Kayumba David

The Scandal of Gentleness: Who Was Jesus? (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Who was this man born in such mysterious circumstances that even the stars announced his arrival?



Jesus of Nazareth, a figure so simple in appearance yet profound in essence, is the most celebrated and debated individual in human history. His story begins with mysteries that have baffled scholars, stirred the hearts of the faithful, and perplexed the skeptical for centuries. This is the child whose birth shook the heavens and the earth. A star appearedno ordinary star but a celestial beacon so significant that it drew wise men, kings from the East, to journey across deserts and mountains with kingly gifts: gold for royalty, frankincense for divinity, and myrrh, a symbol of sacrifice. They came not merely to see this child but to bow before him, acknowledging a power and majesty far beyond the comprehension of their time. And yet, in his own homeland, he was unknown, overlooked by the very people who had awaited a Messiah for centuries. The religious leaders, immersed in their rituals and laws, failed to recognize the fulfillment of their prophecies. They studied the Scriptures yet could not see the Word made flesh among them. Even Herod the Great, a king known for his cunning and paranoia, was caught off guard. When his intelligence networkso adept at sniffing out threatsfailed to anticipate the arrival of this infant king, he panicked. News of Jesus' birth ignited fear in Herod's heart, compelling him to commit the unthinkable: the massacre of innocent children in Bethlehem. This helpless baby, born in obscurity, was already shaking thrones and threatening empires.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kayumba David
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798230314455
• Artikelnr.: 72315792

Autorenporträt

Kayumba David Theologian, Diplomat, and Relentless Reader

Born in rural Uganda during political upheavals, Kayumba David learned early on that life was a mix of dodging both bullets and tough questions. Drawn to theology, particularly liberation theology, he became fascinated with how faith could challenge oppression. He quickly earned a reputation for asking deep questionsand writing essays in his textbooks' margins.

Seeking a "break," he dove into international relations and diplomacy, blending peacemaking with a passion for justice, while secretly wishing everyone would read more. An avid reader and social justice advocate, Kayumba now writes with humor and wisdom, drawing from a life rich in both books and battles for change.