Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Spring Reads: A.D. The Bible Continues: The Book Of Acts


A.D. The Bible Continues: The Book of Acts 
by Dr. David Jeremiah
Publisher: Tyndale Publishing
Pub. Date: April 14, 2015
ASIN: 978-1496407184
Pages: 184
Buy Link: Amazon.com

Review:

Arriving in bookstores today is the religious book, A.D. The Bible Continues: The Book of Acts by Dr. David Jeremiah, which ties in with the NBC's event series, A.D. The Bible Continues (the sequel to History Channel's 2013 miniseries, The Bible), that airs on Sunday nights.

While the Bible is the #1 bestselling book in the world, not everyone has read it and some people have a hard time following it. The author of the Book of Acts was never referred to, though many experts is pretty sure that Luke, a companion apostle Paul, was the author; written around 61-64 A.D.

The NBC miniseries began with the crucifixion of Christ and his resurrection three days later, which inspired his disciples to spread the Word of God across the lands.This book rewrites the Book Of Acts into a story-style formula (taken from the The New Living Translation of the Holy Bible), so readers can have a better understanding of what life was like for the Jesus' apostles after his resurrection.

Throughout the book there are one-page biographies of the apostles and disciples, such as Peter, Luke, Mary Magdalene and many others; profiling their strengths and weaknesses. The book also features 8 pages of photos from the miniseries.

Though I don't consider myself a religious person, I have read the Book of Acts several times during my lifetime. The author has done a remarkable job writing this companion book that details Peter and the other apostles' journey to spread the Word of God across the lands, despite the disapproval from the Romans. Despite many hardships, the first followers of Jesus stay true to their faith. While at first glance the book might seems to be cashing in on the miniseries, I  do believe the author's intention is to help believers and non-believers understand the Book of Acts. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading A.D. The Bible Continues: The Book of Acts and I recommend it to others.



*Disclaimer - I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.



About the Author:

Dr. David Jeremiah is the founder and host of Turning Point radio and television ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church. Dr. Jeremiah is the author of numerous bestselling books, includes What Are You Afraid Of, Agents of the Apocalypse, Captured by Grace, and The Coming Economic Armageddon. Dr. David Jeremiah's commitment to teaching the complete Word of God continues to make him a sought-after speaker and author.


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