Murderers, thieves, liars and schemers were all present in ancient Galilee and Judea and around the world. A boy called Caleb navigates these evils and becomes a keen observer as a grown man. Into this mix appears an encouraging touch of mercy: a man called Jesus. This story is cast in vivid settings, aided by reasonable conjecture to support the historical flow of the times. There is forgiveness. God has not turned His face away from the human race.