The Fisherman's Tomb

The True Story of the Vatican's Secret Search

De: John O'Neill, Sarah Wynne, Katie Clark

Narrado por: Paul Michael

A Texas oilman. A brilliant female archaeologist. An unknown world underneath the Vatican.

In 1939, a team of workers beneath the Vatican unearthed an early Christian grave. This surprising discovery launched a secret quest that would last decades a quest to discover the long-lost burial place of the Apostle Peter.

From earliest times, Christian tradition held that Peter, a lowly fisherman from Galilee, whom Christ made leader of his church was executed in Rome by Emperor Nero and buried on Vatican Hill. But his tomb had been lost to history. Now, funded anonymously by a wealthy American, a small army of workers embarked on the dig of a lifetime.

The incredible, sometimes shocking, story of the 75-year search and its key players has never been fully told until now. The quest would pit one of the 20th century's most talented archaeologists - a woman - against top Vatican insiders. The Fisherman's Tomb is a story of the triumph of faith and genius against all odds.

About the Author: John O'Neill is a lawyer and a number one New York Times best-selling author. He has spent much of his life visiting and researching early Christian sites. He is a 1967 graduate of the Naval Academy, a former law clerk to Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, and senior partner at a large international law firm.

©2018 John O’Neill (P)2018 John O’Neill

Great book

This book is a wonderful easy to listen to book. I would most certainly recommend this book

Historic Truth

Very well written exposing the reality of the Vatican politics. Nonsecular is relies on "truth".

excellent

a riveting story with cliff hangers that call us to cheer for St. Peter the first Pope.

Wonderful book!

Great reading that matches the intrigue of the story. I bought the book a few years ago, but thanks to audible,
I was finally able to ‘read’ it!

Inspiring story - from my back yard!

This book moves really quick to keep your interest while covering some of the most fascinating secrets of World War II and refugee efforts of the Catholic Church. The story of the tomb is artfully intertwined with the life stories of real people, whose generosity and tenacity will both amaze and inspire you. I am proud to be an American and also a resident of Conroe!

Very informative

The book while factual reads like a mystery. As someone with an interest in the early catholic church as well as being a Houston resident I enjoyed learning more about the life of George Strake and his contributions in the search for Peter’s grave.

A must read for all

A powerful and thorough account of an important and too little known story. Well written and I’m thankful to have this context having gone on the scavi tour in April 2014.

Fantastic!

If you like archaeology and the search for truth, this is a great book!!! This was an awesome listen before my trip to Rome.

A Hidden Gem

I learned so much listening to this book. The narration was clear and not monotone.

amazing.

this book is utterly amazing in that Peter was actually buried under the Vatican. Those bones when alive walked with Christ.