Title: A.D. 30: a novel
Author: Ted Dekker
Genre: Historical Biblical Fiction
Plot: Maviah, the illegitimate child of Bedouin sheikh, is sent to Jerusalem. Her traveling companions Saba, a quiet and steadfast warrior, and Judah, a passionate and courageous Jew, believe Maviah can help save their people from massacre .Can Maviah convince King Herod to aid her, before it's too late?
My thoughts:
This book is set during the time when Jesus had begun His earthly ministry. Maviah, Judah, and Saba meet Jesus half-way through the book. It was interesting to see what a gentile thought of Jesus words and miracles.
This book has great descriptions, so it was easy to imagine how life was during that time. I also liked learning about the culture of the Bedouin and how Jesus' life affected them.
This book ended on a big cliff hanger so I'm looking forward to reading A.D. 33 soon.
My rating: 3
Title: Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate
Author: Diana Wallis Taylor
Genre: Historic Biblical fiction
Plot: Claudia spent her early years simply with her mother and Grandmother.
When Claudia is twelve she is ordered to live at the palace of Emperor Tiberius. Claudia hates Tiberius for treating her mother with disrespect, but Claudia soon learns to respect him.
Four years after moving to Tiberius' palace, Tiberius, and his wicked adviser, Sejanus, arrange a marriage for Claudia to Lucius Pontius Pilate. After years of loneliness Claudia finally feels loved by Lucius and grows to be a responsible housewife.
What I liked about this book: It showed what is was like for the Roman people during Jesus' time. I learned a lot about their customs, religions, and politics.
What I didn't like about this book: A lot of talk about intimacy in marriage, but nothing very descriptive. People wonder if certain characters are virgins or harlots.
My rating: 2
Title: Martha: A Novel
Series: None
Author: Diana Wallis Taylor
Genre: Biblical Fiction
Pages: 257
Plot: Martha has spent her life caring for her father, her brother ,Lazuras, and sister, Mary. Though Martha enjoys taking care of a household she sometimes wishes that she were married.
One day Martha and her family meets Jesus of Nazarene. Some say he might be The Messiah and others say he is just a trouble maker. Which side with Martha take?
What I liked about it : This was a good book. It gave me a different perspective of what life was like during Jesus' time. Also the romance between the characters in this book a very sweet.
What I didn't like about it: It dragged on slowly in some parts.
Would I recommend it? Yes
