Forbidden Gates: A Story of Stephen, the First Martyr

by Denise Williamson, Joe Boddy (Illustrator)

After sneaking a Gentile friend through the forbidden gates of the Temple, a young Jewish boy becomes a fugitive and meets Stephen who teaches him how to be a real man for God.

126 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1990

About the author

Denise J. Williamson

Reviews

[PJ CASSADA · Rating 3 out of 5]

A really great read for kids and tweens.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The main story actually revolves around two boys that are wanting to find the one true God. They do find God by their conversion through Jesus. They become part of the early church and meet Stephen. He teaches them about Jesus and shows them a very different lifestyle compared to their previous existences. This book exposes the reader to Jewish religion and culture as part of the story. That information allowed us to have a better understanding of the character conflicts.