Last Updated on August 19, 2021 by ellen
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A sweeping epic set in the harsh deserts of Arabia and ancient Palestine. A war that rages between kingdoms on the earth and in the heart. The harrowing journey of the woman at the center of it all. Step back in time to the year of our Lord…A.D. 30.
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AD 30 by Ted Dekker
The outcast daughter of one of the most powerful Bedouin sheikhs in Arabia, Maviah is called on to protect the very people who rejected her. When their enemies launch a sudden attack with devastating consequences, Maviah escapes with the help of two of her father’s warriors–Saba who speaks more with his sword than his voice, and Judah, a Jew who comes from a tribe that can read the stars.
Their journey will be fraught with terrible danger. If they can survive the vast forbidding sands of a desert that is deadly to most, they will reach a brutal world subjugated by kings and emperors. There Maviah must secure an unlikely alliance with King Herod of the Jews.
But Maviah’s path leads her unexpectedly to another man. An enigmatic teacher who speaks of a way in this life that offers greater power than any kingdom. His name is Yeshua, and his words turn everything known on its head. Though following him may present even greater danger, his may be the only way for Maviah to save her people–and herself.
A.D.30
Author: Ted Dekker
ISBN: 978-1-59995-418-9
Genre: Fiction, religion, historical fiction
Release: October 28, 2014
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
432 Pages
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A.D.30 by Ted Dekker Review
Although she is seen as an outcast, Maviah is the daughter of a very powerful sheikh. Her father commands a great trade route and is very successful because of his marriage to Nasha. Nasha dies, his son betrays him and their kingdom is attacked. Maviah’s infant son is brutally killed by the invaders and she escapes with two of her father’s trusted warriors. She has to take an important message to King Herod from her father that will save their kingdom and avenge her son’s death.
The journey that they make is very dangerous. She has to cross a desert that kills most people that try. She has to convince King Herod that he should pay attention to a woman’s request when women really aren’t valued. On her journey, she crosses paths with Yeshua (Jesus) and he has a huge impact on her and the decisions that she makes.
I have always been fascinated by Bible stories but sometimes they didn’t give me as many details into the lives of the people in the stories. With A.D.30 by Ted Dekker, I can really see into the lives of some of the characters in our religious history. He wrote with such detail that I could almost feel what it was like to cross the desert with Maviah on her journey. The author blended together his story with so many historical facts that I just couldn’t put the book down.
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Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.
I would love to win because I love history so much! I graduated with a degree in history, and I always enjoy reading and learning about the past. 🙂
Love Ted Dekker’ s books and especially this time period. Also love history.
Sounds like a really good read!! Haven’t read a good book in a while so it’s due!! 🙂
I read one of his books and liked it
I’ve always wanted to find out how an author can write monster and scary stories and be true to Christianity. I’d love to read Ted’s book to find out. Thanks for having this giveaway.
My teenager loves many of Ted Dekker’s books and I’d love to get some new reading for him.
I love historical fiction and am very interested in reading more about this time period.
I have many friends and family who would love to read this and could use the blessing as a gift. 🙂
I’d like to win this for my grandmother. She loves to read even more than I do! She’s nearly a shut-in now, so having a good assortment of books helps her to pass the time.
My husband enjoys this style
I love history especially of a religious nature
I’d like to win for my husband
This sounds like an interesting book.
My daughter, the english teach, would love to read this one.
I’d like to read this book because it looks fascinating.
I want to win because this sounds like a great and inspiring read!
I’m currently home on maternity leave with my newborn and am looking for some good reading material. This book looks like a great read! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
This sounds like a book that I would not put down.
It sounds like an interesting read.