Before Bethlehem - Couverture souple

Flerlage, James J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0989828107 ISBN 13 : 9780989828109

Editeur : DreamScapes Publishing Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

The Pinnacle of History through the Eyes of a BoyThis spellbinding work of historical fiction offers the eyewitness account of 15-year-old James, son of Joseph bar Jacob, and the dangerous and heartrending choices his family must make in the days leading up to Joseph’s relationship with Mary, and the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. With crisp prose, tangible description and thought-provoking insights, Before Bethlehem takes readers on a vivid journey to the dusty Galilean village of Nazareth, where Joseph is summoned by Rabbi Boethus, a Sadducean high priest, to marry an orphaned virgin in Jerusalem. By accepting the Rabbi’s request, Joseph unknowingly thrusts himself and his family into a bitter and emotionally draining life-or-death conflict. Joseph fights to maintain his spiritual integrity while trying desperately to keep his family together and his farm alive. He and James witness abhorring violence at the hands of the Romans, and outlandish abuses of power by their own religious leaders. As his family’s faith and hopes are threatened by scandal and scorn, James struggles between the boy he is and the man he must become. Before Bethlehem is an eye-opening account of the Nativity story told in a suspenseful, historical context that dares to ask the question: If Joseph should have turned Mary over to be stoned, why didn’t he? His profound answer is one that forever changes the life of his son, James. And it may just change yours, as well.

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À propos de l'auteur

James Flerlage is an experienced writer, researcher and speaker. His articles have appeared in national and international magazines and in syndicated business and technology publications. Among other credentials, he holds a master's in business administration, a graduate certificate in professional writing, and is a graduate of Sewanee University’s Education for Ministry program. James is happily married, the proud father of two daughters, and active in his church and community. In his spare time, James enjoys drumming, fishing and reading. He is currently working on his next novel.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: DreamScapes Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0989828107
• ISBN 13: 9780989828109
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 294
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