One of the most well-known and loved stories of Jesus's ministry
is the encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. Now the
creative mind of Diana Wallis Taylor imagines how the Samaritan
woman got there in the first place. Marah is just a girl of
thirteen when her life is set on a path that will eventually lead
her to a life-changing encounter with the Messiah. But before that
momentous meeting she must traverse through times of love lost and
found, cruel and manipulative men, and gossiping women.
This creative and accurate portrayal of life in the time of Jesus
opens a window into a fascinating world. Taylor's rich descriptions
of the landscapes, lifestyles, and rituals mesh easily with the
emotional and very personal story of one woman trying to make a
life out of what fate seems to throw at her. This exciting and
heartwrenching story will fascinate readers and lend new life to a
familiar story.
She went to the well for water. What she found there would
change her life forever.
Marah is a young girl in love with her childhood friend, Jesse.
When she is forced to marry an older man, she must abandon her
dreams of happiness. At the mercy of men who are often only
interested in using her, Marah must fight for survival. Will she
ever meet a man who can save her?
The story of the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well is one of hope,
redemption, and a life changed in an instant through a remarkable
encounter. Jesus told her "everything she'd ever done," but we are
left to wonder at the circumstances that led her life on such a
tragic path to begin with. Now from the creative mind of Diana
Wallis Taylor comes the full story of the woman at the well.
This well-researched portrayal of a woman's life in the time of
Jesus opens a window into a fascinating world. Taylor's rich
descriptions of the landscapes, lifestyles, and rituals mesh easily
with the emotional and very personal story of one woman who
desperately seeks to rise above the difficult circumstances of her
life.
Diana Wallis Taylor is an inspirational speaker and has taught
writing and poetry workshops. She has published articles and short
stories and is an award-winning poet and songwriter. She lives in
California.
Diana Wallis Taylor is the author of Journey to the Well and Martha, and has published many articles, and has contributed stories to several books. Taylor lives in California. Find out more at www.dianawallistaylor.com.