However, the book's historical claims have been widely disputed by historians and biblical scholars.
Here are some other books Baigent has written:
* "The Dead Sea Scrolls Deception" (1991)
* "The Secret Sangreal" (1993)
* "The Elixir and the Stone: The Secret of the Sangreal" (1999)
* "The Temple and the Lodge: The Secret Brotherhoods and the Quest for the Holy Grail" (2004)
He has also written extensively on the history of the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail, as well as on the topic of secret societies.
While his work is often controversial, it remains popular with readers interested in conspiracy theories and the occult.