'The Lost Sutras Of Jesus' describes the journey of Christian monks who brought the sutras to China.

The first half of the book focuses upon the stunning story of the sutras. Chapters of the book explore the story of the Christian monks who helped bring the sutras to China, the creation of a monastery at Da Qin at the request of the Chinese Emperor, the mysterious hiding of the sutras in a cave around A.D. 1005, their accidental discovery in 1907. The first half culminates with the recent translation of the sutras story.

The second half of the book presents a collection of the sutras. The sutras are segregated thematically, with each section featuring a running commentary that draws on Moore's unique experience as a former priest and enlightening author.