Joshua is a novel by Joseph F. Girzone. The story begins when a quiet, unassuming man named Joshua moves into a small cottage in the town of Auburn. Working as a woodcarver, he lives simply, yet touches the lives of everyone he meets with his warmth, wisdom, and gentle kindness. As word of his good deeds spreads—including seemingly miraculous acts—curiosity and suspicion arise among the townspeople, and church authorities grow wary of his quiet influence. Through Joshua's simple presence, the novel explores faith, compassion, and what it truly means to live out Christ's teachings in the modern world.