Mirth of the Messiah is a light-hearted portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth, Simon Peter, Mary Magdalene, Zacchaeus and the Apostles. Journey with them to 30-33 AD, and visit the lands of Ancient Israel, Caesarea Philippi, Jerusalem, and Galilee. About the Author:Michael Patrick Howell has been writing for ten years and has seen life from the perspective of a Catholic Priest, Disc Jockey, Parole Officer and Quality Engineer. He spent twelve years of preparation and study for the priesthood and one year of active ministry. Michael enjoys being humorous and wanted to look at the Gospels in a different way, as though reading or hearing them the "first time". He lives in Cedar Hill, Texas where he sells new and rebuilt wineskins.