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John Leax

Biography

John Leax

John Leax was for many years Professor of English and Poet in Residence at Houghton College. His most recent books of poetry are TABLOID NEWS (2005) and RECLUSE FREEDOM (2012).

John Leax

Books by John Leax

by John Leax - Christian, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Poetry

In a series of dramatic monologues, first-century men and women --- some real, some imaginary --- remember, often from the perspective of old age, their encounters with Jesus and reflect on the significance of those encounters. Some comprehend and welcome him as Messiah. Others comprehend him only as an extraordinary figure and remain puzzled by their memories. A few are angered by him and bitterly reject any claim their encounter might make on them.