Disciple Matthew, a former tax collector, is invited to work with Peter, James, and John in Jerusalem. He dreams of preaching and performing miracles like his fellow apostles, but he finds his dreams postponed because of a request from Yeshua's mother. Well aware of the passing years, Mary asks Matthew to help her record the stories of Yeshua while the eyewitnesses are still alive. Reluctantly, he agrees, though the longer he and Mary work together, the more difficult their task becomes. Not only are they pressured by opposition from friends and foes alike, but Gaius Caesar, better known as Caligula, is determined to raise a statue of himself in the Holy Temple, even if it means killing every man in Israel. As Matthew works to save his people, Mary encourages him to come to terms with issues from his past. When they finally near the completion of their project, Matthew realizes that the job he reluctantly accepted might be his God-given destiny.
About the AuthorThe author of more than 100 published books and with nearly 5 million copies of her books sold worldwide,
Angela Hunt is the
New York Times bestselling author of
The Note,
The Nativity Story, and
Esther: Royal Beauty. Romantic Times Book Club presented Angela with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. In 2008, Angela completed her PhD in biblical studies in theology. She and her husband live in Florida with their mastiffs. She can be found online at www.angelahuntbooks.com.
Book InformationISBN 9780764233869
Author Angela HuntFormat Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing GroupPublisher Baker Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 330g
Dimensions(mm) 213mm * 149mm * 26mm