A modern retelling of the timeless and inspirational story of Jesus Christ.
In a modern world plagued by hatred and violence, Jesus, a compassionate Black man, rises to ignite peace and spread the healing power of forgiveness and compassion. His growing popularity pits him against established religious institutions that will stop at nothing short of crucifixion to silence him. As he grapples with defending the authenticity of his mission, complications from a haunting romance challenge his beliefs.
Excerpt
He doesn’t like to be called Black Jesus. It is racist. Jesus of Nazareth was a middle-eastern Jew, so he was definitely dark-skinned if not Black. This blue-eyed blondie whose pictures were hung in the church is more likely to be Constantine’s cousin than Jesus Christ, the savior of mankind.
For a while, he got his friends to call him Jesus of Detroit, but the nickname did not catch on, either because it was too long or because he had never been to Detroit. It doesn’t matter anymore. Some shallow clowns make fun of his name once in a while. No big deal. “I am Jesus Christ,” he would tell them, “resurrected to save your funny ass from more abuse,” and they would shut up.
Professional Reviews
The jesus story to tell
Within the pages of 'Jesus of Detroit,' author Maysam Yabandeh masterfully crafts an intricate and enthralling narrative, reimagining the enigmatic figure of Jesus in a fictional landscape. Set against a backdrop of turmoil and discord, this book deftly blends historical elements with a compelling narrative arc, breathing new life into the timeless tale of redemption and sacrifice.
Romance, spirituality, and a dash of rebellion
Romance, spirituality, and a dash of rebellion—this book has it all! It'll make you want to go out and spread a little more love in your own life.
Must read!
A riveting and thought-provoking journey through a modern world, where Jesus' message of compassion and forgiveness takes center stage, offering a refreshing perspective on love and healing.
These timeless quotations culled from the celebrated corpus of writings by W.E.B. Du Bois are presented with illuminating introductory essays by Aberjhani. Narration of the Audible book performed by Catherine Byers.
