Angela Hunt's Latest Biblical Fiction

 

A Woman of Words by Angela Hunt

Mary, mother of Jesus now resides in Jerusalem.  She feels impressed by the Holy Spirit to record stories and teachings of Jesus.  She asks Matthew, one of the twelve to help her.  Their work will affect Christianity for years to come.

Angela Hunt uses her sanctified imagination and copious research to recreate the world of first century Christianity in Jerusalem.  The reader catches the feel of the political climate, the personalities of the apostles and the customs of the day.  Granted, some of this is imagined by the author, but it was still fascinating to read about and envision.

Hunt’s books never fail to deliver.  The characters were relatable and seemed realistically drawn, given the facts that we know about them. The plot moved steadily and held some surprises. Best of all, this book made me want to investigate the circumstances of the writing of Matthew’s gospel.

In short, a reader who enjoys biblical fiction will find much to enjoy about this book.  I am grateful to the publisher and netgalley for the opportunity to read this book, and this is my honest review.