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City of Refuge: A Biblical Novel of the Ancient Past by Valerie Farber

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City of Refuge by Valerie Farber

Paperback: 393 pages Publisher: Inkwell Enterprises (May 31, 2008) ISBN-10: 098160580X ISBN-13: 978-0981605807 reviewed by Jody Rakis The City of Refuge is in the land of the Israelites. It is a safe-haven to run to when accusers threaten your life and no one will listen or believe what really happened. The characters come to life [...]

The Cloak and the Parchments by Frank Spinella

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The Cloak and the Parchments

Paperback: 197 pages Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers (October 2009) ISBN-10: 1608990729 ISBN-13: 978-1608990726 reviewed by Jody Rakis The novel, The Cloak and the Parchments by Frank Spinella, is a wonderful journey. Not only is it the journey of Mark and Timothy to see Paul, who is imprisoned in Rome, it is an enjoyable journey [...]

Epiphany by Paul Harrington

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Epiphany by Paul Harrington

Paperback: 356 pages Publisher: BookSurge Publishing; 1st edition (December 10, 2009) ISBN-10: 1439264880 ISBN-13: 978-1439264881 reviewed by Jody Rakis Epiphany is the story of three wise men, but not like you have ever imagined them. Paul Harrington has brought them to life with passion as they make their journey throughout the novel. They are the [...]

Dear and Glorious Physician, by Taylor Caldwell

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reviewed by Jody Rakis I first read Dear and Glorious Physician, Taylor Caldwell’s biographical novel about St. Luke, approximately thirty years ago. It left me in awe. It inspired me to want to read more, anything that could help fulfill the need to increase my closeness and knowledge of God. I felt St. Luke come [...]

Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment (2008) by Deepak Chopra

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Reviewed by John Murphy Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment is a sincere but shallow attempt to trace Christ’s growing divinity during his young adulthood, before entering public ministry. Deepak Chopra outlines his good intentions in an Author’s Note where he describes his novel as “pure fiction,” but goes on to say that “I’ve gotten a [...]

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