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Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana Review

Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana Review

Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana

Published: 2008

Author: Anne Rice

Book 2 of 2: Life of Christ

Genres: Biographical, Christian, Fiction, Historical, Inspirational, Jesus, Jewish, Religious


Check the summary of this book here:

Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana Summary


The Review:

Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana by Anne Rice depicts the events of Jesus' adult life prior to the wedding at Cana, as reported in St. John's gospel chapter 2. This is where we discover a completely human, flesh-and-blood Jesus. One who has been tested in every manner but is without sin. This is not the Jesus of Relativism, molded and altered to suit our preferences. Anne Rice's meticulous research—her particular and distinct discipline for every book she writes—handles this portrayal sensitively.

After finishing Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, I immediately began reading Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana, and I was not disappointed. Anne Rice took on the tremendous task of producing a first-person flow of thought narrative of Jesus' experiences and activities right before and during his public ministry commencement.

It will irritate a lot of people but it was a huge success in my opinion, both in terms of reminding us of Jesus' humanity as revealed in the New Testament and in terms of confirming the overwhelming historical evidence that he was more than human. I recommend reading it as a book by a brilliant author and nothing more, so you don't get the impression that it's the last word on Jesus' life.

The first volume Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt provides the fictitious tale of Christ from birth through the scene in the temple when he was 12 years old, based on what we know from scripture and other historical texts. This second book takes place a year before Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist, temptation in the wilderness, and the first significant miracle, the transformation of water into wine at the wedding of Cana. Anne Rice is able to explore His views since the tale is recounted in the first person, in the voice of Jesus.

I felt this was an intriguing take on Christ's life that stayed loyal to the gospels. The first-person narrative aimed to show us how Jesus grew aware of his chosen role throughout time. Despite the fact that this is a work of fiction, I found it to be a strong and uplifting read.

While reading this book I couldn't help but recall the incident in the novel Memnoch the Devil where Lestat meets The Lord in the middle of the desert. The reader may anticipate the addition of a first-person narrative from The Lord himself at this point. Instead, Anne Rice has delivered on that promise with two novels concerning Yeshua bar Joseph's youth and adulthood up to the age of thirty.

I've read both volumes in Anne Rice's Christ the Lord series several times, as I have all of her works, and I've always enjoyed them. I've also listened to the audio versions. She was really a gifted writer. I believe the series was supposed to be a trilogy, and I thought Anne Rice would return to finish it, but she never did until her death.

I read all of her other works, such as Angel Time, Of Love and Evil, and Cry to Heaven, and was struck by how broad her literary range was; she wrote about the Lord and the Devil, vampires and werewolves, and even extraterrestrials and people from the past who existed outside of time.

The voice of Jesus in this story, presented in the first person, is very different from that of the seven-year-old Child in the first novel, Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt. In fact, every character in this book has their own distinct voice, making them all unforgettable as it was in the first book in this series.

In Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana we pick up Anne Rice's daring attempt to continue the tale of Jesus as a young man who knows who He is and what is going to happen to Him in the near future. Jesus is a man, a guy who is powerful, manly, and attractive. Anne Rice in no way makes Him weak and everyone around him knows it. He is a hardworking and vital member of a working-class family, and as such, the girls are staring at Him. He is clearly marriage material.

His feelings are expressed in an honest way. There's no denying that Jesus the man is a human being who is attracted towards the other sex. The emotions of Jesus are dealt with honestly, and you can see that He was tempted in every way that we are.

As we observe Jesus the Man die to his body and wants while choosing the utmost good for others, the sub-narrative threaded throughout brings him to life. During Jesus' forty days and forty nights in the desert, He is tempted with all of the emotions that every man experiences. Anne Rice discusses them all in such a way that the reader is forced to examine his own flaws and failings.


Final Thoughts:

I'm sure Lestat famed from Interview with the Vampire is the number one character for almost all Anne Rice fans, but for me, Jesus in these two books is the number one character she has portrayed, and I want all Anne Rice fans to try listening to the audio as well as reading both books in this series, without thinking about religion, to understand what I mean.

Anne Rice has masterfully produced a historical fiction of Jesus' life that is fascinating, historically related, and authentic to the vision of Jesus in the Gospels in her second book in the Christ the Lord series. With its earthy portrayal of an adult, Jesus referred to in the book by his Hebrew name Yeshua or Yeshua bar Joesph,

Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana captivated my mind and inspired my desire to discover more. Anne Rice's excellent blending of Jesus' actual humanity and true divinity continues in The Road to Cana with vivid detail. Anne Rice provides the reader a new view into Jesus' inner life, His thoughts, fears, and longings with Jesus as the narrator.


Synopsis:

“NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The second novel in Anne Rice's hugely ambitious, moving, and masterful portrayal of the life of Christ, following Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt.

It’s a winter of no rain, endless dust, and talk of trouble in Judea. All who know and love Jesus find themselves waiting for some sign of the path he will eventually take. After his baptism, he is at last ready to confront his destiny. At the wedding at Cana, he takes water and transforms it into red wine. Thus, he’s recognized as the anointed one and called by God the Father to begin a ministry that will transform an unsuspecting world. ”


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Rating: 90/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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The Da Vinci Code

Originally Published: 2003
Author: Dan Brown
Book 2 of 5: Robert Langdon Series
Genres: Religious Mysteries, Religious Historical Fiction, Action, Thriller, Adventure, Mystery, Suspense, Detective, Jesus

Usually, I never talk about the books' story or use characters’ names in my reviews but this book needs all that in the review and I feel easy while writing this way for the first time and may do it in the future also with other books if needed. One more reason is that it is already a best seller and almost every book reader knows about this book so I can add a bit of info about what is happening in the book without spoiling it for any new reader.

Mr. Dan Brown's Angels & Demons, published in 2000, was the first to include the character Robert Langdon but I found it of no concern because that is the only thing connecting all the books in this series and you can actually read them all as solo stories in my opinion but I think it is a clever way of connecting these books because when Robert Langdon comes on the page, you already know his background and his skills and that is helpful if you read other parts of this series.

The Da Vinci Code follows symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu. Following a murder in the Louvre Museum in Paris as they become involved in a dispute between the Priory of Sion and Opus Dei over the possibility of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene having a child together.

The main background storyline element of the novel is that the Merovingian kings of France were descended from the bloodline of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene, based on themes from Clive Prince's The Templar Revelation (1997) and Margaret Starbird's novels.

The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail (1982) is also mentioned in the novel, though Dan Brown has said that it was not used as research material. And it doesn’t matter if you read this book just as a book of fiction and enjoy the idea and puzzle-solving with Robert Langdon.

The Da Vinci Code sparked widespread curiosity about the Holy Grail legend and Mary Magdalene's significance in Christianity's history. Many Christian denominations have criticized the book as an attack on the Catholic Church, and it has been resoundingly critiqued for historical and scientific flaws. Despite this, the novel became a worldwide bestseller and being translated into 44 languages by the time of writing this review (30/07/2021.)

Later, illustrated version of the book was published also to show the puzzles and other useful items.

This book was adapted with the same name as the book with actor Tom Hanks in the lead role as Robert Langdon.

For me the best thing was to play the game related to this book and movie, I loved solving puzzles in the game and now I am planning to play the game again.

A fast-paced book but I think it is better to read it in a silent place to enjoy it so no one can disturb you while reading.

I like the writing style of Mr. Dan Brown and the way he brings in twists after twists on every page and combines nonstop action is what many people want to read and once you read the books by him you really start to see the world differently.

From The Back Cover:
“MORE THAN 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD

Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s 'The Great American Read'

While in Paris, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is awakened by a phone call in the dead of the night. The elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum, his body covered in baffling symbols. As Langdon and gifted French cryptologist Sophie Neveu sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to discover a trail of clues hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci—clues visible for all to see and yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.

Even more startling, the late curator was involved in the Priory of Sion—a secret society whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci—and he guarded a breathtaking historical secret. Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine puzzle—while avoiding the faceless adversary who shadows their every move—the explosive, ancient truth will be lost forever."

Rating: 100/100
Recommended: 100/100 YES.

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Robert Langdon Series:
Book 01 - Angels & Demons - https://amzn.to/3fgoFhd
Book 02 - The Da Vinci Code - https://amzn.to/3yeD44R
Book 03 - The Lost Symbol - https://amzn.to/3idThly
Book 04 - Inferno - https://amzn.to/2VjItt9
Book 05 - Origin - https://amzn.to/2WF1kzp


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Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt Review

Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt Review

Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt

Published: 2005

Author: Anne Rice

Book 1 of 2: Life of Christ

Genres: Religious Historical Fiction, Biographical Historical Fiction, Christian Historical Fiction, Jesus, First Person Narrative, Young Jesus


Check the summary of this book here:

Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt Summary


The Review:

Anne Rice's book Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt tells the account of Jesus as a little boy growing up. It is told from the perspective of Jesus as a seven-year-old kid. In this book, we are confronted with the true potential of an unsure, insecure Jesus who is unsure about what he is to accomplish, who he is, and what his purpose in the world is. He is a child - a learning child - and I feel Anne Rice does an excellent job of presenting this viewpoint and I started reading the next book Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana as soon as i was done with this one.

Anne Rice's first book that I read was "Interview With The Vampire," and I only read it because I saw the movie and knew I had to read the book to get all the answers that I didn't find in the movie; and from that first book, I became a fan of hers and read all of her previous books, including The Beauty series. 

Because "Christ The Lord: Out of Egypt" moved my heartstrings and is very close to my heart, I am reviewing this book first, rather than "Interview With The Vampire."

The first thing you notice is that you can't put this book down once you start reading it; once you start, you won't be able to stop until you finish it. Anne Rice has the ability to draw you in and keep you captivated for the duration of a story, and she does so in all of her books and stories. I own the paperback, hardcover, and audio editions of this book; I only do this with books that are at the top of my list of all-time favorites.

She has done extensive research on the subject, which is evident as you read the book. When I was reading the book, I felt like my emotions were running wild, especially in the last few chapters. While young Jesus is speaking or thinking, your heart melts and wants to burst out of your eyes, and your hair may stand on end, and you should brace yourself for the chills. Such poetry in words is extremely rare in books. You must also listen to the audio version of this book to understand what I am referring to.

Many people don't realize or comprehend that Jesus spent his childhood in a Jewish-influenced era; this story is told from the perspective of a young Jesus. The way Jesus thinks and speaks is as if he is speaking directly to the reader, and I am confident that many readers will change their minds and feelings about Jesus after reading this book.

There is an overabundance of attention paid to the helpless infant and the man dying in agony on the Cross in popular Christianity. Anne Rice has constructed the tale of Christ as a live person after consulting with several religious and archaeological specialists for historical authenticity. The first volume, Out Of Egypt, portrays Him from roughly the age of 7 through His early, pre-teen years. You are shown the entirety of His family life, as well as the cuisines and customs of the period, the way they cared for their old, and the general practices of devout Jews.

You can feel the tension in Mary and Joseph's relationship, which is worsened by the fact that their kid was physically enlightened by an angel. You can observe the social tensions caused by conflicts, as well as the nature of information transmission, which is occasionally hampered by gossip. For example, the crowds are becoming increasingly concerned about this intense man named John, who is baptizing people in the river, prompting some very human "What should we make of that?"

Step by step, you can sense the firmness and force of things. She hasn't altered anything about Jesus' tale; instead, she has polished it to a high gloss by placing it in context with the realities of life at the time. There are no spectacular effects or large choirs in the background; simply Jesus' trials and character, presented in a straightforward and truthful light. A one-of-a-kind, hundred percent recommended masterpiece.

You can read a few words from the author Anne Rice about her research and coming to faith during her research for this book at the end of the book.


Final Thoughts:

This is a significant departure from the topics she has previously addressed. This is a wonderful narrative of Jesus as a youngster, unaware of his true nature. This work achieves an almost impossible combination of reality and fantasy.

This book is not intended solely for Christians, and it is not intended to be religious propaganda. Anyone can read it and gain a lot from it while maintaining their own faith.

The Audiobook is also fantastic; the voice actor is incredible, and you truly feel as if you're sitting with young Jesus, listening to his thoughts. 

I thoroughly appreciated this respectful and ostensibly historically accurate depiction of Jesus Christ's early life. Anne Rice brings to life a narrative that I, for one, had never heard before, thanks to comprehensive study and brilliant imagination. I don't believe you will be dissatisfied.


Synopsis:

“Having completed the two cycles of legend to which she has devoted her career so far, Anne Rice gives us now her most ambitious and courageous book, a novel about the early years of CHRIST THE LORD, based on the Gospels and on the most respected New Testament scholarship.

The book’s power derives from the passion its author brings to the writing and the way in which she summons up the voice, the presence, the words of Jesus who tells the story.”


Useful Search Related Words & Keywords:

Anne Rice, Bar Joseph, Christ The Lord, Highly Recommend, Life Of Christ, Life Of Jesus, Lord Out Of Egypt, Lord Road, Road To Cana, Son Of God, Vampire Chronicles, Water Into Wine, Wedding At Cana, Yeshua Bar


Rating: 100/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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The Last Templar

Published: 2005

Author: Raymond Khoury

Genres: Women's Adventure Fiction, Heist Thrillers, Adventure, Romance, Christian Historical Fiction


While I was writing this review, the first thing that came to my mind was the places where I read this book and what it is about because it took me a week to finish it and all of it was done on airplanes and in airports; and the book is full of adventure, twists and turns, and plots expanding thousand plus years. It is long with more than five hundred plus pages but it is so fast-paced that you won't even notice it when you are near the end and you feel why it is so short because you'll want more of this book and its writing style by Mr. Raymond Khoury.

This is the debut work by the author but feels like he is doing it for a long time and is a pro. He created the feeling that I am about to find a huge secret hidden for a long time and that made me turn page after page to know more about it.

“Like The Da Vinci Code, Khoury’s novel features age-old mysteries that play out in a modern setting.”—The New York Times

But don't think of this book as a copy or inspired work because it is original and beautiful. One of the reasons this book makes you turn page after page is the sudden twists but better you read the book to find out about it because I don't like to spoil the books by revealing anything.

From The Back Cover
"In 1291, a young Templar knight flees the fallen holy land in a hail of fire and flashing sword, setting out to sea with a mysterious chest entrusted to him by the Order's dying grandmaster. The ship vanishes without a trace. In present-day Manhattan, four masked horsemen dressed as Templar Knights stage a bloody raid on the Metropolitan Museum of Art during an exhibit of Vatican treasures. Emerging with a strange geared device, they disappear into the night. The investigation that follows draws archaeologist Tess Chaykin and FBI agent Sean Reilly into the dark, hidden history of the crusading knights—and into a deadly game of cat and mouse with ruthless killers—as they race across three continents to recover the lost secret of the Templars."


The rating is not 100% just because some people may not want to read stuff related to religion but believe me it is not just about religion; it is just used to tell a great adventure story with messages and makes you think about your beliefs and morals and then offers you to choose whatever you want to think and believe.


Rating: 95/100
Recommended: 95/100 YES.


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