The Carpenter of Galilee

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Carpenter of Galilee

	The importance of one's trade

The idea for the book came from my own background as a contractor. "I wondered why Jesus would choose to come to earth, not as a king or a scholar, but as a humble carpenter. There must be something about laboring with your hands that keeps you grounded and teaches you what you need to know about life."

Text source

The text of The Carpenter of Galilee is taken from my novel The Welcoming Door, which features three novellas, each of which deals with a parable: "The Welcoming Door" (the prodigal son), "The Money Pouch" (the good Samaritan, and "Living Waters" (the talents).

THE CARPENTER OF GALILEE
The Illustrated Parable of the Prodigal Son

Written by Kenny Kemp
Paintings by J. Kirk Richards

ISBN 1892442256
hardback, 64 pgs
Alta Films & Press, 2003

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	Description Jeshua bar Joseph, a young, unassuming carpenter from Nazareth, has been hired to remodel the front door of a rich man's home. As he works, he learns of a family in crisis: young Reuben has gone into the world and is squandering his inheritance. His older brother Simeon remains behind, dutifully but bitterly fulfilling his family responsibilities. And their father Eli suffers most of all as he struggles to understand, love, and forgive his two disappointing sons. In this beautiful and touching retelling of the parable of the prodigal son, we meet a young, hard-working and humble carpenter who possesses great stores of wisdom and love which he subtly shares with Eli's household, gently preparing each of them for the prodigal's inevitable return.
	Awards Honorable Mention, Inspiration ,the 2004 International Self- Published Book Awards, sponsored by Writers Digest magazine First Place, Religion, the 2004 Benjamin Franklin Awards, sponsored by the Publisher's Marketing Association (PMA)
	Reviews "Lends a whole new perspective, not only to the parables, but to Jesus himself." -- Irene Robinson, KWCL Radio "The characters leap to life on the page. You will never again see the parables in the same light." -- Rachel Ann Nunes, Ariana
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