Three from Galilee: The Young Man from Nazareth (Mass Market Paperback)

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From Library Journal

Following Two from Galilee (Revell, 1972), popular inspirational writer and novelist Holmes continues her novelistic retelling of the life of Jesus, attempting to portray his experiences as a youth both human and divine. But in a novel whose plot is already largely determined, Holmes has provided little depth in the character or spirituality of Jesus, who often appears sentimental and indecisive. The issue of Jesus' messianic consciousness, which has puzzled theologians for generations, appears here as a 20th-century identity crisis incongruously inserted in a first-century setting. Speculative writing about the early life of Jesus is fraught with difficulties, and this novel does not overcome them. The intended audience will have decidedly mixed reactions. Holmes is at work on a concluding volume entitled The Messiah . Cynthia Widmer, Williamstown, Mass.
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Product Description

Beloved writer Marjorie Holmes drew from Scripture and history to weave this highly acclaimed novel about the "lost years" of Jesus--a time between the ages of 12 and 30 not mentioned in the Bible. A rich, unforgettable story told with reverence and insight. 4 x 7. (Bantam)

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Bantam Books (November 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553281224
• ISBN-13: 978-0553281224
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,340,611 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It just really helped me to see Jesus as a Man in this book., October 14, 1998

By A Customer

It was a real and personal way for me to see Jesus. Because he was fully man. Sometimes when we think of Jesus we forget that he was fully Man.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Fictional Story, July 24, 2004

By	DisneyGirlz (Yulee, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Three from Galilee (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a beautiful fictional story about the childhood and early adulthood of Jesus. This could have happened. Since there is not much about His childhood in the Bible, it makes you wonder even more about His actual life and family and if it really could have been this way. This book is great for any age person who wants to get a small glimpse of that time period and what it may have been like to live then. Some biblical references make it more real for a Christian. Also read the first book about Mary and Joseph - Two from Galilee.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing, September 11, 2006

By	Keith A. Mather - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Three From Galilee : The Young Man from Nazareth (Paperback)

This book is by far one of the best books you can possibly get your hands on. Marjorie Holmes is such an extraordinary author. She writes with such vivid detail that it's like you're really there. She also has a decent vocabulary, and her descriptions are absolutely luscious.

Best of all, she has taken the time to make sure her book is fairly accurate.

You can really lose yourself in this book. Hours could go by as you're reading, and you wouldn't even realize it. I absolutely love this story. I can hardly bring myself to put it down, it's just so lovely and inspiring. I love the relationship between Joseph and Mary, but reading about Jesus is by far the best part of all. Holmes teaches us that Jesus had feelings just like the rest of us. He laughed, he cried, he cared for others, and it's possible that even he could have fallen in love.

Full of sweetness, mystery, and poetry, this is one book that no living soul should go without reading.