If you've
ever seen one of my Ted Dekker reviews, you'll know that he's probably my
favorite author. The depth he's able to
infuse into his stories is a true gift.
In this
book, we read the story of Maviah, a member of the Kalb tribe. Her world has been turned upside down and she
has been tasked with appealing to Rome to restore her father’s throne. With only two faithful companions, she sets
off across the desert to find the help she seeks.
Unfortunately,
things don't really improve in her situation.
One of her companions, Judah, is determined to find the Anointed One
that the stars have proclaimed. He
convinces her to seek him out. Herod's
wife comes along and they discover that Yeshua is more than a mere man.
Seeking her
destiny is hard for Maviah and she has many obstacles to overcome. Reading of her growth as a person and her
struggles to conquer her fears brought out many truths that Dekker is great at
incorporating into his stories.
Be warned
that this is not a standalone novel.
You're left with something of a cliffhanger at the end. The next one is A.D. 33. It appears to be out October 2015, but if you
read this one, you're going to want to know what happens next.
While I
enjoyed this book, I found the first half to drag on a bit. The second half was much better, though. Most of the words spoken by Yeshua in the
book are from the Bible and there's a reference in the back to tell you where
the verses are. This type of book isn't
normally my style, but I did enjoy it. I
give it four stars because of the slow beginning. Good Book!
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