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What if Jesus Christ were alive today?

Mary is a young immigrant living in the United States during the 1980s. One evening, her mundane life is suddenly turned upside down when a mysterious stranger arrives with the unbelievable news that she’s pregnant.

There’s only one problem. Mary is a virgin.


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"The Modern Christ" is the ultimate "what if" story. What if Jesus were born in contemporary America? Think Jewish immigrants working mundane jobs, a president named Herod, astronomers discovering a strange star. John the Baptist as a woodsman, becoming an internet sensation, Jesus praying before distributing five sandwiches and two protein bars. You get the idea. This powerful story will resonate with those caught up in social media, helping make a fresh connect with the life of Christ.

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