The Ultimate Love Story: An imaginary tale inspired by ancient truths (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781456598457)

NEW YORK: An Imaginary Tale Inspired by Ancient Truths" weaves an extraordinary alternative story involving two of Christianity's widely known biblical figures. Readers are introduced to Mary Magdalene and Isa as teenagers when they meet for the first time at a well in Galilee. 16-year-old Isa spends most of his days helping his father Joseph in exquisite carpentry work, but his thoughts are on the exotic lands to the east. In his free time he is found in the marketplace, listening to the stories of vendors speaking of sages from distant lands: stories of Zoroaster, Buddha, Vedic seers, Greek thinkers. Isa is soon chosen to journey with a diplomat's caravan to Persia and eventually after many ventures finds himself in India. Unbeknownst to him, Mary has made her way east as well. While Isa is exploring ashrams, yoga and Buddhist practices, Mary is learning about her family roots for the first time. Despite their separate journeys, often their paths intersect in sacred lands. Their dreams and visions connect them and their inner divine sparks as they evolve. Mary and Isa's journey together are both biblically familiar and thought-provokingly new. From the Sermon on the Mount and the Crucifixion to travels beyond the limits of space and time to a place of absolute oneness, readers witness Isa and Mary as they experience the power of absolute love personally and universally, culminating in the ultimate love story. "I used commonly recognized theories about Jesus' life to create a new story - theories about his 'missing years' in India, his relationship with Mary Magdalene, and the Crucifixion," Clark said. Clark believes that in order for the world to maintain a level of harmony and peace, society needs to take a cross-cultural, religious and philosophical approach. "The Ultimate Love Story" coalesces, Clark maintains, Homer, Plato, Socrates with Zoroaster, Moses, Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Shiva, Kali and many more, as the astute reader re-views the common human heritage through the specific story of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. About the Author: Jay Clark was educated in three countries, earning a bachelor's degree in the United Kingdom, master's in India and a doctorate in New York City. Clark has taught English literature, world literature and religions in New York for over 20 years. Clark's multicultural exposure influenced the cross-cultural feel of "The Ultimate Love Story." jay@theultimatelovestory.com Website: www.theultimatelovestory.com