{"product_id":"9781664100275","title":"Cross Purposes: Manaen the Palace Peasant","description":"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.","brand":"Xlibris Au","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48534567354609,"sku":"9781664100275","price":16.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781664100275_p0.jpg?v=1786379617","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781664100275","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}