In the novel, Joshua: A Parable for Today, by Joseph F. Girzone, the author communicates that Joshua is Jesus risen again through the message he conveys and the miracles he performs. Joshua, a kind but mysterious stranger, moves to the town of Auburn and proceeds to stir up a huge debate simply by sharing his opinion about religion. Joshua does not try and preach against the Church, but he still manages to cause a giant conflict with the Church, despite his simplicity and kind nature. Even though his actions are very similar to those of Jesus, most people do not recognize him, and instead see him as someone attacking the Church. Joshua’s overall message to the people of Auburn is that the Church…