequel to this one!”
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Author’s Note:
This story is a work of fiction and is by no means any form of disrespect, offense, or insult. I’m not a Christian, but I tried my best to do some research on Jesus and Christianity. Therefore, please forgive me if there are any factual mistakes in my story.
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Comments (76)
I am a Christian and I love the Bible. I believe in Jesus as my Savior. What you have written is not from a point of offense but a rather interesting piece from someone who wants to know the truth. We all do too in many other ways. Be blessed!
"“You wrote a book about Jesus Christ! Titled ‘The Bible is a Hoax’! You think people would be happy about that?!” she hissed. “It’s fiction! Historical fiction! With sci-fi elements. But I digress. People need to learn the difference between creative imagination and blatant disrespect!”" I so respect that you added those lines! I see the Connor as a truth-seeker. I have no problems with that, even though I might not agree with his conclusions 100%. But I admire your character for searching and for having the courage to ask. Well done, Dharrsheena!!!
Wow, just wooow! What a great story, I need more!
Wonderfully done
I wasn't sure what to expect when I spotted this story. I am firstly and most importantly, a Christian. I was apprehensive, to say the least; but I gave it a read anyway! Though this is fiction, there is truth represented in your story in that the Bible has been changed over the years. I recently read a blog post about changes made to a "version" of the Bible that completely changed the whole point of it! It is a sticky topic, but I think your story makes people stop and think about a subject that Christians often like to overlook - how time and changing attitudes bleed over into our faith. Keep challenging folks to think!
Congratulations on your top story!!🎉🎉🎉
I'm looking forward to reading more of your work. It's great!
I loved your story, Dharrsheena, and will only add that many scholars already knew and still know that Jesus never existed, no matter his name. I'll stop here, but the information is out there for whomever is interested. The French philosopher and educator, Michel Onfray, is a great place to start.
the author's usage of suspense at the end leaves the reader wanting more, setting up the potential for a sequel quite effectively, awesome
You are hilarious! I loved this story. Sequel please! And yeah, it may be “fiction,” but is it really? Wink, wink. I get it.😉
It's like the historical Jesus versus the image of Jesus we have been given. I am so intrigued by what will unfold lol. Great job!
Very interesting look at how someone could use time, and the ways that the message of Jesus may have been warped or distorted over the years.
Very well written and treated! A very good "hook"
Love Your way of writing and clearly stating the difference and disrespect eager to read more of it ! Your fictions are really well written and they have such a great window full of fresh breath almost as if I was already reading a script for a movie !
I liked how your switched from the eye-catching title into a thought provoking scifi story. Its also something to point out that many depictations of jesus look like a long hair scandanvian guy than someone from the middle east of the time.
This is really fun, I'd have loved to read more about the changes in the modern testament!
Quite an interesting read!
I agree with the Bible; but I like the surprise angle of the piece as a discussion between a writer and his agent after hooking people in with the title. Well done.
Congratulations on the Top Story! I thought this was well done!! It has questions in it that most people have asked at one point or another and in that way, was very insightful. 😊
I personally feel this was done in good taste and not offensive at all. The presentation was quite real as I could see this very conversation occurring in my own house .. probably with my son and I. Great job.
I grew up around the bible, was a luke warm believer. Now a lot of facts about life and the world is recorded in there. I feel myself being spiritual, but with an open mind. I am willing to listen to any and all views.
Very good
Wow Dharrsheena!! I wasn't sure what I was expecting but this wasn't;t it! This was amazing, controversial and so captivating! I was held captive by the narrative you took in this story and in awe of perspectives you showed! I would definitely read this book! This was just so thought provoking and thrilling! 💖 Loved it! 💖
That was really good! (Take a look at Behold the Man by Michael Moorcock!)
I was immediately drawn in by your title... I learned about the Bible in my freshman year and I remember being surprised by how much was proven to be untruthful. Nice work!