J L Callison

My Donkey and the Master J L Callison

When his father is killed in a construction accident, a young man is taken on as apprentice by the, as yet unmarried, Joseph of Nazareth. This begins a life-long association and friendship between the two men and old Jed, the young man's donkey. Share Joseph's excitement as he and his father meet with Heli to make the arrangements for his betrothal to Mary. Feel with him his angst while Mary is gone for three months visiting her cousin, and then agonize with him when he learns she is with child. Endure with him the yo-yoing of emotions as his pondering of his next step is interrupted by Gabriel's visit. Ride along to Bethlehem and then on the mad dash into Egypt to escape Herod. Join in the search for the missing child in Jerusalem. Eavesdrop on the conversations at the wedding in Cana and at the funeral of Lazarus. Meet old Jed's progeny, especially during the triumphal entry and then again at the crucifixion. Join the disciples in the upper room when Mary Magdela announces the tomb has been opened and Jesus' body isn't there. Follow along with Peter and John in the rush to the tomb, and be in the upper room when Cleopas and the other disciple run back at night to tell of their walk with Yahushuah on the road to Emmaus. Watch with wide eyes as Yahushuah appears in a locked room and eats fish and honey before you. Have you wondered how things really happened during those turbulent years in the first century? See the Scriptural story unfold through the eyes of a friend of the family who is present for all of the important events. Gain a better understanding of the complexities of the marriage arrangements and the stigma under which Joseph and Mary lived in order to fulfill what God required of them. All of this because of a donkey. Enjoy this fictional account of a true story from a perspective that is entertaining, yet accurate and true to history and the gospel, in all aspects.