Wow Robert-I! That's some excellent writing there. I have never really thought of Jesus as a boy before, but if your story even vaguely approximates the real one, I think I would have liked Him :-)

That reminds me of a question. Has anyone read "Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt" by Anne Rice (of vampire fame)? I have not, but I understand it is a fictionalized account of a young Jesus (at age 7, according to Amazon). Is it any good? Thoughts?

Glad you're back! [Since our debates I have scaled back a lot, but still try to post occasionally.]

Blessings,
Rainboy