Get Away Jordan

by Keith McGregor

Seeing signs that he might be the long-awaited Mashiach, Yeshu and his wife Miri travels to Jordan to find out if his mother's prophecy about him might be true. Getting cold feet at the last moment, however, he camps out in the desert just short of the river. There are signs enough in his life, but massive reasons for doubt as well. While he ponders his future, highwaymen pursue him in the night. From the other side of the river, friends go out in search of him. Who will reach the camp first? If he is spared, what will he decide?

310 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 21, 2025

Reviews

[M. K. Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone who likes to think deeply about the Bible (or in general) will enjoy this thoughtful, well-researched read. There is deep conversation that leads to analysis of truths but also intriguing action to keep you turning the pages. Historical fiction, at its best, brings what could seem like a distant time period to life, showing the commonalities between the people who lived then with our own lives now. Here, in addition to the general setting, we get the especially unique perspective of identifying with the Messiah himself as He, like we all must, comes to terms with His individual worth and divine nature.

[Mindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Creative and Insightful

With a good flavor for time and place, McGregor explores what it might have been like for Jesus to understand and accept his role as Messiah. At times liberally imaginative, but with some real insight into an unknown period of Christ's prey ministry life.