The Acts of Faith series helps me to realize how human and real the people of first-century Jerusalem were. Historical cultural details, mixed with the intimate struggles of fictional characters, help me appreciate the book of Acts so much more -- knowing the real Stephen and Martha and Philip were people like us, relying on the same God and learning of the same Messiah. Reading each book, I'd remember certain events from the Bible that I knew must take place. But not knowing the details of exactly when or how...it's just like our lives in Christ today. We know the end of the story, but not how our part will play out. Those roads around Jerusalem were dangerous! How far they've stretched since then. This is the last of the series and I felt that it lacked in some ways. I was happy that Jacob found his purpose and grew up to be a great man, and am also happy that Abigail and Linux end up together. However, I felt that the characters weren't as deep as what they were in the other two. Abigail felt whiny at times and Jacob was sometimes left out with the focus more on his future betrothed. I wished they would have spent more time developing Saul of Tarsus and his character in the story. What little they did focus on him wasn't filled with much sustenance. There were portions of the book that did touch my heart and reminded me of the greatness that is God - and for that, I have thoroughly been grateful.
What do You think about The Damascus Way (2011)?
This was my favorite story out of the series but I still found it too drawn out....
—butgigisaid
I do believe I should have read these in order. It was a good book though.
—Tori
