Buried for more than a thousand years in the sands of Egypt, the Secret Revelation of John has stayed a secret far longer than it should have. Even now, more than seventy-five years after its discovery in 1945, it eludes easy understanding even as it shines with the message of God's loving presence amid suffering and violence. Illuminating the Secret Revelation of John is the first study written for the curious public, as well as for scholars who have not yet plumbed its depths. The ancient Secret Revelation of John unearths three gems of healing wisdom that have been encrusted in a millennium of doubt and theological limitation. This new work explores the many facets of these gems with a historical setting and background, a contemporary paraphrase, and a study section that invites pondering of and conversation about new questions to explore.

Shirley Paulson, an independent scholar, is the principal producer of the blog, podcast, and online courses for Early Christian Texts: The Bible and Beyond (earlychristiantexts.com). Her academic interests are in early Christian theology and healing practices. She is a contributing author to Westar's After Jesus Before Christianity. While serving as Head of Ecumenical Affairs for the Christian Science Church, she participated on two ecumenical boards and authored articles for the Journal of Ecumenical Studies (2014) and Ecumenical Trends (2017).