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jenniamysuzy's review against another edition
5.0
What a great read for around the Easter holiday. This book gave me new insights into what happened on Good Friday and I definitely think that anyone looking to learn more about what Jesus went through during his last 24 hours before he died on the cross should give this book a try.
dearreader's review against another edition
5.0
A thorough narrative that accurately expounds on historical context that is important, and all too often lost on modern readers of the Bible, especially in Jesus' time.
Bishop is careful not to credit himself for any of his relayed wisdom, as his complete research gave him a lot of very interesting insight to share with the readers. I am deeply grateful for his expansive research as well as his blessed talent to be able to knit them all together accurately and cohesively. This was not meant to replace the gospels, but I believe it helps to enhance it for the modern reader who would otherwise not be able to know some deeper cultural context to significant aspects in the gospels. Small acts seem like detail in the accounts in the New Testament, but Bishop helps us see how or why they were included based on their cultural significance.
This will be a book I have our children read as they age and grow in their faith. It provides a modern transcript that is deeply educational on an academic and spiritual level. Absolutely recommend this to all believers, regardless of where you are on your journey with your relationship with God.
Bishop is careful not to credit himself for any of his relayed wisdom, as his complete research gave him a lot of very interesting insight to share with the readers. I am deeply grateful for his expansive research as well as his blessed talent to be able to knit them all together accurately and cohesively. This was not meant to replace the gospels, but I believe it helps to enhance it for the modern reader who would otherwise not be able to know some deeper cultural context to significant aspects in the gospels. Small acts seem like detail in the accounts in the New Testament, but Bishop helps us see how or why they were included based on their cultural significance.
This will be a book I have our children read as they age and grow in their faith. It provides a modern transcript that is deeply educational on an academic and spiritual level. Absolutely recommend this to all believers, regardless of where you are on your journey with your relationship with God.
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