Critical of the Catholic Church's interpretation of the Bible that has become canonized as a true interpretation, this thoroughly researched analysis approaches the original text and hypothesizes who wrote it, when, and how it has survived and transformed over the centuries. The book additionally argues that textual evidence exists in the Bible for several historical details that directly contradict Catholic belief, such as: Jesus was crucified at 40 years of age rather than 33; he did not spend three days in a tomb; and he had at least seven biological brothers and sisters.