Imagining Jesus
A Novel by Natasha Rendell
The missing years of Jesus. A saga of passion, love and completion of a life fully lived.
Then the oracle slumped forward, her rasping breath echoing around the chamber. “I see great pain inflicted yet feel little pain suffered. I see great sorrow and heartache yet see happiness and fulfilment. You shall experience death and yet will experience life. And your name shall live evermore, for you will triumph even though it will be tinged with sadness and loss. Remember that the extent of your sacrifice will be your own choosing and no one else’s. It is for you to choose which branch of the path you follow. But be aware that if you continue on this pathway that you set yourself, you will be reviled by some and worshipped by many, and your legacy will be fraught with deception and lies. Still, it will not be for nought; this will be made known to you.
An old man begins to tell the story of his amazing life; villagers, grandchildren listen, entranced by the man’s eloquence and wise countenance.
The listeners are transported to a faraway land, and the story begins with the birth of a child, and the greatest story ever told breathes light, love and compassion into every chapter of his fulfilling and traumatic life.
Ages have passed since he walked in flesh. Natasha’s imagination reveals a human man and his incredible powers. Yet you and I always travel with him on every adventure.
A story of the life of Jesus as a very human man imbued by extraordinary heavenly powers and wisdom. His adventures travelling the known trade routes of the time. His earlier love life and his eventual unification with his soul mate, Mary Magdalene, and their amazing life together. Using the traditional accounts of Jesus Christ yet expanding it to a fuller emotional connection with his soul, his humour and charismatic personality. And how this affected so many people, Romans, Jews and all races. Surviving the crucifixion and completing his life to old age.
“This book is undoubtedly captivating and extraordinary. It weaves a narrative that embraces the themes of hope, love, and rebirth with a poignant touch that resonates deeply within the reader’s heart and soul.” — MARCIA, READER REVIEW
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Published: 1st January 2024
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 568
Dimensions: 152 x 229 mm (6 x 9 inches)
Language: English
Publisher: Renwulf Creations
Country of Publication: New Zealand
ISBN Paperback: 978-0-473-63029-4
Kindle ASIN: B0CQ71TXYJ
BISAC Categories:
FIC014010 FICTION / Historical / Ancient
FIC040000 FICTION / Alternative History
FIC039000 FICTION / Visionary & Metaphysical
THEMA Subject Categories:
FV Historical fiction
FW Religious and spiritual fiction
FDK Alternative history fiction
1QBAL Ancient / Biblical Israel
