Overview:
Since The Da Vinci Code, Leonardo’s The Last Supper has been mined for hidden meanings — but according to filmmaker and biblical historian Julian Doyle, the truth might be more radical than fiction. In this bold and fascinating article, Doyle explores the repeated appearance of cryptic hand gestures and iconography in Leonardo’s religious works, arguing that they point to a suppressed Christian tradition that venerated John the Baptist over Jesus. Is it time to revisit what these masterpieces are really saying?

Author bio:
Julian Doyle is a British filmmaker and biblical historian best known for his work with Monty Python (The Holy Grail, Life of Brian, The Meaning of Life). He is the author of The Gospel According to Monty Python, The Secret Life and Hidden Death of the Galilean, and Who Killed Jesus?, and his latest book is Leonardo da Vinci’s Penultimate Supper.

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