The Transmigrant - Couverture souple

Saare Duarte, Kristi

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0997180706 ISBN 13 : 9780997180701

Editeur : Kristi Saare Duarte, 2017

Synopsis

What if Jesus was just an ordinary boy searching for enlightenment? A mesmerizing, inspirational story about the undocumented years of Jesus.

Twelve-year-old Yeshua may be uneducated, but he burns with a passionate love for God. And he thrills his audience at the Jerusalem Temple when the Holy Spirit speaks through him. The priests, however, are not amused. Who does he think he is? Because a carpenter’s son can never join their divine ranks. Humiliated by their dismissal and consumed by his unattainable dream of becoming a Rabbi, Yeshua’s life seems doomed.

Until one day, when a Buddhist pilgrim invites him along on a journey across the Silk Road. In the Himalayan foothills and the far reaches of India, Yeshua studies Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. But wherever he goes, he faces the same authoritarian hierarchies, and he is always forced to leave. Isolated and alone in his quest, will Yeshua ever find the reverence he seeks?

Kristi Saare Duarte masterfully incorporates threads of spiritual insight to create a compelling portrait of the man who became known as Christ. The narrative traces his evolution from adolescence, where he navigates physical desires and romantic experiences, to enlightened mastery.

Stunning and deeply touching, this unique novel provokes both conversation and meditation.

AWARDS

International Book Award - 2018 - Religious Fiction (Gold)

Nautilus Book Awards - 2017 - Fiction (Silver)

Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) - 2018 - Religious Fiction (Bronze)

Finalist: Foreword INDIE Book of the Year Award - 2017 - Religious Fiction

Finalist: Next Generation Indie Book Awards - 2018 - Religious Fiction

Finalist: National Indie Excellence Awards - 2018 - Religious Fiction

READER'S REACTIONS:

"This is one of the most moving stories I have read in a long time! " - Mr. K. Forrest

"A beautifully written and intelligent "what if" about the lost years of Jesus' life" - Mary Sheeran

"Yeshua's fascinating trip is addictive and enlightening. After the last page you just want to meditate and wish for more kindness in the world." - Pilou"... an inspirational book which makes you reflect on oneself and makes you want to be a better person." Saare de Sousa Tina

"An absolutely delicious read." - Aime

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

What if Jesus was just an ordinary boy searching for enlightenment? This award-winning novel re-imagines Jesus's epic life, and in particular, the eighteen years not mentioned in the Bible. In the year 8 AD, five-year-old Yeshua receives a visit from two mysterious strangers who predict he will bring a message of peace to the world. Oblivious of the prophecy, Yeshua grows up yearning to be a rabbi, but soon learns that it’s his duty and destiny to become a carpenter like his father. One day, when a Buddhist pilgrim tells Yeshua about a country called Sindh where anyone can be a monk, his hope is kindled. He joins a camel caravan and sets off on a thousand-mile journey across the Silk Road into the unknown. Along the way, he studies the teachings of the Buddha and Krishna and loses his virginity to a beautiful young widow in a secluded convent. Upon returning to Palestine after nearly twenty years, he finds a country tormented by the Romans who perceive him as a dangerous rebel. THE TRANSMIGRANT is an alternative, fictional take on the life of Jesus of Nazareth, inspired both by ancient scriptures and relatively new findings, such as Russian traveler Nicolas Notovitch's 1894 book "The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ." It is a remarkable tale of self-discovery and a reflection on the lengths to which a man will go to be admired, accepted, and, ultimately, loved. AWARDS International Book Award - 2018 - Religious Fiction (Gold) Nautilus Book Awards - 2017 - Fiction (Silver) Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) - 2018 - Religious Fiction (Bronze) Finalist: Foreword INDIE Book of the Year Award - 2017 - Religious Fiction Finalist: Next Generation Indie Book Awards - 2018 - Religious Fiction Finalist: National Indie Excellence Awards - 2018 - Religious Fiction READER'S REACTIONS: "This is one of the most moving stories I have read in a long time! " - Mr. K. Forrest "A beautifully written and intelligent "what if" about the lost years of Jesus' life" - Mary Sheeran "Yeshua's fascinating trip is addictive and enlightening. After the last page you just want to meditate and wish for more kindness in the world." - Pilou "... an inspirational book which makes you reflect on oneself and makes you want to be a better person." Saare de Sousa Tina "An absolutely delicious read." - Aime

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kristi Saare Duarte
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0997180706
• ISBN 13: 9780997180701
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg