Perhaps one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented characters of the New Testament is Martha. Often painted in the colors of reproach, Martha seems to be the poster child for how not to be a follower of Jesus. From the mind of Diana Wallis Taylor comes this touching, well-researched portrayal of Martha of Bethany, sister of Mary and Lazarus. Through Taylor's lush descriptions and inspired combination of imagined and recorded dialogue, Martha's world--her trials, triumphs, and loves--vibrantly comes to life. Follow Martha as she is jilted by her betrothed, falls in love with a Roman soldier, grieves the death of her father, cares for her siblings, and serves her Lord with dignity and grace. Readers will never read the biblical story of Martha the same way again.
She has spent her life caring for others--will she ever find
someone who will cherish her?
Martha's entire life is marked by her responsibilities to her
family. In the absence of her mother, she runs the household, makes
the meals, cares for her father, and attempts to keep her
absentminded younger sister on task. In the midst of her duties,
will she ever find time to live her own life--or find her own
love?
This touching, well-researched portrayal of Martha of Bethany,
sister of Mary and Lazarus, unveils the woman within the Bible
character. Through Diana Wallis Taylor's lush descriptions and
inspired fusion of imagined and recorded dialogue, Martha's
world--her trials, triumphs, and loves--vibrantly comes to
life.
Follow Martha as she navigates the complicated worlds of family,
faith, and love . . . and you'll never read her story the same way
again.
Praise for Taylor's first novel Journey to the
Well
"Set in a vividly depicted first century, this absorbing debut
novel is populated with charming characters."--Library
Journal
Diana Wallis Taylor is an inspirational speaker, an
award-winning writer, and the author of the novel Journey to the
Well. 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.