Publication Date: July 11, 2023, by Bethany House
Genres: Christian Fiction, Biblical Fiction, Ancient Fiction, Historical Fiction
5 Stars!
The Woman from Lydia is the first book in a new series (The Emissaries) by Christy Award winner and best-selling author, Angela Hunt. I highly recommend this sensational novel to everyone who enjoys Biblical or ancient historical fiction.
Step into the pages of this book which remain true to Scripture and history -- and immerse yourself in the turbulent era of the early Church where devoted Christians battled to uphold their faith against insurmountable odds. Feel the raw intensity of their struggles, as these believers braved a world set against them.
If you are an enthusiast of Christian fiction and/or biblical/ancient fiction -- you are encouraged to read The Woman from Lydia. Stand beside the woman from Lydia and watch as her unyielding commitment stands as a beacon of hope in the face of adversity.
The richness of this story details paths where faith intertwines with real-life conflicts and decisions. Angela Hunt offers a clear and impactful description of this fresh series: “Our own society -- which grows every more saturated with unbiblical worldviews -- Is not so different from that of ancient Rome. May we be challenged by the first-century believers’ vision, courage, and commitment to Messiah Yeshua.”
I am so thankful that this reading experience shed light on the transformative power of Christ and how His presence in our lives makes a difference -- now and for eternity. I pray I am always ready to give an answer when someone like the character Irene in this book says: “… tell us more about this God who walked with men.”
I received a paperback copy of The Woman from Lydia from its publisher Bethany House. I am neither obligated to write a positive review nor compensated for doing so. What you have just read reflects my authentic analysis and heartfelt impressions of this exceptional work of biblical fiction.