Historical Novel on The Life of Jesus Christ

A set of two extraordinary books on the life of Jesus: A novel and a devotional from Xulon Press

The biographical-novel: God in Sandals: When Jesus Walked Among Us
Vivid and original, full of surprise and insight, this passionate story retraces the footsteps of Jesus across the pages of the Gospels. Here is portrayed a truly human and fully divine Son of Man-about that unique and holy time when God walked among us as one of us.

The story is not predictable, even to a reader who is familiar with the Gospel story, yet it stays close to the Scriptures and accepted evangelical belief. Besides the familiar Biblical characters and events in the Gospels, a few fictional ones are introduced to spark the readers imagination to be there" in what could easily have been. Through creative, artful storytelling, this novel unveils the real Jesus of the Bible. In these pages, readers will meet a Jewish Jesus, a truly human Jesus, and an irresistible Divine Jesus.

God in Sandals will deepen and enlighten readers understanding of the Savior, appealing to those who are hungering and thirsting to really know Him. And, for those curious about His life, this book will forever change any abstract, religious image of him they might have had. Readers will see Jesus in new ways through this book because it not only describes the events of his life, but it descriptively portrays his heart and character as well. It is biographical, historical fiction about the greatest story ever told, about the greatest Person who ever lived.

God in Sandals: When Jesus Walked Among Us
Margaret Montreuil
1-591607-18-3

Copies available immediately through Publishers web site: www.xulonpress.com or call their toll-free number 1-866-909-2665. Distributed by Spring Arbor. Available on most online bookstores.

The Contemplative-devotional: God with Us: A Walk Through the Gospels
Much more than a typical devotional, this book is a meditative journey with Jesus across the pages of the Gospels. Through contemplative stories, meditations, and reflective questions, the reader will experience the wonder and meaning of Christs coming to earth and of his coming now. In these pages, the reader will share the eyewitness" accounts of those who looked into his eyes, heard his provocative and grace-filled words, and beheld his love in action. This book is an invitation to come and see Jesus," a meeting place, to personally experience the wonder of his life and love.

Although a stand-alone book, God with Us follows the same chapters and themes as the Biblical-novel, God in Sandals.

A free eight-page group leaders guide can be printed directly from the authors web site at www.margaretmontreuil.com.

Each chapter of God with Us includes the following format:
1)   Chapter title and a short, set-apart Scripture text introduce the chapters theme.
2)   The bulleted list at the beginning of the chapter references the Scriptures and locations for the events of Jesus life covered in each chapter. This list provides a quick reference tool to distinguish fact" from fiction" for the reader of the novels corresponding chapters. The Scripture references for all four Gospels are listed in chronological order in the books 45 chapters.
3)   A Contemplative View contains reflective, inspirational prose and imaginative narratives to deepen understanding surrounding the mysteries and realities about Jesus and his love. Often this section is a story from an eyewitness" who describes Jesus in action.
4)   Wonder Just a Little invites the reader to reflect through questions and thought-provoking ideas meant to awaken wonder.
5)   What Do You See? gently guides the reader to imaginatively enter into a Gospel event to see and hear Jesus and encounter" him through meditative, contemplative prayer.
6)   Journal exercises invites the reader to better understand and record insights, and to experience listening to God with a journal.

This book will take its readers into the awesome but welcoming presence of God.

God with Us: A Walk Through the Gospels
Margaret Montreuil
1-591607-19-1

Copies available immediately through Publishers web site: www.xulonpress.com or call their toll-free number 1-866-909-2665. Distributed by Spring Arbor. Available on most online bookstores.