Title:
Persuaded: The Story of Nicodemus – A Novel
By:
David Harder
A
CBM Christian Book Review
10.0
out of 10.0 stars
Persuaded:
The Story of Nicodemus – A Novel by David Harder sheds light on Biblical scenes
taken from the story of Nicodemus. As a work of fiction, David Harder is a long
time Bible student, taking the story of Nicodemus and his infamous question,
“How can one be born again?” to new levels. A broader understanding of Yeshua
(Jesus), His teachings, the times, the cultures and language of the Hebrews
make this novel an epic saga. Characters in the Bible come to life – the twelve
disciples, Joseph of Arimathea, and the fight over Jerusalem in the days of
Roman occupation of Israel uncover secrets and keys to the Kingdom of God. Discover
Jesus in a fresh new way. Recommended for all mature and new believers, this
book can also be used as a tool to help non-believers understand the Good News
of the Gospel
Beginning
with The Siege of Jerusalem, the author unravels how the story of the miracles
of Jesus led the disciples of Christ to Him as the Messiah. Jesus became a
threat to the religious leaders of His day. Nicodemus, as one brought up to be
in the Sanhedrin and a Pharisee, played a key part in history as told in the
Gospel of John. The author gives life to the story through the calling of
Nicodemus by John, the Revelator, to deliver a manuscript to the emerging
Christian community. Without this key element of being “born of water and the
Spirit” Christianity would not survive the onslaught from the Roman empire bent
on crushing any further words, legacy, or teachings of Jesus. Nicodemus, his
life, his encounters, his midnight encounter with Jesus and his boldness are
captured in adventure that encapsulates Israel at that time. The author keeps readers
on the edge-of-their seat as we travel back in time to understand how entering
the Kingdom of God and Nicodemus’ important role unfolding chapter-by-chapter.
David
Harder with detail and accuracy parallels the journey of Bible that include
such climaxes as the Passover and the Crucifixion. With the inclusion of the ancient
history of Israel and the rise of Christianity, this unique weaving of events
makes this book an amazing read. Offering truth from the Gospel, faith and
encouragement, readers’ gain insight into the man named Jesus of Nazareth, the
Son of God, and how He is the Bread of Life. Nicodemus becomes transformed from
being a sceptic to a devout follower. Bringing the readers full circle, the
book gives an overview of the future and Christ’s Second Coming.
A Must-Read Christian fiction, Persuaded: The Story of
Nicodemus - A Novel gives insight into how it might have been for those
that dared, those who believed and risked their lives such as Nicodemus for the
Gospel, giving credence to the one who asked the infamous question, “How can
one be born again?”
Persuaded
provides the answers and so much more!
I
find that this book grabbed me from the first sentence. I just had to keep
reading to find out more. This action-packed book truly has the makings of a
great movie! Wonderfully creative yet fulfilling in its Biblical accuracy for a
fiction novel with that is a superbly articulated story-line.
You
may get your copy of Persuaded: The Story of Nicodemus at Amazon and in Kindle
as a download.
