The Brothers’ Keepers
by Matthew Peters
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BLURB:
Most of us are familiar with Jesus’ parents, Mary and Joseph, and Jesus’ purported spouse, Mary Magdalene. But what about Jesus’ siblings? What role did they play in early Christianity?
Contemporary Jesuit and renowned religious historian Nicholas Branson is about to find out…and the answer will shake the foundations of the Judeo-Christian world.
It all starts with the murder of a United States Senator in a confessional, and the discovery of a strange religious document among his possessions. At the urging of his FBI friend, Branson joins the investigation. His effort to uncover the truth behind the murder draws him into the search for an eight-hundred-year-old treasure and into a web of ecclesiastical and political intrigue.
Accompanied by a beautiful, sharp-tongued research librarian, Jessica Jones, Branson follows a trail of clues, from the peaks of the awe inspiring French Pyrenees to the caves of war-torn Afghanistan. Along the way, shadowy powerful forces trail the pair, determined to keep safe a secret buried for centuries.
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Excerpt:
Father Rawlings drained his cup and set it on the table. “What I’m about to tell you may sound ridiculous and melodramatic. At best it will seem the stuff of conspiracy theories and spy novels. However, I assure you it is not.” He fixed Branson with a steely gaze. “As God’s soldiers, we are engaged in a battle, Nicholas. As real as any battle ever waged. The war we fight has raged for centuries, but the battle we fight now could well be the last. And we, you and I, the Roman Catholic Church as a whole, must emerge victorious. Nothing less than the foundations, the stability of the Christian world is at stake.” He smiled again, this time with bitterness.
“Of course it sounds unbelievable, even paranoid, but believe me, it is neither. I choose my words carefully. I don’t make bold assertions I cannot support. I assure you I am telling you exactly how things stand, exactly what is at stake. Before I go on, however, I must demand a pledge from you, your promise to help the Church in the epic struggle in which we currently find ourselves. We require your guarantee, your warrant if you will, that you will use all your energies, resources, and powers to secure the interests of the Church, and that you will let nothing deter you from the task at hand. With this binding agreement comes an inexhaustible supply of resources: anything and everything you deem necessary to accomplish your mission. But I must have your pledge before we proceed.” Rawlings rose from his seat, motioning for Branson to stand as well. “Before you give me your answer, listen again to Jesus’ words: ‘He who is not with me is against me.’ Nicholas Branson, tell me now: Are you with our Lord, or against Him?”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Dual diagnosed* from an early age, Matthew Peters dropped out of high school at sixteen. He went on to obtain an A.A., a B.A. from Vassar College, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Duke University. He has taught various courses in a variety of disciplines throughout North Carolina. He is committed to increasing the awareness and understanding of the dual diagnosed. In addition to The Brothers’ Keepers, he is the author of Conversations Among Ruins, which features a dual diagnosed protagonist. Currently, he is working on a sequel to The Brothers’ Keepers.
*The term dual diagnosed refers to someone suffering from a mood disorder (e.g., depression) and chemical dependency.
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10 Comments
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Can you please tell us more about your teaching career of various courses in a variety of disciplines throughout North Carolina? What institutions? How long?
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Thanks for hosting me.
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Happy Monday….as if there ever is such a thing! Michael, I was wondering about your academic career. In your bio, you say you dropped out of high school at 16 but went on to excel in big name colleges. Did you eventually go back to HS or did you get a GED?
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Hi, Karen 🙂
What happened was I went to a community college and after I completed a certain number of courses, I was given a GED.
It was strange, because I never filled out any paperwork (that I can remember) in order to get it; it just came to me in the mail one day.
I hope you have a happy Monday as well!
All the best,
Matt
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I want to thank you for bringing attention to individuals with dual diagnoses. I once worked with DD adults who were diagnosed with mental illness as well as developmental disabilities. Those folks faced so many challenges, especially the societal stigma associated with these diagnoses.
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Thank you for stopping by and commenting, Judy, and thank you for your work with DD adults.
I think bringing attention to individuals with dual diagnoses is necessary to smash the stigma that is often associated with the condition.
I have found that people are eager to talk about it in a safe environment. My experiences at book readings have been very positive. I think all people need is a chance to talk.
All the best,
Matt
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I forgot to mention that I have a radio interview this afternoon that will take up a good portion of the day (mostly in travel). If I am a little late in replying to comments, that is the reason.
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Thanks for hosting.
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Thanks for hosting!
