The Lampstand

About the Book

The Lampstand is a fictionalized account of the first 100 years of the struggling new movement later known as Christianity: It is told from multiple first person viewpoints, as the drama of the lives and struggles of the people involved, both disciples within the movement and those antagonistic to it, plays out. In the course of this narrative the origin and meaning of some of the earliest gnostic gospels, thought to be Christ’s secret teachings given to the disciples during the forty days following his resurrection, is explored. Within the historical background, the persecution by both Jewish and Roman leaders, the spiritual growth of the first apostles as they endure, learn and deepen in their faith through these trials forms the basis of this deeply profound and important story, told with insight, compassion and love.

About the Author

About the Author: Mary Quijano is the published author of four novels, 2 short stories, a book of metaphysical meditations, and a couple of bad screenplays. She also teaches writing, math and social studies at a charter school on the big island of Hawaii, as well as Sunday School at her local church. She is the mother of 5 children, grandmother of nine, and when not teaching and writing she enjoys long board surfing and snorkeling in the warm beautiful waters of her island home.