Maryam is stuck in an abusive marriage, living with her in-laws in a conservative, toxically religious village. A few years back, her father was given a jar of priceless perfume by a dying leper and it seemed as if their fortunes would improve, but then Maryam's father contracted leprosy and was exiled from the village. Maryam and her siblings, Eleazar and Marta, experience the shame and ostracism this brings. The precious jar that was meant to bring them freedom has only brought destruction. But rumors abound concerning a new doctor; perhaps hope is on the horizon. . . .

Alabaster brings a first-century Middle Eastern village and its culture to life for modern-day readers.

About the Author
Chris Aslan was born in Turkey and grew up in Beirut and wrote A Carpet Ride to Khiva: Seven Years on the Silk Road--part memoir, part travelogue about life in Uzbekistan. He is currently lecturing on textiles, tour-guiding around Central Asia, and studying in Oxford for Anglican ordination.He is the author of Alabaster.

Reviews
"Imaginative, authentic and evocative, Alabaster uses excellent storytelling to recast a familiar Biblical tale. For those who tend to treat the Bible as dogma and miss the grandeur of its stories, this is a poignant reminder that its characters were real people living real adventures in a very real world. A powerful narrative beautifully told." -- Gerald Kelly, The Bless Network



Book Information
ISBN 9781782642282
Author Chris Aslan
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Lion Fiction
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 148g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 127mm * 13mm