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The Super Human Jesus
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781918039351
Publisher: Good Reach Publishing
Published: Jan 14 2026
Pages: 410
Weight: 1.65
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Super Human: Jesus is a carefully researched biographical novel that explores one of the greatest silences in history-the formative years of Jesus of Nazareth before the beginning of his public ministry.
Drawing on historical context, theological scholarship, and cultural analysis, Richard Harbord reconstructs the world in which Jesus grew from childhood to adulthood. Set against the political realities of Roman Judea, Second Temple Judaism, and the diverse cultures of the ancient Near East, the narrative examines education, family life, religious traditions, and philosophical influences that may have shaped his developing identity.
Rather than retelling the Gospel accounts, this work addresses what they omit, using informed speculation grounded in historical sources to create a plausible and respectful portrait of Jesus as both fully human and profoundly spiritual. The book follows his early life in Nazareth, encounters with Jewish scholarship, possible travels beyond Galilee, and his gradual awakening to a messianic calling.
Blending historical fiction with serious theological reflection, The Super Human: Jesus invites readers to consider how lived experience, culture, and belief intersected in the life of the figure who would transform history. It will appeal to readers interested in Christian history, biblical studies, religious biography, and historically grounded explorations of faith.
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