Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus

"The story of Jesus includes all kinds of characters-a second cousin who recognized him, parents who loved him, disciples who misunderstood him, fastidious law-keepers who tried to trap him, a friend who betrayed him, priests who plotted against him, and followers who died for him. While some embraced him, others hated him. While some wanted to serve him, others just wanted to use him. Some who claimed to be saints proved to be scoundrels. And some who began as scoundrels were transformed into saints"--