The Prophet of the Andes

Discover the inspiring true story of one Peruvian carpenter's spiritual journey from the Andes to Israel, leading hundreds of Christians to convert to Judaism and sparking a new wave of Latin American Jewish communities. Follow Segundo Villanueva's lifelong search for the true message of God, exploring various Protestant sects before piecing together his own version of Judaism from readings of the Old Testament. Learn how politically motivated Israeli rabbis converted Segundo's community to Orthodox Judaism and resettled them on the West Bank, making him an unlikely pioneer for a new kind of Jewish faith. This is a remarkable and momentous chapter in the history of religion, a fascinating story of faith, dignity, and meaning.