Lucille L. Turfrey

Cross Purposes (eBook, ePUB)

Manaen the Palace Peasant

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

CROSS PURPOSES is presented as a historical novel. The story includes a strong Biblical component to support the feasibility of the basically true story of 'Manaen who grew up with Herod' as verified in Acts 13:1. It is the story of a "Palace Peasant". Manaen records his experiences from early childhood, dwelling in the Herodion - the palace of Herod the Great, situated near Bethlehem. He becomes a student of the Rabbinic School attached to Jerusalem's Temple. In then taking on the role of a scribe, Manaen is able to observe at close range the major events surrounding the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, the Nazarene. A strong affinity between the writer and his friend, Jesus, is maintained throughout what could be titled "The Fifth Gospel" for the Good News is here presented, through Manaen's memoirs, in a unique way though remaining true to the Scriptural records. Manaen and his princess bride finally choose to become integral members of the Community of Faith. Their pilgrimage provides a panorama of discovery, pathos, joy, intrigue, scholarship, friendship, villainy, love, faith, sorrow, hope and fulfillment.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Xlibris AU
• Seitenzahl: 210
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. November 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781664100268
• Artikelnr.: 69335871

Autorenporträt

Lucille Turfrey was born and raised in Tasmania and became an itinerant art teacher. A change of vocation found her immersed in ministry as a Salvation Army officer. Lucille was appointed to the teaching staff of the Officer Training College situated in Melbourne, later becoming the principal of this college that catered for interstate and international cadets. International appointments also relating to leadership training included Scotland then Moscow, Russia, as principal of the Officer Training Institute. Lucille was awarded the OAM (Medal of the Order of Australia) and became a member of the International Society of Poets.