This was a different kind of read. History and a lot of it, some of it rather obscure but as you read the story it did get very interesting because it showed me particularly how limited people were. The world was a smaller place and your village, your clan, your race was the most important.
In Elazar's world having a son was the most important thing and however good his wife was, until she produced this boy there was no worth at all. This was sad particularly because the only son that was born to him was deformed in his face and for Elazar this was an insurmountable problem.
Plenty of violence, betrayal and battles this was a novella set against the great Jewish war against Rome in AD 66 to 73. The violence was extensive, the damage to life and property immense and the value given to life was minimal. Primal almost the desire to be famous, and in the process as savage as you can be.
And most importantly a question that continues to be asked - Is God present in a world which has so much evil?
Sent by Netgalley for an unbiased review, courtesy of Christian Faith Publishing.
Sounds quite thought provoking.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds interesting. It isn't likely something I would pick up to read, but the historical aspect appeals to me somewhat.
ReplyDeleteA very thoughtful review. I enjoyed reading it.
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