Sleeping Truth

by Martin Vesole

Rabbi Hertzel is being held for a murder he did not commit. Could it be because of the ancient scroll found in a cave outside of Nazareth that describes Jesus as a mere human. Are the rich and powerful out to get him? Will God help save him?

362 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Martin Vesole is a retired attorney and rabbi. He believes that God needs all of us to help Him make the world a better place.

Author of: Sleeping Truth (a novel), The Book of Emet: The TRUE Story of Jesus, and coming soon, Rethinking Judaism: What Is Needed for the 21st Century.

Reviews

[Carleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mr. Vesole has written a true to life, religious debate. The premise of the story is regarding the authenticity of an ancient scroll that has been found by two young Muslim boys. This scroll discounts Jesus as God and paints his portrait as a mere mortal. This book reminded me a lot about The Dead Sea Scrolls and the controversy that they too encountered around the world. The debate, which takes up a major portion of this book is so compelling and full of drama. It is fantastic and a definite page turner. The Book of Emet, as the scroll has been named, is debated on authenticity by a woman from the Christian point of view and a gentleman from the Jewish point of view. What a tangled web that is woven within! The mafia-like presence in the story definitely kept me intrigued and added to the reality of the story. I would recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with religion themselves or even those with a strong biblical background. I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Happy Reading!

[Dennis Yoder · Rating 3 out of 5]

I do appreciate all the research that must have gone into this book. The facts, as are they are stated by the three panelists in the televised debate, seem quite accurate as is the recounting of the actual Biblical stories we know. Slowly the book captured my interest. It is educational and methodical in following chronologically the Biblical stories, which makes it authentic to me as a Christian. The Emet Book written years before Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in the Bible is something I would like to explore.

The story line with a romance beginning with the debate panelists, the flashy, all dressed in white man with his band of "mafia type" cohorts and the couple sitting and watching the series on a blanket on the lawn was a bit far-fetched, but worked into the novel. I would recommend the book for the actual debate information alone.

I have received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[HICK · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had a difficult time reading this book. The story development was very methodical and organized. Character development was good as well. The author give a brief background for each character so you were able to understand what helped to form their religious beliefs. The TV debate was a good venue to present opposing ideologies. I will admit I found it interesting and challenging at the same time. Raised in a strict Roman Catholic family I found myself re-examining several doctrines. I mystery/suspense took second place for me.

“I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.”

[Nancy Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tantalizing tale of intrigue--set between 2000 years of religious history. Devilishly delicious Rabbi Hertzel is framed for a murder he did not commit. The protagonists are lively. The plot is conducted at a fast paced religious symposium that could destroy current Judeo-Christian beliefs. Or, will it? Is the " Book of Emet True?"

[Glen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I won this novel in a goodreads drawing.

While the author of this book, sort of a Jewish version of The Da Vinci Code, has an interesting premise, and a noble goal, the author gets in his own way and undermines his own goal with passages that Ayn Rand and Edward Bellamy would reject as being too biased. It almost goes into Reefer Madness territory.