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THE WISE MAN
RETURNS
by Kenny Kemp
Thirty years later, one of
the three magi returns to Jerusalem to visit the King
of the Jews, arriving just as
Pilate condemns an innocent man to death.
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Description
On his way home from Judea, where he gifted the newborn King of
the Jews with myrrh, Melchior of Alexandria has terrible dream
and fears for the newborn's safety. He returns to Jerusalem
and convinces Joseph and Mary to accompany him to Egypt, where
he watches over and protects them for several years before
they return to Galilee. Many years later, the old magi once again
returns to Judea, this time to see Jesus on his throne. But
Jesus is not reigning in Jerusalem; he is wandering the
countryside preaching his radical logos, changing the
lives of all he meets, making both faithful friends and bitter
enemies.
Melchior traces the footsteps of Jesus
throughout Judea, finally coming face-to-face with the Master at
the foot of the cross. Is this a crisis of faith or a new beginning?
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Reviews
"A beautifully crafted, heartfelt story. Read about
one man's journey to find truth and discover for yourself
that good things do
come to those who are brave enough to follow the
stars."
—
Lynne Hinton, author of Pie Town and Friendship Cake
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"In writing that often sparkles with
poetry, Kemp explores the character of those who associated
with Jesus: Zechariah, Nicodemus, and Mary Magdalene. This is not just a
novel but an experience
in the company of a man whose inner conflicts all too uneasily
remind us of our own labors to fully convert ourselves to the
power of the greatest event in the history of mankind."
— Marilyn Brown, author of Fires
of Jerusalem
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Background
Explore ancient Egypt and Judea, numerous detailed
maps, the birth chart of Jesus, the remarkable Antikythera Mechanism, pertinent
historical figures, and astronomical and historical research
that wouldn't fit into the novel. |
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