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Highlights
- After her miraculous rescue by the angel Raphael, Sophia, daughter of Barabbas and Chanah, sets out with the former slave Onesimus to find the elusive and itinerant apostle John.
- Author(s): House
- 282 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian
- Series Name: The Barabbas Trilogy
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Book Synopsis
After her miraculous rescue by the angel Raphael, Sophia, daughter of Barabbas and Chanah, sets out with the former slave Onesimus to find the elusive and itinerant apostle John. Once they find him, an unexpected trip outside the Roman empire into the mysterious northern nation of Sarmatia expands her understanding of God's global efforts to gather his children to their Savior.
It also reveals in starker detail the pernicious, pervasive attempts by the adversary to disrupt the work and turn the children of God toward evil and superstition. Pride is her own weakness, and she must learn how to temper and control it, so that her mind might be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
What surprises await her as she travels great distances with the Lord's beloved apostle to spread the message of the gospel? How differently does God see her life than what she has assumed? What will happen to the growing church's relationship with Rome when Emperor Vespasian dies and his sons pick up the mantle? And how does John continue to have so much energy and faith?
Review Quotes
Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through faith, adventure, and self-discovery. This engaging novel invites readers into the world of Sophia, daughter of Barabbas and Chanah, as she embarks on a remarkable quest alongside the apostle John and the former slave Onesimus-with another assist from the angel Raphael.
It is an epic tale filled with miraculous rescues, encounters with apostles, and a voyage beyond the boundaries of the Roman empire into the enigmatic land of Sarmatia, the Roman cities of Northern Africa, and even Pompeii. Sophia's experiences provide a unique perspective on God's universal mission to gather His children, shedding light on the challenges posed by the adversary's attempts to thwart divine work and lead people astray.
-Tricia Goyer, bestselling author of 80+ novels, including Jewel of Persia: Esther's Story
Sophia is filled with intriguing insights into the lives, challenges, and missionary travels of the apostles and disciples of Christ, forty years after his death and resurrection.
-Gale Sears, award-winning historical fiction author
As is always the case with his writing, M.D. House takes us into the Biblical world and makes us feel as if we are a part of the journey within the story. M.D. House is a truly gifted, spiritual, and knowledgeable author, and I highly recommend this book to increase your understanding of the Bible, to gain insight toward the times and lives of those who lived during Biblical times, and for the pleasure of reading an excellently written book!
-Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D, "Dr. Paul's Family Talk", Impact Radio USA