When the small scrap of parchment is handed to Nicodemus, it only contains the one word, Tetelestai. But that word sends him on a flight for his life with his faithful Greek servant Trecho. On a wager, the pagan Greek allows Nicodemus to read the scroll of Leviticus to him while they travel, and explain how this Messiah Jesus could possibly be in every part of it, when the scroll was written thousands of years earlier.At every step they are hounded by the rabid Pharisee Saul of Tarsus, who has a personal vendetta against the aged rabbi, and is headed to Damascus himself with papers that will place all of the believers there in jail.
Genre: FICTION / Action & AdventureDue to the global pandemic this book has not been marketed well, but I expect it to sell well when I have opportunity to present it to the right groups - especially during speaking opportunities and homeschool presentations.
NOTE: As 40% of this book is scripture directly from the Bible, including the entire text of the Book of Leviticus, the bible passages MUST be excerpts from a Public Domain version in your language of the Bible. This will make 40% of the translation work merely copy and paste, but scripture references must be taken from the same Public Domain version, and that version's copyright statement on the copyright front matter page.
Nicodemus stared down the blade of the sword to the eyes of the thief holding it. “I don’t really have money to give you, but I carry something far more valuable.”
The brigand scowled. “I’m only after coin. What could you be carrying that’s worth my time?”
Nicodemus mustered a welcoming smile to hide the fear gnawing at his belly. “I carry the path to eternal life.”
The villain’s eyes grew wide. “You! You’re one of those Christ followers. I should have known. What with the Priests and the Sanhedrin stirring up trouble, the roads are full of you crazy blood-drinking cannibals.
“Eternal life. The way everyone’s been talking, you guys are all headed for eternal death. And if I’m not mistaken, you are Nicodemus, and there’s a reward out for your capture.”
“But I…”
“None of that, old man. You were right all along. What you’re carrying is more valuable. But it’s your skin, not your heresies…”
The thief didn’t finish his sentence, as the axe head struck him on the temple, and he collapsed in a heap.
“Oh, thank the Lord, Trecho. But I hope you haven’t killed the man.”
“Why not?” asked the servant with a shrug. “It’s only what he deserves.”
“Because he hasn’t been born again. Yet.”
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Translated by Ana Quito
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Author review: Ana Quito did an amazing job translating this significant work in a timely fashion. She responded to queries within a day, sometimes within minutes, and was easy to communicate with. I look forward to partnering with her on the marketing of this work, and others in the future. |
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Translated by Ricardo Moy
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Author review: Ricardo was a joy to work with, very respectful, efficient, and accurate in his translation. |
