From The Jesus Chronicles. 1 He was only known by his father’s name – son of Timaeus. His father was a moderately successful merchant in Jericho. His primary item of trade was salt. He avoided the more lucrative commerce in perfumes: too much politics and the cost of trafficking spices and herbs over the desert too…
Category: Jesus Chronicles
Stories that are part of The Jesus Chronicles.
The Dogs at the Table
From The Jesus Chronicles. 1The change was dramatic. One day this cadre of a dozen men devoted to Jesus were suddenly followed by 5,000 souls, many declaring Jesus king. Two days later they were reduced to the twelve, plus a few of the followers of John the Baptist. And the twelve knew now that they…
The Widow
A story about a woman who gave all she had. Based on the story of the “Widow’s Mite” recorded in two of the gospels. Part of the Jesus Chronicles.