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Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
Behind the Halo: Exploring the Humanity of Jesus by Alice V. Walters is a novel that perfectly fits the description of realistic fiction, a story based on the life of Jesus as depicted in the Gospel accounts. From the Traveler’s experience of the voice of the preacher to Jesus’ experiences with Peter and Andrew, James and John, Judas Iscariot, Philip and Nathaniel, Mathew, Jude and James, Thomas, and others, the author brings to life a Jesus that readers can relate to. The humanity of The One to Come, the Traveler, is brilliantly captured and as the reader follows the journey that Jesus makes with his disciples, they uncover the depth of the man that He was. This novel presents Jesus as a man rooted in the culture of His time, dealing with tiredness, experiencing poverty and the yoke of political oppression, and a lot more.
I am fascinated by the series “The Chosen,” which documents the life of Jesus in a way that people can easily relate to His message and humanity. Behind the Halo: Exploring the Humanity of Jesus reinforces that message, making readers understand the man Jesus and the power of his humanity. This author writes in an engaging, thoughtful style that captures inspiring moments in the story. The setting, both cultural and political, reflects the historical moment in which Jesus lived and the realism in this story is just exceptional. The novel features many biblical references to substantiate the stories, and Alice V. Walters does an impeccable job in exploring the heart of Jesus, writing with intelligence about his relationships and his manner of dealing with the challenges he faced every day. Behind the Halo: Exploring the Humanity of Jesus will not only entertain readers but inspire them to see Jesus as likable and closer to their reality and to deepen their perspective of Him. I enjoyed the author’s deft handling of the characters, allowing the traits of Jesus’ companions to come out strongly in the narrative. This book creates an exciting experience of walking with Jesus through His life and ministry.
