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A Woman of Words (Jerusalem Road Book #3) Kindle Edition

by Angela Hunt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 3 of 4: Jerusalem Road

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Disciple Matthew, a former tax collector, is invited to work with Peter, James, and John in Jerusalem. He dreams of preaching and performing miracles like his fellow apostles, but he finds his dreams postponed because of a request from Yeshua's mother. Well aware of the passing years, Mary asks Matthew to help her record the stories of Yeshua while the eyewitnesses are still alive. Reluctantly, he agrees, though the longer he and Mary work together, the more difficult their task becomes. Not only are they pressured by opposition from friends and foes alike, but Gaius Caesar, better known as Caligula, is determined to raise a statue of himself in the Holy Temple, even if it means killing every man in Israel. As Matthew works to save his people, Mary encourages him to come to terms with issues from his past. When they finally near the completion of their project, Matthew realizes that the job he reluctantly accepted might be his God-given destiny.

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Could the Greatest Calling of Their Lives Still Be Ahead of Them?

Mary, mother of Yeshua, is nearing sixty, and though she still delights in serving alongside the disciples, she has begun to feel her age and experience fading memories. She feels compelled to record the stories of Yeshua's life while the eyewitnesses are still alive.

The disciple Matthew is overjoyed to join Peter, James, and John in Jerusalem. He dreams of preaching but is disheartened when he learns the other disciples prize his skills as a bookkeeper more than his teaching ability. He is further dismayed when Yeshua's mother asks him to help her compose a manuscript. He agrees, yet their differing visions cause friction between them from the start.

As word of their work spreads throughout Jerusalem, they face pressure from both friends and foes, and when the Roman emperor turns an angry eye toward the Holy City, Mary, Matthew, and the believers must endure an unimaginable test of faith.

"Angela Hunt's knowledge of the politics of the time is impressive. She also explains her research and commitment to honor 2 Timothy 3:16, which includes the phrase "All scripture is inspired by God," in an author's note at the end of the book. Fans of Christian fiction and strong female characters will enjoy this fictional account of the writing of the Gospel of Matthew."--Historical Novel Reviews

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The author of more than 150 published books and with over 5 million copies of her books sold worldwide, Angela Hunt is the New York Times bestselling author of The Note, The Nativity Story, and Esther: Royal Beauty. Romantic Times Book Club presented Angela with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. In 2008, Angela completed her doctorate in biblical studies and in 2015 her ThD in theology. She and her husband live in Florida. She can be found online at angelahuntbooks.com.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08MXZX8RD
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers (May 4, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 4, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 8416 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 366 pages

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Christy-Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who have learned to expect the unexpected in novels from this versatile author. With nearly six million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 160 works ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to novels and nonfiction.

Now that her two children are grown, Angie and her husband live in Florida with Very Big Dogs (a direct result of watching Sandlot too many times). This affinity for mastiffs has not been without its rewards--one of their dogs was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly as the second-largest canine in America. Their dog received this dubious honor after an all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan for the dog and the Hunts, complete with VIP air travel and a stretch limo in which they toured New York City. Afterward, the dog gave out paw-tographs at the airport.

When she's not home writing, Angie often travels to teach writing workshops at schools and writers' conferences. And to talk about her dogs, of course.

Readers may visit her web site at www.angelahuntbooks.com.

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Teresa H.

These books provide insight into the characters she is writing anout

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023

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I love Angela Hunt’s books of Women of the Bible! They hold my interest throughout. She is skilled at taking Scripture and bringing the characters to the focus without deviating from God’s Word. I find myself going back to my Bible to read the actual passages. That is a good thing!

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Mary A. Boone

Mary - Mother of Ayesha…and Matthew

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023

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Congrats to Angela Hunt in writing another wonderful book full of Biblical characters, Biblical settings, Jewish traditions, love, heartache & so many lessons to be learned. Mary, the mother of Jesus, had to be such an incredible woman who greatly loved & trusted God. Matthew’s story is one that gives us hope. God is loving & very forgiving. This book is well-done as it shares with readers the possible way Mary & Matthew worked together to give us The Book of Matthew in our Bibles, the book that hares so many important stories & lessons of Jesus’ earthly ministry. What an excellent book to read!

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Woman of words

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023

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Excellent Christian book. A really good read that could inspire people to want to learn more about the Gospels. Highly recommend all of Angela Hunt's books.

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Stephanie McCall

..And Amazing Words They Are!

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021

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A Woman of Words started off a little slow, as if Angela Hunt was getting set up or feeling out her story. Fairly quickly though, it morphed into a story that encapsulates everything I love about the Jerusalem Road series. The book stays true to Scripture and the culture of ancient Israel, and "fills in the blanks" with details and events that absolutely could have happened, which lends depth to both characters and plot.

Perhaps more than anything, I applaud Angela Hunt for tackling a non-Christmas book with Mary of Nazareth's POV in it. No, Mary should not be put on a pedestal, as she made clear during the book. Yes, she was fully human (which, as far as Angela's portrayal, is extremely relatable). But most non-Catholic Christians don't get to know that much about Mary. Here, she's everything we think of as the "ideal" Mary--compassionate, hospitable, and unfailingly faithful to Yeshua. But she's also a mother, in every sense. She can be irritable, stubborn, and frail. In other words, she's a fully realized person. Brava!

Not that Angela skimped on Matthew, the other POV character. As a writer and scholar, I related to him deeply, making A Woman of Words perhaps the first time I've related so well to a male protagonist. As with Mary, I enjoyed seeing Matthew as a person. I especially enjoyed his story and how Yeshua changed him, as well as how long it took for Matthew to embrace healing and his new God-given identity. So many times, Christian books read as if once a character realizes they need healing, or receive a new identity, the original hurt goes away. Here, Matthew deals with the hurt and learns to let it be part of his story without being the definition of it. That way, he can move forward.

The relationship between Matthew and Mary, as well as those two and secondary characters, was a big selling point. Outside of Matthew and Mary, some of the characters read a little "flat," but that's often because they already have their own books. I did enjoy the relationships I did get to see, especially between Mary and Miriam, and Matthew and Achiakos. That last one was a nice touch, considering the complex relations between Jews and Gentiles during the time period.

As always with Angela Hunt's books, the spiritual threads have a depth I don't always see in Biblical fiction (because they're kind of built in, so how deep they go depends on the author). Yeshua's presence is, again, tangible on every page. I loved seeing Him in person in Matthew's vision/conversation, but He saturates the story off-page, as well. I particularly enjoyed how this happened while Matthew was writing what would become his Gospel. That is, I sympathized with Matthew when he worked so hard only to have Mary criticize his interpretation and writing. But, she was right. The Bible's story, the Gospels' story, is about Yeshua, not the humans around Him or the humans we are. And while I thirst for more details sometimes, after reading this book, I can honestly say I wouldn't have it any other way. I already know my own story. I would want to hear it in terms of how Yeshua touched and changed it.

Some plot threads didn't seem quite as needed as they appeared to be at first. Some didn't seem to get the page time they needed to become fully realized. The two I'm thinking of are Matthew's relationship with Dina, and the trouble over Caligula's statue. The latter, I'm more able to forgive because it is historical fact. But the way it's written inside the Gospel-writing project, it didn't quite mesh with the rest of the story for me. As for the thread with Matthew and Dina, I don't think it's far-fetched or disrespectful at all. But considering how well-developed Matthew was as a single guy, plus how little we knew of Dina in comparison...again, it didn't mesh as well as it could have.

Those things said however, Woman of Words is still an amazing book, particularly toward the ending (there are a few things I'd love to spoil but I will restrain myself). I'm so glad I saved it to "savor," and so glad Angela is writing at least one more Jerusalem Road book. I don't want this journey to end! A confident 4.75, and a hearty recommendation.

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LadyPendragon

Angela has a Gift to bring the Gospel to life

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021

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I love that she stays true to the scripture in so much of her writing. She fills in the stories with her gift of fictional character development. I feel like I know these characters personally as I read. I can see more of the culture, struggles, joys and growth through the way Angela writes. In reading the notes at the end of this book I learn of some of the research she has done I am glad to be an adopted child of God into the family of His Chosen. I pray for my Jewish brothers and sisters who do not yet see the truth that the Messiah has come in Jesus and we await His Glorious return

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Cass Wessel

Another Captivating Story

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022

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Based upon actual Biblical and historical data, this work of fiction plunges the reader into the lives of the people of the early church. Told through the perspectives of Matthew/Levi and Mary the mother of Jesus, the reader enters into a long gone era in a way that brings it to life. This is another very good read!

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022

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Amazing!! This whole series has been so enjoyable to read. I have highlighted, reread, looked up in Bible, and loved the Q&A in the back. I even read the resources and references, making notes of some I would also like to read.

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Mother of Jesus

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023

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This is a wonderful look a the mother of Jesus.This was an amazing journey.This story focus on the writing of the book of Matthew.

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Christian Girl

Great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2024

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Great read and great story line.

JennyparslowI

an inspiring story of early christian church

Reviewed in Australia on December 31, 2022

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A thought provoking work of what may well have happened in those early days in Jerusalem & how the Gospels came to be written.

Mrs F. Turner

thought provoking

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2023

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Although this story is pure fiction I would love for it to be true. Mary was indeed an exceptional woman- chosen by God for one of the hardest roles in the Bible. The story is well told, interwoven with known facts and people from the Bible.

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I was so looking forward to reading this book having enjoyed the first two. But this one is just so slow and laboured. Hope the next one is better

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