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The Chosen #2
The Chosen: Come and See
As Jesus’ ministry grew, more and more people wanted to hear and be healed by this man claiming to be the Messiah. Some were eager; others were critical and reluctant. All, by encountering Jesus, were forever changed.
Follow along with Jesus’ disciples as they witness miraculous healings, confrontations with the religious establishment, growing concern among Roman officials over Jesus’ popularity, and, most of all, love personified.
Based on the acclaimed TV series, The Chosen, the most amazing story ever told—the life of Jesus—gets a fresh, new telling from New York Times bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins.
The Chosen: Come and See captures all the action and drama in season two of The Chosen TV series. But it does much more than reflect the show. It also takes us into the backstory, thoughts, and motivations of key characters like Simon (who will later be called Peter), Matthew, Philip, Mary Magdalene, Simon the Zealot, and others. It helps us see them even more as very real, very human, and very much like us.
Follow along with Jesus’ disciples as they witness miraculous healings, confrontations with the religious establishment, growing concern among Roman officials over Jesus’ popularity, and, most of all, love personified.
Based on the acclaimed TV series, The Chosen, the most amazing story ever told—the life of Jesus—gets a fresh, new telling from New York Times bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins.
The Chosen: Come and See captures all the action and drama in season two of The Chosen TV series. But it does much more than reflect the show. It also takes us into the backstory, thoughts, and motivations of key characters like Simon (who will later be called Peter), Matthew, Philip, Mary Magdalene, Simon the Zealot, and others. It helps us see them even more as very real, very human, and very much like us.
368 pages, Paperback
First published June 7, 2022
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About the author
Jerry B. Jenkins
673 books1,730 followersJerry Bruce Jenkins is an American novelist and biographer. He is best known as the writer of the Left Behind series of books for Tim LaHaye and The Chosen novels to accompany his son Dallas's TV series. Jenkins has written more than 200 books, including mysteries, historical fiction, biblical fiction, cop thrillers, international spy thrillers, and children's adventures, as well as nonfiction. His works usually feature Christians as protagonists. In 2005, Jenkins and LaHaye ranked 9th in Amazon.com's 10th Anniversary list of Hall of Fame authors based on books sold at Amazon.com during its first 10 years. Jenkins now teaches writers to become authors here at his website. He and his wife Dianna have three sons and eight grandchildren.
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May 21, 2022
Watch the episodes first. Watch them again. THEN read this book. Then watch them again. Why not? You can watch the episodes free on the app, on your Smart TV, online. You will find something new every time you watch.
The creators of this show get it.
The creators of this show get it.
January 2, 2025
I think this is a very good book in all honesty. I want to give it 5 stars because the show that it is based off of is so good and the book itself isn’t bad either; however, I wonder if I would truly have given it 5 stars if I had just read the book alone. Again, it’s not that it’s a bad book, it’s just that the concepts that are in the book sometimes read better in the show than on a page. Still good though.
October 21, 2022
I enjoyed this book more than the first one. It included more background on the characters and more of what they were thinking/feeling which isn't always evident in the TV series. The book follows the TV script exactly so the additional background makes it worth reading for fan of the series. But it is no substitute for watching the TV series.
September 12, 2025
So much better than the first one!! It was much more interior in the characters' thoughts. It was more than just the script transferred to paragraph form.
I still wish that the format wasn't so tied to each episode, but because of how many episodes start with flashbacks, it might not work to go chronologically. I'd love to see the order explored more in future novels. For example, it's a bit disconcerting to go from the Pharisees' POV to one of the disciples to a flashback centuries before with all new characters, and then back and forth between disciples and Pharisees. It works in quick scenes on TV because we have the characters and setting established immediately visually. But in the written word, we need more time with each group.
But all together, much better!! I will actually continue buying the rest of the series (which I wasn't sure about after the first one).
I still wish that the format wasn't so tied to each episode, but because of how many episodes start with flashbacks, it might not work to go chronologically. I'd love to see the order explored more in future novels. For example, it's a bit disconcerting to go from the Pharisees' POV to one of the disciples to a flashback centuries before with all new characters, and then back and forth between disciples and Pharisees. It works in quick scenes on TV because we have the characters and setting established immediately visually. But in the written word, we need more time with each group.
But all together, much better!! I will actually continue buying the rest of the series (which I wasn't sure about after the first one).
May 25, 2022
Another outstanding novelization of Season 2 of The Chosen TV series about Jesus as seen through the eyes of His followers. The background material in the book makes the TV episodes even more understandable and real. It makes me want you watch each episode again. Jesus and His disciples are portrayed realistically as human beings, not saintly characters.
September 14, 2022
Fictional account of what MAY have happened. I am reading with a colleague.
July 26, 2024
You gotta read this book then watch season 2 you will love it!
September 6, 2023
Stars: 5
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for you reward will be great in heaven."
- Mathew 5:3-12 or The chosen p.353-354
One of my favourite Bible verses, it's so beautiful.
I loved the TV show so much so it's no surprise that I love the book. And I love reading and watching them together, I get so much more out of it than just doing one or the other.
The book shows the thoughts and reasoning whether the TV show shows the visuals and things I would've missed from just reading it. Also adds a bit of magic having the characters come to life.
But my favourite part was "Part 6: Forgiven". More specifically the scene where Mary comes back to the group after spending the night gambling and drinking. To see it was one thing but to see her thoughts... All the thoughts that I've had myself when coming back to Christ, oh boy did I cry. And to see Jesus show patience and kindness, not anger or disappointment. He was joyful to have her back it was beautiful to read. And reassuring.
While this scene is not based on any event that happened in the Bible (specifically about Mary) it's still relevant to His character. And He has shown this character to others in the Bible and I love that it'd showed that in multiple ways.
I mean all the things He did have not been written because there wouldn't be enough pages - or would make for a VERY big book haha. So something like that could have happened.
Honestly, it was genuinely such a good book to read.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for you reward will be great in heaven."
- Mathew 5:3-12 or The chosen p.353-354
One of my favourite Bible verses, it's so beautiful.
I loved the TV show so much so it's no surprise that I love the book. And I love reading and watching them together, I get so much more out of it than just doing one or the other.
The book shows the thoughts and reasoning whether the TV show shows the visuals and things I would've missed from just reading it. Also adds a bit of magic having the characters come to life.
But my favourite part was "Part 6: Forgiven". More specifically the scene where Mary comes back to the group after spending the night gambling and drinking. To see it was one thing but to see her thoughts... All the thoughts that I've had myself when coming back to Christ, oh boy did I cry. And to see Jesus show patience and kindness, not anger or disappointment. He was joyful to have her back it was beautiful to read. And reassuring.
While this scene is not based on any event that happened in the Bible (specifically about Mary) it's still relevant to His character. And He has shown this character to others in the Bible and I love that it'd showed that in multiple ways.
I mean all the things He did have not been written because there wouldn't be enough pages - or would make for a VERY big book haha. So something like that could have happened.
Honestly, it was genuinely such a good book to read.
January 18, 2023
Meistens ist es ja so, dass man zuerst ein Buch liest und sich dann die Verfilmung ansieht und normalerweise halte ich mich strikt an dieses Muster. The Chosen bildet dabei - was auch den Veröffentlichungszeitpunkten der Staffeln und der begleitenden Romane liegt - eine Ausnahme, die mir wieder und wieder vor Augen führt, dass ein "Buch zum Film" tatsächlich eine echte Bereicherung sein kann. Diese Erfahrung, die ich bereits beim ersten Band, "Ich habe dich bei deinem Namen gerufen" gemacht habe, hat auch jetzt wieder mein Lesen von "Komm und sieh selbst" begleitet.
In der Verschriftlichung der zweiten Staffel weiteren Neuzugängen der Gruppe um Jesus, zu der aus der Bibel bekannte Figuren wie die Jünger, aber auch verschiedene Frauen gehören. (Was ich als absolutes Plus empfunden habe!) Dabei werden manche Charaktere, die einem eigentlich aus den Evangelien vertraut sind, in völlig neue Geschichten gesteckt oder aus einem so neuen Licht präsentiert, dass man sie kaum wieder erkennt. Gleichzeitig wird nicht vergessen, dass es sich um Menschen handelt, mit Schwächen, Streitigkeiten, Eifersüchten... Durch diese Darstellung der Gruppe wirkt der Roman unglaublich lebendig und nahbar.
Während das Ziel der Macher von "The Chosen" ist, bei ihrem Publikum den Appetit für die Bibel zu wecken, haben mir hier wieder, wie schon im ersten Band, die Verweise auf die "Bezugs-Bibelstellen" gefehlt, wobei sie dieses Mal einfacher zu erkennen sind - auch, weil es nicht mehr so sehr um den grandiosen Auftakt des "Jesus-Epos" geht, sondern um das Erzählen der Geschichte, die vertrauten Spuren folgt. In seinen Geschichten ist der zweite Roman außerdem deutlich "theologischer" als der erste, wobei aus meiner Sicht ein geschickter Kompromiss zwischen den verschiedenen christlichen Denominationen gefunden wurde und gut im ökumenischen Kontext funktioniert.
Als Altertumswissenschaftlerin habe ich mich persönlich manchmal an der doch sehr modernen Sprache gestoßen und an einigen inhaltlichen Unstimmigkeiten (v.a. was Personenbezeichnungen und Ortsangaben angeht) gestoßen - im ersten Band war das entweder nicht so oder ist mir nicht aufgefallen - aber letztendlich dürfte jedem Leser bewusst sein, dass es nicht das Ziel der Serie ist, historisch korrekt zu sein, sondern einen neuen Blickwinkel auf die alten Geschichten zu geben, was auf jeden Fall gelingt.
Insgesamt bleibe ich auch nach dem Lesen des Buches bei meiner dringenden Empfehlung an alle Interessierte, sich zumindest auf eine Folge von "The Chosen" einzulassen (was schon allein optisch/künstlerisch immer ein echtes Erlebnis ist) - und dann unbedingt die Bücher zur Serie zu lesen, die mindestens genauso gut sind und durch die man den in den Folgen erzählten Inhalt noch viel besser versteht.
In der Verschriftlichung der zweiten Staffel weiteren Neuzugängen der Gruppe um Jesus, zu der aus der Bibel bekannte Figuren wie die Jünger, aber auch verschiedene Frauen gehören. (Was ich als absolutes Plus empfunden habe!) Dabei werden manche Charaktere, die einem eigentlich aus den Evangelien vertraut sind, in völlig neue Geschichten gesteckt oder aus einem so neuen Licht präsentiert, dass man sie kaum wieder erkennt. Gleichzeitig wird nicht vergessen, dass es sich um Menschen handelt, mit Schwächen, Streitigkeiten, Eifersüchten... Durch diese Darstellung der Gruppe wirkt der Roman unglaublich lebendig und nahbar.
Während das Ziel der Macher von "The Chosen" ist, bei ihrem Publikum den Appetit für die Bibel zu wecken, haben mir hier wieder, wie schon im ersten Band, die Verweise auf die "Bezugs-Bibelstellen" gefehlt, wobei sie dieses Mal einfacher zu erkennen sind - auch, weil es nicht mehr so sehr um den grandiosen Auftakt des "Jesus-Epos" geht, sondern um das Erzählen der Geschichte, die vertrauten Spuren folgt. In seinen Geschichten ist der zweite Roman außerdem deutlich "theologischer" als der erste, wobei aus meiner Sicht ein geschickter Kompromiss zwischen den verschiedenen christlichen Denominationen gefunden wurde und gut im ökumenischen Kontext funktioniert.
Als Altertumswissenschaftlerin habe ich mich persönlich manchmal an der doch sehr modernen Sprache gestoßen und an einigen inhaltlichen Unstimmigkeiten (v.a. was Personenbezeichnungen und Ortsangaben angeht) gestoßen - im ersten Band war das entweder nicht so oder ist mir nicht aufgefallen - aber letztendlich dürfte jedem Leser bewusst sein, dass es nicht das Ziel der Serie ist, historisch korrekt zu sein, sondern einen neuen Blickwinkel auf die alten Geschichten zu geben, was auf jeden Fall gelingt.
Insgesamt bleibe ich auch nach dem Lesen des Buches bei meiner dringenden Empfehlung an alle Interessierte, sich zumindest auf eine Folge von "The Chosen" einzulassen (was schon allein optisch/künstlerisch immer ein echtes Erlebnis ist) - und dann unbedingt die Bücher zur Serie zu lesen, die mindestens genauso gut sind und durch die man den in den Folgen erzählten Inhalt noch viel besser versteht.
October 21, 2024
I liked this book very much. As I said after reading the first season, I loved the humanity of the disciples. None of them were on pedestals. I felt sorry for Matthew because he was the object of scorn to so many of Jesus' followers. Simon in particular was exceeding scornful of Matthew, never mind how he had tried to get his neighbors in trouble for fishing on Shabat. Mary Magadalene fell into her old ways but was rescued by Simon and Matthew, a ploy by Jesus to help them get along. Nathanael, another Apostle, arrives and also Simon the Zealot. I am still reading and looking forward to the TV series.
May 28, 2025
The Chosen Book 2: Come and See is based on the TV series on the life of Jesus.
While it reflects on the show, it also gives us a backstory, thoughts, and motivations of the key characters like Simon (who will later be called Peter), Matthew, Phillip, Mary Magdalene, Simon the Zealot, and others. You’ll see them even more as very real, very human, and very much like us.
This book will keep you captivated and hard to put down.
You’ll follow along with Jesus’ disciples as they witness miraculous healings, confrontations with the religious establishment, growing concern among Roman officials over Jesus’ popularity, and, most of all, love personified.
While it reflects on the show, it also gives us a backstory, thoughts, and motivations of the key characters like Simon (who will later be called Peter), Matthew, Phillip, Mary Magdalene, Simon the Zealot, and others. You’ll see them even more as very real, very human, and very much like us.
This book will keep you captivated and hard to put down.
You’ll follow along with Jesus’ disciples as they witness miraculous healings, confrontations with the religious establishment, growing concern among Roman officials over Jesus’ popularity, and, most of all, love personified.
February 1, 2023
Incredible
I have loved reading both season 1 and 2 of this series. What a genius way to give us a way of feeling so close to the ministry and heart of Jesus and his disciples and how they must have felt during this life changing journey. And it's also clear and down to earth reading that I feel even my 13 year old granddaughter would be able to enjoy and gain much better insight into Jesus's mission and relationships he's formed with ordinary sinners, not just for adults. Can't wait for season 3.
I have loved reading both season 1 and 2 of this series. What a genius way to give us a way of feeling so close to the ministry and heart of Jesus and his disciples and how they must have felt during this life changing journey. And it's also clear and down to earth reading that I feel even my 13 year old granddaughter would be able to enjoy and gain much better insight into Jesus's mission and relationships he's formed with ordinary sinners, not just for adults. Can't wait for season 3.
February 12, 2024
I am so enthralled with The Chosen series. I appreciate the way the book and the television series brings the Bible to life and supports the truth of the New Testament while providing the history of the Old Testament. It makes clear Jesus’s teaching that it’s not about religion. It’s about relationships. This book also encourages me to reread my Bible in search of accuracy. I’ve already ordered the third series and am looking forward to continuing to grow in my relationship with God.
June 29, 2022
I liked the book knowing that it is fiction based on the Bible. I like to read the books first before watching the video. A lot of movie is dark and it it hard for me to keep some of the characters straight. I they Jenkins did an excellent job of giving us a view of what it may have been like following Jesus. I recommend this book to everyone. Looking forward to the next one.
April 26, 2023
This is a fabulous companion to the series. I'm a voracious reader, and as much as I love watching the televised series, I also enjoy the books. What really stood out for me in this one was the plot thread related to Mary Magdalene. My heart broke for her, but when Jesus said "did you think you'd never sin again," it drove the message home. An amazing read, and an amazing series!
July 16, 2025
season two of the Chosen…or book Two. you don’t want to miss it
Very well written. The Bible come to life. Thank you for brining season two to life through your writing. I get to see it all over again.
Thank you everyone, for THE CHOSEN.
It gets better every time I watch it…and now read it. THANK YOU ALL!
Very well written. The Bible come to life. Thank you for brining season two to life through your writing. I get to see it all over again.
Thank you everyone, for THE CHOSEN.
It gets better every time I watch it…and now read it. THANK YOU ALL!
August 21, 2022
Much better than the first, which was basically a word for word recounting of the series. This one goes deeper into the thoughts and feelings of the characters. It helps us understand the motivations of the characters. Jerry Jenkins deepens a fantastic series.
August 25, 2022
I felt this book started slower than the first, but it is still a good read. I really like how there is back stories to Jesus selecting his disciples and how they may have interacted with each other. Recommended…
January 20, 2023
the Chosen season 2
Can t wait for Season 3! Love both Chosen books! They simply enhance the visual and helps better understand any questions while watching the series that may arise. Thank you Jerry Jenkins.
Can t wait for Season 3! Love both Chosen books! They simply enhance the visual and helps better understand any questions while watching the series that may arise. Thank you Jerry Jenkins.
February 16, 2023
Priceless
I hope this book reaches those who are not believing. It gives so much life and meaning to the Bible and can be understood by anyone. Its meaning is clear Jesus sent His son Jesus to save us
I hope this book reaches those who are not believing. It gives so much life and meaning to the Bible and can be understood by anyone. Its meaning is clear Jesus sent His son Jesus to save us
November 20, 2023
This book was great!! It made me feel really good while reading it, and I loved the Beatitudes. Jesus truly loves everybody, and even when the disciples were less than perfect, He still forgave them and continued to love them. I am just so glad I have gotten to read this series!! ❤️
January 17, 2024
Learning so much from this book . Knowing it’s not the Bible , but understanding written from the disciples and Jesus point of view makes it easier to visualize the story . Very pleased how well it’s written.
July 4, 2024
What a wonderful read. I have the series on DVD but reading the book tells all the little things you may have missed or not seen at all. So looking forward to reading each of the books following the series. Must read and also must watch the Seasons 1 - 4.
July 27, 2024
Clarifying
The Chosen: Come and See, to me, makes the TV series more clear. You understand the characters more and their diversity. This book series follows completely the TV series. Thank you to the author and publisher for showing a depiction of Jesus!
The Chosen: Come and See, to me, makes the TV series more clear. You understand the characters more and their diversity. This book series follows completely the TV series. Thank you to the author and publisher for showing a depiction of Jesus!
May 4, 2022
Just as good as season 2 of the Chosen series!
June 9, 2022
Excellent just like the series. Gives a little more background to characters. Just as the series does, makes Jesus time with the disciples come alive!
July 18, 2022
WONDERFUL!!!
I would recommend this book to anyone! It is true to the scriptures as well as easy to read and makes the Biblle come alive.
I would recommend this book to anyone! It is true to the scriptures as well as easy to read and makes the Biblle come alive.
December 12, 2022
This is a must read even if you’ve watched the series! I learned so much.
January 13, 2023
Loved this, a word for word from the show which I adore.
January 28, 2023
It was good. It fallowed the series pretty close.
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