BEFORE THE KING by HEATHER KAUFMAN is well written Biblical fiction, based strongly on the Bible and on the Author’s research on the time in which Joanna lived. I cannot recommend this beautiful read strongly enough. With Joanna’s experiences faithfully following the Scriptures, and her thoughts and emotions well portrayed, this novel is a gem which should not be missed. The other characterd are also very well portrayed particularly as we see their various responses to Jesus and the Word of God.
We are made aware of the difficulties and dangers of life at the time, the falseness and cruelty of the earthly king Herod as opposed to the love and mercy of God the Father shown in Jesus Christ as He walked amongst men, many of whom reviled Him, the entitlement of the upper class and the error in the teachings of most of the Pharisees and Sadducees………
Joanna and Chuza each have a secret that threatens their marriage……
I’m not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things for you.
I found Before the King most inspirational and a story to be savured.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.
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