Book Review
Raw. Real. Rough. Ruddy. But utterly remarkable. These words go some of the way to describe how BC Crothers transports us right into the story, as we feel we are almost part of it.
The author's plainly and dramatically painted picture transports us back to those infamous days as though we were right there, not just in the story but in that day. Thorough research, clear storylines, and significant word associations have given us an insight into life at those times and the characters we think we know reasonably well. I now have images imprinted in my mind about those people and places that will be there for some time.
Don’t miss any opportunity to read this book! You’ll find it hard to put down. You’ll not forget it. You’ll want to read and reread it. And then reread it again.
Throughout his Palestinian life, terrorist Judas of Gamala was a firm believer that war against the Romans controlling his homeland was one answer. Another was to return to the Mosaic structure of their faith, ridding the Jerusalem Temple of greedy Highpriests and puppet priests. His third and final goal was to kill or maim Jewish men doing business of any kind with Rome. Terrorism methods are what Judas of Gamala taught to his Freedom Fighters. He helped organize and participate in the raids and killings. This historic rending opens the curtain on the land's birth of terrorism and its outcome. In the background are prophets-healer Jesus of Nazareth and John the Baptist, beginning their missions of establishing righteous living through peace