Luke Slave & Physician by Katheryn Maddox Haddad

Ms. Katheryn Haddad has been super busy over the last few months. There are several new titles in her Intrepid Men of God Series that I haven't gotten on here. So, watch for them over the next few days. In fact, she just told me she is almost ready to publish a new one. Way to go, Katheryn.

Many of her stories feature the lives of characters who lived, or might have lived during the New Testament years, and they are well-researched.

--Susan

About Luke Slave & Physician

Luke is a part of the spoils of war after the famous Roman Battle of Baduhenna Wood of AD 28. With no sight of Luke’s Nordic warrior father, Most Excellent Theophilus, knighted Roman tribune, takes Luke as his slave to be trained as his scribe and private physician. As Theophilus is transferred to fortresses throughout Germanica, Luke sings his father’s haunting song, hoping to find him some day. Along the way, he is betrothed to the beautiful Rashah. With Theophilus finally going into semi-retirement in Berea, Luke gains permission to climb nearby Mount Olympus to talk to the gods. His anger grows hot when he realizes they are not there and may not even exist. Soon after, Luke goes to Troas and meets the Apostle Paul. Now as a Christian and having been given his freedom, he spends the next decade traveling with Paul and treating his many injuries. Theophilus becomes a Christian, and Luke promises to write for him an accurate accounting of Jesus’ life. Upon Paul’s death, Luke sets out to find and interview eye witnesses to Jesus' miracles and teachings, and Jesus’ apostles, now scattered around the world. Come read of Luke and what might have been. (There are discussion questions in the back of the book for book clubs and discussion groups.)


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Brenda's Diary by Brenda Rutherford

Brenda's Diary

"Rod and Brenda Rutherford worked in Zambia from 1966 until 1972. Brenda's Diary says: "The purpose of this book is to give an honest, frank look at what life is like on a day-to-day basis in a foreign country. These words are written directly from my diaries which were kept during the nearly seven years that we lived and worked in the country of Zambia, Africa. It deals from a woman's viewpoint with the problems, blessings, discouragements, encouragements, customs and methods used to develop congregations... and an honest look at what it is like to raise a young family in a Third World country." (21st Century Christian)

Church of Christ Women Authors:

I was privileged to sit in Brother Rutherford's class at the Memphis School of Preaching in 1995, and to learn from Ms. Brenda. Since they have known hundreds of students through the years, I don't expect that they will remember me; however, I will be forever grateful for the work they did and are still doing. If you haven't read this book, it should be on your must read list!

--Susan

What other books about missionaries do you enjoy?

Sisters at Sea by Jenny Harp

About Sisters at Sea:

"How many “ships” will you encounter on your sea of life? Sisters at Sea is a guide for a woman’s “ships” including Partnership, Stewardship, and Fellowship. Is your Swordsmanship rusty? Learn of salvation and Membership. Energize your Bible study with Sisters at Sea. Sinking is not an option. 13 chapters. Questions." (Publishing Designs)







What lessons ideas can you come up with from the thought of the Sea?

Illuminating Shadows by Teresa Hampton

I was sitting at a table the other day at an event and overheard a man talking to his friend. He stated that the book Illuminating Shadows, written by Teresa Hampton was the best book he's ever seen on the topic of types and antitypes. According to the description on Amazon, this book is one that reveals "Old Testament imagery to New Testament Reality."

While this book is available on Amazon through various vendors, new copies are available online at H & C Religious Supplies.

H & C Religious Supplies adds this book description, "Illuminating Shadows by Teresa Hampton Christian women are asking for substantive material for their adult Bible classes. This book firs that request. The author addresses one of the foremost connecting links between the Old Testament and the New." And, it looks like a great book.


What substantive material do you enjoy studying?