Michel Benoit Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Prisoner of God |
1992 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Prisoner of God |
1992 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Thirteenth Apostle |
2006 |
Buy |
| The Silence of Gethsemane |
2012 |
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Michel Benoit is a French author and former Benedictine monk who left monastic life and went on to write both fiction and non-fiction about religion, faith, and the hidden history of Christianity. His non-fiction work Prisoner of God, published in 1992, drew on his years in a monastery to offer a critical look at religious life from the inside.
His novels, The Thirteenth Apostle and The Silence of Gethsemane, are thrillers set in the world of Vatican scholarship and biblical archaeology. Both books involve characters who uncover ancient secrets about the origins of Christianity and face danger from those who want those secrets to stay buried. Benoit writes from a position of deep knowledge about Catholic institutions and early Christian texts, giving his fiction an insider’s authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Michel Benoit written?
Michel Benoit has written 4 books across 3 series.
What was Michel Benoit's first book?
Michel Benoit’s first book is Prisoner of God, published in 1992.
What is The Thirteenth Apostle about?
The Thirteenth Apostle is a thriller about a monk at the Vatican who discovers a manuscript that could rewrite the history of early Christianity, putting his life in danger as powerful forces within the Church try to keep the discovery hidden.