The Young Samaritan by J. Schuyler Sprowles | BookBaby Bookshop

Our site will be undergoing maintenance from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 20. During this time, Bookshop, checkout, and other features will be unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookshop Genres The Young Samaritan by J. Schuyler Sprowles

Cookies must be enabled to use this website.

Book Image Not Available

Book Image Not Available

See inside

View Back Cover

Book Image Not Available

Book Image Not Available

See inside

View Back Cover

The Young Samaritan

by J. Schuyler Sprowles

View author's profile page

Overview

The Young Samaritan is inspired by a single passage from the Gospel of Mark, this coming-of-age saga tells of Joshua, a Samaritan boy, who fears his life is in danger and is forced to flee home. In this extraodinary journey of hardship and discovery, Joshua endures a harsh and unexpected world as heartbreaking as it is joyful. From an aged mystic woman who delivers a haunting vision, a wild dog that curiously stays by his side and a reclusive uncle who hides from the world, Joshua finds uncommon love in a forsaken land. One day he meets a band of sojourners led by a man they call Rabbi. Many say he is the Messiah. Despite their efforts to move on without him, Joshua refuses to be left behind. In time, the men allow this strong-willed boy to join them. Little does Joshua understand that he has embarked on a transformational journey that leads to the cross and beyond.

Description

Fearing for his life, Joshua, a Samaritan boy, is forced to flee home. In this extraordinary adventure, set in biblical times, Joshua endures a harsh and unexpected world as heartbreaking as it is joyful. From a mysterious woman with a haunting vision, a wild dog that curiously stays by his side and a reclusive uncle who hides from the world, Joshua finds uncommon love in a forsaken land. One night he is suddenly awakened by an unusual band of sojourners led by a man they call Rabbi. Many say he is the Messiah. Despite their efforts to leave Joshua behind, this strong-willed boy joins them. Little does Joshua understand that he has embarked on a transformational journey that will lead him to the cross and beyond.

About the author

A Chicago native, Schuyler as a teenager always dreamed of becoming a radio and TV talent. His aspirations led him to Hollywood where he trained as a broadcaster. He began his career as a country music DJ and news reporter in the Southwest. Ultimately he became a TV news anchor in Dallas. In time, Schuyler moved to Los Angeles, where he worked as a television news correspondent. This eventually led to a decades long high-profile career in crisis management, political consulting and speech writing. Most recently, Schuyler turned to publishing, founding a family-oriented magazine in Southern California. A lifelong Christian, Schuyler admits to walking away from his faith at times, only to discover Jesus waiting in the shadows to guide him back where he belongs. Inspired by the Gospels, "The Young Samaritan" is his debut novel. He currently lives in Pasadena, California with his wife Maureen.

Book details

Genre:FICTION

Subgenre:Religious

Language:English

Pages:266

eBook ISBN:9798350931112

Paperback ISBN:9798350931105

Overview

The Young Samaritan is inspired by a single passage from the Gospel of Mark, this coming-of-age saga tells of Joshua, a Samaritan boy, who fears his life is in danger and is forced to flee home. In this extraodinary journey of hardship and discovery, Joshua endures a harsh and unexpected world as heartbreaking as it is joyful. From an aged mystic woman who delivers a haunting vision, a wild dog that curiously stays by his side and a reclusive uncle who hides from the world, Joshua finds uncommon love in a forsaken land. One day he meets a band of sojourners led by a man they call Rabbi. Many say he is the Messiah. Despite their efforts to move on without him, Joshua refuses to be left behind. In time, the men allow this strong-willed boy to join them. Little does Joshua understand that he has embarked on a transformational journey that leads to the cross and beyond.

Description

Fearing for his life, Joshua, a Samaritan boy, is forced to flee home. In this extraordinary adventure, set in biblical times, Joshua endures a harsh and unexpected world as heartbreaking as it is joyful. From a mysterious woman with a haunting vision, a wild dog that curiously stays by his side and a reclusive uncle who hides from the world, Joshua finds uncommon love in a forsaken land. One night he is suddenly awakened by an unusual band of sojourners led by a man they call Rabbi. Many say he is the Messiah. Despite their efforts to leave Joshua behind, this strong-willed boy joins them. Little does Joshua understand that he has embarked on a transformational journey that will lead him to the cross and beyond.

About the author

A Chicago native, Schuyler as a teenager always dreamed of becoming a radio and TV talent. His aspirations led him to Hollywood where he trained as a broadcaster. He began his career as a country music DJ and news reporter in the Southwest. Ultimately he became a TV news anchor in Dallas. In time, Schuyler moved to Los Angeles, where he worked as a television news correspondent. This eventually led to a decades long high-profile career in crisis management, political consulting and speech writing. Most recently, Schuyler turned to publishing, founding a family-oriented magazine in Southern California. A lifelong Christian, Schuyler admits to walking away from his faith at times, only to discover Jesus waiting in the shadows to guide him back where he belongs. Inspired by the Gospels, "The Young Samaritan" is his debut novel. He currently lives in Pasadena, California with his wife Maureen.

Book Reviews

to submit a book review

sky

The Young Samaritan The BookViral Review: With a delicacy befitting the word of God, Sprowles crafts a fascinating and believable account from just one Bible verse – that of the stranger in the Garden of Gethsemane who flees on the night of Jesus betrayal, leaving his outer garments in the hands of his would-be captors. With close attention to scriptural accounts, he brings us Joshua, a young Samaritan, whose epic journey brings not only trials and tribulations but also inner peace and hope. Set within a time of deep prejudice towards Samaritans, Sprowles frames his story beautifully as we follow Joshua in his quest to find the ‘I AM’. Whilst lacking understanding at the beginning of his journey, Joshua is propelled forward by the spirit of God, and that becomes ever clearer, until his meeting with Jesus sparks a deep and lasting connection. Sprowles manoeuvres his protagonist expertly, creating touching scenes in which his relationships with ‘Mother’, his Uncle, Cyrus, and Journey, the mangy wild dog with whom he became inseparable, are explored on both an emotional and spiritual level as each plays a part in bringing him to his final destination. Throughout his book, Sprowles reveals glimpses of Jesus’ teachings, both in the storyline and in carefully chosen dialogue, supported at all times by scriptural reference. He gifts the reader a deep sense of moving through the biblical time frame, imparting an appreciation of this most important time in humankind’s history, and an alternative and immersive experience of the months, weeks and days leading up to the death of Jesus. Sprowles uses his obvious literary skills to good effect, demonstrating both his aptitude for writing and his deep faith in Jesus, as his words bring his life and ministry to life, encouraging others to be drawn towards the Word of God. A recommended read for those both curious and conversant in Bible knowledge. Read more