The Second Appearance Was the Boy Really Jesus Christ?
The Second Appearance Was the Boy Really Jesus Christ? by Dahn Batchelor is a fiction novel published by iUniverse in June 2010. This 224-page book is written in English and explores the life of nine-year-old Russell Hendrix, who is taken in by William and Beatrice Hampston in Nelson, British Columbia, during December 1945. As Russell becomes a part of their family, the townspeople soon recognize his extraordinary knowledge of the Bible and the life of Jesus Christ, leading them to believe he may be a divine figure.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into Russell’s experiences as he navigates the complexities of being perceived as a young preacher and potential reincarnation of Jesus Christ. The story unfolds as Russell performs a miraculous act, resurrecting a friend, which heightens the community’s belief in his divine identity. Despite Russell’s protests that he is not Jesus, he faces challenges as he grows older, culminating in his mysterious disappearance at fifteen. The Vatican later investigates the claims surrounding his identity, adding layers to this religious and fictional exploration.
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William and Beatrice Hampston gladly welcome nine-year-old Russell Hendrix into their home in Nelson, British Columbia, in December of 1945. This older, childless couple enjoys the company of this orphaned boy who had been hiding in their barn. The Hampstons and the townspeople soon realize that Russell is an extraordinary child.
He intimately knows the details of the Bible and of the life of Jesus Christ. Russell is popular with both the students at school and the adults in the community as they believe in his mission as a young preacher of the good word. When Russell resurrects his friend Lawrence from death, people suspect that he is Jesus Christ returned to earth as a small child.
But Russell doesn’t think he is Jesus, and he doesn’t want to be Jesus. As he grows older, he faces enormous problems because many continue to pray to him despite Russell’s insistence that he isn’t Jesus Christ. The matter is laid to rest when fifteen-year-old Russell goes missing. Years later, the Vatican investigates whether or not the boy really was Jesus Christ.
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