by Anne Rice
First published 2011
In Nazareth, the young Yeshua Bar Joseph wrestles with his divine purpose and human needs. As pressure mounts to marry, Yeshua must confront the Devil's temptations and unite his disciples before performing his first miracle at the wedding of Cana. Torn between the demands of his family and his sacred mission, Yeshua walks a delicate path, refusing the way of the sword even as he is urged to lead Israel's rebellion against Rome.
Genres: christian-fiction, historical-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, divine-purpose
Setting: Nazareth
272 pages · Paperback · Anchor