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This continues Maviah's story from AD 30. Now, she's in the desert, queen of her people --the only woman given a voice in council--and facing trials (what's new?). Her beloved Judah is imprisoned by the ruthless betrayer Kahil. Her backstabbing brother (Maliku) continues to side with the enemy. Her people are at risk of starvation. The men want war with those who stole their place, property, and pride. But Maviah seeks to do as Yeshua taught: live with and by peace, not the sword.However, just when it seems that peace will be theirs and starvation averted--unexpected problems. New betrayals. And bad counsel.When Maviah heeds the voice of man and rage and not the voice of Yeshua, when the way of sword seems the right and inevitable course, peace will be lost. And much more than peace. She must seek and find Yeshua's voice again...and that will lead to new surprises for her.The best part of this, for me, is being in Maviah's head and in her voice. She's a hugely likable and courageous character, though not perfect. Like us, she doesn't always know what is the right thing to do and can make mistakes. But Dekker writes her voice very well, nobly.Readers should enjoy visiting the milieu of desert people and their difficult life and foreign ways. Dekker's fantasy/SF fans will enjoy the strategy, machinations, and battling. And those moments of faith when it "feels" like magical-wonder.Christians will enjoy seeing how often (very often) Scripture is used, paraphrased, and integrated into dialogue and character thoughts. The teachings of Christ saturate this story. Here's an example: "He was ruled by bitterness, I by acceptance. He, then, was the slave of this harsh taskmaster called earth, not I. For I was in the world but not of it." Scripture students will think of John 17. Many passages bring verses to mind in this way.POVs alternate (you'll get in more than one character's head depending ont he chapter), but it works fine, so never fear.I would have preferred a different story arc for Judah, but there it is. We can't have it all.A solid read.Dekker's prose is so much improved from when I first read him years and years ago. And I don't doubt it will continue to do so as he weaves exciting tales. While I prefer fantasy as a genre, he's doing quite a good job weaving Biblical Fiction stories for us. Recommended for those who like historical or Biblical or adventure tales. There is violence and some difficult stuff, but that's true to the era's life, right?

I'm not a conventional religious go to church believer. I'd like to, but I find it difficult. I talk with God everyday, as I go along, asking help and or being grateful for even the little things that make my day easier. Some days the negatives can really add up, so I'm thankful for anything that helps. I pretty much know what Mr. Dekker was doing here, and he really did a wonderful job of opening doors. He clarified things I knew and worked with, but I'm even more comfortable with and understanding of them now. He brot somethings to light I didn't even know were there. And deepened my understanding on others. Like the Bible, its clear he had inspired help, in order to weave so many levels of understanding together. I'm really in awe of the simplicity he wrought of so many complex issues and levels. Something for everybody. And the almost BOGO issues of how we don't rember things we knew so clearly in our hearts yesterday and seem to hv half forgotten today! I've been fortunate enuf to hv seen many things most do not and still I am caught unaware like that. It really boggles the mind. I often think I hv this huge advantage and yet I fail when I get really angry. Its not as if I don't hv a fairly good idea of the whys and the wherefores. I think how do people who hvnt experienced them overcome this stuf? I'm truly totally admiring and respectful of those who continue based on their faith and trust alone. I assure u, it is not misplaced. And Mr. Dekker has created 2 truly memorable, classic, thru the ages works of illuminating faith

Gene Edwards "Chronicles of the Door" & "First-Century Diaries" have been among my favorite Christian historical fiction books of this type... until now. Ted Dekker's A.D. Novels have brought me to my knees - literally - with this presentation of the Person & Ministry of Yeshua! Read them in sequence, as the second (33) is built on the first (30). I've followed Yeshua for decades, couldn't begin to count the number of times I've read scripture cover-to-cover, meditated on His Word or the number of fiction & nonfiction works I've read in almost 5 decades... and these novels still brought tears of blessing & challenged me on fundamental levels.HIGHLY recommend them both. These are not my first Ted Dekker works. He is a consistently worthy author whether the work is obviously Christian or otherwise. If you make the time to read A.D. 30 - & I strongly suggest you do - please do not deny yourself the pleasure & blessing of continuing with A.D. 33! Together, they a complete & powerful message!Was SO glad I bought both books at the same time! I *immediately* started A.D. 33 when I read the last word of A.D,0. 30! Read it faster & can't wait to read both again!

This set of books, A.D. 30 and A.D. 33, was one of the best I’ve ever read. They both really make the reader think about his or her Christianity and how much of life is being lived in the right way. I really could identify with Maviah, as I think most readers would – her difficulty in understanding just how to live the way Yeshua teaches and then her loss of direction along the way due to the bad things that happen on this earth. Our lives are not easy, and then to have continuous faith and live without fear, well, it’s almost impossible even though that is what He asks of us. I really enjoyed the story line of these books as well as the intertwining of the teachings of Jesus as well. It was well-written and very down to earth. I was impressed with Mr. Dekker’s ability to make me feel like I was actually there for the events that happened. Wonderful books. I give them both a 10 out of 10.