Joshua (novel)

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Joshua is a book written by Joseph Girzone in 1983. It is about a return of Jesus to the modern world, as a humble man named Joshua.

From the back cover: When Joshua moves to a small cabin on the edge of town, the local people are mystified by his presence. A quiet and simple man, Joshua appears to seek nothing for himself. He supports himself by working as a carpenter. He charges very little for his services, yet his craftsmanship is exquisite. The statue of Moses that he carves for a local synagogue prompts amazement as well as consternation. What are the townsfolk to make of this enigmatic stranger? Some people report having seen him carry a huge oak log on his shoulders effortlessly. Still others talk about the child in a poor part of town who was dreadfully ill but, after Joshua's visit, recovered completely. Despite his benevolence and selfless work to bring the community together, some remain suspicious. Finally, in a effort to resolve the community's suspicions, Joshua is confronted by the local church leaders. Joshua is a profoundly moving, deeply inspiring book. It has been called "life-changing", "engrossing", "inspiring", and "entertaining".

Joshua is published by Simon & Schuster, New York