Two thousand years ago, the man from Nazareth thrust himself upon the ancient world and in doing so irrevocably transformed it. Rick Michels' Messianic Men is a rollicking roller coaster ride through the life of Jesus, the proclaimed Jewish Messiah from Galilee, and of the men and women who followed him to launch the Christian revolution that reverberates throughout the world today. It is a comprehensive look at the personal, geopolitical, prophetic and spiritual ramifications of the life of history's most influential figure.The advent of the Jewish Messiah transformed the world so powerfully the calendar was changed to mark it. His birth threatened a king, astounded astrologers, and served notice of the rise of a new kingdom. It is a kingdom founded by a working class hero, whose undertakings in a backwater region of Israel caught the attention of an oppressed people longing for the greatness they believed was their destiny. From there, the man from Galilee swept into Jerusalem with an unassuming team of followers. In the remarkable events that led to one unforgettable week, Jesus the Messiah directly challenged Israel, served notice to Rome, and enigmatically changed the course of history.The story is written with the fresh perspective of a trained reporter who goes where the best sources lead to weave a remarkably delightful and well-reasoned narrative. Evidence, scholarship, reason, and conjecture all take their proper places as Michels examines the written record to discover the Messiah portrayed to us by those who knew him best. This is the Jesus every person must examine for him or herself.About the author: Rick (Erich) Michels is a Seattle area writer and journalist who worked as a reporter for daily and weekly newspapers in the 1980's, including the Everett Herald and Northwest Progress, before co-founding a successful software company serving the health research fields. Rick also served as editor and lead science writer for the ISBER News, covering developments in biospecimen research. For Messianic Men, Rick trains his journalistic eye and skill in evidence-based storytelling toward the most fascinating religious figure of history.