Jesus, Walter Wangerin Jr.
Jesus, Walter Wangerin Jr.
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Jesus
A Novel

Author: Walter Wangerin Jr.

Narrator: Walter C. Kaiser Jr., Tom Parks, Walter Wangerin Jr.

Unabridged: 12 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 11/25/2005

Synopsis

Walter Wangerin Jr. is know for his powerful storytelling in such books as The Book of the Dun Cow, The Book of God, and Paul: A Novel. Now he offers the most important story of the Christian faith—the life of Jesus presented in the author’s inimitable style. Rich in atmosphere and historical detail and as compelling as any contemporary fiction, this novel will move readers with its creative perspectives and deep insights.

About Walter Wangerin Jr.

Walter Wangerin Jr. is widely recognized as one of the most gifted writers writing today on the issues of faith and spirituality. Known for his bestselling The Book of the Dun Cow, Wangerin’s writing voice is immediately recognizable, and his fans number in the millions. The author of over forty books including The Book of God, Wangerin has won the National Book Award and the New York Times Best Children’s Book of the Year Award. He lives in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he is Senior Research Professor at Valparaiso University.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kate

3.5 Rounded up to 4 stars. I am not crazy about Wangerin’s characterizations of Christ, Peter, Mary (mother of Christ), Judas Iscariot or Mary Magdalene (called Maryam of Magdala in the book). Kudos for his take on John, the Beloved Disciple - beautifully done. Peter is characterized as a lommox of......more

Goodreads review by Charlene

An interesting fictional take on the greatest story ever told, but I like the original just fine.......more

Goodreads review by Phil

This was a book club choice at church, so I'm going to hold off posting this review to my blog so as not to spoil my reaction (not that I actually think that there are so many people eagerly and with baited breath awaiting my comments). But here is what I think. I actually found this a hard book to......more

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