<IT>New York Times <RO>best-selling author Stephen Mansfield tells the gripping story of the conspiracy to assassinate Jesus Christ and the graphic details of his torturous death. Using both secular sources and the biblical accounts, Mansfield unfolds the intense human drama, powerful political intrigue and horrifying secrets behind the most famous execution in history, offering fresh perspective and fire to this familiar saga. This thrilling, page-turning account will fascinate and stir readers regardless of their beliefs.