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The Boy Who Met Jesus: Segatashya Emmanuel of Kibeho

The Boy Who Met Jesus: Segatashya Emmanuel of Kibeho

byImmaculee Ilibagiza
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Wendell Neugebauer
4.0 out of 5 starsWell worth reading, but don't look for any definite predictions.
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2018
The organization of this book is such that it has to be read more than once to get the full impact of its message. Perhaps this was the author’s intention.

The very first mission of Segatashya clearly demonstrates that God has a good sense of humor, something that I personally know from experience.

The early messages, allegedly from Jesus, seem to imply, incorrectly, that all religions are equal, but this might just be a lack of accuracy in the interpretation of the original wording. Surely two religions cannot be equal if the “truth” revealed by one is the exact opposite of the “truth” claimed by the other. An example would be where the Christian religion forbids the intentional killing of an innocent human being versus Islam which seems to condones the random killing of infidels and Jews.

The idea that God could forgive Satan is interesting but implausible. The pride of Satan makes it impossible for him to to be truly repentant of his rebellion against God.

The final missionary messages of Segatashya in Congo are perfectly aligned with Catholic teachings. Here he lectured against sexual sins like polygamy, premarital sex, and homosexual acts, much to the displeasure of his audiences. Seemingly missing from the messages is the condemnation of contraception that is the indirect cause of divorce, abortion, and abuse of all kinds.

It is remarkable that Segatashya and his whole family entered the Catholic Church when they began to understand God’s revelations.

The unfortunate destruction of most records of the messages from Jesus during the Rwandan genocide may make it impossible for any definitive rulings of the authenticity of Segatashya’s visions. Nevertheless, the book is well worth reading. Any end of the world predictions should be taken to refer to the end of our individual lives. Repent and sin no more.
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Ralph LaBelle
3.0 out of 5 starsA real disappointment
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021
I was really looking forward to reading this book, but was very disappointed when I did. Out of the 200 pages, 150 are about the author (her life story, her family, her village, etc.) and perhaps 50 pages about the boy who is the supposed to be the focus of the book.
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S. Deveaux
2.0 out of 5 stars A bit misleading
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2014
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Most of the beginning is a recap of a previous book by the author. I read so much, thinking I just need to keep reading until I get the Segatashya's conversations with Jesus that I just stopped reading. I realize this is probably a cultural communication issue where a good deal of information is offered before the main topic but I stopped reading. Also - I could be wrong, but it seems to be written with a catholic audience in mind and more about the author's life. Nothing wrong with that but I am (non-denominational) Christian so I had problems relating to the strong emphasis on the Virgin Mary and praying the rosary, etc.
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Brenda Horton
2.0 out of 5 stars Boring
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2013
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Boring difficult to understand who's telling the story. Not enough about the boy and what is really going on. I didn't like it and could not finish reading the book. I would have like to have know more about him as a person and his family life, Could tell if it was fiction or what.
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Mitch
2.0 out of 5 stars Boring, and not worth the time invested to read ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2014
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After reading Immaculee's book, "left to tell" I thought this one might be a worthy read as well. I was wrong. Boring, and not worth the time invested to read it. Sorry, I threw it away.
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carlos
2.0 out of 5 stars I expected more of this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2012
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The author promised to give all the info gather by the boy in his conversations with Jesus. According to her they have hundreds of tapes recordings and transcriptions, and
many questions shall be resolved...
The info of the conversations is given litle by little in small doses...
It seems that the idea is to publish a second book ...
Good material but I am a bit disappointed.
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fran follari
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2014
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MBG
2.0 out of 5 stars Boring and not well written
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2013
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This book is OK but no comparison to Left to Tell by Immaculee, which was a very compelling story. I also found the story unbelievable, and I know that was not the authors intent. I do not suggest this book as a good read.
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Edward DP Lunt
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2013
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It was just not what I expected it to be. It was so much like what happened to the children in Fatama and in Bosnia. Nothing new but basically the same message as convey to others having similar experiences.
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Mel
2.0 out of 5 stars The Boy Who Met Jesus: Segatashya of Kibeho
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2012
THE BOY WHO MET JESUS
by Immaculee' Ilibagiza
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The Boy Who Met Jesus is authored by Immaculee' Ilibagiza who is the best-selling author of Left to Tell and Our Lady of Kibelho. The Boy Who Met Jesus takes place in Kibelho,Rwanda: The book is about the sightings of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary by four visionaries before the 1994 genocide. The Christian religious figures appeared to three girls: Alphonsine, Anathalie, and Marie-Claire who were already believers. The fourth person who reported the same encounter was Segatashya's. He was the youngest and most noted because he was an uneducated, pagan farm boy. According to Ilibagiza, a pagan is defined as a person who honors the spirits of dead relatives and the Rwandian spirit god Ryangombe. His messages from Jesus were so authentically and accurately delivered that people would pilgrimage miles to hear his trance- like speeches.
In the background, the author recounts growing up in a peaceful Rwanda before the genocides with the love and support of her family. Unlike Ilibagiza, her father regularly visited the visionaries of Kibelho but forbid his daughter to travel to this far away village. Segatashya's message was appealing because Ilibagiza and her family were devout Christians. Therefore, they were in deep awe of the religious phenomenon happening in Kibelho.
THE BOY WHO MET JESUS would be a good read for a Christian fundamentalist or enthusiast. It is the tale of a family's strong belief in Christianity and the great visionaries that validate their commitment to God. It is refreshing to read about their sense of reverence and gratefulness. I would also recommend this book to those interested in Christianity. Segatashya's messages were delivered in a trance-like state: He answers questions that might cross the mind of any curious individual. He answers them with wisdom, trust and a humbleness that comes from being chosen to deliver Jesus' message. His pagan roots and illiteracy make him even more believable
Sadly, Segatashya was shot during the 1994 genocides, about twelve months after meeting Ilibagiza. Twelve years before the genocide, Ilibagiza says that he prophesied the massacre but no one heeded his warning. Luckily, before his death, Ilibagiza met him at her college. Her deep respect for this modern day messenger is evident in her continued reverence. For the purpose of this book, Ilibagiza interviewed Christine, his younger sister who describes the genuine, kind, and loyal nature of a great brother and son.
Regardless of one's religious or spiritual inclinations, I found it refreshing that the author could stand in her truth. Ilibagiza was able to share a numinous experience of prophecy. Moreover, in a world of political correctness and careful conversations about GOD, I respect Ilibagiza's desire to remind us of mystical elements of religious life that can provide hope for the future of humanity.

FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from Hay House Publishing for this review. The opinion in this review is unbiased and reflects my honest judgment of the product.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Segatashya of Kibeho
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2012
The Boy Who Met Jesus by Immaculee Ilibagiza is about a boy named Segatashya from Kibeho, Rwanda who was from a poor family and considered a pagan who claims he saw visions of Jesus. I found this book uncomfortable for me to read because I do not believe in what the author was writing.

I did like the custom of Igitaramo in Kibeho, Rwanda which is similar to quality family time in our nation.

This unbiased review was based on an electronic copy of the book provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review.
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AndiBC
2.0 out of 5 stars No nihl imprimatur
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2012
I could not find a nihl imprimatur, so this book should be considered a piece of fiction. It is presented as truth suggesting an unapproved apparation, thus the low rating. If you are looking for an entertaining made-up story, go for it.
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