SAINT JUDE: THE STORY THAT'S NEVER BEEN TOLD At the start of the
third millennium after the birth of Christ, a man long dead is
alive in the hearts of millions, and this book sets out to unravel
what is one of the most intriguing mysteries in Christian history -
who is Saint Jude?
Jude - Judas Thaddeus - was not the Iscariot, not the traitor. He
was a cousin of Jesus Christ and the most obscure of the Twelve
Apostles. This is the man they now call the "Saint of the
Impossible," the "Patron of Desperate Cases," the "Hope of the
Helpless," the "Help of the Hopeless," the "Saint of Last
Resort."..
Unshakeable belief in Saint Jude
Why and how did he gain such a reputation? Why do so many people
around the world have an "unshakeable belief" in him - in his
ability to help when hope is gone and despair has set in?
In this modern era, he is seen in notices of petition and thanks
in newspapers and websites around the world. Web pages are devoted
to him and attract many thousands of visitors. All over the world,
"shrines in his name attract millions."
50 years of Saint Jude research
Brian Morgan first heard of Jude's reputation in 1962 and became
fascinated. Who was this man? He began research in a dusty old
Catholic library in Sydney and this research continued, part-time
and in many places, for 50 years. After about 30 years of that
work, he lost all his notes in a house move and had to start again.
He was determined to look for answers that have intrigued the
faithful for two millennia and was drawn into the great, sweeping
saga of the birth of Christianity, told through the life of an
extraordinary man.
A true-to-life story of Saint Jude
In the end, he has written the most accurate and true-to-life
story he could write of this obscure saint. "The Life of Jude" is a
breath-taking story by a master story-teller.
This is a story many believed could never be written. Some said it
should not be written. It's a story of faith, a love story, a story
of religious zeal. It's a saga drawn over a blood-soaked landscape
in extraordinary times. "A story of the triumph of hope over
despair."
But, above all, it begins to answer questions for believers all
over the world. No-one has ever been more beloved by the outcasts
of the world, the destitute, the sick, the frightened, the lonely,
the dying.
Many know of Jude; few know about him.
The Life of Jude. This is his story. It is as true as a story can
be that waited 2000 years to be told.
HERE'S WHAT EXPERTS HAVE SAID:
A very accomplished, sustained piece of writing. Polished in style
and execution, seamlessly telling the story of a man beyond time
and place. A captivating journey. "Archimede Fusillo, judge of the
FAW National Literary award."
This book is full of breath-taking highlights. We actually witness
the birth of Christianity. Brian Morgan has impressed me with
evidence of very thorough research. It is a fascinating topic very
well handled. I don't very often get this excited about a work in
progress. "Brendan Longcore, book editor, reviewing the draft
manuscript."
I love what you have written. So many cultures, so much
research... my God. Many, many people have waited a long time for
this story. Jude is so popular all over the world, that your book
cannot fail. And it's not just the story... you write so very, very
well. "Joyce Patterson, reviewer and former editor."
This is a very impressive effort. You have written a story never
before told in a way that is uniquely yours. I doubt if anyone has
assembled this amount of information about Jude. A highly
commendable project that deserves a wide readership. "Don Purvis,
Professor of English Literature."
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