The Mystery of Martha

Eliza Harrison

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Two women, two millennia apart, with seemingly unconnected lives – one from the English Lake District and the other from Bethany in Palestine. Neither is sure of their role or purpose, which leaves in them feelings of emptiness and uncertainty.

Martha of Bethany has Yeshua as friend and guide. From a place of tenderness and intimacy, she witnesses the last three years of ...more

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Published June 26th 2019 by Troubador Publishing

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Dec 14, 2020 Jill rated it liked it

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I am halfway through reading this book (Kindle shows 50%). It's been a difficult one for me to read. I've actually started and stopped it several times, not sure if I like it well enough to continue. The story is for the most part interesting, but there are some rather slow passages. I also have a bit of difficulty with the transitions between the two timelines. I've not yet seen much of a connection between them apart from the main characters, Martha, having the same name; perhaps Mixed feelings
I am halfway through reading this book (Kindle shows 50%). It's been a difficult one for me to read. I've actually started and stopped it several times, not sure if I like it well enough to continue. The story is for the most part interesting, but there are some rather slow passages. I also have a bit of difficulty with the transitions between the two timelines. I've not yet seen much of a connection between them apart from the main characters, Martha, having the same name; perhaps that is in part why I'm having such difficulty with reading. At this point, I'm not sure if I will continue reading or not. Rarely do I not finish a book; time will tell if I decide to pick this one up again. If I do finish at some point, I will update my review.

I've also had a bit of difficulty getting used some of the Aramaic names, L'azar for Lazarus and Yohanin for John the Baptist, etc. While most of them are fairly easy to interpret and understand, it has been a bit of a deterrent for me in enjoying the story.

The biggest issue I've had with this book is theological. First, let me say that I am a Christian, Southern Baptist. I realize that my beliefs will certainly impact my enjoyment of any type of religious and/or spiritual text I read. Having stated that, there seems to be a sense of "mysticism" in certain passages, and I have a problem with that. I also do not believe that Jesus and Mary Magdalene had an intimate relationship beyond friendship. This book states that they had a husband/wife relationship and were parents of a child. This also goes against my belief system. There are other issues I've encountered as well, but those are my main two objections.

Having shared my displeasures, I would like to state that there were some things about the book I've enjoyed. The characters seem to be fairly well-developed and interesting. I've enjoyed their interactions, for the most part. On occasion, I have discovered a passage or two that especially resonates. One such quote I enjoyed from the book follows:

Jesus speaking to Martha, Lazarus and others:

Living as Light means that you also cast shadows. You reflect back to others what they do not wish to see in themselves. When this happens, people with judge and even revile you. But when we are attached, it is a change for us to find more compassion in our hearts. Love is fathomless and has now bounds. Some people love me, while others what to see me stoned. It is of no tatter. By standing in truth and love, we serve the fulfillment of creation by shining light into the darkness. They persecuted the prophets who came before us, and they will persecute me. But it is a supreme gift and you will see.

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Jan 14, 2021 Heena Rathore P. rated it liked it

Shelves: mystery, historical, spiritual, review-requests

The Mystery Of Martha by Eliza Harrison is a unique kind of mystery novel that is set against the historical backdrop and inlaced with spiritualism that takes the reader on a surreal journey.

I was intrigued about this book from the start because spiritualism is a little hard to blend into a historical mystery and so I was curious to see how the plot unravelled. It was good for the most part and the writing was good. The narration wasn’t the best but it made for easy listening and I appreciated i ...more

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