{"product_id":"moses-michael-elgamal-9781738717668","title":"Moses: An Orthodox Christian Redemption Thriller Inspired by Saint Moses the Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Novel of Sin and Redemption, Inspired by the life of Saint Moses the Black.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoe ruled the city with gun and muscle. In a single night, he lost everything. Hunted and out of options, he finds sanctuary at an Orthodox monastery, where an elder meets his violence with unyielding grace. As his old life claws him back, Moe must choose: revenge or redemption. The cross, or the gun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoses: The Cross and the Gun\u003c\/strong\u003e is a contemporary novel based on the life of Saint Moses the Black. Readers follow a gang leader's journey toward repentance and struggle with \"the old man\" and the past. The book is heavily inspired by ancient Christian writings and desert wisdom, with themes from Saint Anthony the Great, Saint Macarius, John Cassian, Evagrius, Saint Theophan the Recluse and more. An honest story of repentance, in unflinching prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Readers are Saying: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A remarkable modern rendition... Elgamal conveys both the scandal and the beauty of the life of St. Moses the Strong.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFr. Anthony Mourad, St. George \u0026amp; St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"In imaginative, un-sanitized prose, Elgamal has captured the spirit of one of the greatest stories of repentance in the orthodox tradition... This novelization is a true gift.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSherry Shenoda, author of \u003cem\u003eMummy Eaters\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Lightkeeper\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis novel is for you if you enjoy: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lives of the Saints and Church Fathers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnsantized and honest stories of repentance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharacter-driven fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent advisory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature audiences (18+ \/ parental guidance advised). Contains depictions and references to criminal activity, drugs, violence, and explicit language.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Elgamal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1738717666\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781738717668\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Creative Orthodox\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 278\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d","brand":"Michael Elgamal","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443143618815,"sku":"9781738717668","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b4b31fac-c445-440c-a08b-9479ccf49e72.jpg?v=1777202127","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/moses-michael-elgamal-9781738717668","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}