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He Goes Out Weeping
John Book wants to become a theology professor. He is working as a translator on a major project at Graf University Divinity School when a newly-discovered, ancient manuscript threatens to shake traditional Christian theology to its foundation. Book's fluency in Syriac should be helpful in determining the fragment's authenticity. But why is he so tormented by shadows from his past? And who is stalking him with murderous intent? Although most of us have lives very different from the central character of this story, the underlying struggles that he deals with are ones we all confront on some level.
458 pages, Paperback
Published May 19, 2021
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About the author
David A. Fiensy
25 books123 followersAfter graduating from Duke University with a Ph.D. in New Testament and Second Temple Judaism, David Fiensy taught for seven years at Kentucky Christian University.
He then served a two-year tenure at the Institut zur Erforschung des Urchristentums in Tuebingen, Germany. Upon returning to the United States, he accepted a church pastorate for six years and then resumed teaching at Kentucky Christian University. He has participated in seven archaeological excavations and surveys and has otherwise traveled widely in the Mediterranean area and the Middle East.
He then served a two-year tenure at the Institut zur Erforschung des Urchristentums in Tuebingen, Germany. Upon returning to the United States, he accepted a church pastorate for six years and then resumed teaching at Kentucky Christian University. He has participated in seven archaeological excavations and surveys and has otherwise traveled widely in the Mediterranean area and the Middle East.
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January 11, 2022
surprisingly engrossing book!
This is an interesting and easy read, which left me guessing until the very end. I liked most of the characters and found them easy to remember/keep track of. I’m not sure there was a neat & tidy ending, but I also don’t know if it sets the reader up for another book to follow.
I truly wanted justice for the crimes committed, and there was a bit of that. But at the same time, I have a lot of unanswered questions!
The end came quicker than I thought it would. I did like the viewpoints of God and the characters pondering why God allows evil in our world.
All in all, an interesting, fun and quick read. And I’m curious to know if this is part of a series so I’m going to look that up now.
This is an interesting and easy read, which left me guessing until the very end. I liked most of the characters and found them easy to remember/keep track of. I’m not sure there was a neat & tidy ending, but I also don’t know if it sets the reader up for another book to follow.
I truly wanted justice for the crimes committed, and there was a bit of that. But at the same time, I have a lot of unanswered questions!
The end came quicker than I thought it would. I did like the viewpoints of God and the characters pondering why God allows evil in our world.
All in all, an interesting, fun and quick read. And I’m curious to know if this is part of a series so I’m going to look that up now.
June 18, 2021
Sorry, but I think it tried to do too much and I simply wasn't keeping up. The story is very intricate and has so many threads that are excellent whether or not the reader ascribes to a denomination or religion. It is also a psychological wonder.
I requested and received a temporary digital ARC of this book from New Harbor Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I requested and received a temporary digital ARC of this book from New Harbor Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
June 29, 2021
Love mysteries! I remained open minded and you should too. Mystery lover with a little religion mixed in? This book is for you.
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