Synopses & Reviews
“And did those feet in ancient time, walk upon England’s mountains green?” England’s national Jerusalem Hymn puts into verse ancient legends that Jesus traveled to Britain during the “missing years” that are not covered in the Bible. The Making of the Lamb more than brings the legends to life. The Jesus of this novel, an authentic Christian savior but unlike any portrayed before, encounters pirates, druids, and Iron Age Celts. He faces shipwreck and war, and he grows in strength, wisdom, and compassion. Aware from childhood that he is the Son of God, he strives to become the conquering, heroic Messiah who will lead the Jews to freedom. But one night in Britain he confronts his true fate: a shameful, painful death at an early age. While driving home the significance of Christ’s death and resurrection, The Making of the Lamb will also entertain and delight anyone with an open mind and an appreciation for an exciting, fast-moving tale.
Review
Kirkus Reviews: The Bible offers only a glimpse of Jesuss adolescence, but this novel present one possible course of events or readers to mull over
.Bear successfully creates a character who technically remains sinless while still struggling with the process of growing up. With vivid side characters, an intriguing backdrop and steady pacing, the book is also a strong piece of writing
.A stimulating story that challenges readers to consider and appreciate the coming-of-age a young Jesus may have gone through. Mark E. Rosson, Ph.D., author and newspaper columnist: Reading this book is like taking a journey both to the days of Jesus and to Ancient England in a time of Druids and Celts
a wonderful read
delightfully entertaining
.[Y]ou will not want to put it down. The most dynamic and complete novel about Christ since Ben Hur. Lee Harmon, "The Dubious Disciple": Bears research is exhaustive
.His book brings myth and legend alive with meaning
.[R]eaders
witness the Making of the Lamb
the one who gave up his sword to die on the cross. Its a fascinating journey worth sharing with the young Jesus. A book you won't soon forget. The full text of these reviews and others is online at www.makingofthelamb.com/review.htm
Synopsis
The Making of the Lamb gives new meaning to the words of William Blake, sung throughout Britain today in the Jerusalem Hymn. This novel more than brings to life the ancient legend that Jesus Christ visited England during his formative years, which are missing from the Bible. We meet young Jesus as he is teaching in the Jerusalem Temple at the age of twelve. He is aware that he is the son of God, but he is still an unfinished work, growing in wisdom and the favor of God and man. In Britain, he gains power and renown among the native iron-age Celts as he prepares himself for a heroic destiny. One night, atop what is now the Glastonbury Tor, Jesus must confront his true fate of the suffering servant who will die the most shameful and painful of deaths imaginable at an early age. The fate of all of God's creation hangs in the balance as Jesus decides what path his life will take.
About the Author
Since 2004, Robert Harley Bear has pursued studies in all areas surrounding the legend that Jesus came to Britain during his formative years. His research subjects included archaeology of the Late Iron Age in Britain, writings about druids from Irish legends to the annals of Julius Caesar, biblical history, Roman history and all of the legends of the missing years of Jesus Christ, including those that take Jesus to the Far East.
The author began his professional career as an attorney. He retired from active practice in 1998 and took on his current IT day job. In 2005, he was baptized at St. Paul's Parish, K Street, in Washington, DC, where he remains an active parishioner to this day. He taught the high school confirmation class for several years.The author enjoys competitive sailboat racing, skiing and bike riding. He is currently the Treasurer of the United States Albacore Association. He frequently competes with his Albacore in numerous venues where Albacores are raced in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. In 2011 he won the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association High Point trophy for the Albacore Class.