Jesus: A New Understanding of God's Son

by Joseph F. Girzone

Overview

In his immensely popular Joshua novels, Joseph Girzone painted Jesus in today s world, using fiction to illuminate Jesus message and teachings. Now he gives us a powerful non-fiction perspective on Jesus. He combines the gospel accounts of Jesus life with stories from his own and from people around the world to create an uncommon and profoundly inspiring portrait of love.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570759857
Publisher:	Orbis Books
Publication date:	09/01/2012
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Joseph Girzone, an international best-selling writer, is the author of the inspiring Joshua books. In 1995 he established the Joshua Foundation, "an organization dedicated to making Jesus better known throughout the world." He lives in Altamonte, New York. His most recent book is The Homeless Bishop (Orbis Books).

Table of Contents

Preface vii

1 Herod, the Mad King 1

2 The Messiah Has Arrived 3

3 Visitors from Far-Off Lands and the Flight into Egypt 10

4 Returning Home from Exile 14

5 The Boy Jesus at Twelve Years Old 19

6 What Did the Townsfolk See in Jesus? 23

7 Two Cousins Meet 26

8 Jesus' Forty-Day Retreat to Prepare for His Mission 31

9 Jesus' First Disciples, Passover, and the Journey Back to Galilee 34

10 Jesus' Call to His Disciples; the Wedding Feast at Cana 39

11 The New Disciples 47

12 Jesus Expands His Ministry in Galilee 52

13 Jesus Expands on His Teaching 65

14 Jesus Is Met by Another Large Crowd 77

15 Jesus in Jerusalem, and the Cure at the Pool of Bethzatha 85

16 Jesus Sees into the Human Soul 89

17 The Parables Look Far into the Future 104

18 The Signs, Miracles; Approval from Yahweh 106

19 Jesus' Journey to Judea 115

20 Jesus' Quick Return to Galilee 129

21 The Death of John the Baptizer 135

22 Jesus' Mission Beyond the Jordan 139

23 "If You Eat This Food You Will Live Forever" 143

24 Jesus Wanders into Pagan Country 148

25 Back Again in Pagan Country 158

26 Jesus Tours Other Galilean Towns; a Secret Trip to Jerusalem 168

27 Dramatic Happenings in Jerusalem 180

28 "I Am the Light of the World" 184

29 A Whole New Chapter in Jesus' Mission 194

30 Jesus Tours the Judean Villages 199

31 Jesus Is Again Confronted by the Pharisees 214

32 I Have Come to Set Fire upon the Earth 224

33 Jesus Returns to the Region of Perea 231

34 Jesus Talks to His Disciples 238

35 On the Way to Jerusalem 247

36 Jesus Enters Jericho 257

37 The Death and Raising of Lazarus 263

38 Jesus' Last Ministry in Jerusalem 273

39 The Beginning of the End 287

40 Jesus' Struggle to Accept His Father's Will 300

41 The Trial 305

42 The Way of the Cross 316

43 The Resurrection of Jesus 332

44 I Will Not Leave You Orphans. I Will Send the Holy Spirit 347

45 Who Is This Man Jesus Whom You Preach? 366

Acknowledgments 369

Editorial Reviews

"Joseph Girzone focuses on the heart of the matter, the truth of the Gospel, and the revelations of the heart. People relate to his words, respond to his wisdom, read his books, and beg for more." —Catholic Times

"Girzone is a graceful writer whose words seem to flow effortlessly from his pen. That is likely due to his having spent many years speaking about, contemplating and writing about a Jesus to whom people easily gravitate, a partner who is with us throughout all life s events."—America

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