On the Shore at Dawn by Catharine Shaw
The narrative follows the aftermath of Jesus Christ's resurrection, focusing on His appearances to His disciples. Initially, two disciples encounter Jesus on the road to Emmaus, unaware of His identity until He breaks bread with them. They return to Jerusalem to share the news, where Jesus appears to the gathered disciples, offering peace. The story then shifts to the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus appears to six disciples, including Peter and Nathanael, after a fruitless night of fishing. Jesus instructs them to cast their nets on the right side, resulting in a miraculous catch. Recognizing Him, Peter swims ashore, and the disciples join for a meal prepared by Jesus. During this meal, Jesus questions Peter's love for Him, instructing him to "feed My lambs" and "feed My sheep," symbolizing the care and guidance of His followers. The narrative emphasizes themes of recognition, faith, and the responsibility of spreading Jesus' teachings.
By Catharine Shaw · First published 1925 · Genre: Christian Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, Historical Fiction · 935 words
First lines
On the day of the resurrection, two of the disciples of the Lord Jesus were walking from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus, and as they went along they spoke of all that had happened, reasoning together about it.
And as they walked, Jesus Himself drew near, and went with them. But their eyes were holden that they did not know Him.
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On the Shore at Dawn 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 Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, Historical Fiction, Allegorical Fiction, Devotional Literature
- Length: 935 words
- Structure: 1 section, 26 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Christian Fiction — The narrative centers on the resurrection appearance of Jesus and interactions with His disciples, anchoring the work in Christian theological themes.
- Inspirational Fiction — The work emphasizes themes of faith, transformation, and the power of divine love, intended to uplift and motivate readers.
- Historical Fiction — It reimagines a well-known biblical event by weaving historical context with creative narrative elements.
- Allegorical Fiction — The text employs symbolic elements to convey deeper moral and spiritual truths beyond the literal storyline.
Tags
sea · dawn · renewal · journey · transformation · reflection · nature · mystery · emotion · introspection · adventure · resilience