Anticipated

One man, one hope--two very different paths.

When 9-year-old Uzziel happens upon a small child in a manger, in his home town of Bethlehem, he knows instinctively that he has discovered something amazing. As he begins to piece together the ancient prophecies that are such an important part of his upbringing, he comes to the conclusion that the small child is the long-awaited Messiah.

His excitement at the discovery is soon ruined when the envious and suspicious Herod orders all the boys in Bethlehem under the age of two killed. In one morning of extraordinary violence, Uzziel's younger brothers and cousin are just some of the many who are slain in the vain attempt to kill Jesus, which only cements and grows Uzziel's hatred of the Romans.

As time passes, Uzziel's support for those who would fight against the Romans does not diminish, but now he finds that his choices have been complicated as two very different leaders emerge, each with their own thoughts and their own distinct path to follow. But which way is the right one for Uzziel? And will either one help to rid his people of the oppression they live under?

Author: Ida M. Smith
Publisher: Ida Smith
Published: 05/27/2016
Pages: 124
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d
ISBN: 9780997653007

About the Author
Smith, Ida M.: - Ida Smith writes character driven stories about people with jagged journeys, usually-but not always-from a historical setting. Ida enjoys reading stories with unexpected twists and turns that also teach her about other cultures, time periods, and personalities. Because of her love of these types of stories, Ida strives to write stories that show the jagged journeys our lives can sometimes take. Ida has a Bachelors in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis from Lewis-Clark State College. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family and a crazy dog named Taz. Learn more about Ida and her stories at: idasmithbooks.com.Allman, Taun: - Taun Allman is an outdoor's enthusiast and former youth pastor. He has a Bachelors in Graphic Arts from Oregon State University. Taun works in pencil, acrylic, airbrush, wood, and sculpture.