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The Thirteenth Disciple (Hardcover)
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In Bethlehem Mary has identical twins: Jesus and Jesse. The boys
grow up together, but their education and interests diverge.
Whereas the upbringing of Jesus is centered on the synagogue, Jesse
attends Roman schools and becomes devoted to the integration of the
Hebrew nation into the Roman Empire. Accordingly, while Jesus
becomes an itinerant preacher in Galilee and Judea, Jesse
undertakes a voyage with a Roman friend, Marcellus, to Italy. There
he works as a shipping clerk in the port city of Ostia and falls in
love with Adriana, daughter of a wealthy local merchant. When the
father learns of their affair, however, he demands that Jesse
depart. The young man's decision to do so is clinched by the
accidental death of Marcellus in a chariot race. Jesse's return to
Palestine is marred by a severe case of malaria, leaving him
emaciated and enfeebled. His recovery is hastened by the loving
ministrations of Mary Magdalene, with whom he establishes an
intimate bond. Meanwhile, Jesse encounters his twin once more and
becomes one of his followers, the thirteenth disciple. He is
consequently present at the Last Supper, identified only as "the
one whom Jesus loved." Charged with being a radical dissident,
Jesus is arrested, tried, and condemned to death under the regime
of King Herod. The scene is thus set for the dramatic events of a
crucifixion. Only, the executioners knew not what they were doing.
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Imprint: |
Trafford Publishing
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2013 |
First published: |
2013 |
Authors: |
Allan Mitchell
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
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Pages: |
120 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4669-7517-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
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LSN: |
1-4669-7517-2 |
Barcode: |
9781466975170 |
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