Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms

Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 12:1–8; Mark 2:23–28; Luke 6:1–5) The morning sun rose softly over Galilee, bathing the rolling grainfields in gold. Jesus walked ahead, His steps unhurried, His robe brushing against the ripening stalks. Behind Him, His…

Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 9:9–13; Mark 2:13–17; Luke 5:27–32) The sun had begun its slow descent over Capernaum, casting a warm golden hue across the dusty streets. Jesus walked along the road near the customs booth, where men…

Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 15:1–20; Mark 7:1–23) The morning market bustled with voices calling out prices of figs, olives, and salted fish. Disciples walked beside Jesus, weaving through traders and buyers. They stopped at a vendor selling freshly…

Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 12:22–37; Mark 3:22–30; Luke 11:14–23) The midday sun glared down on the crowded village square, where men gathered under olive trees for shade. A commotion stirred as people pressed forward, creating a path for…

Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 12:38–42; Matthew 16:1–4; Mark 8:11–13; Luke 11:29–32) The afternoon shadows lengthened as Jesus taught in the bustling courtyard, His voice carrying over the murmurs of the gathered crowd. Pharisees in flowing robes and Sadducees…

Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 19:3–9; Mark 10:2–12) The road beyond the Jordan was lined with travellers heading towards Jerusalem for the approaching feasts. Dust rose with every footstep, coating sandals and robes alike. Jesus walked ahead, His disciples…

Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 23:1–36) The temple courts were crowded as Passover drew near. Pilgrims thronged every archway, carrying lambs and doves, coins jingling in their purses as merchants called out prices for sacrifices and offerings. Jesus stood…

Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (John 11:45–53) The village of Bethany buzzed with whispers and astonished laughter. Men ran along the narrow streets calling to their neighbours. Women clutched their shawls to their mouths, eyes wide with wonder. Children scampered…

Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 22:15–22; Mark 12:13–17; Luke 20:20–26) The morning sun streamed through the great courtyards of the temple, lighting its white stone walls with dazzling brilliance. Pilgrims pressed through the colonnades, their sandals scraping against the…