Joshua and the Children: A Parable

Joseph F. Girzone. Collier Books, $8.95 (224pp) ISBN 978-0-02-019905-2

Father Girzone continues to recast Jesus's mission in contemporary settings with this tale of Joshua, a gentle young man who captivates the children of a politically divided, strife-ridden village. ``The applications of the message are broad,'' said PW . ``The simple, childlike tone and the inspirational subtext will appeal to the audience that enjoyed Joshua .'' (Oct.)

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