At Jordan by Catharine Shaw (1925)
The narrative centers on the biblical account of John the Baptist's mission to baptize people for the remission of sins and to announce the coming of Jesus, the Lamb of God. Jesus, coming from Nazareth, is baptized by John in the Jordan River. Upon His baptism, the heavens open, and the Spirit descends like a dove, with a heavenly voice declaring Jesus as God's beloved Son. This event marks the transition from Jesus' quiet years in Nazareth to His public ministry, where He begins healing and teaching, despite skepticism from those who knew Him as a carpenter. The story emphasizes the divine affirmation of Jesus' identity and mission.
By Catharine Shaw · First published 1925 · Genre: Christian Religious Literature, Inspirational/Spiritual Literature, Historical Religious Fiction · 309 words
First lines
John the Baptist had been sent by God to baptize the people for the remission of sins, and to tell them that the Lamb of God who was to "take away the sin of the world" was soon coming to live among them, and to be their Saviour.
"And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth. and was baptized of John in Jordan."
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At Jordan is listed on Textopian as a short story by Catharine Shaw, dated 1925 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Catharine Shaw
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Christian Religious Literature, Inspirational/Spiritual Literature, Historical Religious Fiction, Didactic Children's Literature, Scriptural Retelling
- Length: 309 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Christian Religious Literature — The narrative retells biblical events focused on Jesus and John the Baptist, emphasizing divine revelation and core Christian doctrine.
- Inspirational/Spiritual Literature — The text conveys messages of faith and spiritual renewal that are intended to encourage and uplift readers.
- Historical Religious Fiction — Set against a biblical backdrop, the work weaves historical context with religious themes to narrate a familiar scriptural event.
- Didactic Children's Literature — The straightforward and instructive style is tailored to educate young readers on key religious values and moral lessons.
Tags
fiction · drama · contemporary · introspection · psychological · identity · family · relationships · loss · grief · transition · resilience