About the work

Known as the Gospel of James, this work portrays the life of Jesus from birth to early adulthood from the perspective of James. Jakob Lorber said he received the account through inner inspiration and was thereby restoring a lost Gospel of James.

The narrative brings together the miracles and extraordinary abilities of the child Jesus with the everyday life of the Holy Family in Nazareth. It describes household tasks, encounters with neighbours and playmates, and religious life. Mary and Joseph’s role in his upbringing and in teaching him Jewish scripture and traditions is also emphasised.

The family’s travels, including their stay in Egypt, and their many encounters broaden the account. Jesus appears as a loving, helpful and wise child and as a young person with deep understanding of divine matters.

In Lorber’s understanding, the work supplements the biblical testimony with detailed insights into Jesus’ early years.