Stephanie S. reviewed on 3/5/2015 + 168 more book reviews

Three From Galilee follows the life of Jesus Of Nazareth from boyhood to young man (ages from 12-30 were not even mentioned in the Bible). His story includes his parents, siblings and extended family; we follow him into school and to work, from field to temple. He struggles with and yet anticipates his destiny. He and his parents question their faith: is he truly the Messiah or just a simple man of flesh? Ms. Holmes is a gifted writer; her beautiful words are worthy of the subject. For instance:

This book contains one sentence that really struck me as particularly beautiful. In the springtime, Jesus observes and appreciates the beauty of a field of flowers of every imaginable color. The author writes: "The fingers of God had embroidered the earth like a tapestry and scented it with his headiest perfumes." It is stunning prose like this that makes this book so fluid, reverent and believable.

**** Four stars!

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