6A profound novel about a young Jewish boy, Josiah, living in Israel thousands of years ago. As Josiah experiences life, love and incredible loss, he learns the importance of understanding the prophetic truth of the Hebrew scriptures, and the significance of the path that his Hebrew ancestors followed. This novel provides a beautiful and realistic perspective of Jewish culture through the eyes of Josiah and his family, who are shepherds in Bethlehem. Josiah's father teaches him about the mysterious and ancient prophecies concerning the Messiah of Israel. His father also teaches him about the seven, annual Jewish feasts, ordained by God himself, and the significance of these feasts. As a young boy, Josiah has dreams sent from God, just like many of his ancestors did, hundreds of years earlier. He is challenged to understand the meaning of these dreams. This story is powerful, inspiring and captivating, encouraging the reader to embrace the wonder of God's plan for humanity.