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!

Please make a second book

I loved everything about this book, the story line was wonderful, and I was so interested in the woman archeologist that I wanted to find a biography on her, please make one, her life sounded so interesting. Thank you, and now I am going to relisten to it to make sure I didn't miss anything.!!😍

Really Enjoyed!

I really enjoyed this book. Made the History come alive! I was fascinated by the entire account of the hidden project and the Church's role in WWII.

excellent recounting of a historical event

the thorough account of st. Peter's tomb and full details is impressive. enjoyed this book very much.

I am so happy that I could have heard this book.

The story was well put together and understandable. I was astonished with the research that had to be done to write this. the story was not just entertaining but also very wonderful and inspirational. I believe that this book was best done through Audible. never knew any of this story before. Thank you.

Our visit to the Fisherman’s Tomb 09/08/2022

During our visit to Rome, we were blessed w the opportunity to visit The Necropolis. The tour is just as described in the book. I can only imagine what it must have been like to be the excavator. I am in awe to have had the opportunity to see The spot where Peter’s bones are contained. It is extra special for me to learn about George Strake, a devout and humble man who financed the excavation. I am from Texas and I’ve been to Conroe the book is well written and the narrator has a good voice.

Enjoyed the whole story!

This was a very interesting story & well narrated. When I had to stop listening I couldn’t wait to get back to it.