Out of darkness

Description:

In first-century Jerusalem, twelve-year-old Elhanan seeks healing for his blind friend Amplias from Jesus, the Nazarene, so that Elhanan can either expose him as an imposter or confirm his ability, in the hopes of helping his ailing mother. Elhanan's mother is dying, and the whisper of a powerful Healer brings fresh hope to his family. With his blind friend Amplias, Elhanan decides to investigate to find out whether the rumors of miracles are true. But his first meeting with Jesus of Nazareth is far different than he expected. - Publisher. A Jewish schoolboy, anxious about his mother's health. A young Roman beggar, blind from birth. The whisper of a powerful Healer brings fresh hope to both of them. Together they decide to investigate -- to find out whether the rumors of miracles are true. But their first meeting with Jesus of Nazareth is far different than they expected. - Back cover.

subjects: Family life,  Fiction,  Healers,  History,  Jews

People: Jesus Christ

Places: Jerusalem

Times: 168 B.C.-135 A.D.,  1st century