: Kersten argues for the "swoon theory," suggesting Jesus did not die on the cross but was revived and eventually fled Jerusalem.
For two billion Christians worldwide, the narrative of Jesus of Nazareth is fixed: born in Bethlehem, ministered in Galilee, crucified in Jerusalem, and resurrected three days later. Between the account of his childhood discussion with temple elders (age 12) and his baptism by John the Baptist (age 30), the New Testament is silent. These roughly 18 years are known as the "Lost Years." holger kersten jesus lived in india
Kersten’s thesis is not monolithic but consists of two distinct, intertwined claims: : Kersten argues for the "swoon theory," suggesting