Sunday, March 13, 2016

Risen: a review of the book

I've read the Gopsels and know the accounts of the resurrection from the Believers, but I'd have never thought to look at it from the view point of a Roman Tribune. If you have watched TV or even checked social media these days, surely you've heard about the movie Risen. Well, it is in book form as well, and I just finished it. 

Angela Hunt wrote the novelization of the movie and I have to say it was very well written. It is a fictional account, but it contains many actual facts from the Gospels.  It is very different to see the story told from the viewpoint of one who is a very strong adherent to Roman life with the aspects of Old Testament law from the San Hedrin who were trying to keep the story hidden. 

The novel switches between first person accounts of Clavius, the Roman Tribune, and Rachel, a Jewish woman. Clavius was present at the crucifixion and is sent by Pilate to investigate the reports that the Nazarene's body has disappeared. Rachel is not involved directly with the investigation but through her relationship with Clavius and business in the temple and in Jerusalem, she is taken along on the journey. And what a journey it is!  

I watched the movie too, but the book adds so much more. The book tells a very vibrant and rich account. Everyone needs to read this book. 

*I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for an honest review.*

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