They Found WHAT in Ancient Papyri? Your View of Jesus is About to Change Forever

The True Myth of Gay Jesus

A Revolutionary New Novel That Dares to Reimagine Faith, Love, and Inclusion

At The Good News, we celebrate works that challenge old narratives and open pathways to a Christianity that is wider, deeper, and braver. Today, we're thrilled to spotlight a remarkable new release: Rupert Evensong's "The True Myth of Gay Jesus".

This genre-bending novella dares to ask a question the church has long suppressed: What if Jesus himself loved another man?

A Story That Changes Everything

Through the imaginative discovery of six ancient papyri, Evensong unveils a tender, enduring love between Jesus and his beloved disciple, Lazarus. Written as "speculative history," the story draws us into an alternative world where truth and love confront centuries of prejudice.

What unfolds is not a scandal but a revelation: a portrait of faith that is embodied, inclusive, and unapologetically queer.

When a book asks questions about Jesus' sexuality, most readers will be interested. When it uses creative fiction posing as historical documents and letters to do so, the result is magical! Rupert Evensong's imagination may hold the key to overcoming a host of prejudices and phobias that prevent the full inclusion of queer people today. For while Jesus may or may not have been gay, there's no doubt he's queer!

— Dr. Thomas Jay Oord, Author of "My Defense"

Why This Book Matters

The church has too often used silence, shame, and selective scripture to marginalize LGBTQIA+ people. Evensong's work takes the silences seriously—and fills them with love, possibility, and sacred defiance.

Part speculative fiction, part theological provocation, and part love story, The True Myth of Gay Jesus offers fresh ground for faith communities yearning to live out Jesus' radical inclusion.

About the Author

Rupert Evensong describes himself simply as "an ordinary gay man and a poetical Christian." This calling led him to write a book he hopes will help "end the scourge of Christian homophobia." Gentle in tone yet piercing in insight, his debut makes him a vital new voice at the intersection of literature, faith, and justice.

Learn more about Rupert at his website.

Get Your Copy Today

Available in paperback and e-book formats worldwide

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Early Praise

"Overflowing with empathy and keen intelligence… an engaging alternative history with a strong message underpinned by deep research."
— Eva Mills, Allen & Unwin

"Unique… we were struck by its quality and originality."
— Independent reviewer

"An admirable and imaginative feat."
— Sophy Williams, Publisher, Black Inc.

More Than Story—It's Invitation

Whether you're wrestling with questions of faith, identity, or inclusion, Evensong reminds us that love—messy, scandalous, liberating love—is the gospel.

👉 We highly encourage our readers to grab a copy, join the conversation, and imagine with us what a fully inclusive church might look like.