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 WOW!!! May 31, 2008
I am often asked why I enjoy Biblical fiction, and I've been told that I should just read the Bible instead. Well, I do read the Bible, but these works of fiction give an added dimension to the people, enabling me to relate to them more closely. I like experiencing what daily life was like for Mary and Joseph, the obstacles they faced, and how they adapted. It gives me a deeper appreciation for them as real people, and when I go back to reading the Bible, I feel better inspired to understand their plight and to learn from it! This is a beautiful portrayal of the deep love these two Biblical people shared. Not much is written in the Bible about Joseph, so I enjoyed getting to "know" him in a more personal manner.
 Interesting point of view on the birth of Jesus Christ May 21, 2007
It was interesting to see this author's idea of what Joseph and Mary were like and how strong their love was. It was a fascinating book to read. I enjoyed it so much that I had to read all 3 of her books in the trilogy. Each book was better than the previous one. I loved it!
Great insight October 30, 2006
It is valuable to imagine the personal experiences not recorded in history or the Bible. Love stories are not my favorite thing, but I very much appreciated this aspect wrapped around this most famous couple.
Beautiful love story October 5, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While of course this is a work of fiction and should not be taken as Gospel, it challenges the reader to see a side of Mary and Joseph beyond the Christmas images so often portrayed in nativity scenes. I think it is refreshing to see such a human, down to earth potrayal of the boy and girl who would become the mother and foster father of Jesus Christ.
 PURE FICTION August 8, 2005
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is sweet, so long as you remember it is pure fiction. It is a poor representation of historical fiction, of which the title and subject matter give the impression of being. Historical facts about Judaism, about Israel, about the birth of Christ, etc., are poorly researched and presented as fact (for example, scholars agree that Jesus was probably born in May, not December, etc.). Enjoyable read, but not to be confused with factual events of history.
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