The Pilgrim Messiah: A Novel Drawn from the Gospel of Mark - Paperback

by Richard C. Cheatham (Author)

The author blends Biblical scholarship with his warm imagination to transform the Gospel of Mark into Jesus' story. Christian creeds proclaim "Jesus Christ: Fully Human, Fully Divine," but his humanity tends to be overlooked in actual practice. The readers of this novel will experience The Man of Galilee in all his rich humanity. They will see the tender parting with his family when he leaves for the Jordan River. They will hear his thoughts as he struggles with Satan in the wilderness. They will meet his followers, Simon Peter, James, John, Mary Magdala. Thomas and Judas - yes - even Judas as understandable, likeable people. The readers see his growth in the understanding of the peril and enormity of his messianic ministry. They will share his struggles and be with him on the cross. In short, the readers of this novel will never again think of Jesus as less than fully human.

Author Biography

Dr. Richard Cheatham made the decision to enter the Christian ministry some time after his service as an artillery officer in Korea. At seminary he was designated a Wells Scholar and also awarded The National Preaching Fellowship of the Methodist Church. He served a variety of congregations in southeast Michigan and also taught at the nearby colleges and seminaries. He and his wife Diane, have three lovely daughters and seven amazing grandchildren. The now live in San Antonio, Tx.