MARY SEES ALL IBD

Sinopse

Mary Sees All: The race to save Jesus from the Cross, is a fast paced Christian noveláset near Jerusalem during the fateful week that Jesus was crucified. Mary of Bethany has a unique point of view, a lyrical voice, and a gift for drama. Both outrageous and outcast, she is an unforgettable heroine in this, the first of fourábooks set in biblical times.This book truly does describe a race to keep Jesus from dying. The twists and turns of the story are unexpected.áThe tone of the book is adventurous.áJesus&rsquo,s friends exhibit extraordinary resourcefulnessáas they work together, first to understandátheir teacher,áthen to protect him, and finallyáto escape being arrested themselves. Mary is a seer, known for her gift ofáprophesy, but considered too strange to be taken seriously. Her sister, Marthaáis pragmatic, generous, butálike a wild animal when someone or something threatens the people she loves. Lazarus, on the other hand, is depressed, having recently spent time being dead. Together with a vivid supporting cast, they tell the dramatic story of Holy Week in a fresh and compelling way.This Bethany',s People historical fiction series is meticulously researched. Kemp makesáeach scene reflect both current biblical scholarship and ancient understandings about society and spirituality. The Bethany',s People series, however, is free of jargon, doctrine, or any expectation that the reader knows scripture or the underlying story. The four books can be read in any order, but by publishing Mary Sees All firstáthe author is throwing the reader into the middle of this fascinating historical period. Book 2: Martha Finds Restáwill tell the story of the early church and the destruction of Jerusalem. Book 3: Lazarus Dies First will go back to the madness of the Herodian kings and the Zealots that opposed them. The final volume, Book 4: Mark Goes Everywhere leaves Palestine for the mission field, recounting theáárarely told story of how people from North Africa came to faith,álivingáout the story of Jesus with their own customs andátraditions.áThe author believes that bringing Jesus&rsquo,s relationships, actions, and teachings, into sharp focus against the backdrop of that distant era, can help any reader, no matter what their spiritual background, discover a deeper andámore authentic understanding of God&rsquo,s grace and how we ought to live.