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In The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ, Nicolas Notovitch claims to reveal new insights into the life of Jesus, particularly during the years of his life that are largely undocumented in the Bible. The author, a Russian traveler and journalist, asserts that during his time in India and Tibet, he came across ancient manuscripts that detailed Jesus's activities from his childhood to the age of thirty, a period often referred to as the "lost years." According to these manuscripts, Jesus traveled to India, where he studied under Buddhist monks and was exposed to Eastern philosophies.The book is controversial as it challenges traditional Christian teachings about the life of Jesus. Notovitch proposes that Jesus may have been influenced by Buddhist and Hindu teachings, which were part of his travels. He also suggests that Jesus's spiritual development was shaped by these Eastern religions, blending this with his later teachings. The publication stirred significant debate at the time, attracting both support and criticism, particularly from religious and scholarly communities who questioned the validity of Notovitch's claims and the authenticity of the texts he referenced.