"A wonderful addition to the centuries of story-telling of the early life of Jesus." Rev. Michael F. MurphyThe prophets foretold of the coming Messiah. He would descend from the house of David to rule over Israel, and His greatness would reach the ends of the earth. Centuries later, a maiden named Mary is visited by an angel, who announces she has been chosen among women to bring forth the Son of God into the world. Mary accepts God's plan for her. HE SHALL BE PEACE brings the Gospels of Luke and Matthew to life as never before. Experience the nativity of Jesus, His presentation in the Temple, His childhood in Egypt, and His return, where as a boy He questions the brightest scholars in the Temple. Follow the life of young John the Baptist as he prepares the way for the Lord, longing for the day when their paths would cross. The story of the young Jesus is presented in a manner that fuels the age-old question: What was the childhood of Jesus like?Jennifer M. Franks has previously published The Lotus Blossom and Wild Card Willie and the Pony Express. She is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature.