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Work InformationA.D. 30 by Ted Dekker
   No current Talk conversations about this book.  sunshine9573 | Dec 19, 2022 |   I was intrigued about reading a fiction about a woman that lived at the same time as Jesus did. But I just couldn't really find myself enjoying the story. It started off good, but then it suddenly turned into a historical romance and then I lost some interest in the book. But I did enjoy part of it. But I think I wasn’t really in the mood for a historical fiction/Christian fiction with a dash of romance in it when I read the book and that made the book a bit hard to read. Also, I read the book at a time in my life when I had read a lot of theology book since I was studying it, and I think that affected my mood. And, my main subject of reading material during the year when I read this book had been the years before and after Jesus was born. And, that probably made me a bit over critical at the time. But, if you enjoy historical fiction/Christian fiction then you will probably enjoy this book. It’s well written, more dramatic than I expected and not as cheesy as I was afraid the book would be. Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a free copy for an honest review! (  ) MaraBlaise | Jul 23, 2022 | This book is about a young woman named Maviah who is shunned as an illegitimate daughter of the Bedouin sheikh. She is constantly reminded that she is nothing and no one loves her nor cares for her. But when her people are attacked by enemies, her father calls on her to journey across the unforgiving desert with two of his most trusted warriors, Saba and Judah, to ask for Rome's aid. Throughout the journey Maviah continues to doubt herself, until she meets Yeshua and He begins to change her mind. But going to Rome doesn't even begin to solve Maviah's problem and she ends up in even more danger and has to make choices that could be the death of her, Saba, and Judah. Throughout the book I am draw to Maviah and the inner battle she constantly fights in. As someone who also struggles with self-confidence and self-worth, I could relate to Maviah (even though I haven't been through anything even close to what she went through). I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next one. (  ) YoelaO | Aug 2, 2021 | ) Yodareads12 | Nov 30, 2020 | ) MadMaudie | Sep 5, 2020 | no reviews | add a review
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"A sweeping epic set in the harsh deserts of Arabia and ancient Palestine. A war that rages between kingdoms on the earth and in the heart. The harrowing journey of the woman at the center of it all. Step back in time to the year of our Lord...A.D. 30. The outcast daughter of one of the most powerful Bedouin sheikhs in Arabia, Maviah is called on to protect the very people who rejected her. When their enemies launch a sudden attack with devastating consequences, Maviah escapes with the help of two of her father's warriors--Saba who speaks more with his sword than his voice and Judah, a Jew who comes from a tribe that can read the stars. Their journey will be fraught with terrible danger. If they can survive the vast forbidding sands of a desert that is deadly to most, they will reach a brutal world subjugated by kings and emperors. There Maviah must secure an unlikely alliance with King Herod of the Jews. But Maviah's path leads her unexpectedly to another man. An enigmatic teacher who speaks of a way in this life which offers greater power than any kingdom. His name is Yeshua, and his words turn everything known on its head. Though following him may present even greater danger, his may be the only way for Maviah to save her people--and herself"-- No library descriptions found. |
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A.D. 30 is the amazing story of Maviah, daughter of Rami bin Malik, a powerful Bedouin sheikh. The Thalmud have overthrown Rami, cut his tongue and held him prisoner. Maviah is his only hold, and she also wants to avenge her son’s brutal murder. Her journey from the Arabian Desert to Rome is not only physical but a very emotional one. Her two warrior guards, Saba, a Bedu, and Judah, a Jew, are her only traveling companions. Judah’s faith in God peaks her curiosity, who is this remarkable man his forefathers spoke of?
This story takes you back in time to the days of Jesus. Maviah is a woman we can all relate with in one way or another. She learns about having complete faith in our heavenly father, first through Judah, then through her own experience. Ted Dekker did a remarkable job tying the story to scripture. I was extremely moved and blessed by this book and you will too.
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