DAUGHTER OF CANA by ANGELA HUNT is a must read for lovers of biblical fiction. In fact it is one of the best books I have read and I cannot recommend it highly enough.The author has obviously done a great deal of research into life in Israel at the time, knows about Jewish feasts and old testament scripture, and paints a wonderful picture of Yeshua's ministry and earliest followers.
The story is told by Tasmin of Cana, the disciple Thomas' twin sister, and Jude of Nazareth, Yeshua's younger brother.
In spite of witnessing His first miracle at a wedding in Cana, Tasmin and Jude do not believe Yeshua's claim to be the Son of Man. When Thomas becomes a follower of Yeshua, they join forces to try and find their brothers. They want them to come home and face their family responsibilities. They are also afraid that they are going to get into trouble with the authorities. I love the descriptions of their travels and the people they meet along the way. The gospel story is told as they hear of Christ's miracles, witness some for themselves, and hear His teachings.
It is a beautifully written book and one that I will definitely read more than once.
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