Few New Testament characters are as fascinating as Simon Barjona, the man called Peter-a reluctant disciple who changed the face of Christianity. For more than twenty-five years, author and pastor Larry Huntsperger has spent hundreds of hours studying New Testament documents in preparation for writing this fictional first-person account of the life of this enigmatic disciple. The result is a … is a novel that faithfully follows Scripture while offering a powerful, fresh narration of the story of one of Christianity’s greatest men. In the fast-paced chapters of The Fisherman, readers will relive Peter’s initial resistance to the pull he feels toward Jesus and his ministry. They’ll walk with Peter alongside Jesus through the events of the Gospels and catch intimate glimpses of the disciples’ personalities. They’ll even “feel” the dust on the roads as familiar stories are transformed into original, spellbinding accounts from Peter’s life.
This fascinating novel will help readers “to see the Master as a man. For, if we cannot see him correctly as man, we have no hope of understanding him correctly as our God.”
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I was so moved by the elegant simplicity of this book. Like many people, I knew the basics of the story of Jesus and his ultimate death. But the stories of the disciples I did not know. And when I saw this book that told the tale of Peter I was intrigued. How would the author choose to do this? Would it be believable? Would it be enjoyable? The …
I enjoyed this book very much. Learning more about the experiences of Peter and other disciples as they followed Jesus was very enlightening. I’ve recommended it to friends.
Author puts a human perspective on Peter the apostle
Excellant read. Very interesting way to view the story the characters.
This book was great! I will never read the New Testament the same again! A wonderful read!!
Loved this book. Could not quit thinking about it. I haven’t read anything since that has been good…..spoiled me !!!!!!!!
This book made me feel like I was taking that Peter / Simon took with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I feel like I have such a better understanding of Jesus’s life. I will read this book again and again. Thank you
Peter’s biography told in an entirely different way.
Loved this book! Lots of insight as to how Peter might have felt.
It was like a walk with Jesus and what it was like to live at that time.
The biblical basis there but written like a novel. Really enjoying it
This is one of the most well written and factual fictions I have ever read about Jesus. It is told in the first person by the Apostle Peter, about Jesus’ time here, His ministry and personal relationships. I have read and reread this book. I have also purchased it as gifts. If you are a believer, or even if you’re not, this is an excellent read.
Wow felt like book was actually coming from Peter’s innermost feelings and thoughts. As well as my own in regards to my relationship with Jesus. Made me cry and renew my faith/love of God all over again
An eye opening opportunity to understand the thoughts and feelings, insights and changes that occurred to Peter because he met Christ. A very human experience explained as a likely day by day observation of Christ through the deepening relationship of the apostles but mostly Peter. Excellent book!
Peter has always interested me. Now I really appreciate his depth of love for Christ.
It was a true glimpse of how human Jesus was and understands us and loves us unconditionally. Even though it is fiction, it is still inspirational to know how God uses ordinary non-remarkable people! I loved this book!
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I plan to read it aloud to my husband. I loved it so much.