Kudos are going out for the new historical fiction novel by Dr. Theckedath Mathew, MD that is so brilliantly written that it could easily be mistaken as an actual biography. The work covers one of the most speculated topics in all of biblical times. Joshua The Odyssey Of An Ordinary Man is the one book that is a must read for all who appreciate the genre, both Christian and not.
The novel is set during the missing period in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. There are eighteen years in which he is not present in biblical writings and through the title character, the possibilities of what may have occurred then are explored. The research is sound and the details so accurate that the story reads more like fact than fiction.
The last time Jesus is mentioned in the Bible is at age twelve, when he is banished from the temple for questioning the rabbi. After this he basically disappears for the next eighteen years, reappearing roughly three years before his infamous death. Other writings of this time show that he traveled to many countries before finally returning to Israel.
There are other writings from this time period that are not part of the Bible as it is published, but based in part on these tomes, the writer is able to realistically imagine what may have occurred during those missing years. Some of the myths of the period are also fodder for parts of the story. It answers questions such as whether or not the prophet ever married or had children, as well as who were his teachers and where he traveled.
The character emerges as one of the first to stand up for the rights and protection of women against the men who would judge them. This is based on the biblical event where a group of angry men presented Jesus with a prostitute, demanding she be sentenced to stoning. Instead he told them that only one who is without sin has the right to throw stones at someone else because for sinning.
Continuing through the great lands of Athens, Rome, Egypt, Galilee, Babylon, Mathura and Taxila, Joshua embarks on many more adventures. He mixes with all classes of people from the lowest ranking to the highest and even draws influences from the era's greatest philosophers. Assisting those less fortunate and supporting the rights of the common working man compile a huge part of what he did.
As he travels he continues to perform the miracles and exert the influence for which he is famous. There are many healing sessions, resurrections, sermons and teaching events that will be documented. Dr. Mathew uses his uncanny skills as a writer to draw such a vivid picture of activities unfolding and the settings in which they occur, that the reader feels a personal connection with a believable character.
Joshua The Odyssey Of An Ordinary Man virtually transports the audience to a time more than 2000 years in the past with precision and admirable historical accuracy. Through the use of extensive and thorough research, he brings to life the day to day happenings of the early first century AD. This tale will be a welcome addition to any quality literary collection.
The novel is set during the missing period in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. There are eighteen years in which he is not present in biblical writings and through the title character, the possibilities of what may have occurred then are explored. The research is sound and the details so accurate that the story reads more like fact than fiction.
The last time Jesus is mentioned in the Bible is at age twelve, when he is banished from the temple for questioning the rabbi. After this he basically disappears for the next eighteen years, reappearing roughly three years before his infamous death. Other writings of this time show that he traveled to many countries before finally returning to Israel.
There are other writings from this time period that are not part of the Bible as it is published, but based in part on these tomes, the writer is able to realistically imagine what may have occurred during those missing years. Some of the myths of the period are also fodder for parts of the story. It answers questions such as whether or not the prophet ever married or had children, as well as who were his teachers and where he traveled.
The character emerges as one of the first to stand up for the rights and protection of women against the men who would judge them. This is based on the biblical event where a group of angry men presented Jesus with a prostitute, demanding she be sentenced to stoning. Instead he told them that only one who is without sin has the right to throw stones at someone else because for sinning.
Continuing through the great lands of Athens, Rome, Egypt, Galilee, Babylon, Mathura and Taxila, Joshua embarks on many more adventures. He mixes with all classes of people from the lowest ranking to the highest and even draws influences from the era's greatest philosophers. Assisting those less fortunate and supporting the rights of the common working man compile a huge part of what he did.
As he travels he continues to perform the miracles and exert the influence for which he is famous. There are many healing sessions, resurrections, sermons and teaching events that will be documented. Dr. Mathew uses his uncanny skills as a writer to draw such a vivid picture of activities unfolding and the settings in which they occur, that the reader feels a personal connection with a believable character.
Joshua The Odyssey Of An Ordinary Man virtually transports the audience to a time more than 2000 years in the past with precision and admirable historical accuracy. Through the use of extensive and thorough research, he brings to life the day to day happenings of the early first century AD. This tale will be a welcome addition to any quality literary collection.
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