Pam Nelson Reviews 'The Damascus Way'

[image error]By Pam Nelson

Guest Reviewer

The Damascus Way is the third book in the Acts of Faith series.  The main characters are Julia, who is new to the series, and Jacob, who we have met before.

Julia lives a privileged lifestyle but she has always been treated as less than her station should require. Her father, who is a very successful merchant, is frequently gone on business. She soon finds out that her family has kept a secret from her which not only explains her life (both past and present), but also changes her life dramatically.

Jacob, who has always yearned for adventure, finds himself suddenly thrust into an incredibly dangerous job. It opens up a whole new life for him, not only of danger, but also of great responsibility. In this new capacity, his path soon crosses with Julia's, with very interesting results.

The climate in Jerusalem has grown increasingly dangerous for followers of the way. Abigail and the other believers are threatened by a very zealous Christian named Saul of Tarsus. With their lives in constant danger, they must decide what God would have them do, and where He would have them go.

One of the reasons I enjoyed this series so much, and especially this final book, is that it really brought to life the characters of the Bible that I am already so familiar with. It also gave me a real sense of the time and of what it was like to live out your faith in the first century.

The characters are well-developed and very interesting. The story-line grabs your attention right from the start and continues to hold your attention all the way to the end. I would highly recommend this book!

Read Pam's reviews of the first two books in the Acts of Faith series:

The Centurion's Wife
The Hidden Flame