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———_— Ss ess paperback) which preceded The Original Jesus, teviewed in our last issue. Upon examination of the scientific and his- new Mongolia and provides a glimpse intoa toric data, authors Kersten and Gruber are nation that has already changed considerably —_ convinced that the image on the Turin before being opened up to the world. Shroud is of a man (Jesus) still alive when They don't write travel books like this any _laid in the burial shroud. more. An armchair mystic traveller's joy! The authors present exhaustive evidence that the Vatican, fearful of the implications BAD MEDICINE: IS THE HEALTH-CARE _ for Church teachings, manipulated the Turin SYSTEM LETTING YOU DOWN? Shroud carbon-dating tests by providing by John Archer samples from a mediaeval cloth. They con- Published by Simon & Schuster Australia tend that the Vatican fully intended for the (1995), East Roseville, NSW, Australia Shroud to be declared a fake so they could ISBN 0-7318-0508-9 (248pp s/c) maintain the Crucifixion doctrine and uphold Price: AUD$16.95 + overseas p&h St Paul's absurd emphasis on salvation/resur- Available: Australia—Distributed by Simon Tection—which the authors regard as a dis- & Schuster Australia, ph +61 (02) 417 tortion of Jesus' true message of love in 3255, fax +61 (02) 417 3188; or Sydney action. oo, a Esoteric Bookshop, ph +61 (02) 212 2225, The Jesus Conspiracy is a gripping read fax (02) 212 2448. that uncovers some worrying facts about the Written for health consumers, this book isa Christian heritage which warrant serious timely but shocking exposé about the sorry consideration and closer analysis. state of medical practice in Australia. Bad Medicine details some disturbing aspects of medicine, e.g., diagnostic dangers, drug prescription abuses, unnecessary surgi- cal and obstetric interventions, doctor- induced diseases, exploitation of women, the tisks of going to hospital, and much more. On this latter point, in Australia it has been estimated that 12,000 people die in hospitals annually as a result of preventable mistakes, and up.to 230,000 suffer unnecessary injury. As author John Archer assesses, "Medicine in itself has become a major health hazard.” Archer argues that medicine must become more scientific and accountable if it is to continue being subsidised by taxpayers. We as consumers also need to re-examine our attitudes to the medical establishment and be more objective about the risks whenever we consult a doctor, take medication or go to hospital. Indeed, we have to realise the importance of taking responsibility for our NOSTRADAMUS: THE NEW own health. REVELATIONS by John Hogue THE JESUS CONSPIRACY. Published by Element Books (1995, 1994), by Holger Kersten & Elmar R. Gruber UK, USA, Aust (for J. Wiley Ltd) Published by Element Books (1995, 1994), ISBN 1-85230-683-1 (256pp s/b) UK, USA, Aust (for J. Wiley Ltd) Price: AUD$29.95; CAN$26.99; ISBN 1-85230-756-0 (374pp p/b) STG£9.99; USD$19.95 Price: AUD$12.95; CAN$9.99; STG£4.99; Available: Australia—Dist. by Jacaranda USD$7.95 Wiley Ltd, North Ryde, NSW, ph (02) 805 Available: Australia—Dist. by Jacaranda 1100, fax (02) 805 1597; or Sydney Esoteric Wiley Ltd, North Ryde, NSW, ph (02) 805 Bookshop, ph (02) 212 2225, fax (02) 212 1100, fax (02) 805 1597; or Sydney Esoteric 2448; UK—Dist. by Element Books Ltd, Bookshop, ph (02) 212 2225, fax (02) 212 Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8BP, ph (01747) 85: 2448; UK—Dist. by Element Books Ltd, 1339; USA/Canada—Dist. by Element Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8BR,.ph (01747}85 — Books, Inc., PO Box 830, Rockport, MA 1339; USA/Canada—Dist. by Element 01966, USA, Books, Inc., PO Box 830, Rockport, MA Another title in the growing list of books 01966, USA. attempting to interpret the prophecies of the This is the controversial book (now out in 16th-century seer, Nostradamus, this glossy NOSTRADAMUS: THE NEW REVELATIONS by John Hogue Published by Element Books (1995, 1994), UK, USA, Aust (for J. Wiley Ltd) ISBN 1-85230-683-1 (256pp s/b) Price: AUD$29.95; CAN$26.99; STG£9.99; USD$19.95 Available: Australia—Dist. by Jacaranda Wiley Ltd, North Ryde, NSW, ph (02) 805 1100, fax (02) 805 1597; or Sydney Esoteric Bookshop, ph (02) 212 2225, fax (02) 212 2448; UK—Dist. by Element Books Ltd, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8BP, ph (01747) 85: 1339; USA/Canada—Dist. by Element Books, Inc., PO Box 830, Rockport, MA 01966, USA. Another title in the growing list of books attempting to interpret the prophecies of the 16th-century seer, Nostradamus, this glossy 76 * NEXUS eee DECEMBER 1995 - JANUARY 1996