“Am I Your Son” is a compelling novel about the life of Jesus Christ. He is portrayed as a creative, charismatic, compassionate, intelligent and interesting persona. Details of his conception and birth have been updated based on actual historical incidents and 21st century medical knowledge. A talented carpenter and stone mason, Jesus finds work in nearby Sepphoris and later in Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee. His theology and ministry are influenced by his relationship with John the Baptist. As expected by the culture within which he lives, he falls in love.
We get to know all of the main characters, including his parents, John, and the future Apostles as tangible personalities. They have a perfectly natural relationship with Jesus. The narrative is both credible and logical. Descriptions of geography, buildings, and villages, along with a discussion of first century medicine, cultural influences and historic events lend context to the story. His incredible passion and the events of his crucifixion are carefully detailed.
Throughout his life, God is always at his side, helping him in his ministry and in the end… proves the truth of his message by raising Jesus from the dead. To his peers, Jesus was often considered to be a heretic. But with God’s help he launched a theology and philosophy that influenced the progress of western civilization for centuries. Those of us who believe in the moral power of Christian Theology know the message of Jesus Christ is just as relevant today as when God gave it to him.
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Author’s Notes
About John the Baptist: I have always wondered why there so much fuss about John’s birth. What is the point if there was no close relationship between Jesus and John in later life? The answer is a natural part of the story in “Am I You Son”. Under God’s direction, John helped Jesus to develop the message of his ministry and the success of his healing.
About the birth Of Jesus Christ: For several reasons, the wonderfully inspiring story in Matthew and Luke lacks historical and medical credibility. However we can develop a perfectly plausible story based on actual 1st century history and culture, updated with 21st century medical knowledge. Jesus is the son of God ... by a very natural process.
About His crucifixion: “Am I Your Son” presents a very detailed account of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is obvious Jesus fully expected to die in Jerusalem after Passover, either by beheading (like John the Baptist) or crucifixion. Why did he deliberately allow himself to be captured? Because Jesus had an incredible desire to prove the truth of his ministry.
About Judas Iscariot: The Gospels tell us Judas betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin in the Garden of Gethsemane in exchange for thirty pieces of silver, by kissing him on the cheek and addressing him as "master" to reveal his identity. But for several reasons the betrayal does not make any sense... unless ... it had been planned by Jesus to guarantee the logistics of his capture would happen exactly when and where it did.
About the Book of Luke: In many ways we can think of “Am I Your Son” as an update to the Gospel of Luke. While Luke’s effort tells us a lot about the ministry of Jesus Christ, it does not – like the other two synoptic gospels – tell us about the 30 year period between the birth of Jesus Christ and the start of his ministry. Luke’s description of the conception and birth of Christ also follows Matthew’s beautiful story, which is – unfortunately – based on obsolete 1st century medical knowledge and cultural beliefs.
“Am I Your Son” resolves both these problems by giving us a story based a review of 1st century history, culture and political events and a different narrative about the birth and conception of Christ based on 21st century medical knowledge.
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