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Close to Jesus, the epic telling of the untold story surrounding the life of Jesus, describes the fascinating lives of several of those persons most meaningful to the life and times of Jesus Christ.Mary Magdalene
Employed as a spy and given the task of investigating the threat posed by John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene is overwhelmed by John's powerful message of the coming of the Messiah. Gazing into John's eyes before he dies, Mary is left with the certainty that her place is at the side of this great man, Jesus Christ. Joseph of Nazareth
A refugee of a murdered family, Joseph took the hand of Mary to begin a new life. A carpenter by trade, his faith will be tested and restored as the truth of God's work is revealed with the miraculous birth of his son... the King of the Jews. Judas
Trusted as one of the chosen, Judas will be blinded by emotion and doubt. It will be his fateful decision that will seal the fate of the King of the Jews. Thomas
Thomas is overwhelmed with anguish and sorrow as chaos surrounds the burial of his Messiah. With his faith shattered and challenged by a series of mysterious events, it is only until he is able to witness the prophesy with his own eyes that his faith can be restored and he can go forth and spread the word of Christ.
Editor's Note
CLOSE TO JESUS tells the less frequently told stories of the people closest to Jesus during his life. Learn about the lives of those he touched most directly: Mary Magdalene, Judas, Joseph of Nazareth and Thomas.
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