The Samaritan’s Friend
- Fiction
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
In this imaginative retelling of the Gospel story, an unnamed disciple connects with Jesus at a wedding in Cana in Galilee. Jesus's loving charisma and something deep inside the disciple calls him to join the small band of followers and then witness over and over Jesus's radical, inclusive love. This profound grace brings new life to many and infuriates others. After seeing Jesus's death by crucifixion, the disciple is devastated and loses hope. In the midst of his despair, another invitation comes in the form of a young Celt who invites him to walk the ancient path that will become known as the Camino Frances. A slow healing, new hope, and an unexpected reunion await.
Endorsements (3)
“Jim Hunter has always been a master storyteller. Now he turns his skill to a fresh telling of well-known accounts in Christian Scripture. In the tradition of Jewish midrash, Jim’s stories sparkle with personal connection and new insight.”
“With each misappropriation—whitening his skin, militarizing his ministry, ignoring his bias for the poor, reducing his gospel to demagoguery—Christ is further estranged from his own story. Using accessible language and narrative flare, Jim summons the reader, one retelling after another, to reclaim the biblical Jesus. As misinformation masquerades as truth, the invitation for an authentic and intimate relationship with Jesus couldn’t be timelier.”
“It is a rare treat to find joy in the retelling of an old, often-repeated story, but, with cheek and humor, Jim tells a story that caught my breath, grabbed my attention, revealed my biases, and deepened my understanding of who Jesus was and who God is.”
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