The second instalment in the dramatic new series, The Flavian Trilogy.Joshua, Maria, and Linus Flavian now determine their destinies.
The second instalment in the dramatic new series, The Flavian Trilogy. Joshua, Maria, and Linus Flavian now determine their destinies. From the Nazirites and the Essenes to the burgeoning fishing industry on the Sea of Galilee, Joshua and his band of followers are led from obscurity to the portals of the Roman Prefect in a movement poised to change the world. Maria of Magdala becomes a part of this movement, and is left with an awesome responsibility. Linus Flavian pits Roman pride and ambition against a Galilean past. Fishers of Men provides a fascinating commentary on the origins of Christianity that is both challenging and yet plausible, incorporating traditional beliefs, fictitious thoughts, and new controversial interpretations. With vivid prose and compelling characters, Fishers of Men offers a captivating glimpse into the first-century Roman and Judean worlds. A provocative new picture of the historical Jesus. Kirkus Discoveries, Texas. Peter Longley s unique interpretations of the life of the Messiah, along with his interesting and plausible explanations of miraculous events and his indications that Maria of Magdala played a vital role in the ministry of God s son, make for a fascinating and intriguing story and increases anticipation for the third and final book in the series. San Francisco and Sacramento Book Reviews, California. From the descriptive nature, it is obvious that this author has personal knowledge of these important first-century sites, giving authenticity to his work often missing in Biblical narratives. Beecher, Springfield, Missouri.
Peter Longley was educated at Tonbridge School, Kent and gained his master s in theology at St. Catharine s College, Cambridge, England in 1966. After being an estate manager in Ireland, he moved to the USA. In 1978, he went to sea, becoming a cruise director with Royal Viking Line, and in 1978, he joined Cunard as the cruise director of Queen Elizabeth 2 for ten years, ending up as a world cruise port lecturer speaking on the history and culture of all ports of call. Later, he became the horticultural interpreter of a large botanical garden in Springfield, Missouri. He started writing in 1987 and was an associate member of the Westar Institute and the historical Jesus movement. He returned to England in 2017.
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