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The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare
5.0
Set in Galiliee during the time of Christ, The Bronze Bow is the story of a young man, Daniel, coming to terms with the ravages of the world upon his family. His parents are dead due to the Roman occupation and his sister is lost in the darkness of her mind. Daniel is angry and searching for a leader who will exact revenge for his pain and the family's suffering. He thinks he has found that leader and cause in the band of mountain rebels. Yet he learns that warfare and pillaging is not the way to peace in this world.
Elizabeth George Speare brings interesting thoughts and ideas to ponder to the narrative of the mortal life of Jesus. We see some of His actions, teachings and miracles through the eyes of Daniel.
The New Testament is mostly told through the voice of believers. Yet Jesus was also surrounded by people who never believed and by many who sought after Him seeking His miracles. He also was surrounded by people who slowly came to an understanding and knowledge of the mission He came to earth for at that time. through the life and experiences of Daniel, Speare shares a narrative of conversion.
This book was published in 1961. I find it interesting that, despite the religious subject matter, it was selected as the Newbery Award winner.
Elizabeth George Speare brings interesting thoughts and ideas to ponder to the narrative of the mortal life of Jesus. We see some of His actions, teachings and miracles through the eyes of Daniel.
The New Testament is mostly told through the voice of believers. Yet Jesus was also surrounded by people who never believed and by many who sought after Him seeking His miracles. He also was surrounded by people who slowly came to an understanding and knowledge of the mission He came to earth for at that time. through the life and experiences of Daniel, Speare shares a narrative of conversion.
This book was published in 1961. I find it interesting that, despite the religious subject matter, it was selected as the Newbery Award winner.