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The Thief, the Harlot and the Healer
For fans of Francine Rivers, Kate Mosse, Tessa Aftshar and Jenifer Jennings…comes this riveting tale of the life and death struggle of a woman facing calamity in AD 33.
In a time of miracles and demons a woman like Rachel has no right to life. She is enslaved in a brothel, with no prospect of love and freedom, until a young girl is abducted and placed in her care. Rachel’s escape with the child, determined to return her to her family, commences a gripping page turning account of a chase across Galilee to Capernaum.
Along the journey Rachel meets the followers of the strange Healer. One man in particular, Thomas, seeks to help her. But Rachel, so damaged by the past, faces an even greater battle to rescue the young woman inside herself who for so long has been denied love and care.
Who can rescue Rachel ? And will it be too late ?
In a time of miracles and demons a woman like Rachel has no right to life. She is enslaved in a brothel, with no prospect of love and freedom, until a young girl is abducted and placed in her care. Rachel’s escape with the child, determined to return her to her family, commences a gripping page turning account of a chase across Galilee to Capernaum.
Along the journey Rachel meets the followers of the strange Healer. One man in particular, Thomas, seeks to help her. But Rachel, so damaged by the past, faces an even greater battle to rescue the young woman inside herself who for so long has been denied love and care.
Who can rescue Rachel ? And will it be too late ?
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June 29, 2023
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This book is a fictional story set in biblical times, when Jesus and the disciples went about healing the sick. The story focuses on a woman in forced prostitution, a stolen child and the people they meet on their journey of escape.
One of my main concerns before even starting this book was the issue of biblical accuracy. There were times where I felt the book stayed true to the bible and other times where there was definitely some artistic license. Unfortunately the characters I struggled with the most were Jesus and his followers.
I enjoyed the interactions between the main group of characters and how their experiences helped to shape their responses to the different situations they find themselves in. There was a range of faiths represented throughout the book, including witchcraft, faith in many elemental gods, Jews, followers of Christ, those with questions and some who didn’t really care either way.
There were a few grammatical and spelling errors and at times I felt the language was over complicated and almost too modern for the time it was set. There is also a continuity error regarding the age of the child.
This book is a fictional story set in biblical times, when Jesus and the disciples went about healing the sick. The story focuses on a woman in forced prostitution, a stolen child and the people they meet on their journey of escape.
One of my main concerns before even starting this book was the issue of biblical accuracy. There were times where I felt the book stayed true to the bible and other times where there was definitely some artistic license. Unfortunately the characters I struggled with the most were Jesus and his followers.
I enjoyed the interactions between the main group of characters and how their experiences helped to shape their responses to the different situations they find themselves in. There was a range of faiths represented throughout the book, including witchcraft, faith in many elemental gods, Jews, followers of Christ, those with questions and some who didn’t really care either way.
There were a few grammatical and spelling errors and at times I felt the language was over complicated and almost too modern for the time it was set. There is also a continuity error regarding the age of the child.
March 17, 2023
I just loved this book it was full of suspense but a great gospel read. It is a real page turner and one is always worrying about what will happen to the main character Rachel as she fights her past hurts and tragedies and tries everything she can to rescue an abducted child from the same captivity that engulfed her life. This is a real battle between good and evil and I so wanted Rachel to triumph over adversity. But her inner turmoil was the greatest barrier to peace and calm and I just loved the way all of the characters were depicted. I really felt that I was there in Galilee AD 33 and the dialogue is so good and the characterization's so absorbing. This is a self published book but I do so hope that there is a sequel - the web site talks of a series so I can't wait for more. Really heartily recommend this great read !
January 3, 2024
This book has several points of view I can't support in Scripture. While there were undoubtedly some who rejected Jesus despite healings and miracles, or followed Him for quite a while before deciding to commit to Him, or who struggled with accepting His forgiveness that was available long before His death, or set themselves against Him, or never bothered at all, there were plenty (like His disciples) who immediately followed Him.
I also see nowhere in Scripture that supports the idea that Jesus couldn't fully forgive sin until the atoning death on the Cross, especially since He said, "Your sins are forgiven" as a means to healing often during His 3 years of earthly ministry, long before His crucifixion. This book strongly suggests otherwise, IMO...the trafficked young woman doesn't receive forgiveness until Jesus dies in the book, a part of that being because she doesn't feel she deserves it...but she is portrayed as wanting it, and never in the gospels have I seen Jesus accept even Peter's, "Depart from me, I am a sinful man," as a reason not to allow that person to feel the full force of His forgiveness, and I can't recall anyone but Judas not wanting at least to try for His forgiveness.
The author appears to be a huge fan of the doctrine of predestination, which states of all the people born on earth, only a few are worthy to be saved, and the rest are born to eternal damnation...there is no hope available for those born to eternal damnation at all, no repentance possible. How can this be? For one thing, what kind of God would decide that He was going to allow a certain number of births, then say to a certain group each year, "Oh, by the way, you're all going to hell, so don't even try to obey Me or seek Me"? The Scriptures state that God is not willing that ANY should perish, but that ALL should come to eternal life...but God didn't make people into robots, and they can accept or reject His offer of eternal life. Old Testament figures like Abraham, Moses, and others were justified (in other words, given access to eternal life) through their faith in, and obedience to, God, and their repentance when they messed up...not through the crucifixion, which was millennia later. So, I don't believe God lets babies be born only to condemn them to hell without a chance at redemption.
Having grown up, from age 6, in a Calvinist church (i.e., one that holds with predestination), I can attest to the perfidy of the doctrine on a personal level. My parents were separated, and the women in the church took it upon themselves to blame me - even though neither parent nor anyone in my extended family blamed me - for the breakup. First grade aged children want both parents in the home - as any nurse, teacher, or social worker can attest (and I am both a retired educator and a retired RN) - even when they starve or abuse the kids, and kids will go to extremes to avoid triggering the violent parent so as to keep the family together. There are rare cases of severe mental illness or profound birth defects where the strain of caregiving, especially when left to one parent to manage unaided, can cause a rift, but those are rare.
And so, picture a 6 year old who hasn't gone to anything except Bible School in summer for 3 years (because her erstwhile sire was up to his eyeballs in the Occult with Mommy & Daddy), but is curious about God, wanting to learn, but unable to understand fully the adult sermon but tries...who, as soon as she learns to read, looks at the Bibles in her house and tries to learn more. Add to this mix the undesired split in the family. Toss in a stressed mixed family that tales you in temporarily, and makes it obvious they expect you to leave soon...where 1 of 4 people wants you (the one being your mom, who kind of has to want you), toss in not being allowed to cry, and throw in having to find quiet ways of comforting your mother because you're afraid you'll be kicked out if she's caught crying...toss in a teacher who is a bully, and being attacked by 8 - 12 kids on the way to & from school daily & at recess, struggling to learn a new reading system, and trying to make yourself as useful as you can in the place you live so you aren't out on the streets...and then, GOING TO CHURCH AND BEING TOLD THAT YOU ARE AN EVIL CHILD and you might as well not come, or read a Bible, because YOU AREN'T PREDESTINED FOR HEAVEN. No matter how you try to help yet stay out of the way in the church where your uncle is an elder, it is never good enough, not even when you pass the church's membership class with flying colors at age 11, & only the minister's tie-breaker vote in your favor allows you to join because...your father doesn't want you. That's the reason, that and being predestined for hell.
I am by far not the only person to be victimized by this doctrine, and the way this book is written, it is woven throughout like a strand of poison. In this book, you are only drawn to Jesus because He chooses you, or His Father did; absent their choosing you, you are doomed to hell. Jesus repeatedly tells people in the story that they wouldn't be drawn to Him unless He wanted to draw them to Him.
Yes, the Holy Spirit draws us to Jesus, especially in response to the prayers of other believers, but if God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to eternal life, then He would, logically, draw all men unto Him. Jesus even said if He was lifted up from the earth, He would draw all men unto Him. Yes, this means His crucifixion, but did not His healing, miracles, preaching, teaching, and discipling also draw the multitudes to Him as He began His ministry on earth? And lift Him up t9 the notice of the Jews? As people learned of Him and word spread, His Name was lifted up far and wide until there were few who did not know about Him.
To me, these types of doctrinal pushes that are not strictly part of the Gospels have no part in a historical fiction account for the 1st century. Stick to the facts and not the extrapolations (such as predestination, a medieval interjection into the Protestant Reformation). If it is medieval, not 1st century, history, then write a medieval historical fiction account about Calvinist beliefs. If you're writing a 1st century historical fiction account, stick to the Gospels.
I also see nowhere in Scripture that supports the idea that Jesus couldn't fully forgive sin until the atoning death on the Cross, especially since He said, "Your sins are forgiven" as a means to healing often during His 3 years of earthly ministry, long before His crucifixion. This book strongly suggests otherwise, IMO...the trafficked young woman doesn't receive forgiveness until Jesus dies in the book, a part of that being because she doesn't feel she deserves it...but she is portrayed as wanting it, and never in the gospels have I seen Jesus accept even Peter's, "Depart from me, I am a sinful man," as a reason not to allow that person to feel the full force of His forgiveness, and I can't recall anyone but Judas not wanting at least to try for His forgiveness.
The author appears to be a huge fan of the doctrine of predestination, which states of all the people born on earth, only a few are worthy to be saved, and the rest are born to eternal damnation...there is no hope available for those born to eternal damnation at all, no repentance possible. How can this be? For one thing, what kind of God would decide that He was going to allow a certain number of births, then say to a certain group each year, "Oh, by the way, you're all going to hell, so don't even try to obey Me or seek Me"? The Scriptures state that God is not willing that ANY should perish, but that ALL should come to eternal life...but God didn't make people into robots, and they can accept or reject His offer of eternal life. Old Testament figures like Abraham, Moses, and others were justified (in other words, given access to eternal life) through their faith in, and obedience to, God, and their repentance when they messed up...not through the crucifixion, which was millennia later. So, I don't believe God lets babies be born only to condemn them to hell without a chance at redemption.
Having grown up, from age 6, in a Calvinist church (i.e., one that holds with predestination), I can attest to the perfidy of the doctrine on a personal level. My parents were separated, and the women in the church took it upon themselves to blame me - even though neither parent nor anyone in my extended family blamed me - for the breakup. First grade aged children want both parents in the home - as any nurse, teacher, or social worker can attest (and I am both a retired educator and a retired RN) - even when they starve or abuse the kids, and kids will go to extremes to avoid triggering the violent parent so as to keep the family together. There are rare cases of severe mental illness or profound birth defects where the strain of caregiving, especially when left to one parent to manage unaided, can cause a rift, but those are rare.
And so, picture a 6 year old who hasn't gone to anything except Bible School in summer for 3 years (because her erstwhile sire was up to his eyeballs in the Occult with Mommy & Daddy), but is curious about God, wanting to learn, but unable to understand fully the adult sermon but tries...who, as soon as she learns to read, looks at the Bibles in her house and tries to learn more. Add to this mix the undesired split in the family. Toss in a stressed mixed family that tales you in temporarily, and makes it obvious they expect you to leave soon...where 1 of 4 people wants you (the one being your mom, who kind of has to want you), toss in not being allowed to cry, and throw in having to find quiet ways of comforting your mother because you're afraid you'll be kicked out if she's caught crying...toss in a teacher who is a bully, and being attacked by 8 - 12 kids on the way to & from school daily & at recess, struggling to learn a new reading system, and trying to make yourself as useful as you can in the place you live so you aren't out on the streets...and then, GOING TO CHURCH AND BEING TOLD THAT YOU ARE AN EVIL CHILD and you might as well not come, or read a Bible, because YOU AREN'T PREDESTINED FOR HEAVEN. No matter how you try to help yet stay out of the way in the church where your uncle is an elder, it is never good enough, not even when you pass the church's membership class with flying colors at age 11, & only the minister's tie-breaker vote in your favor allows you to join because...your father doesn't want you. That's the reason, that and being predestined for hell.
I am by far not the only person to be victimized by this doctrine, and the way this book is written, it is woven throughout like a strand of poison. In this book, you are only drawn to Jesus because He chooses you, or His Father did; absent their choosing you, you are doomed to hell. Jesus repeatedly tells people in the story that they wouldn't be drawn to Him unless He wanted to draw them to Him.
Yes, the Holy Spirit draws us to Jesus, especially in response to the prayers of other believers, but if God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to eternal life, then He would, logically, draw all men unto Him. Jesus even said if He was lifted up from the earth, He would draw all men unto Him. Yes, this means His crucifixion, but did not His healing, miracles, preaching, teaching, and discipling also draw the multitudes to Him as He began His ministry on earth? And lift Him up t9 the notice of the Jews? As people learned of Him and word spread, His Name was lifted up far and wide until there were few who did not know about Him.
To me, these types of doctrinal pushes that are not strictly part of the Gospels have no part in a historical fiction account for the 1st century. Stick to the facts and not the extrapolations (such as predestination, a medieval interjection into the Protestant Reformation). If it is medieval, not 1st century, history, then write a medieval historical fiction account about Calvinist beliefs. If you're writing a 1st century historical fiction account, stick to the Gospels.
June 27, 2023
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The Thief, The Harlot and The Healer takes us back to Galilee 33AD in a time of demons and miracles. We meet Rachel a harlot in a brothel who must rescue Mina, an abducted child who has been left there to join the other fallen women. But how can she hope to escape the prison of the brothel and her own past? Thomas, who is a follower of the Healer, offers to aid Rachel but she believes she is too damaged and lost to able to accept his offer or return his affections. Determined to help Mina and find out what Boataz did to her own abducted child fifteen years earlier, Rachel does everything to evade recapture. Mina’s grandfather, a rich man in Capernaum will surely help her for all she has risked for his grandchild? But she has no idea the hatred that awaits her there. Only the Healer can help her but is it too late and can anyone help someone who has fallen so far?
Firstly this novel was addictively good and easy to read. Clements really transports us back in time to Galilee and the surrounding countries, so much so that I could even ignore the sometimes modern language or turns of phrase used by the characters. Generally that can break immersion in an historical novel for me but this time it didn’t. I was actually surprised with how hooked I got considering I am not one for Biblical narratives or biblical inspired ones.
Clements brings all their characters to life and you cannot help but get invested in the trials and tribulations they face. I was particularly taken in by Rachel and her struggles but also the depiction of the Healer and later the thief. I have to say the ending was beautifully written and tied in to biblical stories as well.
That said, despite this clearly being about biblical characters, as someone who is not overly interested in these but a fan of historical fiction, I think anyone will enjoy this. It has a lot of action and twists and turns. Honestly I really enjoyed this one and think any fans of historical fiction, biblical fiction and historical thrillers will enjoy this.
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The Thief, The Harlot and The Healer takes us back to Galilee 33AD in a time of demons and miracles. We meet Rachel a harlot in a brothel who must rescue Mina, an abducted child who has been left there to join the other fallen women. But how can she hope to escape the prison of the brothel and her own past? Thomas, who is a follower of the Healer, offers to aid Rachel but she believes she is too damaged and lost to able to accept his offer or return his affections. Determined to help Mina and find out what Boataz did to her own abducted child fifteen years earlier, Rachel does everything to evade recapture. Mina’s grandfather, a rich man in Capernaum will surely help her for all she has risked for his grandchild? But she has no idea the hatred that awaits her there. Only the Healer can help her but is it too late and can anyone help someone who has fallen so far?
Firstly this novel was addictively good and easy to read. Clements really transports us back in time to Galilee and the surrounding countries, so much so that I could even ignore the sometimes modern language or turns of phrase used by the characters. Generally that can break immersion in an historical novel for me but this time it didn’t. I was actually surprised with how hooked I got considering I am not one for Biblical narratives or biblical inspired ones.
Clements brings all their characters to life and you cannot help but get invested in the trials and tribulations they face. I was particularly taken in by Rachel and her struggles but also the depiction of the Healer and later the thief. I have to say the ending was beautifully written and tied in to biblical stories as well.
That said, despite this clearly being about biblical characters, as someone who is not overly interested in these but a fan of historical fiction, I think anyone will enjoy this. It has a lot of action and twists and turns. Honestly I really enjoyed this one and think any fans of historical fiction, biblical fiction and historical thrillers will enjoy this.
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July 3, 2023
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Boataz is mad, bad and dangerous to know. Mina, a girl whose parents he killed before leaving her enslaved in a brothel. Gritz is a Boataz henchman with a penchant for back-stabbing but doesn’t quite agree with his boss’s violent streak.
The madam of the brothel turns out to be not that bad and organised her escape with Rachel, a working girl. Now Boataz is quite upset and is chasing them through ancient Palestine. Can Boataz catch them before they reach the safety of Mina’s powerful grandfather? Is the Grandfather all he pretends to be? A fair amount of murder, double crossing, thieving, intrigue and escape.
That’s all in the first half of the book which reads more action adventure as various characters get themselves into and overcome, or not, various adversaries; Roman soldiers, bands of brigands and a witch to name but a few.
The second part of the book is slower in pace as the various protagonists come together in what turns out to be the last days of Christ. I felt less invested in this narrative, but we know what’s going to happen don’t we? The question is will Rachel, Mina, Joshua, Jinan and the rest of them find salvation and faith?
I was much more interested in the earlier Baotaz & Gritz story. Of course the storylines merge and the three; Boataz, Gritz and Yeshua the Healer, all end up on the Mount together. A strength of the storytelling is that Clements nicely brings the myriad of characters together as they get their respective comeuppances.
An easy read with engaging storytelling but the language was overly verbose at times.
3/5
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Boataz is mad, bad and dangerous to know. Mina, a girl whose parents he killed before leaving her enslaved in a brothel. Gritz is a Boataz henchman with a penchant for back-stabbing but doesn’t quite agree with his boss’s violent streak.
The madam of the brothel turns out to be not that bad and organised her escape with Rachel, a working girl. Now Boataz is quite upset and is chasing them through ancient Palestine. Can Boataz catch them before they reach the safety of Mina’s powerful grandfather? Is the Grandfather all he pretends to be? A fair amount of murder, double crossing, thieving, intrigue and escape.
That’s all in the first half of the book which reads more action adventure as various characters get themselves into and overcome, or not, various adversaries; Roman soldiers, bands of brigands and a witch to name but a few.
The second part of the book is slower in pace as the various protagonists come together in what turns out to be the last days of Christ. I felt less invested in this narrative, but we know what’s going to happen don’t we? The question is will Rachel, Mina, Joshua, Jinan and the rest of them find salvation and faith?
I was much more interested in the earlier Baotaz & Gritz story. Of course the storylines merge and the three; Boataz, Gritz and Yeshua the Healer, all end up on the Mount together. A strength of the storytelling is that Clements nicely brings the myriad of characters together as they get their respective comeuppances.
An easy read with engaging storytelling but the language was overly verbose at times.
3/5
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October 7, 2023
Set in the time when Christ had started His ministry, the stories of several derelicts - as the title suggests, a bandit from Gaul (an escaped prisoner? a runaway slave? or deserter from the Roman army?) who has joined a ferocious gang who slash and rob without pity, a little girl abducted from her parents when they were slain by the gang, and brought to a brothel, a motherly harlot who takes care of the child, a young boy, enslaved by a witch who sends her "demons" to "possess" him - cross and merge as they find the Healer who, even after death, continues to heal and bless them. They are pursued by a vicious murderer who will stop at nothing to seize them. A combination of historical fiction, thriller and evangelism. Since the narrative is an omniscient one, the characters are not as well developed as they promise to be, especially the Gaul and his boss. The others, though they are key players, are simply puppets. Some of the minor characters are very well defined. The story has a very slow though melodramatic start, but improves towards the end.
February 4, 2024
Pretty good read
It was a pretty good read overall. Exciting in places, but didn't draw me in to the point of not wanting to put it down. It really needed a good editor, as there are misspelled words and some bad grammar. Too, there are discrepancies with actual biblical literature. Timing of certain events recorded in the gospels were meshed together in a different sequence. A bit too gory in some of the scenes for my taste, and I'm not fond of swearing at all. There is a little of that.
It was a pretty good read overall. Exciting in places, but didn't draw me in to the point of not wanting to put it down. It really needed a good editor, as there are misspelled words and some bad grammar. Too, there are discrepancies with actual biblical literature. Timing of certain events recorded in the gospels were meshed together in a different sequence. A bit too gory in some of the scenes for my taste, and I'm not fond of swearing at all. There is a little of that.
June 11, 2024
I will be honest with you, I will not give a review just simply because it is a masterpiece!!! I enjoyed the book, the way the author and the end place the characters and the elements puts you in awe!!! You just cannot image all the plot twist it gives! It is an easy read, a page turner, truly!!! I enjoyed it soooooooo much!!!
July 5, 2023
Hard to put down!
I have read and loved many biblical historian fiction, but this author who new to me, had me hooked from the first chapter. I was on pins and needles the whole night. Yes, I lost a night of sleep because I couldn't put it down!
M.E Clemons, you have a new fan!
I have read and loved many biblical historian fiction, but this author who new to me, had me hooked from the first chapter. I was on pins and needles the whole night. Yes, I lost a night of sleep because I couldn't put it down!
M.E Clemons, you have a new fan!
August 10, 2023
Great Faith & Triumphs !!
This women was sold used like trash from men , but learns to love & Be at peace full of Grace. How Jesus Christ Our Saviour!! What he does is clean our souls , great book of Redemption and Grace.
This women was sold used like trash from men , but learns to love & Be at peace full of Grace. How Jesus Christ Our Saviour!! What he does is clean our souls , great book of Redemption and Grace.
August 17, 2023
A story
Although I love the Bible story, this rendition seemed a bit contrived and the additional details unnecessary. However, main characters were relatable and I loved their tale.
Although I love the Bible story, this rendition seemed a bit contrived and the additional details unnecessary. However, main characters were relatable and I loved their tale.
September 4, 2023
Brulliant
What an amazing book. The characters were so lifelike. The dialogue was such that as a reader, I felt like I was ease-dropping. This is not a simple story- it’s life changing.
What an amazing book. The characters were so lifelike. The dialogue was such that as a reader, I felt like I was ease-dropping. This is not a simple story- it’s life changing.
April 27, 2024
This was an excellent book. I was sucked in right away even though I know what happens, as told by the bible. If you want a story filled with struggling characters, that easily mirror what we are going through today- then you should read this. It is very well written; I highly recommend it.
March 17, 2023
Surprisingly good read - couldn’t put it down! Loved the characters, the twisting plot and great dialogue.
July 1, 2023
Powerful!
A most worthy read! Truly spoke to my heart!!! Intense yet so revealing of the truths Yeshua spoke of and lived.
A most worthy read! Truly spoke to my heart!!! Intense yet so revealing of the truths Yeshua spoke of and lived.
July 23, 2023
Started so well
But then it started to get very boring.
I ended up not finishing it
But then it started to get very boring.
I ended up not finishing it
July 27, 2023
A little superficial for my taste.
September 23, 2023
Jesus
This book woke me up. How the author put you right there along with Jesus. With his teachings, healing ❤️🩹 and words from God. God words were fulfilled. Great book to read
This book woke me up. How the author put you right there along with Jesus. With his teachings, healing ❤️🩹 and words from God. God words were fulfilled. Great book to read
September 24, 2023
Inspiring
Excellent development of characters. I highly recommend this novel. This is a great read for readers who don’t know Jesus.
Excellent development of characters. I highly recommend this novel. This is a great read for readers who don’t know Jesus.
October 10, 2023
The Thief, The Harlot and the Healer
This novel brought the characters to live. I felt as if I was there with them. The best part is that our King is alive.
This novel brought the characters to live. I felt as if I was there with them. The best part is that our King is alive.
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May 27, 2024Excellent! I cried all through the book . I felt like I was there ! Please keep writing
November 8, 2023
Thank-you to thebooknetwork.co.uk for a free e-book copy in return for an honest review.
I loved this book. The familiarity of the bible made it feel known and "safe." But they were told by 'new' characters (who don't exist in any version of the bible I've read, but I'm not confident enough to say they were created for this book)
I was so desperate for Mina and Rachel to be rescued, and I couldn't wait to meet The Healer. There was danger, excitement, and love.
This book spoke to my soul. At times, it calmed and soothed me. At others, it pierced my soul in a visceral way. I don't think I've ever read such a graphic description of the crucifixion. A real reminder of the cruelty of man. And the love that Jesus had for us. Whether you believe he was the son of God or not. He was a man who suffered for what he believed.
I highlighted a few passages that I loved as I was reading, but I think this is my favourite as it sums up who Jesus is to me, Jesus is love. ❤️
"His voice was low, slow and penetrating. It demanded attention, not because of the excellence of its message but predominantly through its tone of all-encompassing love."
I loved this book. The familiarity of the bible made it feel known and "safe." But they were told by 'new' characters (who don't exist in any version of the bible I've read, but I'm not confident enough to say they were created for this book)
I was so desperate for Mina and Rachel to be rescued, and I couldn't wait to meet The Healer. There was danger, excitement, and love.
This book spoke to my soul. At times, it calmed and soothed me. At others, it pierced my soul in a visceral way. I don't think I've ever read such a graphic description of the crucifixion. A real reminder of the cruelty of man. And the love that Jesus had for us. Whether you believe he was the son of God or not. He was a man who suffered for what he believed.
I highlighted a few passages that I loved as I was reading, but I think this is my favourite as it sums up who Jesus is to me, Jesus is love. ❤️
"His voice was low, slow and penetrating. It demanded attention, not because of the excellence of its message but predominantly through its tone of all-encompassing love."
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