Perhaps one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented characters of the New Testament is Martha. Often painted in the colors of reproach, Martha seems to be the poster child for how not to be a follower of Jesus. From the mind of Diana Wallis Taylor comes this touching, well-researched portrayal of Martha of Bethany, sister of Mary and Lazarus. Through Taylor’s lush descriptions and inspired … inspired combination of imagined and recorded dialogue, Martha’s world–her trials, triumphs, and loves–vibrantly comes to life. Follow Martha as she is jilted by her betrothed, falls in love with a Roman soldier, grieves the death of her father, cares for her siblings, and serves her Lord with dignity and grace. Readers will never read the biblical story of Martha the same way again.
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I loved this book!
Christian Historical Fiction. Good clean reading. Background information consistent with biblical teaching.
Very easy read.
A historical, Biblical and informative read. Quick moving and kept my attention. Gives you a great view into ‘behind the scenes’ of Biblical characters. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Gave me a lot to think about as well as enabling me to think of Mary and Martha as real life persons.
Loved this book!
Loved this fictional look into what Martha’s life may have been like in biblical times.
Thoroughly engaging recounting of the Gospel from Martha’s viewpoint. Mary, Lazarus and Jesus’ friendship explored. The reader will feel as if he/she has met the people from the Bible. Easy to rad, hard to put down.
Martha was Biblical factual . Held my interest
A rather slow moving but interesting look at what may have happened in Martha’s life.
An entertaining “rest of the story”.
Felt like you were in the story walking along beside her!
Great book!!
Bringing Martha to life helped me understand her better. I could definitely see myself in Martha.