Dr. Walter Wink:
"Other scholars have explored this field, and several significant studies have been published, but none of them have the impact this one has . . .Akers presents nothing less than an entire recasting of Christian origins."
-- Dr. Walter Wink is Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Auburn Theological Seminary in New York, and author of "Engaging the Powers" and other books

Dr. Tom Regan:
"Keith Akers has written an important, timely book that sets the historic record straight."
-- Dr. Tom Regan is Professor of Philosophy and Department Head, Department of Philosophy and Religion, North Carolina State University

John Robbins:
"In this scholarly historical work, Keith Akers seeks to rediscover the Jesus who said: 'Nobility is no more than humble service to the Creator and kindness to all creatures.'"
--John Robbins is author of "Diet for a New America" and "Reclaiming Our Health"

Victoria Moran:
"From a new and unique vantage point, Akers gives us a life-affirming, faith- affirming look at one of history's most misunderstood figures."
--Victoria Moran is the author of "Compassion: the Ultimate Ethic," "Shelter for the Spirit," and "Creating a Charmed Life"

Lewis Regenstein:
"Cmpelling . . . It could change forever our understanding of the true religion and teachings of Jesus."
--Lewis Regenstein is author of "Replenish the Earth" (Crossroad, 1991) and director of the Interfaith Council for the Protection of Animals and Nature in Atlanta, Georgia

Dr. Wayne Rollins:
"The Lost Religion of Jesus brings to the stage of current biblical discussion a detailed portrait of a little known moment in the early Church that should not be forgotten."
--Wayne Rollins is Adjunct Professor of Scripture, Hartford Seminary

Dr. Dan Dombrowski:
"His work deserves serious attention. The case for pacifism and, interestingly, the case for vegetarianism on the basis of Jesus' nonviolence are much stronger than most suspect."
-- Dr. Dan Dombrowski is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Seattle and author of "Christian Pacifism" and "The Philosophy of Vegetarianism"