Jesus Christ in Bhavishya Purana | PDF | Hindu Literature - Scribd
| | Editor/Publisher | Volumes | Key Features | Availability | |----------------|----------------------|-------------|------------------|------------------| | The Bhavishya Purana (Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology Series) | Dr. G. P. Bhatt (general editor); translated by a team | 4 volumes (Part 1–4) | Scholarly, unabridged, Sanskrit vs. English parallel, notes on interpolations | In print; available from Motilal Banarsidass (MLBD) and major booksellers | | Bhavishya Purana (The Lost Books of the Bible and the Forgotten Books of Eden) | Various (low-quality reprints) | Single condensed volume | Abridged, often mixed with fake texts (e.g., “Book of Jasher”), no scholarly apparatus | Widely online (free PDFs), but not reliable | bhavishya purana english translation
The text begins with a description of the creation of the universe, including the origin of the gods, humans, and other living beings. It then goes on to describe the early history of the world, including the story of the great flood and the subsequent rebirth of humanity. Jesus Christ in Bhavishya Purana | PDF |
As a historical document, it is likely a medieval text (circa 1500-1800 CE) written in the style of prophecy. It shows how Hindu priests coped with the trauma of Islamic invasions and Christian colonization by reinterpreting their theology to fit the victors into the cosmic cycle of Vishnu's avatars. The "future" it predicts is actually the past it was witnessing. Bhatt (general editor); translated by a team |
