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Joshua by Joseph Girzone

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Joshua

Joseph Girzone

Scribner · Print & ebook · April 1, 1995

Reading lane: Christian Allegory

A Fiction pick for readers exploring Joshua.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Faith and Doubt

A quiet stranger’s arrival invites reflection on scripture, compassion, and a community’s uncertainty.

Come here for

  • Scriptural echoes alongside questions of faith
  • A carpenter whose kindness stirs both wonder and suspicion

Expect

  • A community wrestling with what to believe
  • A reflective, faith-centered story

Book Details

Authors
Joseph Girzone
Publisher
Scribner
Published
April 1, 1995
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Christian Allegory · Biblical Fiction
Reading lane
Christian Allegory

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Publisher Categories

  • Faith & Fiction

  • Christian Allegory

  • Spirituality

About This Book

Rooted in a scrupulously accurate reading of scripture, Joshua is a profoundly moving, deeply inspiring book that no reader will ever forget . Sometimes it happens. After two thousand years, the human race may be given a second chance. When Joshua moves to a small cabin on the edge of town, the local people are mystified by his presence. A quiet and simple man, Joshua appears to seek nothing for himself. He supports himself by working as a carpenter. He charges very little f...

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Rooted in a scrupulously accurate reading of scripture, Joshua is a profoundly moving, deeply inspiring book that no reader will ever forget . Sometimes it happens. After two thousand years, the human race may be given a second chance. When Joshua moves to a small cabin on the edge of town, the local people are mystified by his presence. A quiet and simple man, Joshua appears to seek nothing for himself. He supports himself by working as a carpenter. He charges very little for his services, yet his craftsmanship is exquisite. The statue of Moses that he carves for the local synagogue prompts amazement as well as consternation. What are the townsfolk to make of this enigmatic stranger? Some people report having seen him carry a huge cherry log on his shoulders effortlessly. Still others talk about the child in a poor part of town who was dreadfully ill but, after Joshua’s visit, recovered completely. Despite his benevolence and selfless work in the community, some remain suspicious. Finally, in an effort to address the community’s doubts, Joshua is confronted by the local church leaders.

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