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Humanizing depiction of Christ's life and teachings.
"Jesus: A Novel" by Walter Wangerin offers a fresh, intimate portrayal of Jesus. Imagining the events through vivid storytelling, this novel invites you to walk in Jesus's footsteps, exploring deeply personal and spiritual dimensions. It's a read for those who wish to experience a well-known story with an earnest and heartfelt human perspective.
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ISBN: 9780745952024
Authors:
Walter Wangerin Jr.
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 461 readers)
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Humanizing depiction of Christ's life and teachings.
"Jesus: A Novel" by Walter Wangerin offers a fresh, intimate portrayal of Jesus. Imagining the events through vivid storytelling, this novel invites you to walk in Jesus's footsteps, exploring deeply personal and spiritual dimensions. It's a read for those who wish to experience a well-known story with an earnest and heartfelt human perspective.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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