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YESHUA: A Personal Memoir of the Missing Years of Jesus
When Jesus was a teenager. Eighteen years in the life of Jesus (Yeshua) are not covered in the Bible.
Between his finding in the Temple and the beginning of his short ministry.
Stan Law, an expert of Biblical Symbolism and an acclaimed fiction author, follows a statement by the late American prophet Edgar Cayce that Jesus had visited "Persia, India, Syria and Egypt to complete His education”. Based on thorough research and deep spiritual understanding, Law creates an illuminating description of the education that prepared Jesus for his ministry.
˃˃˃ An account of the period that has taxed scholars and believers for two thousand years.Satia, the son of a wealthy caravan owner, meets the twelve-year-old Yeshua as the latter flees in rebellion from his Essene teachers. The two boys become close friends and remain so for the next 18 years, when Jesus returns to Judea, shaped by the experiences and relationships he has undergone.
˃˃˃ A contemporary account of Jesus’ teenage years.YESHUA narrates Jesus’ years of awakening between ages twelve and thirty, all around Asia Minor, India and Egypt. It brilliantly weaves interconnected philosophies - including Torah, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Buddhism, and more - to create a fascinating and inspirational book that will open your mind and change your life for the better.
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268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 5, 2006
About the author
Stan I.S. Law
43 books36 followersStan I.S. Law (nome de plume of Stanislaw Kapuscinski), an architect, sculptor and prolific writer was educated in Poland and England. Since 1965 he has resided in Canada. His special interests cover a broad spectrum of arts, sciences and philosophy. His fiction and non-fiction attest to his particular passion for the scope and the development of Human Potential. He authored more than forty books, twenty of them novels. His novels have often been described as visionary fiction, and/or spiritual thrillers. His short fiction has also been shortlisted for the CBC Literary Awards.
Under his real name, he published eighteen non-fiction books sharing his vision of reality. He also composed two collections of poems in his original native tongue, in which he satirizes his view of the world while paying homage to Bozena Happach's sculptures.
As an architect [RIBA, MRAIC, OAQ ret.] he designed a number of high-rise buildings in Montreal, including Regency Hyatt Hotel (now Delta), Place Mercantile, Headquarters for the Mutual Alliance, as well as a number of low and middle rise structures for private clients. In the National Capital, he was the associate in charge of the design of the Royal Bank Headquarters on Sparks Street.
To find out more about him, look at http://stanlaw.ca or add him as a friend.
Under his real name, he published eighteen non-fiction books sharing his vision of reality. He also composed two collections of poems in his original native tongue, in which he satirizes his view of the world while paying homage to Bozena Happach's sculptures.
As an architect [RIBA, MRAIC, OAQ ret.] he designed a number of high-rise buildings in Montreal, including Regency Hyatt Hotel (now Delta), Place Mercantile, Headquarters for the Mutual Alliance, as well as a number of low and middle rise structures for private clients. In the National Capital, he was the associate in charge of the design of the Royal Bank Headquarters on Sparks Street.
To find out more about him, look at http://stanlaw.ca or add him as a friend.
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January 2, 2013
Ths book surmises what occurred during the 18 urs from the time Esus taught in the temple at age 12 to when he bega his ministry at age 30. Very interesting and educational, with many different religions/gods referenced. I enjoyed the format and the narrator's voice and perspective. This book was very moving.
August 25, 2013
A Montreal book critic observed that if you are looking for Jesus of Bible, you will not find him here. What you will find is the journey he took to become that Man. To quote again the Montreal critic, “This is a book of ideas and philosophy”.
It is also a lot more…
It is also a lot more…
May 11, 2017
Kindle Unlimited but must have gotten it on a freebie day from somewhere. Interesting take on it all, and I have read a couple of this type, always interested in the 'well indications show that he probably' type situations, it was worth the read but it could have been better, including the proofing which caused my audio {use pc for kindle with audio plug in} to 'stutter' and sometimes a bit unable to follow.
July 2, 2022
This is an interesting tale. Many people wonder why the bible itself doesn't speak of the missing years when Jesus was younger. What might it have been like to be taught by such a wonderful teacher? The author uses other teachings to walk readers through the mystery. I like that the author gives credit to Edgar Cayce, a man who also had an inside track into many mysteries.
September 21, 2021
The missing years of Jesus are a mystery all want to unravel. I loved the author's writing style and the way he described everything - the settings, the path that Jesus went through. The author mixed what we know with what is unknown in a very enjoyable way.
September 23, 2021
This was a very captivating book. The author did his homework for sure. His knowledge is apparent. I liked the book and I recommend it.
June 29, 2015
Love in all of its aspects
In the Christian Bible there are only twenty-two sentences attributed to having been said by Jesus. And those who have studied the Bible are aware that the New Testament chapters were decided by the Council of Nicene and the rest were ignored. The Gnostic Library is on line and they have many chapters by different disciples, followers and Mary Magdalene and if you read hers, you find that she cries because Peter refuses to listen to her and the apostles didn’t understand much of what Jesus told them. She is explaining what he meant for he and Mary were close and he discussed much with her.
Then we have the revelations by Edgar Cayce about Jesus and there are other well known books who tell of Jesus’ life, even when he traveled through India into Tibet when he was known by the name of Issa. Of course, all of the above is open to debate for there is nothing to prove anything about Jesus. There is no Roman record of him having been crucified.
So on the basis of so much material, whether true or not, the author developed a novel about this man and presented him as the author saw him. Using the person of Satya as his friend and to generate the dialogue of Yeshua’s ideas and his adventures causes one to contemplate the philosophies of Judaism, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Buddhism, Zarathustra, Nervana and Krishna. Jesus complained about the Essenes being so strict and based on what is available describing this sect, this was true based on the few scrolls believed to have been left by them, although they were not found at Qumran.
What this story does is force the reader to consider other aspects about this man and the times as the different groups of the Christian religion are most dogmatic in their beliefs, and yet all we have to back up our religious beliefs is what we have been told.
If you readers can let go of your dogmas and just read it like a new language and contemplate these ideas and philosophies, you may find a broader view of being a Christian and just follow the basic rule of life that Yeshua subscribed to, which was “You shall love God first and then your brother as yourself.” Such rules would certainly help bring peace and understanding to the planet, which we now do not have.
I received a complimentary copy of the e-book for an honest review.
In the Christian Bible there are only twenty-two sentences attributed to having been said by Jesus. And those who have studied the Bible are aware that the New Testament chapters were decided by the Council of Nicene and the rest were ignored. The Gnostic Library is on line and they have many chapters by different disciples, followers and Mary Magdalene and if you read hers, you find that she cries because Peter refuses to listen to her and the apostles didn’t understand much of what Jesus told them. She is explaining what he meant for he and Mary were close and he discussed much with her.
Then we have the revelations by Edgar Cayce about Jesus and there are other well known books who tell of Jesus’ life, even when he traveled through India into Tibet when he was known by the name of Issa. Of course, all of the above is open to debate for there is nothing to prove anything about Jesus. There is no Roman record of him having been crucified.
So on the basis of so much material, whether true or not, the author developed a novel about this man and presented him as the author saw him. Using the person of Satya as his friend and to generate the dialogue of Yeshua’s ideas and his adventures causes one to contemplate the philosophies of Judaism, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Buddhism, Zarathustra, Nervana and Krishna. Jesus complained about the Essenes being so strict and based on what is available describing this sect, this was true based on the few scrolls believed to have been left by them, although they were not found at Qumran.
What this story does is force the reader to consider other aspects about this man and the times as the different groups of the Christian religion are most dogmatic in their beliefs, and yet all we have to back up our religious beliefs is what we have been told.
If you readers can let go of your dogmas and just read it like a new language and contemplate these ideas and philosophies, you may find a broader view of being a Christian and just follow the basic rule of life that Yeshua subscribed to, which was “You shall love God first and then your brother as yourself.” Such rules would certainly help bring peace and understanding to the planet, which we now do not have.
I received a complimentary copy of the e-book for an honest review.
September 3, 2014
Yeshua-A Personal Memoir of the Missing Years of Jesus was an amazing read. It gives you a very real and very plausible explanation of the many years that we don't know about. Everyone knows the beginning and the end of His story, but nobody knows what happened in the middle. Based on a statement made by the late American prophet Edgar Cayce and his own research, Stan I.S. Law has tried to fill in the blanks for us.
The narrator of this story is Satya, the son of a wealthy caravan owner and close friend of Jesus (Yeshua.) He spends 18 years with Yeshua, but eventually the two go their separate ways. They remain friends and see each other on occasion, but at the time the book starts they hadn't seen each other in a while. Suddenly Satya is struck with an almost unbearable need to see Yeshua. He rides night and day to get to him, but soon realizes he is a day too late. He sits alone locked inside his grief while the memories come flooding in. These memories are how we as readers get to know the Yeshua that Satya knew.
Law has created such a believable world and believable characters. You feel their pain, their joy, and their confusion. They feel like real people instead of words on paper. You can also tell that the author did a lot of research to try to get the story right. There are a few parts that are hard to read but mostly the writing is just beautiful.
I really enjoyed this book. It makes you feel more connected to Yeshua and makes Him feel more human. Whatever faith you have, whatever you do or don't believe, I think you will like this book as well. It doesn't preach at you or try to force you into believing anything. It just presents what we know, and possibilities for what we don't. Yeshua is a really good book that anyone would enjoy.
The narrator of this story is Satya, the son of a wealthy caravan owner and close friend of Jesus (Yeshua.) He spends 18 years with Yeshua, but eventually the two go their separate ways. They remain friends and see each other on occasion, but at the time the book starts they hadn't seen each other in a while. Suddenly Satya is struck with an almost unbearable need to see Yeshua. He rides night and day to get to him, but soon realizes he is a day too late. He sits alone locked inside his grief while the memories come flooding in. These memories are how we as readers get to know the Yeshua that Satya knew.
Law has created such a believable world and believable characters. You feel their pain, their joy, and their confusion. They feel like real people instead of words on paper. You can also tell that the author did a lot of research to try to get the story right. There are a few parts that are hard to read but mostly the writing is just beautiful.
I really enjoyed this book. It makes you feel more connected to Yeshua and makes Him feel more human. Whatever faith you have, whatever you do or don't believe, I think you will like this book as well. It doesn't preach at you or try to force you into believing anything. It just presents what we know, and possibilities for what we don't. Yeshua is a really good book that anyone would enjoy.
September 17, 2013
Author Stan I. S. Law draws his readers in quickly with a convincing narrative voice in this “memoir” of life with Jesus, as told by Jesus’ best (Hindu) friend. Fiction ties in swiftly with gospel events, giving a sense of what’s to come. And the world of Jesus’ time is made vividly real, with excellent historical and geographical detail, as teenagers travel physical roads, and study philosophical meanings with an Indian trading caravan.
The somewhat gnostic Jesus of the author’s imaginings keeps this novel firmly rooted in fiction for me. But the details of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs (and more), the interconnections between stories of different traditions, and the harmonies of truths are beautifully told and endlessly fascinating. With a wise and learned man guiding the younger student, and much intriguing information to be conveyed, the book does for faith what Jostein Gaarder’s Sophie’s World did for philosophy, and I truly enjoyed it.
Some strange word choices slow the tale for me, and on occasion I had to leave the book for the computer, compelled to check the internet for evidence of unexpected details (Judith of the Essenes for example). A few of the “old” beliefs espoused might actually be newer than they’re painted, and there’s a definite new-age flavor to the book. But this is a novel, and as such it’s a fascinating journey through history and faith, with great characters, much food for thought, and many rewards for the reader.
Disclosure: The author offered a free copy and I promised an honest review.
The somewhat gnostic Jesus of the author’s imaginings keeps this novel firmly rooted in fiction for me. But the details of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs (and more), the interconnections between stories of different traditions, and the harmonies of truths are beautifully told and endlessly fascinating. With a wise and learned man guiding the younger student, and much intriguing information to be conveyed, the book does for faith what Jostein Gaarder’s Sophie’s World did for philosophy, and I truly enjoyed it.
Some strange word choices slow the tale for me, and on occasion I had to leave the book for the computer, compelled to check the internet for evidence of unexpected details (Judith of the Essenes for example). A few of the “old” beliefs espoused might actually be newer than they’re painted, and there’s a definite new-age flavor to the book. But this is a novel, and as such it’s a fascinating journey through history and faith, with great characters, much food for thought, and many rewards for the reader.
Disclosure: The author offered a free copy and I promised an honest review.
June 10, 2012
A very enjoyable read. The story is built around a number of pieces of evidence that show Jesus having been in India between the ages of 13 and 30. It's a reasonable take on what might have happened to Jesus. I particularly like that it puts his life into the context of the world in which he would have lived and so makes him into a fully rounded character and not the 'man of mystery' of the gospels.
February 7, 2017
Must Read
If more people truly understood what Yeshua was trying to teach it would be a much different and better world. Trump would not be President for instance.
If more people truly understood what Yeshua was trying to teach it would be a much different and better world. Trump would not be President for instance.
December 18, 2016
I strongly recommend this book.
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