Judea. The early decades of the first century AD.
As the power of the Roman Empire stretches across vast swathes of the known world,
a young Jewish girl grows up within a devout family, learning her nation's customs and faith.
But her seemingly ordinary story will soon intersect with the events
that will change history forever.
When Martha and her siblings encounter a radical new preacher from the north,
their cherished dreams of the long-awaited king, promised by God,
are first challenged—and then shattered.
Can this extraordinary man—Jesus—really be the Messiah?
Using an imagined back-story for one of the characters recorded in the gospels,
"Through Martha's Eyes" helps the reader to understand more fully
the story at the heart of human history.
‘This book… brings together biblical texts, lots of historical and social background,
and plenty of intelligent imagination…
Jesus was a real person living in a real historical world among real people,
and this book helps bring his story alive.’
Revd Dr David Wenham, MA, PhD, Tutor in New Testament, Trinity College Bristol;
author of “The Parables of Jesus”, and “Paul and Jesus: The True Story”.
As the power of the Roman Empire stretches across vast swathes of the known world,
a young Jewish girl grows up within a devout family, learning her nation's customs and faith.
But her seemingly ordinary story will soon intersect with the events
that will change history forever.
When Martha and her siblings encounter a radical new preacher from the north,
their cherished dreams of the long-awaited king, promised by God,
are first challenged—and then shattered.
Can this extraordinary man—Jesus—really be the Messiah?
Using an imagined back-story for one of the characters recorded in the gospels,
"Through Martha's Eyes" helps the reader to understand more fully
the story at the heart of human history.
‘This book… brings together biblical texts, lots of historical and social background,
and plenty of intelligent imagination…
Jesus was a real person living in a real historical world among real people,
and this book helps bring his story alive.’
Revd Dr David Wenham, MA, PhD, Tutor in New Testament, Trinity College Bristol;
author of “The Parables of Jesus”, and “Paul and Jesus: The True Story”.
