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- Keywords
- Apostle Paul,
- Acts of the Apostles,
- Early Church,
- Jewish Temple,
- Christian faith,
- First century Israel,
- The Messiah
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The Furious Pharisee
by
Al Dublanko
Replete with romance, political intrigue, and history, The Furious Pharisee follows the development of Saul from a young student of the Torah and the Jewish religion to a vehement opposer of the disciples of Jesus. Al Dublanko draws on historical fact while creating well developed personas of characters only hinted at in the biblical account of the early church in the book of Acts. Through vivid detail and compelling dialogue, he brings these characters and the events of the Apostolic Age to life for his readers. A year after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, His disciples are preaching the gospel and attracting the attention of the Jewish people, from the poor to the religious elite. A passionate defender of the Mosaic Law, the Pharisee Saul becomes increasingly incensed at the influence of these followers of “the Way,” and he is determined to remove their voice from the public square. When the disciple Stephen claims that Jesus is God, Saul gives his full approval to the violent execution of the peaceful man. At the end of the novel, as Saul makes his way to Damascus, he is confronted with a blinding light and a voice from heaven that shakes him to his core. Humbled by the very One he is persecuting, Saul’s life will be forever changed. Readers will anxiously await the next installment of this riveting historical fiction.
Al Dublanko has been a Bible-reader throughout his life. He’s approached the scriptures as a student, a critic, an historian, and even an apologist. Having traveled extensively throughout Israel, and counting many Jewish rabbis, politicians, and historians among his close friends, he is well informed to write this series on the early church. Mr. Dublanko’s work in the business community has allowed him to pursue a variety of outdoor passions, including travel, golf, scuba diving, and mountain trail riding. He currently works as a wine ambassador for a local winery. He and his wife live near Oliver, British Columbia, Canada and together enjoy RVing and spending time with family.
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