Eighth Shepherd

The tax collector of Jericho, Zachai (Zacchaeus), is the most hated man in all Judea. Shimona, a former leper, is shunned by her community. And the Nubian bodyguard Salmon fears his young daughter will die. All three need the transforming touch of Yeshua, the Great Shepherd. Their stories unfold in this engaging novel. Includes historical maps and a discussion guide for individual or group study. Back Cover CopyThe Good Shepherd is rescuing lives across Israel...but is this hope for all or just for His flock?And why do so many leaders want Him dead? Zachai, chief tax collector of Jericho, is the most hated man in all of Judea. Outside the walls of his estate, hes surrounded by four giant Nubian bodyguards. But at night hes a prisoner of his aching heart. What would it be like to be loved? to have a family?Shimona, former leper from the Valley of Makob, returns to her hometown of Jericho to proclaim that Yeshua has healed her. When no one believes her story, she is shunned and sent to live alone as the caretaker of a grove of sukomore fig trees. Month after month she holds on tightly to hope in the midst of her loneliness.A former prince among the Nubian tribes, Salmon was betrayed and sold into slavery. Now one of the few treasures he hashis little daughter Marishais dying. Salmon has heard stories of Yeshuas miracles. But would the Great Shepherd have mercy on a sheep thats outside Israels flock? Each day Marisha grows weaker. Special feature: Study questions suitable for individual use or group discussion