an historical fiction novel
by Keith H. McGregor
Now that Jesus knows who he is, how does he go about stepping into the world as the Messiah?
Yeshueh retreats into the Salt Sea wilderness, spending his days in contemplation and sharing his revelations with friends who bring him food and drink at night. His inspiration leads him to present himself to the Sons of Zadok (the Essenes) to participate in their rituals. These men, having heard of him from Yoni, are eagar to accept him and consider him as the Mashiach. But after failing the tests of their Master, he finds himself in Yerushalayim, where the The High Priest and President of the Sanhedrin each test whether he should be proclaimed Mashiach. Not having met their expectations, he returns to his home where he is helped by friends and family to fufill his role as Mashiach in the only way he can.
