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A review by nicoleankenmann
A.D. 30 by Ted Dekker
5.0
Audiobook: 12hr 47m
A few years ago I read the 1880 best seller, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, by Lew Wallace. This novel by Ted Dekker (similarly subtitled A Story of Jesus) is certainly the literary offspring of this longer, older work. Both narratives bring the reader into the cultural and emotional world that the incarnate God of the Bible called home. Both tellings lay out the political landscape that allows the crucifixion of a zealous young man with apparent delusions of grandeur to make sense. Both books bring you face-to-face with the gospel in a uniquely compelling way.
Dekker's book supersedes the former through formidable female characters, modern language usage, a well-executed main plot, and brevity.
Highly recommended, especially in the lead-up to Easter.
A few years ago I read the 1880 best seller, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, by Lew Wallace. This novel by Ted Dekker (similarly subtitled A Story of Jesus) is certainly the literary offspring of this longer, older work. Both narratives bring the reader into the cultural and emotional world that the incarnate God of the Bible called home. Both tellings lay out the political landscape that allows the crucifixion of a zealous young man with apparent delusions of grandeur to make sense. Both books bring you face-to-face with the gospel in a uniquely compelling way.
Dekker's book supersedes the former through formidable female characters, modern language usage, a well-executed main plot, and brevity.
Highly recommended, especially in the lead-up to Easter.